Alva Dorothy GOODEN (1864-1949) Gooden was a china painter who is best known for her decoration of many dishes, plates and vases with Australian wildflowers and blackboy trees. Although Alva Gooden painted on a variety of different china including Wembley Ware, she was not one of the artists employed at the Subiaco WA china factory. Much of her work is simply signed ALVA. (https://www.daao.org.au/bio/alva-dorothy-gooden/, accessed 25 March 2017)Image of three saucers and a small cup, all handpainted by Alva Gooden, and depicting Grass Trees. alva gooden, blackboys, grass trees, china, alva

Alva and Des Pickett outside of their home. Stories about their lives are included in the SHKS publication 'Voices from Elwood'Colour photograph laminatedDes and Alva Pickettpersonal histories, st kilda historical society, des pickett, alva pickett, st kilda, mitford street

Photographs collected by Alva Bennetts during her BCOF Japan deployment. Photographs depict Alva and friends modelling Japanese Kimono with assistance from their house girls. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat no. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts VFX 128835.1. Sepia toned photograph of an Australian lady in traditional Japanese Kimono. 2. Black and white photograph of an Australian lady in traditional Japanese Kimono. 3. Black and white photograph of an Australian lady in traditional Japanese Kimono standing between two Japanese ladies. 4. Black and white photograph of a Japanese lady. 5. Black and white photograph of two Japanese ladies assisting an Australian lady into a Kimono. 6. Black and white photograph of two Japanese ladies assisting an Australian lady into a Kimono. 7. Black and white photograph of a Japanese lady sitting. 8. and 9. Black and white photograph of an Australian lady standing and wearing a traditional Kimono.2. Handwritten in black ink on back: “Alva-san (taken in traditional Japanese Kimono)”. “This Kimono was Tsutsu-san's wedding gown and is handmade” 3. Handwritten in black ink on back: “Japan Dec 47. From left: Dashiko-san (my house-girl), Alva, Tsutu-san (Frances's house girl)” 4. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Hamai-san (Betty Seigmon's house-girl).alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, japan, photographs

Alva MUNRO holds what appears to be a certificate in a group from Left: Fr B TUNKS, Rev U'REN, Sister Norma BARNETT & Alva & John MUNRO..B & W photograph of John MUNRO & Alva MUNRO with Sister Norma BARNETTOn reverse: 1967 Fr B TUNKS, Rev U'REN, Sister Norma BARNETT, John & Alva MUNRO religion - salvation army, alva munro, john munro, sister norma jean barnett, rev u'ren, fr b tunks

Standing L-R: Ernest Samuel Shillinglaw, John Thomas, Min Bergin, Leslie Ernest Shillinglaw, Alva Shillinglaw (Nee Thomas), Doug Way, Don Richards, Cecil Thomas Seated L-R: Frances Thomas, Melva Richards (nee Shillinglaw) ENGAGEMENTS The Engagement is announced of Alva Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Thomas, Mt. Eliza, to Leslie Ernest, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Shillinglaw, Healesville. Family Notices (1948, November 13). Healesville Guardian (Lilydale, Vic. : 1942 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved December 4, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60678669marg ball collection, 1949, alva elizabeth shillinglaw (nee thomas), cecil thomas, don richards, doug way, ernest samuel shillinglaw (1888-1958), frances thomas, john thomas, leslie ernest shillinglaw, melva lucy richards (nee shillinglaw), melva lucy shillinglaw, min bergin, wedding

Unused invoice / receipt from the Alva Woollen Manufacturing Company of Footscray, from the 1930s.Document (unused invoice/receipt) from the Alva Woollen Manufacturing Company, Footscray, 1930s.2 BARKLY PLACE, FOOTSCRAY / Footscray, W.11 _____193 / M ________ / ALVA WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING CO. / Makers of Fancy Woollens, Shawls, Scarves and Blanketswoollen mills, alva woollen manufacturing company

Letter and supporting articles written and collected by Alva Bennetts to Dept Veterans Affairs. Bennetts discussed the need for more government support for service women post WW2. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts", VFX 128835.1. Five page handwritten letter on white lined paper. Writing on one side of each page. 2. Magazine clipping with text in black type. 3. Newspaper clipping with text in black type. 1., 2. & 3. Secured together with a silver coloured metal pin.2. Handwritten in blue ink: 'March 85'. Some section of text underlined in blue ink. 3. Handwritten in blue ink: 'Mufti' '5/3/85'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, letter

Letter written by "Alva Bennetts" to her mother whilst sailing on TSMV Duntroon on her journey home from BCOF in Feb 1949. In the letter she describes life on the ship, preparing a customs declaration and reflecting on the weather in Japan. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No, 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts No.VFX128835.1. & 2. Two page handwritten letter in envelope. BCOF letterhead in blue. Letterhead features a Kings Crown over a ribbon with "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" printed on it. Other text in blue type. 3. Envelope has a plain front with BCOF insignia as per letterhead on back flap.1. & 2. Text of letter handwritten in black ink. Handwritten on top RH Corner of 1. "M.V. Duntroon, 25.2.49".alva bennetts, bennetts collection, letter, tsmv duntroon, bcof

Black and white photograph of Peter Mueller standing in front of a hut covered in foliage. On a table is a 4 engined model plane, passenger, black and white with D-Alva on the plane and the swastika on the perpendicular tail section.D-Alva Swastika peter mueller, model planes, camp 13

Wearing their Salvation Army uniforms, John MUNRO is standing behind his seated wife, Alva MUNRO. B & W photograph of John & Alva MUNROOn reverse: 1967religion - salvation army, alva munro, john munro

Wearing their Salvation Army uniforms, Alva & John MUNRO with Sister Norma BARNETT on the right.B & W photograph of John MUNRO & Alva MUNRO with Sister Norma BARNETTOn reverse: 1967religion - salvation army, alva munro, john munro, sister norma jean barnett

A family photograph of Alva MUNRO & John MUNRO seated in front of their daughters, Judith MUNRO and her sister.B & W photograph of John MUNRO & Alva MUNRO Seated in front of their daughter, Judith MUNRO & her unnamed sister.On reverse: 1967 religion - salvation army, alva munro, john munro, judith munro

1. Book No.731321, contains pay details for Alva Bennetts from 9.3.44 to 23.8.45. 2. Book No. 569342 contains pay details from 4.9.1945 to 29.5.47. 3. Book No. 602322 contains pay details from 12.6.47 to 24.7.47. 4. Book No. 722556 contains pay details from 4.9.47 to 27.5.48. 5. Book No. 602395 contains pay details from 10.6.48 to 20.4.49. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". 1. Soft brown coloured buckram cover. Black text on front cover and on pages. 18 pages with cut edges. Handwritten details on pages in black ink. Stamps on various pages in purple ink. 2. to 5. Soft yellow coloured buckram cover. Black text on front cover with Australian Coat of Arms. 24 pages with cut edges. Owner's details handwritten on pages in black ink. Stamps on pages in purple and red ink.1. to 5. Handwritten on front in black ink: VFX128835, "BENNETTS, ALVA MARIE"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, paybooks, bcof

Autograph book belonging to Alva Marie Bennetts containing messages from late 1930's through the 1940's. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Brown coloured hard back book containing coloured paper pages. Pages have various handwritten messages and signatures in ink and pencil. 80 pages with cut edges. Cover has 'Autographs' embossed on it.Various messages and autographs handwritten on pages. Handwritten in black ink on inside front cover 'Alva Marie Bennetts', Kadina, 99 Mount Korong Road, Bendigo.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, autograph book

Item collected by "Alva Bennetts" on her journey home from BCOF, the T.S.M.V. Duntroon in Feb 1949. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat. No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts VFX128835. Black and white photograph of a ship at sea. Single funnel. Mast fore and aft. Three decks visible plus bridge. Name of the ship is on bow.Handwritten in black ink on back: "Sailed Japan 17/2/49, at 7 am. Arrived Sydney? X My cabin window". Marked on photograph: "X indicating Alva Bennet's cabin"alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, tsmv duntroon, photograph, ship

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts."Soft brown coloured cardboard cover. Black print on front and back cover. Black text inside on 32 pages with cut edges. Handwritten details in black and blue ink on pages. Stamps in pages in purple ink. Pages have perforations allowing for removal. Some pages have been removed. metal staples on spine.Handwritten on front cover in black ink: VFX128835, CPL 130 Aust Gen Hospital, BENNETTS, ALVA MARIE, 99 Korong Rd, BENDIGO, VIC, (signature A. BENNETTS). bennetts collection, alva bennetts, book, demobilization procedures

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" (VFX128835).1. Paper dust cover. front cover has khaki and Green as background. Title i Khaki and White coloured lettering. Rising Sun on top LH Corner. Title on spine in white lettering. 2. Green buckram covered hard back book. Title on cover in light green and dark green lettering. Title on spine in light green lettering. Illustrated end paper. 204 pages with cut edges. Contains illustrations including colour plates, photographs and line drawings. Text in black type.Handwritten on title page in blue ink: "Pte Alva Marie Bennetts" VFX 128835” Handwritten on title page in black ink: "A. Callaghan", 41 Patterson St, Carrum”alva bennetts, army, ww2

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details f "Alva Marie Callaghan's (nee Bennetts) service.50th Anniversary Certificate commemorating the end of WW2. Text in black print. Facsimile signatures at bottom in blue. Gold decorative border on a gray background. Centre emblem features a picture of a family welcoming home a serviceman.Emblem has words 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945-1995'. Facsimile signatures of Prime Minister, Minister for Veteran's Affairs and local MP. Handwritten in black ink: 'Alva Marie Callaghan'.alva bennetts, alva callaghan, australia remembers, ww2 certificate

Alva Marie Bennetts. Alva initially enlisted as V515106 in the CMF, age 20 years on 19.2.1944 in the 4th Aust. AWS Training Battalion. From 23.3.1944 to 1.4.1944 she attended an Administration and Organizational Course and passed. transferred to LHQ Medical and Veterinary Stores. Transfers to No. 128 AGH QLD on 28.8.1944. On turning 21 she transfers to the AIF as VFX128835 on 1.9.1944 in AMC graded group 11. 12.11.1945 transfers to the Inter Services Medical Wing Demobilization Centre. promoted to the rank of Corporal on 24.9.1946. Embarks for Kure Japan with BCOF on 19.4.1947. Embarks for Australia 16.2.1949. Discharged from the Army on 13.4.19949 with the rank of Corporal in No. 130 AGH. Part of the Bennetts Collection - which also contains items of her father, William John Leslie Bennetts No.4433 1st AIF. Also her future husband Edward W Callaghan No. 147354 RAAF.Black and white photograph of a lady in uniform. She has a Corporal's rank insignia on her right sleeve below a Red Cross symbol. She is wearing a dark coloured beret with a Rising Sun badge attached. Mottled background to photograph.Handwritten on back of photograph, in black ink: 'Lots of love from Alva, Eta Jima, 18/8/48.'bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, aaws, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts."Cream coloured certificate with text in black type. Spaces for recipient's details. Print on one side only.Handwritten recipient's details in pencil; "V1076 VFX128835, CPL BENNETTS, ALVA MARIE, 13.4.49, 99 Mt Korong Road, Bendigo, Vic (Two signatures)". Stamped in blue ink on bottom LHC: 'Discharge Depot Cash Office'.discharge certificate, bennetts collection, alva bennetts

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Cream coloured foolscap sized page with text in black type. Spaces for handwritten details. Printing and handwriting on one side only.Handwritten in purple coloured pencil: 'Details of pay rates for Pte Alva Bennetts, VFX128835 up to 30.6.1947. Handwritten in purple coloured pencil at bottom of page: Two Signatures. Stamped on bottom LHS in purple ink: 'Office and date stamp'.staement of account, army pay rates, bennetts collection, alva bennetts

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Black and white photograph of three couples seated. men are in uniform and the women in ball gowns.Handwritten on the back in black ink: 'Taken at Commonwealth O.R.'s Club Ball, held on Princess Elizabeth wedding day. From left:- Junior Ward, Dulcie Kerr, Frances Richman, Max Mercier, Alva Bennetts, Bill Napier. Eta Jima 19/12/47'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of Alva Marie Bennetts (No. VFX128835) service.Black and white photograph of a group of AMC women in uniform. Group is arranged in three rows in front of a brick building.Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Alva Callaghan (nee Bennetts). Second from left, back row. Stamped in purple ink on back: “Photograph No. MH (80624/2). Supplied by Military History Section (S.D.9.), General Staff L.H.Q” “For personal enjoyment only, and on condition that it will not be reproduced in any form”alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, photograph, amc

A photograph of a fund-raising procession from 1922. The now politically incorrect use of black face by the participants and the naming of the card has been included on Victorian Collections as representing the values of the period.The subject matter and original description is interesting as a reflection of social values by white Australians in the 1920s.Photograph of a fund-raising bicycle ride in High Street, Kew in 1922. Donated by Alva Allen in 1987.Dark Town Wedding 1922 Bride Bert Williams, Groom Mrs Stromach, Father Jack Allen, Best man ***, Pastor Snowy Raymond, Man on Penny Farthing Don Allen, won the Sun Office prize for the best decorated bike. Also in picture Ray Allen, Lawrie Allen. Don riding in procession. Ava Allen almost *** Picture taken in High Street Kew in 1922 *** riding in processionfund-raising - kew (vic), parades - kew (vic)

Telegrams sent to Alva Bennetts on the occasion of her 21st birthday in 1944. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts VFX128835.1. Telegram form with text in blue type. Details of message written by hand in black ink. 2. Telegram form with text in blue type. Details of message in black type.1. Handwritten details in black ink: “Carlton, 26, 9/20 AM, Pte A Bennetts, LHQ Dept Med and Vet Stores, 94 Pelham St. N.3. Congrats and all the best for today Alva, Love Audrey and Joy, 9/40” Stamped in purple ink on top RHC: “CARLTON N.3 VIC 31 AUG 1944” 2. Typed in black ink: “MELBOURNE, COLLINS STREET 23/1 10AM, VF 515106 PTE A BENNETTS LHQ DEPOT OF MED VET STORES 94 PELHAM STREET CARLTON. CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES FOR HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WHITE FAMILY 10-55AC.”alva bennetts, bennetts collection, telegrams, ww2

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No.9726P for details of service for 'Alva Marie Bennetts'.1. Sepia toned photograph featuring buildings and open grassland. White border on photograph. 2. Black and white photograph of two women in uniform leaning on a fence. Building and water tank in background. White border on photograph. 3. Black and white photograph of a group of five women and one man, all in uniform. Group is standing in front of a weatherboard building. Photograph has white border. 4. Black and white photograph of three women in uniform standing in front of a truck. Four women in uniform sitting in the back of the truck. Photograph has white border.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: '112 (Bris) Mil. Hosp, Greenslopes, AAMWS Quarters in foreground; note the fence we jump! 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Gwen & J. Caloundra '46' 3. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'From left to right:- E. Dougherty, M.Porter, G.Robertson, Yours truly (Alva Bennetts), Marj Maher (At back) Capt. Adams. 4. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'In front of truck:- Capt. Betts, O.C. AAMWS, Lieut Wheller 2IC AAMWS.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, aamws

Fabric. WW2 Army uniform fabric( khaki cotton fabric with twill weave) connected with Alva J. Edwards (nee Hocking) VF397782. AWAS Administration Barracks. One Rou size.manchester - fabric, uniforms - military

Envelope contained a letter written by Alva Bennetts and sent to her mother. Alva Bennetts was serving with BCOF at the time. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service "Alva Marie Bennetts".Brown paper rectangular envelope. Address handwritten in black ink. postal mark stamped on top RHC. No details on back. No letter inside.Handwritten in black ink: 'Mrs L. Bennetts, "Kadina", 99 Mount Korong Rd, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia." Handwritten in black ink on top LHC 'BCOF AIRMAIL'. Stamped on top RHC: ' Postal mark dated 19 AU 48'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, envelope, bcof