William Bennett (Corporal) served in the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Rangers 2nd Battalion Ballarat, Clunes detachment, he won marksmanship awards in 1867, 1968, 1869, 1871. .1 Black and white photograph of William Bennett in army uniform, sabre in left hand, walking stick in right. .2 Black and white photograph of R K Paul, seated.1 On reverse; J R Tanner Clunes, William Bennett .2 R K Paul March 12th 1865 , to his sincere friend W Bennettwilliam bennett, r k paull, j r tanner photographer

Form details tobacco rations for William Bennetts during WW2. Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text in black type front and back. Hand written personal details added in pencil. Authorizing signature and date of issue stamped in purple coloured ink. Form number in red numerals on RHS.Handwritten personal details in pencil Signature and date stamp in purple ink.william bennetts, tobacco ration, ww2

Contract of Sale when "William Bennetts" purchased a property at Mt. Korong Rd, Ironbark, Bendigo. Item in the Collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Four page document on cream coloured paper. Proforma has text in black type. handwritten personal details in black ink. Other added information via typewriter in black ink. Various signatures in black ink: Stamp in purple ink on page 3.Various handwritten signatures in black ink. Stamped in purple ink on page 3: “BENDIGO” Stamped in purple ink on page 3 next to signature: “George Edwin Emery”william bennetts, contract of sale, war service homes

Certificate details "William Bennetts" service at the Ordnance Factory, Bendigo. Certificate issued on the occasion of his retirement. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text printed in black type. Form bears the Australian Coat of Arms. Personal details of recipient added in black type. Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC.Personal details added using a typewriter with text in black. Handwritten signature in black ink.william bennetts, bendigo ordnance factory, certificate

Discharge certificate for William John Leslie Bennetts, No. 4433, 6th Battalion. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Pink coloured Certificate of Discharge for a World War One soldier. Details front and back are handwritten in black ink. Proforma details in black type.Handwritten in black ink: 'Signatures and personal details of the discharge.william bennetts, discharge certificate, 6th battalion, ww1

Discharge Certificate for William John Leslie Bennetts, No. V362254, Aust. Volunteer Defence Corps, WW2. Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Cream coloured Certificate of Discharge for a World War Two Soldier. Pro forma details in black type front and back. Soldier's details handwritten on proforma in black ink.Handwritten in black ink; “Soldiers details and signatures” Stamped in purple ink at bottom of front: “Capt O.C. Disposal Company” Handwritten in pencil on RHS: “N/W, 21/4/42".william bennetts, discharge certificate, volunteer defence corps, ww2

1. William John Leslie Bennetts on far left in photograph. 2. Cutting details the role of the 6th Battalion in two World Wars. Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". Refer to Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.1. Illustrated newspaper cutting with caption in black text. Illustration is a black and white photograph featuring five men in suits holding a certificate. 2. Newspaper cutting with text in black type.william bennetts, 6th battalion, newspaper

Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. Refer to Catalogue No. 9886P for his service history.Silver coloured plated metal cylindrical shaped whistle. Solid construction. Plaited brown leather cord attached.Stamped on whistle: 'THE CITY WHISTLE, PATENT'. Stamped on top of whistle: 'PATENT 5727.08'.william bennetts, whistle, ww1

Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". Refer to Cat. No. 9886P for his service history.Brown buckram covered book with pages secured with thread. Title on front cover in black type. 15 cream coloured pages with cut edges. Printing on pages in black type. Handwritten details on pages in black ink and pencil. White label pasted on front cover with details in black ink.Handwritten on white label on cover in black ink; Bennetts W.J.L. 4433, 6 Btn. Handwritten on various pages in black ink and pencil; Owner's details and pay records. Stamped in blue ink on various pages; Date stamps.william bennetts, financial record, pay book, ww1

Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Green coloured card cover with title in black text. Insignia of City of Melbourne Regiment on middle of front cover. Battle honours of battalion listed in black type. Eight cream coloured pages with cut edges. Pages secured with two staples. Text on pages in black type.william bennetts, mess rules, 6th battalion, city of melbourne regiment, ww1

Items in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. Refer to Cat No. 9886P for his service history.Three pages item consisting of two pages of food ration coupons. Each coupon page is pink in colour with a pattern. Final page is grey in colour with text back in front in black type. Pages secured with a pin.william bennetts, ration coupons, ww2

Forms relate to W.J.L. Bennetts' involvement with Eaglehawk and South Bendigo Rifle Clubs. Items in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.1. & 2. Foolscap sized cream coloured page. Proforma text in black type. Australian Coat of Arms printed at top of page. Personal details handwritten in black ink. Two holes punched in LHS. Date of issue stamp on bottom LHS. 3. Foolscap sized cream coloured page. Proforma text in black type. Australian Coat of Arms printed at top of page. Personal details handwritten in black type. Two holes punched in LHS. date of issue stamp on LHS. Printing in black type on back. 1, 2, & 3. Pinned together with pin at top LHC.1. 2. & 3. Stamped in black ink: “Date of Issue"!william bennetts, rifle clubs, 3rd military district

Letter to W.J.L. Bennetts from the Ordnance Factory, Bendigo, officially recognising his intention to retire at the age of 65. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See catalogue no. 9886P for details of his service.Foolscap sized cream coloured page. Commonwealth of Australia letterhead in blue print. Text of letter in black type. Signature of author handwritten in blue ink.Handwritten signature at bottom of letter in blue ink.william bennetts, bendigo ordnance factory, letter

Letter to Les (Bennetts?) from Corporal "Alfred John Hampson" No, 2300, 2nd Australian Light Railway Operating Company. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Handwritten letter in blue ink on lined paper. YMCA letterhead with text "On Active Service" with the "British Expeditionary Force" printed between YMCA logos. Writing on one side of page only.william bennetts, alfred hampson, letter, ww1

Leave pass issued to Cpl W.J.L. Bennetts to enable him to purchase a train journey ticket. Form was to be presented to Station Master at Bendigo Railway Station. Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text in black type. Handwritten personal details in black ink. Signature of issuing officer in pencil. Other details stamped in purple ink.Personal details handwritten in black ink. Signature of issuing officer in pencil. Stamped in purple ink: "A.I. FORCE LEAVE". Stamped under signature in purple ink: "Capt. Adjt A.I.F. Camp, Bendigo".william bennetts, leave pass, ww1

Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Brown card cover with title in black type on front cover. instructions for use text on back cover in black type. Eight pages inside with spaces for recording details. handwritten details in black ink. Confirmation stamps in purple ink. Spine has been repaired with brown coloured tape. pages secured to spine with two metal staples.Handwritten in black ink on front: 'W1294'. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'BENDIGO'. Handwritten in black ink on inside pages: 'Owner's name and address in addition to payments details.' Stamped in purple ink next to each payment: Confirmation date stamps.william john leslie bennetts, record of payments, war service homes

"William John Leslie Bennetts". William enlisted as No. 4433 in the AIF on 7.7.1915 aged 24 years 5 months in the 14th Reinforcements, 6th Battalion. He embarked for Egypt on 28.1.1916 then for France on 29.3.1916. Appointed Acting Corporal on 3.8.1916. In hospital on 4.11.1916 with Trench feet, re-joined unit on 12.3.1917. Appointed Corporal 19.7.1917. Wounded in action 5.10.1917, GSW to the head. Re-joined unit 21.11.1917. Appointed Lance Sergeant 10.8.1918 then Sergeant soon after, Returned to Australia 1.9.1919 and discharged from the Army on 25.10.1919. During WW2 William enlists in the CMF as No. v362254 on 14.4.1942 and discharged on 8.6.1944 with the Rank of Sergeant. Sepia toned photograph of a soldier in Australian Army uniform. Sergeant stripes and two wound stripes visible. Photograph mounted in a dark brown folder. Photographic Studio name written on photograph.Handwritten in black on photograph: “JAWLEY BROS PF”william john leslie bennetts, bennetts collection, photograph

AWARD WON FOR MARKSMANSHIP 1867,1867,1869,1870,,1871,1872AN AWARD FOR MARKSMANSHIP WON BY CORPORAL WILLIAM BENNETT OF THE CLUNES DETACHMENT 2ND BALLARAT VOLUNTEER RIFLES, AWARD PATCHES FOR 1868 TO 1872 MOUNTED AND FRAMED. ALSO HIS CORPORAL STRIPES. CLUNES DETACHMENT 2ND BALLARAT VOL. RIFLES. CORPORAL, W. BENNET 1845-1927.local history, 2nd ballarat volunteer rifles, william bennett

The grave of Keith William Bennett (died 19/03/2009), St Helena CemeterySt Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, keith william bennett

The clock would have been sold by William Bennett of Bridge Street, Ballarat, under his name.Timber drop case wall clock. The movement it by Ansonia Clock Company of New York United States of America, and the case is most probably of European origin.william bennett, clocks, horology, ansonia, watchmaker

William Joseph Bennett, born at Linton in 1865, was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. He died in 136 and is buried in Linton cemetery.Sepia portrait of a gentleman with light beard, wearing jacket with flower in lapel.william joseph bennett, surman collection

Amelia (Millie) Bennett was a daughter of Susan and William Garnsworthy Bennett. She married William Charles Allen in 1901.Black and white portrait of a middle aged woman wearing top with flowers at left lapel, and three strand pearl necklace, earrings."Mrs Allan Aunt Millie was Millie Bennett".millie (amelia) allan, millie (amelia) bennett

Wedding of George Garnsworthy Bennett (son of William Garnsworthy Bennett) and Ada Bersey in 1896 at Linton. (BDM registration #6102.)Sepia photograph of a large wedding group all in formal attire, the bride and groom seated, attendants and others standing beside and behind, two young boys kneeling at front of group.george garnsworthy bennett, g g bennett, ada bersey, weddings

Amelia (Millie) Bennett, born 1872 in Linton, was a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. In 1901 she married William Charles Allen.Black and white copy of original photograph showing a young woman standing in a garden, wearing a white blouse and a belted dark skirt and a large bow in the back of her hair.amelia (millie) bennett

Charles Henry Bennett, born at Linton in 1871, was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. He married Frances Elizabeth Craze in 1911.Black and white copy of original studio photograph showing a man dressed in dark jacket and waistcoat with a fob chain and buttonhole. He is holding a bowler hat in one hand and resting the other on a fence rail."396 Charles"charles henry bennett

George Garnsworthy Bennett conducted his butcher shop in Sussex Street, Linton, from about 1896. It was separate from that of his father William Garnsworthy Bennett whose business was situated on the corner of Sussex and Clyde Streets.Sepia photograph of a man sitting in horsedrawn buggy outside G G Bennett's butcher shop in Sussex Street, Linton. Also shown is the bakery shopon back " Mr Geo. Bennett Snr".george garnsworthy (g g ) bennett, horsedrawn buggy, butcher's shop, bakery shop

G. G. Bennett was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett. He married Ada Bersey in 1896, and they had three sons - Gordon, Harold and Stan. He established a butchery business in Linton, and was a member of numerous community organisations.Sepia photograph of George Bennett, full face, flower spray on suit jacket. Photograph mounted on fawn-coloured card, encased in textured-paper folder.george garnsworthy bennett, g. g. bennett

Grace and Millie were daughters of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. Grace Bennett (1875-1960) married Neil Wishart in 1898. Millie Bennett (1872-1948) married William Charles Allen in 1901.Sepia photograph of two young ladies in long, long sleeved waisted summer gowns, one on left of photo standing behind lattice leaning on left arm, one on right seated with hands together on lap."Grace and Mill Miss Grace and Amelia Bennett".grace (louisa grace) bennett, amelia (millie) bennett, surman collection

The oldest child of Susan and William Garnsworthy Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett was noted for her involvement in community and church activities. She was organist at St Paul's Church of England for many years. Elizabeth Bennett married William Todd (the younger, son of William Todd Snr and his wife Sarah, née Thompson) on New Year's Day in 1882, and they celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1932. Elizabeth and William Todd had at least nine children.Black and white copy of original photograph. Photograph is a head and shoulders portrait of a woman whose dark hair has a central parting and is drawn back from her face. She is not wearing a cap or hat. Her dress has a high collar, with lace and a brooch pinned at the throat. The bodice of the dress has pintucks, lace trimming and buttons. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Todd, née Elizabeth Bennett, 1858-1949.elizabeth todd née bennett