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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Internet photograph, Oskar Speck
... from Germany to Australia, arriving at Thursday Island... kayacked from Germany to Australia, arriving at Thursday Island ...Images obtained from internet. Oskar Speck who kayacked from Germany to Australia, arriving at Thursday Island in September 1939, interned Camp 1. -
Clunes Museum
Album
... OF THE WEICKHARDT FAMILY FROM BUTZBACH IN GERMANY & MIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA... OF THE WEICKHARDT FAMILY FROM BUTZBACH IN GERMANY & MIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA ...AN ALBUM CONTAINING ITEMS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THE WEICKHARDT FAMILY FROM BUTZBACH IN GERMANY & MIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA IN 1853, ALSO INCLUDED A BRAND PLATE FROM A WEICKHARDT TANK, MADE IN CLUNES." THE WEICKHARDT FAMILY IN CLUNES"local history, book, album, weickhardt family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, German POW in Australia- Newsletter, 1980-1990
... Copies of newsletters circulated to members of the German... of the German POWs in Australia Association. documents reports Black ...Copies of newsletters circulated to members of the German POWs in Australia Association.Black folder containing stapled roneoed newsletters in plastic folders.documents, reports -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio - CD, 80 Years in Australia
... Temple Society of Australia 80 Years in Australia German... of Australia 80 Years in Australia German Internment 1941 -1947 ...The CD tells the story of the Templer Society of Australia and how they came to Australia. The story of 10 Templer families. The typed sheets are a transcript of what is on the CD.Black multi ring folder containing CD and 9 pages of typing. Round CD with coloured picture of hut and trees. Writing in black. In black and clear case.Temple Society of Australia 80 Years in Australia German Internment 1941 -1947 by Doris Frank (MP4)templer society, ernst lewandowsky, alfons konig, lothar bohmer, dr wilhelm eilers, rudolf girschik, fritz lippmann, wilhelm eppinger, hedwig schnerring, wilhelm fugmann, dr martin winkle, doris frank, camp 10 loveday sa, camp 1a internment camp, richard graze, oscar hahn, ekkehard beinssen, werner glockemann -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, L. Ernst Collection, 1970-1983
... of the German POWs in Australia Association.... was the Secretary of the German POWs in Australia Association. documents ...Material held by Ludwig Ernst who was the Secretary of the German POWs in Australia Association.Black three ring folder containing mostly roneoed material in plastic sleeves.documents, reports -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Carl Max Assman
... Carl Max Assman was a German resident in Australia... Tatura the-murray Carl Max Assman was a German resident ...Carl Max Assman was a German resident in Australia and an internee at Camp 1 Tatura.Black and white photograph of an internee, with his internment number etc. camp 1, carl max assman, photograph, people -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Child's dress, circa 1900
... to German-Australian metallurgist Walter Rosenhain and Australian... in Worchestershire to German-Australian metallurgist Walter Rosenhain ...This dress was worn by Nancy Kirsner (nee Rosenhain, b. 1906) and her older sister Mona (b. 1903) as children in England. Nancy Bertha Rosenhain was born in Worchestershire to German-Australian metallurgist Walter Rosenhain and Australian Louisa Rosenhain (nee Monash). Louisa was the sister of Sir John Monash; the couple met through a synagogue in Melbourne before settling in England. Nancy travelled to Melbourne in 1929 and was married to Marcus Kirsner on 24 July 1932. Nancy and Marcus lived together at 3 Baroona Court in Brighton.White cotton piqué dress. Square neck. Skirt gathered at waist. Broderie anglais trim around neck and sleeves. Hand-embroidered cornelli work on sleeves, bodice, and skirt. Small frill on skirt. Three self-covered buttons at back.children's clothing, 1900s, nancy bertha rosenhain, mona henrietta rosenhain, jewish diaspora -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Propaganda Leaflet, Circa 1940's
... German/Italian aircraft to Australian troops defending El Alamein... from German/Italian aircraft to Australian troops defending El ...Propaganda leaflet, stuck onto cardboard, dropped from German/Italian aircraft to Australian troops defending El Alamein during 1942. Features a platypus over a boomerang on black background. with "Diggers! you are defending Alamein Box! What about Port Darwin?" -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Chronik der Kriegsgefangenen Deutschen Offiziere in Australien Vom 23/8/1941 - 21/11/1947
... German Officers in Australia.... of the prisoners of war German Officers in Australia. Chronik der ...This copy of the original was written by Lieutenant Hans Folter and Major Helmut Bertram. Hans who was captured Jan 22nd, 1941 at Solum near Tobruk North Africa along with Major Helmut Bertram. They were subsequently sent to Australia on the "Queen Elizabeth" and held prisoners of war at Dhurringile P.O.W Camp for German Officers, 1941 - 1947. This book describes life in P.O.W camp - recollections and sketches.Descriptions, recollections and sketches of life in P.O.W camp - Dhurringile. Donated by the daughter of Hans Folter. Monica Culen.Soft mustard coloured cardboard cover, with black binding on spine. 20 plus A4 pages. Ink sketches throughout book. This copy is written in German. Chronicle of the prisoners of war German Officers in Australia.luftwaffe pilot hans folter, major helmut bertram, dhurringile, ww2 pow's -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1 NAVAL HISTORY, GUILLIATT Richard & HOHNEN Peter, " THE WOLF', 2009
... "THE WOLF' How one German raider terrorised Australia... goldfields "THE WOLF' How one German raider terrorised Australia ..."THE WOLF' How one German raider terrorised Australia and the Southern Oceans in the First World War.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back. Cover - colour illustrated - front - top German symbol, bottom, ship at sea. Back - sepia photograph - sailor and girl. 366 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.Nilbook, ww1, naval operations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Harry Spiess, 1/09/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Interview with Harry Spiess, who migrated to Australia from... Migration Program Germans in Australia Interview with Harry Spiess ...Interview with Harry Spiess, who migrated to Australia from germany in 1952.Interview with Harry Spiess, who migrated to Australia from Germany in 1952. Interviewed by Valda Arrowsmith 25 September 2006. Tape at NP 3448Interview with Harry Spiess, who migrated to Australia from germany in 1952.spiess, harry, emigration, oral history migration program, germans in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Lottie Szigat, 1/06/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Interview with Lottie Szigat, who migrated to Australia... Program Germans in Australia Interview with Lottie Szigat, who ...Interview with Lottie Szigat, who migrated to Australia from germany in 1965.Interview with Lottie Szigat, who migrated to Australia from germany in 1965. Interviewed by Liz Chapman 29 June 2006. Tape at NP 3448Interview with Lottie Szigat, who migrated to Australia from germany in 1965. szigat, lottie, emigration, oral history migration program, germans in australia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Story of the Beilharz Family, 1988
... people, from the 15th to the 20th Century in Germany, Palestine... and trades people, from the 15th to the 20th Century in Germany ...The story of a family of Black Forest farmers and trades people, from the 15th to the 20th Century in Germany, Palestine and AustraliaBeige hard cover book. Gold text front cover and along the spine. Yellow dust cover with map of Germany on the front cover and Palestine on the back coverPresented to this Museum by Mr. HW Beilharz, Bellvue Hill, NSW 1989beilharz, sauer p, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio Tape, SBS German
... SBS Radio. German language presenter, Geroa Louch "German... Louch "German Heritage in Australia" See also reg. C2022 SBS ...SBS Radio. German language presenter, Geroa Louch "German Heritage in Australia" See also reg. C2022Audio tape Super EF90SBS German 1 March 1995, 8 March 1995 and 15 March 1995sbs radio, german language, geroa louch, german heritage in australia -
Federation University Art Collection
Ink on card, 'Bill Durant in Neville Bunning's Chair' by Henry Moritz, 2002
... Henry MORITZ (1931- ) Born Mainz, Germany Arrived Australia...- ) Born Mainz, Germany Arrived Australia c1952 Henry Moritz ...Henry MORITZ (1931- ) Born Mainz, Germany Arrived Australia c1952 Henry Moritz was an experienced commercial artist when he left Germany for Australia. After working as a railwayman, coal miner, fruit picker and steelworker, he started teaching commercial art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School in 1963. He moved to the Mount Helen Tertiary Division, and was head of the Art School at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) when he produced this work. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Original caricature of Bill Durant. Both Bill Durant and artist Henry Moritz were staff members at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University). Neville Bunning ceremoniously presented the chair to Bill Durant in the Art Department at Neville Bunnings Retirement function.Verso "Bill Durant in 'Nev Bunning's Chair' which was ceremoniously presented to Bill in Art SChool Staffroom at Neville's retirement function. Drawing by Hner Moritz Donated by Heather (walton) Durant Heather (SMB Library) married Bill (SMB Physics Head) in December 1960. KC (Ken Clements) July 2002art, artwork, henry moritz, bill durant, caricature, available -
Federation University Art Collection
Etched metal, Henry Moritz, [Jack Barker's Farewell] by Henry Moritz
... , Germany Arrived Australia c1952 Henry Moritz was an experienced... Henry MORITZ (1931- ) Born Mainz, Germany Arrived Australia ...Historical Information Henry MORITZ (1931- ) Born Mainz, Germany Arrived Australia c1952 Henry Moritz was an experienced commercial artist when he left Germany for Australia. After working as a railwayman, coal miner, fruit picker and steelworker, he started teaching commercial art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School in 1963. He moved to the Mount Helen Tertiary Division, and was head of the Art School at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) when he produced this work. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.art, artwork, henry moritz, jack barker -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Collin's-type pelvimeter used by Dr Fritz Duras
... moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father... to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras ...This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany , and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. Metal pelvimeter. Consists of a device with two arms, which curve into rounded points at their ends. A semi-circular measuring gauge is attached to the end of the pelvimeter.obstetrics -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Uterine catheter used by Dr Fritz Duras
... moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father... to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras ...This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany , and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. Metal catheter with internal wire. Catheter is in a vague 's' shape, with a thinner and thicker section. A loop at one end it attached to a wire which can be slid in and out of the device. There are two small round attachments at the thinner end of the device which function as grips. obstetrics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: BAROSSA VALLEY COACH TOUR 1994, 8th - 10th April, 1994
... . Articles taken from 'German Speaking Settlers in Australia..., South Australia. Articles taken from 'German Speaking Settlers ...Bound collection with a yellow front cover and a buff back cover. Barossa Valley Coach Tour, April 8th to April 10th, 1984. The front has a line map of The Barossa Valley, South Australia. Articles taken from 'German Speaking Settlers in Australia' by Josef Vondra, Published 1981 by Cavalier Press Pty Ltd Melbourne. 'A Matter of History' chapter one, random excerpts used. 'The Barossa Valley', chapter 2, pages 47 - 67. Mentioned in the booklet are the German settlement in the Barossa Valley, the arrival of the Germans in Australia and some of the reasons which led up to why they left their homeland.document, memo, german heritage society, german heritage society collection - barossa valley coach tour 1994, josef vondra, cavalier press pty ltd -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Uniform/P, RAAF WW2 Dress 1A Uniform FLTLT
... , Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany... Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star ...Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRACUH COLLECTION: GERMAN HERITAGE IN AUSTRALIA
... Series, German Heritage In Australia. SBS Radio Melbourne Gerda m... in German. Book STRACUH COLLECTION: GERMAN HERITAGE IN AUSTRALIA ...SBS Radio Melbourne German Language Language Program, Radio Series, German Heritage In Australia. SBS Radio Melbourne Gerda m Louch, Head German Language Group PO 294 South Melbourne 3205, written in German.books, technical, german, radio-sbs-german heritage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, August's cottage the tie that binds, 2001
... national in the U.S.A. on the way back to Australia via Germany... to Australia via Germany. The war broke out. The Australian... a German national in the U.S.A. on the way back to Australia via ...Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage. August Schwerkolt's youngest daughter married a German national in the U.S.A. on the way back to Australia via Germany. The war broke out. The Australian government confiscated Schwerkolt Cottage because she had married a German. The property was recovered after the war, but a demolition order had been placed on it in the early 1960's. Saved by Nunawading Council who took over maintenance.Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage. schwerkolt family, schwerkolt, johann august, jack, joe, schwerkolt, robert, schwerkolt, caroline, whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt-browne, tom -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio Tape, SBS German, 5 April 1995
... SBS Radio. German language presenter Gerda Louch. German... Louch. German Heritage in Australia. Includes L. Knee and G ...SBS Radio. German language presenter Gerda Louch. German Heritage in Australia. Includes L. Knee and G. Louch. See also C2021Audio tape Phillips FS90. side B blank.SBS German - L. Kneegerda louch, sbs radio, german language -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cup, saucer & plate
... Used by Mrs Lina Plehn in Germany and brought to Australia... Mitcham melbourne Used by Mrs Lina Plehn in Germany and brought ...Used by Mrs Lina Plehn in Germany and brought to Australia when the family migrated.Art Deco in blue & white featuring a blue rose pattern with blue scallops on white background. .1 Cup .2 Saucer .3 Plate'Crown' & an 'S'. 'ECHT TUPPECK' 'TIEFFENFURT'domestic items, crockery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SITE OF GERMAN 15IN GUN CAPTURED BY AUSTRALIANS NEAR CAPPY, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
... Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the remains of a 15 inch German... POSTCARD Postcard WW1 15 inch German gun Cappy France Postcard, WW1 ...Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the remains of a 15 inch German gun captyerd by Australians near Cappy. Soldier standing on top of remains at top left. Copy G49postcard, postcard, ww1, 15 inch german gun, cappy, france -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Sims-type three-bladed uterine dilator used by Dr Fritz Duras
... to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras... to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras ...This tool could also be used as a destructive instrument. This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany , and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. Stainless steel dilator with three blades. There is a ratchet at the top of the handles to control the expansion of the arms of the dilator. One arm of the dilator is engraved with the text 'HATRICK'. The second arm of the dilator is engraved with the text 'LONDON'."HATRICK'/'LONDON'destructive instruments, obstetrics -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Department of the Army - Military Board, 24 April 1941
... from the record of the German Internment camps in Australia... the record of the German Internment camps in Australia - confiscated ...More or less duplication obtained from ASIO, obtained by Arthur and Lurline Knee, from the Military Board Chief of the General Staff Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne 24 April 1941. Marked SECRET. no action considered necessary.Clear plastic folder, the 14 page translation of extracts from the record of the German Internment camps in Australia - confiscated from F. Hoenemann 22 February 1941.Found in a Sydney Hotel.f. hoenemann, department of the army, early internment organisation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, List of Germans
... List of Germans who arrived in Australia 1935-39, some... Tatura the-murray List of Germans who arrived in Australia 1935 ...List of Germans who arrived in Australia 1935-39, some of whom were interned in Camp 1. -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Oil on linen, Vera Moller, 'Colette' by Vera Moller, 2003
... Vera MöLLER (1955 - ) Born Bremen, German Arrived Australia...Vera MöLLER (1955 - ) Born Bremen, German Arrived Australia ...Vera MöLLER (1955 - ) Born Bremen, German Arrived Australia 1986 Vera Möller is a Melbourne based artist with a keen interest in the natural world. She studied fine art at the Victorian College of the Arts and Monash University. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Painting of an apple, exhibited in the 'Imaging the Apple' travelling exhibition. art, artwork, vera moller, moller, imaging the apple, fruit, still life, vera moeller -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Musical, Piano, Renardi, c. 1900
... of pianos were exported from Germany to Australia. Some... is branded Renardi, which is a German name. In the late 19th ...This solid, late Victorian era piano is branded Renardi, which is a German name. In the late 19th century thousands of pianos were exported from Germany to Australia. Some, unfortunately, were amongst the cargo of shipwrecks. It seems that the Renardi pianos were not made by a Renardi company but made to order by any of a number of German piano manufacturer and branded for distribution by Australian music stores.This Renardi piano represents an era where musical gatherings were part of domestic entertainment. Pianos were ialso installed in clubs, public halls and hospitality businesses for song nights and concerts were encouraged for community unity.Piano, upright, walnut veneer with floral design on panels. Turned columns, hinged lid and two metal pedals. Branded Renardi, a German name, made c. 1900. "RENARDI"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, musical instrument, upright piano, german, renardi, victorian era, late 19th century, entertainment