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Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, 1998
... SGT JOHN HNERY LOCKETT, 38th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. ...L - R , Left; a) a full portrait of Sgt. John Henry Lockett. b) 3 medals and ribbons. c) PM John Howard and JH Lockett, d) French Ambassador with Legion of Honour. e) Presentation Ceremony group. ...Lockett at RSL Memorial Hall on 21st July 1998". with further ceremony information....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields SGT JOHN HNERY LOCKETT, 38th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. ...SGT JOHN HNERY LOCKETT, 38th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Enlisted on 24th March 1916 in Mildura. Arrived France 22nd November 1916. Returned to Australia 5th August 1919.Photographs - collection of 5 photographs in a frame, black & white and colour. L - R , Left; a) a full portrait of Sgt. John Henry Lockett. b) 3 medals and ribbons. c) PM John Howard and JH Lockett, d) French Ambassador with Legion of Honour. e) Presentation Ceremony group. Black print on card - two information below photographs. Frame - brown stain timber frame with decorative moulding, dark green cardboard mount with dark red inner edge and 2nd mount, glass front.Black print on white card - 1. "SGT JOHN HENRY LOCKETT" -WITH SERVICE INFORMATION. 2. "Presentation of Legion of Honour to Mr J. Lockett at RSL Memorial Hall on 21st July 1998". with further ceremony information.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, March 1999
... "Jack Lockett" was a local identity who lived to 111 years and was one of the last surviving WW1 Veteran. ...Landscape photo of Jack Lockett in March 1999, at the age of 108, viewing the Presentation of his medal. ...Label on front: "Jack Lockett, March 1999, Age 108 years, viewing the presentation of his medal."...At his death he was the oldest man ever in Australia. Jack Lockett Framed Photo Medal Presentation Label on front: "Jack Lockett, March 1999, Age 108 years, viewing the presentation of his medal." ..."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 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumInstrument (Item) - Escape And Evasion Lockett Compass RAF
... Escape And Evasion Lockett Compass RAF....Escape And Evasion Lockett Compass RAF. Instrument Escape And Evasion Lockett Compass RAF. ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumPainting - JACK LOCKETT, FRAMED, post 1998
... The painting is of John Henry Lockett (Jack) Refer Cat No's 8143, 8144, 8145.10P for awards and service history....On plaque, "John Henry (Jack) Lockett OAM - 1891 - 2002 - On loan courtesy of the Lockett Family"...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The painting is of John Henry Lockett (Jack) Refer Cat No's 8143, 8144, 8145.10P for awards and service history. brsl smirsl painting lockett On plaque, "John Henry (Jack) Lockett OAM - 1891 - 2002 - On loan courtesy of the Lockett Family" Framed water colour portrait painting showing a man sitting with walking stick, in the background is a frame with a soldier in. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, post 21.7.1998
... ...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. ...Framed photograph of Jack Lockett Aged 107 with the Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields 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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Jack Lockett Collection: Family Photograph
... 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. ...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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Decorative object - Jack Lockett Collection: Souvenir of Ypres 1919, 1919
... 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. ...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. ...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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Artwork, other - Jack Lockett Collection: Drawing Jack Lockett 2000, Ian Glanville, 2000
... 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. ...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. ...a Artwork, other Jack Lockett Collection: Drawing Jack Lockett 2000 Ian Glanville ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - AWARD OF FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, 21.7.1998
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Herald Shield Football Squad, 1982, 1982
... ...lockett...(Wikipedia) In 2015 Tony Lockett was elevated to the state of Legend in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame....Rowe (Runner), Paul Drohan, Jeff Colbourne, A. Bell, Tony Lockett, Colin McCurry (Coach), Damian Ryan (Captain), J. ...(Wikipedia) In 2015 Tony Lockett was elevated to the state of Legend in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame. ballarat school of mines football australian rules footballl herald shield mccurry lockett tony lockett T. ...The Ballarat School of Mines traditionally had a strong Australian Rules Football team. The 1982 team included Tony Lockett who went on to play at the highest level becoming the highest goal scorer in the history of the VFL/AFL with 1,360 goals in a career of 281 games, that commenced in 1983 with the St Kilda Football Club, and finished in 2002 with the Sydney Swans. Lockett is the only full-forward ever to win the coveted Brownlow Medal, in 1987, a season in which he was decorated with several honours. He is a four-time Coleman Medallist, kicked more than 100 goals in a season on six occasions (an AFL record), and is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. (Wikipedia) In 2015 Tony Lockett was elevated to the state of Legend in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Australian Rules Football team taken at the Ballarat School of Mines. The football team wears the gold and green colours of the school team. Standing left to right: T. Gough (Team Manager), Anthony Cook, Mark Simpson, John Clifton, E. Vidaic, Andrew McMaster, R. Dunne, A. Leddick, Bruce Gee, P. Scott, B. Eyers. Sitting left to right: N. Rowe (Runner), Paul Drohan, Jeff Colbourne, A. Bell, Tony Lockett, Colin McCurry (Coach), Damian Ryan (Captain), J. O'Brien. Front left to right: Barrie Lock, S. Gleeson. Absent: C. Edwards, S. Gordon, B. Griffin (Vice-Captain), Damien Murnane. ballarat school of mines, football, australian rules footballl, herald shield, mccurry, lockett, tony lockett, t. gough, anthony cook, mark simpson, john clifton, e. vidaic, andrew mcmaster, r. dunne, a. leddick, bruce gee, p. scott, b. eyers., n. rowe, paul drohan, jeff colbourne, a. bell, colin mccurry, damian ryan, j. o'brien., barrie lock, s. gleeson., c. edwards, s. gordon, b. griffin, damien murnane., afl, vfl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Jack Lockett Collection: Photo of Jack and Doll Lockett, Strath Prints & Framing, 2000
... 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. ... Two black and white head and shoulders photographs of Jack and Doll Lockett in oval cut out shapes of a grey mount. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Flag - Jack Lockett Collection: Signed Miniature 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. ...Signed in the lower right quarter J H Lockett 110 ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Negative - Bendigo Advertiser Collection: Negatives of Jack Lockett and a house, 1998 - 1999
... 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. ...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. ...The Bendigo Advertiser John Henry Lockett OHM Negitives Oldest Australian Jack Lockett Three transparent plastic sleeves containing negatives. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Jack Lockett Collection: Newspaper Poster, Geof Sayer, 2000
... 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. ...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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumProgramme - PRESENTATION OF FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, Office of the Prime Minister, pre 21.7.1998
... The presentation of the French Legion of Honour to John Henry Lockett (Jack) by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud was to be held in the main Hall of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo on 21.7.1998. ...Details the presentation of the French Legion of Honour by the French Ambassador Dominique Giraud to John Henry Lockett on 21 July 1998. Covers arrivals, guests, timings, dress, speeches with the main guest being the Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard....The presentation of the French Legion of Honour to John Henry Lockett (Jack) by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud was to be held in the main Hall of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo on 21.7.1998. ...This is a copy of the original produced by the Office of the Prime Minister of Australia. The presentation of the French Legion of Honour to John Henry Lockett (Jack) by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud was to be held in the main Hall of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo on 21.7.1998. (Now Bendigo Military Museum) Refer Cat No 8144 re the program on the day, Cat No 8145.10P for photographs.Program copy of original, 3 pages stapled, all print in black on yellow background. Details the presentation of the French Legion of Honour by the French Ambassador Dominique Giraud to John Henry Lockett on 21 July 1998. Covers arrivals, guests, timings, dress, speeches with the main guest being the Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour -
Bendigo Military MuseumProgramme - AWARD OF THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, Department of veterans Affairs, pre 21 7.1998
... 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. ...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 two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. ...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 -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Herald Shield Football Squad, 1982, 1982
... (Wikipedia) In 2015 Tony Lockett was elevated to the state of Legend in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame....Rowe (Runner), Paul Drohan, Jeff Colbourne, A. Bell, Tony Lockett, Colin McCurry (Coach), Damian Ryan (Captain), J. ...(Wikipedia) In 2015 Tony Lockett was elevated to the state of Legend in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame. ballarat school of mines football australian rules footballl herald shield mccurry lockett. tony lockett vfl afl Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Australian Rules Football team taken at the Ballarat School of Mines. ...The Ballarat School of Mines traditionally had a strong Australian Rules Football team. The 1982 team included Tony Lockett who went on to play at the highest level becoming the highest goal scorer in the history of the VFL/AFL with 1,360 goals in a career of 281 games, that commenced in 1983 with the St Kilda Football Club, and finished in 2002 with the Sydney Swans. Lockett is the only full-forward ever to win the coveted Brownlow Medal, in 1987, a season in which he was decorated with several honours. He is a four-time Coleman Medallist, kicked more than 100 goals in a season on six occasions (an AFL record), and is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. (Wikipedia) In 2015 Tony Lockett was elevated to the state of Legend in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Australian Rules Football team taken at the Ballarat School of Mines. The football team wears the gold and green colours of the school team. Standing left to right: T. Gough (Team Manager), Anthony Cook, Mark Simpson, John Clifton, E. Vidaic, Andrew McMaster, R. Dunne, A. Leddick, Bruce Gee, P. Scott, B. Eyers. Sitting left to right: N. Rowe (Runner), Paul Drohan, Jeff Colbourne, A. Bell, Tony Lockett, Colin McCurry (Coach), Damian Ryan (Captain), J. O'Brien. Front left to right: Barrie Lock, S. Gleeson. Absent: C. Edwards, S. Gordon, B. Griffin (Vice-Captain), Damien Murnane. ballarat school of mines, football, australian rules footballl, herald shield, mccurry, lockett. tony lockett, vfl, afl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: JACK LOCKETT
... An Amazing Life of Jack Lockett, from the Bendigo Advertiser Special Edition....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields DOCUMENT Memo Jack Lockett Document. An Amazing Life of Jack Lockett, from the Bendigo Advertiser Special Edition. ...Document. An Amazing Life of Jack Lockett, from the Bendigo Advertiser Special Edition.document, memo, jack lockett -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyArticle - Clipping, Tony LOCKETT playing with Port Melbourne, 19 May 2002
... Article from "The Age" regarding Tony LOCKETT playing with Port Melbourne. May 18 2002...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne Sport - Australian Rules Football Tony LOCKETT Port Melbourne Football Club PMFC Article from "The Age" regarding Tony LOCKETT playing with Port Melbourne. ...Article from "The Age" regarding Tony LOCKETT playing with Port Melbourne. May 18 2002sport - australian rules football, tony lockett, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyProgramme - Programme, VFL Football Record, Tony LOCKETT played with Port Melbourne, Victorian Football League (VFL), 18 May 2002
... VFL football Record May 18th and 19th 2002. When Tony LOCKETT played with Port Melbourne...When Tony LOCKETT played with Port Melbourne Programme Programme, VFL Football Record, Tony LOCKETT played with Port Melbourne Victorian Football League (VFL) ...VFL football Record May 18th and 19th 2002. When Tony LOCKETT played with Port Melbournesport - australian rules football, tony lockett, victorian football league, vfl, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Barry Dickins, Ordinary Heroes: Personal Recollections of Australians at War, 1999
... Signed by author on title page "Barry Dickins Bendigo RSL 12.5.99" Signature on title page JH Lockett 108 (108)"...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields military history book Signed by author on title page "Barry Dickins Bendigo RSL 12.5.99" Signature on title page JH Lockett 108 (108)" Orange softcover. Front cover has images of a family, a group of soldiers, a pair of medals and an archway. ...Orange softcover. Front cover has images of a family, a group of soldiers, a pair of medals and an archway.Signed by author on title page "Barry Dickins Bendigo RSL 12.5.99" Signature on title page JH Lockett 108 (108)"military history, book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Painting - Jack Lockett Collection: Sketch of four horses and cart, 1991
... 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. ...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 ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Jack Lockett Collection: Legion of Honour Certificate and R.S.L. War Record, 1998
... 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. ...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 ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "Australian Legends", 2005
... 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. ...Includes an article on Jack Lockett on Page 104. 176 pp....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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Poster - GILLIES POSTER
... ''Get me a Gillies'' poster with Tony Lockett from St Kilda football Club and 4 children all holding a pie. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BUSINESS Retail gillies ''Get me a Gillies'' poster with Tony Lockett from St Kilda football Club and 4 children all holding a pie. ...''Get me a Gillies'' poster with Tony Lockett from St Kilda football Club and 4 children all holding a pie. On right hand the Gillies logo .business, retail, gillies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "A Vision Realised. 1988. District History of Underbool, Torrita, Linga, and Boinka.", 1988
... 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. ...Includes an article on Jack Lockett on Pages 127 and 128. 151 pp....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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "Diggers And Mates. Victorian World War 1 Veterans In Profile.", 1995
... 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. ...Includes an article on Jack Lockett - serviceman 43 as presented in book . ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - 'Living Relics of Australia', 2001
... 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. ...Includes pages dedicated to Jack Lockett on Pages 38 to 45. 128 pp. Two copies in library....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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Jack Lockett Collection: Shire of Bet Bet Great War Certificate, D. W. Paterson Co. Pty. Ltd. 495 Collins St. Melbourne, 1921
... 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. ...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. ...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. ...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. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK
... Printed beside the photo is: Happy Birthday Jack Lockett, Bendigo's living treasure reaches 109 years. ...Printed beside the photo is: Happy Birthday Jack Lockett, Bendigo's living treasure reaches 109 years. ...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
