John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. A coloured caricature of Jack Lockett wearing a blue coat with an RSL badge and two medals which are probably A Legion of Honour and a WW1 Victory Medal. His hands are clasped in front of him holding a walking stick. Signed Jack Lockett "MEMORIES" By IAN GLANVILLE Written white paper at the bottom- Jack Lockett 2000 By Ian Glanville The background has numerous sepia tone sketches of various parts of Jack's life. It has dark grey mount with a light brown wooden frame and is behind glass. a jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france, 38th battalion, legion of honour, ian glanville

The Bendigo Advertiser was first published in 1853. The Bendigo Independent was founded in 1866. In November 1918 the papers amalgamated and continued under The Bendigo Advertiser banner. The Bendigo Advertiser currently delivers news as a printed newspaper, digital paper and on its website and social media. The paper changed from broadsheet to Tabloid in 1998. John Henry (Jack) Lockett OHM was born 22/1/1891. He was a WW1 veteran and was the oldest Australian when he died on 25/05/2002. He was remembered with a State Funeral in Bendigo 30/05/2002.Three transparent plastic sleeves containing negatives. One has five rows of film with six in each row. A white paper label - 21/1/99 Thursday Jack Lockett. The second sleeve has four rows of film with six in each row with a label - Thursday 22.1.98 Jack Lockett 107 yrs. Both sleeves contain images of the same male. The third sleeve has a large negative of a building with three gables behind a wrought iron gate and a tree on both sides.the bendigo advertiser, john henry lockett ohm, negitives, oldest australian, jack lockett

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. Ypres souvenir, from World War 1, was brought home by Jack Lockett, for his then sweetheart and later wife, Mabel Ingwersen. Cream wooden frame, with light gold insert. Inside frame, silk embroidered flowers and leaves cream silk fabric, form a frame for the painted image of partly destroyed building in centre. Written in cursive script on top left of building: 'Souvenir d'Ypres'. Embroidery in golden tones forms a frame for the building. Attached to bottom of frame, interpretive label: 'Souvenir d'Ypres, 1919. Silk thread and paint on silk. This hand-embroidered picture depicts a battle in the area of Ypres, Belgium, during the First World War (1914 -18) it was sent by Sergeant Jack Lockett, 38th Battalion, as a gift to his fiancee Maybell (sic) Ingwersen, whom he married in 1923. Attached to back of frame alongside handwritten note is an invitation to the Shrine of Remembrance, opening of the 'Threads of Connection', embroidery and textiles from the First World War to the present exhibition. 29/1/2010. Attached to back of frame, handwritten in black pen on lined paper: Souvenir d'Ypres France. Scene depicts a battle in WW1 believed to be a present brought back to Australia in 1919 by Jack Lockett for his then fiancee Mabel Victoria (Doll) Ingwersen whom he married on 23.9.1923. Exhibited at the Shrine of Remembrance from 29.1.2010 until 16.5.2010'.jack lockett, ypres, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france

Document. An Amazing Life of Jack Lockett, from the Bendigo Advertiser Special Edition.document, memo, jack lockett

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. Two black and white head and shoulders photographs of Jack and Doll Lockett in oval cut out shapes of a grey mount. A rectangle cut out below the photographs has printing in it - John Henry "Jack" Lockett living,111years 124 days. Born 22Jan 1891 Dec 25th May 2002 Married 18th September 1923 Mabel Victoria "Doll" Ingwersen Born 7th May 1897 Dec 6th Aug 1981 In a dark brown wooden frame behind glass. jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france, 38th battalion

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. The 2000 Olympic flame was relayed from Olympia in Greece to Sydney by 13400 carriers including 11000 Australians, each carrier had their torch Coloured photograph of a Bendigo Advertiser poster with Jack Lockett holding the Olympic Flame. At the top of the poster- Advertiser No. 42694 Friday, July 28, 2000 90c (GST Inc) A blue circle with a white image of a person carrying a flaming torch, five white Olympic Rings, SYDNEY 2000 In the main part of the poster Jack Lockett, in a white shirt is holding an Olympic torch Printed across the lower part of the poster - Just flamin' marvellous It has a dark grey mount and dark brown wooden frame behind glass. jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france, 38th battalion, olympic torch relay 2000

Document. State Funeral of Mr John Henry 'Jack' Lockett OAM, 22 January 1891 to 25 May 2002. Order of Service, Strathdale Community Centre YMCA Crook Street, Bendigo.Thursday 30 May 2002.document, memo, state funeral of jack lockett

Photocopy of a newspaper article titled The secret to a longer life is 'not to worry'. Article mentions an interview with Jack Lockett for his 109 birthday. There is also a very dark photo of him sitting on a bench with both hands on the top of his walking stick. The article was in the Bendigo Weekly on the 21 January 2000.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - jack lockett, bendigo weekly 21/1/2000

The painting is of John Henry Lockett (Jack) Refer Cat No's 8143, 8144, 8145.10P for awards and service history.Framed water colour portrait painting showing a man sitting with walking stick, in the background is a frame with a soldier in. The frame is gold with a black streak, painting is set in a white backing with a gold edge. under is a brass plaque with details.On plaque, "John Henry (Jack) Lockett OAM - 1891 - 2002 - On loan courtesy of the Lockett Family"brsl, smirsl, painting lockett

"Jack Lockett" was a local identity who lived to 111 years and was one of the last surviving WW1 Veteran. At his death he was the oldest man ever in Australia.Landscape photo of Jack Lockett in March 1999, at the age of 108, viewing the Presentation of his medal. He was at the time one of few surviving WW1 Veterans. Photo is in colour and stuck to a green backboard. Within a brown wooden frame. Also a large label is stuck below the photo.Label on front: "Jack Lockett, March 1999, Age 108 years, viewing the presentation of his medal."jack lockett, framed photo, medal presentation

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. In 1998to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War One the French Government awarded the Chevalier (Knight) Legion of Honour to all surviving Allied veterans who had fought in France A certificate on cream coloured thick paper with black printing. A decorative scroll with leaves and berries and RF is around the border. Printed text REPUBLIQU FRANCAISE HONNEUR PATRIE LE PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE GRAND MAITRE DE L'ORDE NATIONAL DE LA LOGION D'HONNEUR nomme par decret de ce dour, Monsieur John, Henry LOCKETT Ancien Combattant australien de la Premiere Guerre Mondiale CHEVALIER DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR Fait a Paris, le 1er Octobre 1998 Scelle du sceau de I'Ordre sous le n' 253 LHE 98 Le Secretaire General adjiont singed F. SISNE Par le president de la Republique LE GRAND CHANCELIER DE LA LEGION D' HONNEUR signed General DOUIN Also included is two A4 pages description of Jack Lockett's life and War Record compiled by Alan Holmes, President of Bendigo Sub Branch Returned Servies League of Australia and a letter (now laminated) from the French Ambassy signed Dominque Girard a jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france, 38th battalion, legion of honour

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. Sketch in Acrylic and water colour of four brown horses with white noses and hoofs pulling a cart with a man on the driver's seat wearing a white shirt and brown trousers and another in the cart wearing a maroon shirt and green trousers. Light brown background with some trees on the horizon and a blue yellow sky. Written in red underneath - OUYEN 1900 BLOODY HOT "LOCKY" Written on the back of the sketch - SKETCH IN ACRYLIC AND WATER COLOUR PRESENTED TO MR JACK. H. 'LOCKY' LOCKETT 1891-1991 100 YEARS Arther Eaton 22nd Jan 1997 Bgo East Bowling Club jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france, ouyen, arther eaton, bendigo east bowling club

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. Bet Bet became a shire in 1864 with Dunolly in its centre. On 20 January 1995, the Shire of Bet Bet was abolished, and along with the City of Maryborough, the Shire of Tullaroop , was merged into the newly created Shire of Central Goldfields. D. W. Paterson Co 1907?- 1961Winfield Building, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A coloured certificate on white paper from the Shire of Bet Bet for service in the first World War. An Australian Coat of arms at the top with 1914 THE GREAT WAR 1919 Printed and handwritten underneath between an image of a sailor and a soldier FREEDOM Shire of Bet Bet JUSTICE The President, Councilors, and Ratepayers of the Shire of Bet Bet hearby place on record Thanks and Appreciation for the Conduct of J Lockett who served his King and Country in the Great War. In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality is hereto attached in the presence of Arthur Green President H E Clancy Secretary. Dated 4 AUG 1921 HONOUR TO THE BRAVE D. W. PATERSON CO. PTY. LTD. 495 COLLINS ST. MELB. a jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france, 38th battalion, shire of bet bet, d. w. paterson co.

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. A small flag with a white background, a Union Jack in the upper left quadrant, a dark blueline in the centre horizontal and vertical with a five-pointed star on each axis and in centre. Signed in the lower right quarter J H Lockett 110 jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, flag

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. Three coloured magazines, each with 30 pages titled Our land our century 1900 - 1909, 1910 - 1919, 1920 - 1929. The magazines contain detailed articles and photographs of each decade The front page of the first one has a dark red border around a photo of a female holding a baby with - A nation is born - printed in its lower section and Part 1 is in the lower right corner. Printed at the top of the page - Our land our century 1900-1909 The front page of the second one has an off-white border around a photo of a young male with - War beckons - printed in its lower section and Part 2 is in the lower right corner. Printed at the top of the page - Our land our century 1910 - 1919 The front page of the third one has a blue border around a photo five males cutting a log of wood. At the cutting edge is printed in its lower section and Part 2 is in the lower right corner. Printed at the top of the page - Our land our century 1920 - 1929 The Weekly Times, with an image of a magpie in the middle. is printed in lower centre of each front page. The back page all magazines has photographs of front pages of the ten magazines in the series and printing in the top left- Our land our century. Meticulously researched with rarely seen photographs, Our Land Our Country is a magnificent history of rural life over the past 100 years. Collect each issue and watch as they build into a stunning 320-page tribute to people on the land. jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, our land our centry, weekly times

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. An A3 copy of a group photograph of three rows of adults and a front of children with foliage in the background and foreground. Four males in the back row, four males and one female in second row, two males and four females and two infants in the third row and six infants in the front row. On the back of the photo there is a list of names Baack Row Bob Birstall, Richard(Dick) Lockett, George Lockett, Herbert(Herb) Lockett 2nd Row William(Bill) Bertha(Birdie) Lockett, Tom Lockett, George Scholes, James(Jim) Lockett 3rd Row Elizabeth Lockett(Jim on Knee), Mary Birstall, Alf Lockett. Grandfather Lockett. Edith Lockett(Scholes), Jane Lockett(Ina on Knee) Front Bob Burstall, Clarance, Ivy Scholes, Les' Birstall, Florence Birstall Front Bob+Clarie Burstall, Annie Lockett, Ivy Scholes, Sis Burstall, Floe Burstall (Cooper) jack lockett, mabel ingwersen

Photographs of SGT John (Jack) LOCKETT 1. As a soldier in WW1. 38th Battalion. 2. As an elderly gentleman, wearing French Legion of Honour medal. 3. FLH Medal and WW1 medals.1. Photograph - sepia photograph of a seated soldier. 2. Photograph - coloured photograph of a veteran. 3. Photograph - coloured - medal collection. Hard cardboard backing.passchendaele barracks trust, john (jack) lockett, ww1, 38th battalion

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo in 1953, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. "Australian Legends People whose story we should know" written by Richard Simpkin. Foreword by Ray Martin. A unique collection of interviews collected by the author from around Australia. Published in Australia by New Holland Publishers in 2005. Dark blue hard cover book with a dark blue dust jacket with three photographs on the front and four photographs on the back. Titles printed in white and bright blue. Book includes full page black and white or coloured photographs of featured people. Each featured person has a one-page story facing their photograph. Includes an article on Jack Lockett on Page 104. 176 pp.jack lockett

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo in 1953, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. "A Vision Realised. 1988. District History of Underbool, Torrita, Linga and Boinka" compiled and edited by Janet Lynch, Margaret Willsmore, and Christy Brown. Foreword by Janet Lynch, Margaret Willsmore, and Christy Brown. A history of the Mallee towns of Underbool, Torrita, Linga and Boinka containing a collection of 61 local family histories. Discusses aspects affecting locals, including the local Shire, Water supply, the Railway, Roads, Farming, Salt, Businesses, Sporting Clubs, and School. Published in Australia by Underbool Back To Committee. Printed by Sunnyland Press, Red Cliffs. Soft cover book, with tones of green and tan on cover - back, front and spine. Titles printed in brown. Book includes black and white photographs of locals, and local events. Includes an article on Jack Lockett on Pages 127 and 128. 151 pp.jack lockett, underbool, torrita, linga, boinka

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo in 1953, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. "Diggers And mates. Victorian World War 1 Veterans In Profile." Compiled by Kylie McKenzie. Preamble by Con Sciacca, Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Foreward by Brian Flynn, Deputy Commissioner for Veterans' Affairs. Produced by the Commonwealth Department of Veteran's Affairs, Melbourne. Printed by the Australian Government Publishing Service in 1995. Contains a collection of the experiences and insights of many of Victoria's then surviving World war 1 veterans. Soft cover book with image of 'Supporting Troops of the 1st Australian Division photographed on a duckboard track near Ypres, Belgium, 1917. Titles printed in Green and dark blue. Vererans' Affairs logo in centre at top of front cover. Book includes service particulars of each service person, personal particulars of person, and image(s) of service person at time of publication (1995) and whilst in service. Includes an article on Jack Lockett - serviceman 43 as presented in book . jack lockett, world war 1

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo in 1953, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. 'Living Relics of Australia. Volume 2' by Mick Joffe. Foreword by Alan Jones. Edited by Phyl Joffe. Copyright 2001. Limited Edition of 5,000 - not available in book stores. Volume 2 in the series 'Endangered Characters of Australia'. Contains 25 short biographies of Australians - many of whom were in their 90's and several of them over 100 years of age. Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co. (Hong Kong). Colored hard cover which is the same image as the dust jacket. Dust jacket and hard cover has image of author on front with Australian product images in background; and five caricatures with Australian product images in background. Titles printed in white. Each personality covered has description of their history and life accompanied by photographs relevant to them and a caricature. Includes pages dedicated to Jack Lockett on Pages 38 to 45. 128 pp. Two copies in library.Inscribed "Yours fairdinkumly. Mick Jofe. 2001."jack lockett

Waanyarra has its legends and myths set around the early gold-rush days of the 1850's. This book relates many of these stories with photographs. Over fifty family histories and stories contribute to this book. Today, Waanyarra is mainly State forest and farmland. Jack Lockett is mentioned in this publiocation on page 192. John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo in 1953, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. Soft cover. 196 pp. Cover is two toned - brown and tan. Edited by Lynne Douthat. Historic photographs by Ken Morton. Cover Design by Diane Thompson. Published in 1989. Phototypeset by Victorian Typesetting Service, Castlemaine. Black and white photographs, charts and graphs. Dimensions of book: 18cm wide, 24cm long, and 1.6cm high. Non-fiction. Book divided into 3 parts - 'Beginnings', 'Families' and 'Remedies, Recipes, Concoctions and Cures'.Signed L. J. Douthat in front page.gold rush, waanyarra, family history, jack lockett

Photo L to R/ John Howard Prime Minister of Australia shaking hands with John Henry Lockett, in the background is Mr Bruce Reid MHR and behind Jack is Kevin Lockett Jacks son. This photo was taken in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo on 21 7.1998 when Jack was presented with the French Legion of Honour by the French Ambassador Dominique Giraud. Refer Cat No's 8143, 8144 & 8145.10PFramed photograph of Jack Lockett Aged 107 with the Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard. Photograph: colour photograph of 2 persons shaking hands with 2 persons in background. Frame: timber with brushed gold coloured paint glass front. Mount: mid-grey colour cardboard. Label plate: gold colour metal bottom centre. Back of frame: Handwriting red ink.Label plate: engraved print. "PRESENTED BY THE / PMC AND MEMBERS/ VICTORIA BARRACKS SERGEANTS MESS" smi, smirsl, photograph, lockett

The photographs show the award of the French Legion of Honour to John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His excellency Dominique Giraud on 21.7.1998 in the Main Hall of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall Bendigo. There was some 100 officials and invited guests in attendance. Jack Lockett No 1194 enlisted on 24.3.1916 age 25 years 1 month in D Coy 38th BN AIF, embarked for England 20.6.1916, Hospital at sea with Influenza 25.7.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, Hospital with Gastritis 30.11.1916, rejoin unit 10.12.1916, promoted L/Cpl, 12.5.1917, promoted Cpl 23.10.1917, promoted Sgt 12.12.1917, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.1919. Jack received the following awards as well as the French legion of Honour. 80th Anniversary Armistice remembrance Medal 1999. OAM 11.6.2001, Centenary Medal 1.1.2002. Jack passed away on 25.5.2002 age 111 years 123 days. Refer Cat No 8143 & 8144 for the arrangements and program of the award re Legion of Honour.Ten colour photographs relating to the award of the French Legion of Honour. .1) The Army guard of Honour on the lawns in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. .2) .3) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard arrives. .4) John Henry Lockett (Jack) enters the Main Hall of the Institute. .5) The French Ambassador Dominique Giraud pins the French Legion of Honour Jack Lockett. .6) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard responds. .7) Left to right. The Ambassador Dominique Giraud, Jack Locket wearing his WW1 medals and the Legion of Honour, the Prime Minister John Howard. .8) On the right is Jacks son Kevin .................. .9) Afterwards in the Billiard room of SMI Jack is interviewed by the media, Jack's son Kevin on the right. .10) In the Billiard room from the left, Kevin Lockett, Jack Lockett, Prime Minister Howard, Ambassador Giraud.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour

Copy of a blackand white photo of an old man leaning on his walking stick. Printed beside the photo is: Happy Birthday Jack Lockett, Bendigo's living treasure reaches 109 years. Food for Thought Page 9.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - happy birthday jack

The program outlines the proceedings of the award of the French legion of Honour to Sgt John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in Pall Mall bendigo on July 21 1998 beginning at 11.30 am. The MC on the Day was Bendigo RSL President Mr Alan Holmes. The Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard to make the speech in response. Refer Cat No 8143 re the initial outline from the Office of the Prime Minister, Cat No 8145.10P for photographs on the day.Souvenir program 4 pages folding. Front page in colour with the Australian and French Flags followed by details. Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. Page 4 is sponsorship by the Department of Veterans Affairs.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour

Horace Selleck served in the Citizens Military Forces for many years prior to enlisting in the 38th Batt AIF as a Captain on 4.5.16. He embarked with the 38th Batt in June 1916 as part of D Coy. WIA on 1.2.17 with Deafness from Shelling. WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.17 with multiple GSW's to the arms and wrist. He was KIA on 20.7.18 at night by a sniper while visiting night posts in Vaire Wood. The extensive listing of the men under him was retrieved by Sgt Jack Lockett No 1194 D Coy 38th Batt. Jack Lockett went on to become Australia's oldest man attaining the age of 111. Officer's notebook with green fabric or paper cover containing names, ages, enlistment dates, military skills, pay allowances and civilian trades of approx 450 soldiers who passed through the command of Capt Horace Ferdinand Selleck, 38th Btn AIF.inside cover: "Capt HF Selleck"documents-notebooks, military history-service records, selleck, 38th bn

Photograph of 109 years old Jack Lockett (Australia's oldest man) jokes with Golden Square Secondary College student Danica Moverley at a Christmas party organised by year nine students.. The students as a part of their involvment in the college's SES cadets program, hosted the party day for the residents of Carshalton House at the Golden Oaks Village. Photo taken December 2000.education, secondary, golden square

Golden Dragon Museum donation of documents surplus to its requirements along with [a] covering letter from Anita jack. Donation includes [b] 'Friends of the Cemetery' newspaper articles years 92-95. Includes John Melrose,Dentist, Mayor James Douglas Cr John Balsillie atg 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, the Vahland Grave,. [c] Original correspondence between Mrs Edith M Lunn and the RHSV dated 1998-2000. Topics include acquisitions from Anderson Family, furniture, and a set of early encyclopaedias in a small glass fronted case. Photographs of Knipes Castle. A letter to Mrs Edith Lunn makes reference to the establishment of a Museum. [d] 32 newspaper cutting dossier on 'Jack Lockett'' in Manilla folder.bendigo, history, cemetery

The Grinton Collection. 38th Battalion Sergeants at Busmenard France. Identified - Back row - No. 1043 Sgt John (Jack) William GRINTON (left). No. 262 CSM William John DURWARD (right). Third Row - No. 1612 Sgt John Edward ADAMS (2nd Left). Second Row - No. 446 CSM Andrew CLARK (2nd Left). No.1129 Sgt James COFFEY (3rd right). No.1194 Sgt John (Jack) Henry LOCKETT (2nd right). Front row - No.1048 Sgt Frederick Martin LEHMANN 'MM'(left), No. 1645 Sgt William James HOGAN (3rd left).Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a formal group portrait of Battalion Sergeants in uniform standing and sitting. Background - building wall. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance" "b. 38th Battalion Sergeants - Busmenard". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, busmenard