Photograph, Bennet family home 51 Smith Street Stawell with cars parked in front c.1943

Historical information

Bennet family home 51 Smith Street with two cars parked in front. First church of England is just visible in background.
Lady on left is Jessica Bennett. Young lad leaning on mudguard Graeme Bennett born 1933 later mayor of Stawell. The lady at center is Margaret Bennett. and gentleman with hat is John Bennett Senior, original owner of North Western Woolem Mills.
Photo taken outside john Bennetts home in smith street with no kerb or nature strip, looking towards Seaby Street.
Note the canvas Water bags on front of one car to keep water cool.

John Bennet Sen born in 1895 in Yorkshire. his wife Jessie Brown married in Warrnambool.

Physical description

Two 1940's cars parked with a group of people posing for photo.

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