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

Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" VFX128835.1. to 3. Three pages secured at top LH corner with a metal pin. 1. Features a handwritten note with text in blue ink. 2. Has text in black type with handwritten signature in blue ink. 3. Is a carbon copy of the text on page two. Signatory on three is handwritten in blue ink. Heading on one is one department of the Army. MINUTE PAPER. Two and Three are headed 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES - SOUTHERN COMMAND.'1. Handwritten note in blue ink. Stamp at bottom under signature in purple ink: Asst Controller AAMWS SOUTHERN COMMAND.alva bennetts, bennetts collection, service record, bcof

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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."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

"Alva Bennetts" and "Joan Jeffrey" were both deployed to BCOF and sailed together to Japan. Card sent from Joan Jeffrey. Letter sent by Joan Jeffrey to Alva Bennetts family expressing sympathy on receiving news of Alva Bennetts death. Letter also reflects on the time together during BCOF deployment 1947-1949. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts (No. VFX128835).1. Christmas Card with pictures of Santa on front. Words “MERRY CHRISTMAS”. in gold lettering on front. Christmas message printed in black type on inside. Handwritten message in blue ink on inside. Cut out of senders address taped to bottom RH corner of maids(?) of card. 2. Handwritten letter in black ink on quarto sized lined page. Writing on one side only.1. & 2. Handwritten text.alva bennetts, joan jeffrey, bennetts collection, bcof, letter

Photographs collected by Alva Marie Bennetts during a stopover in PNG on Alva Bennetts journey to Japan as part of BCOF. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Marie Bennetts" No.VFX128835, service.1. Black and white photograph of a sign. Sign has text in black. Rust damage on sign. Edge of photograph trimmed with pinking sheers. 2. Black and white photograph of a man wearing an army shirt. Edge trimmed with pinking shears. 3. Black and white photograph of a ship at dock. Small boat anchored in foreground. Road passing diagonally across the bottom LH corner. Edge trimmed with pinking shears. 4. Black and white photograph of a swimming hole in a creek. Small waterfall on RH side. Edges trimmed with pinking shears. 5. Black and white photograph of five boys. Edges trimmed with pinking shears. 1. Handwritten in black ink on back; "Army" sign-board on the Satelburg Road. 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: "Keith (Finchhafen N.G.)". 3. Handwritten in black ink on back: "HMAS Kanimbla anchored at Finchhafen, New Guinea". 4. "Swimming Pool Buta Wang CRK, FINSCHHAFEN". 5. Handwritten in black ink on back: "Four native boys".alva bennetts, new guinea, bcof, photographs

Item belongs to "Alva Bennetts" from BCOF in occupation of Japan. See Cat 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts, VFX128835.White oval sticker still on original paper. B.C.O.F. across top and Association across bottom. In middle the emblem of a crown and a ribbon with British Comonwealth Forces.bcof, ww2, alva bennetts

Alva Marie Bennetts standing on the right of Capt Smith. Photograph collected by Alva Marie Bennetts whilst on deployment with BCOF 1947-1949. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts. VFX128835. Black and white photograph of an army officer flanked by two women in uniform. Group is standing in front of a statue of a lion.Handwritten in black ink on back: "Taken with Mary Graham and Capt. Albert Smith, Mei Jima, Japan, 25/5/47”photograph, bcof, alva bennetts, bennetts collection, capt albert smith, mary graham, mei jima, japan

Part of the Bennetts Collection. Photograph features Alva Marie Bennetts and an unknown male in uniform. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Bennetts" service.Black and white photograph with thin white border. Photograph features a lady in civilian clothes and a man in uniform. people in background. All in front of a building with arched doorway.Handwritten on back in black ink: Tokyo, Japan, July 47! Handwritten on back in pencil: '417-16.'bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, japan

Item collected by Alva Marie Bennetts whilst deployed to BCOF, 1947-49. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts, VFX128835.Black and white photograph of an Indian soldier in uniform on guard duty. Guard is standing in front of his sentry box. He is standing at ease with his rifle. A sign indicating camp speed limits has been erected on the right hand side of the sentry box.Handwritten in blue ink on front of photograph: “On guard at Eta Jima". Handwritten in black on back of photograph: “Indian Guard”alva bennetts, eta jima, japan, bcof

Items belonging to Alva Bennetts VFX128835, from BCOF in Japan 1947-49. See cat 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.Green cover magazine with an image of a Japanese person on the front dressed in traditional clothing. "Japan" is written in large white letters. Inside is a series of photos of Japanese locations, each with an accompanying description. On the back cover is a map of Japan.An indecipherable scribble on the front in pen.alva bennetts, bcof, japan, magazine

Photographs taken/collected during Alva Bennetts' BCOF posting. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Colour photograph featuring two Japanese temple buildings within a forested area. Group of people in the foreground. White border around photograph. 2. Colour photograph featuring three people in traditional Japanese dress in front of a temple building. White border around photograph.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, japan, photographs, bcof

Telegrams sent to Alva Bennetts on the occasion of her 21st Birthday. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". 1. to 10. Rectangular cream coloured paper with title and text in blue type. Message details printed in black type. Date of issue stamp in purple ink. 11. Rectangular cream coloured paper with title and text in blue type. Message details handwritten in blue ink. Date of issue stamp in purple ink. 12. Rectangular cream coloured paper with title and text in blue type. Message details printed in blue type. Date of issue stamp in purple ink.1. to 12. Date of issue stamp in purple ink: "Carlton N., VIC, 31 AUG 1944.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, telegrams

Photograph collected during Alva Bennett's deployment with BCOF. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of Alva Marie Bennetts (VFX128835) service.Black and white photograph of a group of Japanese women dressed in white uniforms. Three in front seated and the remainder standing.alva bennetts, bennetts collection, photograph, bcof, japan

Collected by Alva Bennetts during her BCOF deployment. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts (VFX128835).Sepia toned photograph of two guards with rifles at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo. Guards standing in the grounds of the Palace, trees and building in the background.photograph, alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, japan, imperial palace

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

Diary belonging to "Alva Bennetts". Entries cover daily entries for 1944. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No.9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts. Soft blue coloured Buckram cover with black text on front cover. White coloured pages with cut edges. Red colouring on page edges. Handwritten diary entries in pencil, blue ink and black ink. Text on internal pages in black type. Owner's detail inside front cover.Handwritten diary entries in pencil, blue ink and black ink.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, diary, ww2

Items collected by "Alva Marie Bennetts" (VFX 1288835) during posting to BCOF. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts. 1. Cream coloured square envelope. Test “Tokyo” on front in red. Other text on front in black type. Red border around text. 2. Black and white photograph of a three span bridge and labelled “Tokyo, Japan”. 3. Black and white photograph of the entry to a settlement Arch over entry reads 'Palace Heights'. Photograph labelled “Tokyo, Japan” 4. Black and white photograph of a building on the corner of a street. Pedestrians walking past building. Photograph labelled “Bankers Club, Red Cross, Tokyo, Japan”.alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, tokyo, japan, photographs

Photographs collected by Alva Marie Bennetts during her BCOF deployment in Japan. Part of the Bennetts collection. See cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts VFX128835.1. Black and white photograph of a group of Japanese school children standing with adults in front of a building. 2. Black and white photograph of a group of Japanese children in traditional costume. Two on the right holding musical instruments. 3. Black and white photograph of a Japanese child with a baby on her back. Baby is in a backpack harness. Small child in background. All are in front of an open doorway. 4. Black and white photograph of a group of Japanese children in school uniform. 5. Black and white photograph of a group os children walking down a street lined with buildings. alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, japan, photograph

Items collected by Alva Marie Bennetts whilst deployed to BCOF, 1947-1949. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts (No. VFX128835).1. Black and white photographic postcard of a group of five soldiers in uniform seated around a table. Four soldiers are Australian and one is American. Drinks are visible on the table which is covered with a cloth. 2. Black and white photographic postcard of a group of four soldiers in uniform seated around a table. Each is holding a drink and celebrating “Cheers”1. Handwritten in black ink on back: “Taken on Xmas Eve, with two other Aussies and a Yank.” 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: “Taken on Xmas day with our friends from New Zealand.” alva bennetts, bennetts collection, army, bcof, postcards