Transcript of talk given to BHS monthly meeting with PowerPoint presentation.2022. The l Life of Len Bennetts.Isobel Gillperson, individual, leonard bennetts

Folder of First day covers, envelopes, cancelling stamps. History of the Bendigo Post Office. Name Len Bennetts on a piece of paper. Item found amongst items within the CoGB Civic Collection. Research found that the folder was part of the BHS collection donated by Len Bennetts.person, individual, leonard bennetts

INTERVIEW: Five typed pages of an interview with Mr Leonard Charles Bennetts on Monday 22nd of July 1996. Mentioned are his time as a child, his work, life in the Army, his employment after the Army, changes in Bendigo in his time, and a little about family. Interview recorded by Isobel GillIsobel Gillperson, individual, leonard bennetts, mr leonard bennetts, isabel e gill, foggitt's factory, mckenzie street methodist sunday school & church, violet street state school, raes hill school, bendigo high school, mr wickings, allan's walk, abbott's boot shop, matchett's, crofts, gwen norris, jean norris, john bennetts, peter bennetts, army survey corp, 3rd tank transporter company, 2/16th (australian general transport company) a g t, gordon norris, sylva evans, reg ford, hams, jack thomas, sidy waight, shamrock hotel, s e c, post office, dudley house, alexander fountain, the temperance hall, sandhurst trustee building, fire station, the hospital, anne caudle centre

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. People walking through &andshopping in Bennetts Arcade. Commercial signs are Taubmans Paints, the best procurable, Bennetts Arcade, Stores. Along the side are words including Stationary, Fancy goods. Items are in front of the shops for purchase. A woman & 3 children are shopping. A group of adults are walking through. The roofing is clear to allow for light. The building is very ornate. There is a clock built into the wall of the Bennetts sign.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, bennetts arcade, taubmans paints

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. A black & white photo of the clock and of Bennetts Arcade. Numerous items are displayed out the front of the stores including hoses, lawn mowers, bins, baskets. People are shopping & walking through the Arcade. Taubmans paints sign - the best procurable can be seen as is Bennetts Arcade Stores.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, bennetts arcade

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Bennetts" service1. Black and white photograph of a lady in uniform standing in front of a two storey brick building. 2. Accompanying newspaper article in black text. Includes the same photo as in 1. Newspaper clipping pasted on to stiff brown paper.1. Handwritten on back of photograph in black ink: 'Taken outside BCOF HQ 14.7.47, Lt Col Beischer's office by the way is two windows down from the left hand side of the door way!bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, photograph, newspaper article

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Hardback book with green buckram covering. Title on front in black type. Black coloured crest underneath title showing letters I.N.T.S. Damaged spine. 620 cream coloured pages with cut edges. Inscriptions on end papers front and back. Handwritten on top of closed book pages; 'A. BENNETTS'. Handwritten in black ink on front end paper: VFX128835, 7/12/45, Pte A.M. Bennetts, Inter Services Medical Wing, A.M.F. Discharge Depot, Redbank, Queensland'. Handwritten in pencil on back end paper: 'Adriadna, 10 Clyde St. St Kilda Beach, Stuckenschmidt, Junck, 19118791.' Handwritten in black ink on title page: 'VFX128835, Pte A. Bennetts. 128 AGM.' bennetts collection, alva bennetts, dictionary

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. to 3. Blackened Rising Sun collar badge with Kings Crown. two loops on back of each. Fastening pins attached.Stamped on badges: "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces".bennetts collection, alva bennetts, rising sun badge

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Rank insignia consisting of two cream and light khaki chevrons on a khaki background.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, rank insignia corporal

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.1. Black and white photograph of four men in uniform seated in front of a building. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of two men in uniform standing in front of a building. Building has signs on it suggesting it is a bar. Photo has a white border.1. handwritten on back in blue ink. 'Male Staff - Inter Services Med Wing Redbank'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Black and white photograph of four men in partial uniform holding a snake. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a group of soldiers in uniform. Soldier at back is playing an accordion. Photograph has a white border.1. Handwritten in blue ink along bottom border" "ALEX, JACK, MAURIE, ARTHUR CONWAY". handwritten in blue and black ink on back: 'Python caught behind our tent. received 27/9/43." 2. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'This one was spoilt. Taken on the trip from Palestine to Egypt, prior to embarking for home. handwritten in blue ink as an address: 'For VX40693 L/Cpl Len Payne, Hdqrs Company, 24th Batt, 9th Division A.I.F.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, ww2, palestine, army, photograph

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts"Black and white photograph of a large propellor powered aeroplane. Aircraft ground crew visible on tarmac. Four jeeps visible in background. Photograph has a white border which has been trimmed with pinking shears.handwritten on back in black ink: American "Flying Fortress".bennetts collection, alva bennetts, flying fortress, boeing b17.

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Colour photograph of multi-story Japanese style building. Group of dancers in traditional costume on forecourt. 2. Colour photograph of Japanese Wrestlers in ring. Crowd of spectators in background. 3. Colour photograph of two Japanese ladies kneeling in front of an altar. 4. Colour photograph of a group of Japanese ladies seated around a table eating lunch. 5. Colour photograph of a Japanese bride in traditional costume at her wedding ceremony. Two other ladies featured. 6. Colour photograph of a Japanese housewife in traditional costume. Lady sitting in front of a tub,bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, japan

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Colour postcard featuring a span of a wooden bridge. Stone pillar supporting span. Caption in Japanese. 2. Colour postcard featuring a view of four spans of a wooden bridge. River visible. Caption in Japanese. 3. Colour postcard featuring three spans of a wooden bridge. River in flood. Caption in Japanese.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, postcards, japan

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Medal ribbon bar with brass fastener on back. Ribbon has vertical red, blue and white stripes representing the WW2 British War Service Medal.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, medal ribbon, british war service medal.

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".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 Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Rectangular adhesive transfer on paper. Transfer features a King's Crown above a red and black coloured ribbon with white lettering. Letters B.C.O.F. ASSOCIATION in white type. All on a blue background. 2. Rectangular cream coloured paper sheet with text in black type.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, souvenir

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. to 8. Eight large round Army buttons featuring an outline of Australia below a Kings Crown. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES in raised lettering around edge. loop on back with clip for fastening. Buttons have been blackened. 9. to 19. Eleven small round Army buttons featuring an outline of Australia below a Kings Crown. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES in raised lettering around edge. loop on back with clip for fastening. Buttons have been blackened.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, uniform, buttons, army

Part of the Bennetts Collection See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" 1. & 2. "Australia" badge on cloth loop for wearing on an epaulette. Badge has cream coloured lettering on a khaki background. Cloth loop is khaki in colour.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, cloth badges

Part of the Bennetts Collection See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. & 2. Khaki coloured cloth shoulder badge with "AUSTRALIA" embroidered on in cream coloured thread.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, cloth shoulder badge

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Embroidered red cross badge with white and khaki edging. 2. Embroidered red cross badge with white edging.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, red cross, medical corps

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 with Australian Coat of Arms. Black text inside on 40 pages with cut edges. Owner details on front cover and on pages 4 & 5. Black and white photograph of owner on page 5. Handwritten details in black and red ink on various pages. Metal staples on spine. Handwritten in black ink on front cover: 'VFX128835, PTE BENNETTS A M"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, record of service book

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."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."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 "Alva Marie Bennetts' " service.Certificate on cream coloured paper with black and cream coloured print. Illustrated in colour with Army, Navy, Air Force and Nursing personnel above crossed flags - Union Jack and Australian. City of Bendigo Coat of Arms bracketed by dates '1939-1945'. Red embossed City of Bendigo seal, lower right.Inscription on Certificate: 'TO YOU WHO SERVED THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO, EXPRESS DEEP THANKFULNESS, TO A.M. BENNETTS.'alva bennetts, bennetts collection, certificate

Part of the Bennetts Collection. Postcard sent to Mr. Les Bennett of Knape St, Long Gully, Bendigo, Victoria.Sepia toned photographic postcard featuring five WW1 soldiers in uniform. Photograph taken on the deck of a ship. Three soldiers standing behind two sitting. Sign detailing the deck visible in background. Postcard formal on back with handwritten letter.Handwritten on photograph in black ink: “N.C.O.'s 4th Batt Reinfts!” Handwritten on back in black ink: “Letter to Mr Les Bennet” Stamped in black ink on back: “Postmark - Melbourne - date unclear".bennetts collection, postcard, 4th battalion

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". Buildings in 1. & 2. relate to BCOF.1. faded black and white photograph of a three storey building a fence. Jeep is visible passing through a gate in fence. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a three storey building. trees and open parkland in foreground. Photo has a white border. 3. Black and white photograph of a single storey weatherboard bungalow, Portico with three posts in front of the bungalow. White border on photo.3. Green stamp of photograph's printer on back.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. Personnel named in 5. also appear in 4. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Five black and white and sepia photographs. 1. Black and white photograph of a woman in uniform, standing in an open field. Photograph has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of two women in uniform in front of a building. Photo has a white border. 3. Sepia toned photograph of three women. Woman in middle is in uniform. Photo has a white border. 4. Sepia toned photo of a group of men and women standing in the doorway of a weatherboard building. Two women in uniform and two men in uniform. Photo has a white border. 5. Sepia toned photograph of four men stranding and kneeling in front of a weatherboard building labelled "Canteen". Half of lady in uniform in No. 4 is visible on RHS of photo.1. Handwritten on back in blue ink: 'JAPAN'. 2 & 4. Stamped on back of each: 'KODAK PRINT' (in a circle. 5. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Standing from left: - Jim, Harold, Behenna (S.A.), "Scotty" and front Laurie!bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, aamws, bcof