Historical information

Jack Lockett was one Australia's oldest men and surviving digger from World War 1. He survived to the age of 111 years.

Physical description

a Photograph taken on Jack Lockett's 107th birthday. Photograph by Bendigo Advertiser.
b Article and photographs from Bendigo Advertiser 23rd January 1998 about Jack Lockett's 107th birthday.
c Invitation to Jack Lockett to attend a Christmas function commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event was held at the Argus Centre in Melbourne and the event was run by the Commonwealth Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Inscriptions & markings

a 'Bendigo Advertiser. 22-1-98. Jack Lockett's birthday 107 yrs'
b 'Bgo Addy printed 23-1-98'