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Photograph, Fortuna Family 1943
Fortuna family were internees in camp 3A during WW2. Photograph is of Domenic Fortuna with Mario, Con and John. Photograph taken in 1943. Second copy of picture in file.Black and white photograph of a man and 3 children in front of some shrubs and a hut behind the shrubs..john fortuna, con fortuna, camp 3a rushworth, mario fortuna, domenic fortuna -
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Photograph, Schnerring and Grozinger Families
Gotthold Schnerring, his wife, Matron Schnerring and family were internees in Camp 3 Rushworth during WW2. Matron Schnerring was in charge of the camp hospital. Photograph depicts Gotthold Schnerring and Willy Grozinger standing behind Helga and Guenther Schnerring and Brunhild and Ilse Grozinger. Photograph taken 7 March 1945.Sepia photograph of 2 men standing behind 4 children (3 girls and a boy). Behind is a garden and behind that is a hut.796gotthold schnerring, matron schnerring, willy grozinger, guenther schnerring, brunhild grozinger, ilse grozinger, helga schnerring -
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Photograph, Johann Heinrich Schmitz
Johann Schmitz was an internee at Tatura group during WW2.Black and white photograph of a man, head and shoulders, in a light coloured suit jacket, dark tie and white shirt. Plain background.johann schmitz, tatura group internment camps, ww2 internment camps -
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Photograph, Max Mader
... group of internment camps during WW2. Max Mader German internee ...Max Mader was a German internee in the Tatura group of internment camps during WW2. Black and white photograph of a man sitting between two girls with trees in the background. He is dressed in a dark suit. Girl on left dressed in a light coloured skirt and jacket. The girl on right is in a dark skirt and light jacket. Photograph is on a foam backing.max mader, german internee, tatura group internment camps -
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Photograph, The Bush Pilot - Peter Mueller
The sketch was drawn byartist Hans von Gruenewaldt. The pilot is Peter Mueller, a Luftwaffe navigator/bomber in North Africa in WW2. Both men were POW's in Camp 13 during WW2. Colour photograph copy of a sketch (on foam backing) of a grey haired man wearing a brown wool lined flight jacket with wool collar. He is holding a pipe in his mouth. 3 stripes (sergeant) on his sleeve.hans von gruenewaldt, camp 13 artists, camp 13 internees, peter mueller -
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Photograph, Custodian Krach - Peter Mueller
The sketch was drawn by artist Hans von Gruenewaldt. The sketch depicts Peter Mueller acting in the role of Custodian Krach in Hosterhaus, a play put on in camp 13. Both men were POW's in Camp 13 during WW2. Colour photograph copy of a sketch (on foam backing) of a red haired man wearing a white jacket which has double lines running down and a single line across. He has a red scarf tied around his neck and a red vest with 6 buttons. He has his thumbs in his armholes and fist closed. Trousers are white with black stripes running vertically. Standing behind a corner shaped wooden divider with 6 uprights. A black top hat on his head.hans von gruenewaldt, camp 13 artists, camp 13 internees, peter mueller -
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Photograph, Girschik and Streker families
... Girschik Elisabeth Streker Liselotte Streker German internees WW2 ...Photograph was taken on the 10 March 1945 of two family groups of German internees at no 3 camp Tatura Victoria. Back row (left to right): Helga Girschik, Rudolf Girschik, Lothar Streker and Daniel Streker. Front row (left to right): Peter Girschik (standing), Elfriede Girschik holding baby Herbert, Elisabeth Streker and Liselotte Streker. AWM number 030245/04Black and white photograph 3 men and a girl standing behind a boy standing and 3 ladies sitting. Lady on left is holding a baby. Tree stump to right of photograph with a tree behind the men and barracks behind that. 818 in front of ladiescamp 3 tatura, helga girschik, rudolf girschik, lothar streker, daniel streker, peter girschik, elfriede girschik, herbert girschik, elisabeth streker, liselotte streker, german internees ww2, 030245/04 -
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Document, 2nd Shepparton Rover Crew
... Tatura the-murray Contains the list of internees who were members ...Contains the list of internees who were members of the 2nd Shepparton Rover Crew during WW2. One A4 sheet of paper, laminated, with names of internees who belonged to the 2nd Shepparton Rover Crew.scout members, scout internees, 2nd shepparton rovers -
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Uniform - Tie, German Kormoran Crew tie, 1940's
... uniform Heini Homann camp 13 internee Navy blue German WW2 naval ...Tie worn as part of the uniform of "Kormoran" crew member Heini Homann, from camp 13.Navy blue German WW2 naval raider crew tie insignia- Eagle at the top of yellow oval. Ship on top of a world sphere insidekormoran, german navy uniform, heini homann, camp 13 internee -
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Book - Technical, Fachkunde fur Haschinenbauer, 1942
Property of internee at Camp 3, TaturaTechnical book of instructions for specialist machine workers. Printed in German/Gothic script. Black and white illustratons. Card cover. Front Cover : B & W picture of man operating a machineKerrn Karl Wied 27.11.46ww2, camp 3, books, technical -
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Book - Technical, Manner aus Eigener Kraft, 1942
Property of internee at Camp 3, TaturaHard cover technical book of inventors/inventionsHerrn Karl Wied 27.11.1946book, manner aus eigener kraft, schaumburg bp, bissinger g, wied g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, books, technical -
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Book, Goldwing, 1940's
The story of the honey bees palace/ life. Story of the queen bee, goldwing. Possession of internee at Camp 3, TaturaChild's story book, B & W with B & W pictures. Front cover illustrated with orange colour and B & W. Shows flowers, bees and stylised beehive. Information about human geography readers. No. 312. Price 6 pencebook, goldwing, hornung g, frank g, tatura, ww2, camp 3, books, childrens -
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Book - Childrens, Die Frohliche Stunde, 1943
Property of internee at Camp 3, Tatura and read there to childrenHard cover childrens' book with sketch of man blowing a bugleK wied B 273.a.die frohliche stunde, bissinger, camp 3, tatura, ww2, books, childrens -
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Book - text, Mathematical Tables, 1940's
Used by internee's children for educationMathematical tables for Secondary SchoolsH Ruffschool, education, secondary, mathematical tables, ruff h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, books, schools -
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Book, Marched In by Lurline and Arthur Knee, 2008
Written as a record of Internee groups and POW's held in Camps 1,2,3,4 and 13 at TaturaContains many extracts of personal accounts from former internees, prisoners of war and their guards.Soft card front cover depicts a War Camp scenemarched in, knee l & a, internment and pow camps, tatura, ww2 -
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Book, Journey with a Stranger, 1986
Written by Hilde Knorr. The history and love story of Hans and Hilde Knorr. Hans was an Australian from South Africa. He survived the "Arandora Star" sinking, was on the Dunera, was in Camp 1 as an internee, then POW Camp 13, when rules changed. Approved to stay in Australia after release. He was a well known sculptor.Mauve coloured soft covered book. White and black text. Copy of two sculptures on front coverjourney with a stranger, knorr h, camp 1, camp 13, tatura, ww2 camp 1 -
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Book - text, Weg Zur Reifeprufung, 1940's
Used by internee's children for educationMathematik Text Buch 6 TeilHR Helmet Ruff 23book, mathematik, education, ruff h, hirt vf, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, schools -
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Postcard, 1940's
Issued for use at camp3, Tatura. Used by internees for (Christmas) correspondence.Black and white picture postcard featuring an Australian country scene with sheep feeding in foreground. German words "Landschaft in Australien" printed t bottom left hand corner. On back at top below the words "postcard" is printed "Service of Prisoners of War Post", then Christmas and New Year Greetings in German along with other details for completing postcard.postcard, bissinger g, wied g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, documents, postcards -
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Jigsaw - childs, 1940's
Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura. Picture was glued onto plywood, then cut out in an intricate non repeating pattern forming jigsaw piecesChild's jigsaw puzzle with corrugated card backing and plastic cover. Wooden pieces coloured picture featuring hen and chicks eating slices of bread. Loaf on centre of table topEthel ?jigsaw, hornung g, frank g, frank r, camp 3, tatura, ww2, toys, general -
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Recorder, c1940
Used in recorder/accordion recorder band consisting of internees from Camp 3 Tatura in WW2recorder specially made in key of F for Camp 3 recorder/accordion band. The bands on stem of recorder are made from copper pennies. Not currently playablerecorder, musical band, camp 3, internees, wagner, lilo, tatura, thaler, l, !, musical, instruments, wind, handcrafts, woodcarving -
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Functional object - Rucksack
Rucksack made in Germany and used by internee in Camp 1 Tatura during WW2Made from brown leather, canvas and metal. Inside of bag has straps which when secured form pockets. Outside has shoulder straps and two straps for closing rucksack. 2 hooks also attached. Belt - brown leather 38 punched holes. metal buckle; Strap - brown leather. 30 punched holes, 2 metal buckles; Strap - brown leather, 13 punched holes, metal buckle.On centre front top between straps: G Aberlerucksack, leather, camp 1, gerd aberle, internee luggage -
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Sandals, 1940's
Made by internee at Camp 1A pair of open toed leather lattice sandals fastened with a ankle strap and metal buckle, metal toe caps with 5 tacks attached to sole. Leather sole has been replacedsandals, leather, montgomery j, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camps, costume, male, footwear -
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Smokers Pipe Cleaner, 1940's
Made and used by internees at Camp 3 TaturaPipe cleaner instrument consisting of 4 shaped parts (wire, nails, bicycle spokes) joined at one end by "pivot". Beige leather case is open at one endpipe cleaner, fischer g, streker k, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, personal, effects, smoking, accessory -
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Knitting Needle Holder, 1940's
Made by internees at Camp 3B and used for storing knitting needlesRound metal holder with lidknitting needle holder, beck l, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, handcrafts, knitting, metalcraft, tinware -
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Harmonica
Used by internees at Camp 3, TaturaHarmonica, silver metal and wood, 10 holes or sections with storage box. Box in 2 sections, has decorative label.Echo|M Hohner|Made in Germany|(on back) Trare Marie, 1871 Ulm Stuttgartharmonica, echo, beck, h, hohner m, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, musical, instruments, wind -
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Hut 4 - Model, Camp Hut
Model made by past internee of Camp 3 A, Lothar Streker. He lived in the hut with his parents, sister and other familiesModel of hut in Camp 3A. Windows and doors painted brown. Behind each door a small room. 6 windows, 3 double doors, 2 steps, front and back. Small red bucket and electric light on one end. No. 4 on both ends of hut. Flower garden all around the huthut, model, streker l, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, handcrafts, models -
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Tin with lid, 1940's
Article made from scrap metal by internee at camp 3 Tatura. Maker of the tin was the uncle of donor Kurt Beilharz. No solder was available so melted down toothpaste tubes was used sparingly as solder.Handmade rectangular metal container - box with lid.tin, rectangle, beilharz k, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, containers, domestic -
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Cards - Playing
Used by Internees at Camp 3, TaturaPack of 54 playing cards, numbered, illustrated (coloured picture cards, sets and nos in red or black) with blue pattern on backs. Contained in a tobacco tinKB (on lid) Union leader - smoking tobacco. Crest of eagle in centrecards - playing, tobacco tin, piatnk f & filssa, camp 3, tatura, ww2, toys, games -
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Hot Water Bottle, 1940's
Used by internees, at camp 3 taturaOval shaped metal hot water bottle with lift up carrying handle with removable metal plug. (thread/screws into place)hot water bottle, oval, metal, beck h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, items, heating -
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Hot Water Bottle, 1940's
Used by internees Camp 3 TaturaOval shaped metal hot water bottle with screw in thread. Removable plug and wire carrying handle attachedhot water bottle, oval, beck h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, items, heating