Sculptured by Cr. Rubitschung in Camp 3. A present to W and F Hoffmann for a silver wedding giftIn wood. 3 sharks in foreground, 2 in backgroundHerr und Frau Hoffmann zur silber ochzeit von o.ur.Rubitschungsculpture, polacsek, e, hoffmann, schung r, wood, sharks, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, handcrafts

Propery of internee at Camp 3, TaturaHard cover biblical story/history book/quotes from the bible/with B 7 W illustrations and maps. For schools and familiesGisela Wiedww2, camp 3, books, religion

Account from F Williams & Co, General merchants to Mrs. R Craven, Tatura, January 28, 1893Account of items and their prices on one page of paper.list of household items, account, williams f, craven w, tatura, williams store, commerce, bookkeeping

Written as community effort to record Eildon as it is todayOrange front cover. Light coloured back cover. Photograph of house whih reappeared during 1982-83 drought.eildon, the whole dam story, falconer w, tatura, books, history, local

An illuminated address presented to Mrs. Love, by Tatura and Goulburn Valley Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association on the death of her husband. Signed by President D Archibald, L Flanagan, Secretary, J Lilford VP, W Bray VP, others including T Hogan, W Craaven, CM Wilson, G robbins, D Heaphy, Lupton, H Lockwood.An address of sympathy to Mrs. Love on the death of her husband, Mr. JD Love. 1892To Mrs. JD Love, Tatura North, August 8, 1892john d love "moyola", love family, moyola, tatura, document, memorials, addresses

Used by surveyors and as an educational text bookDark green linen like covered cardboard technical book. Gold writing on spinepractical surveying, usill gw, craven w, tatura, surveying, terrestrial, books, technical

Templer History in Australia. Memories of Internment in AustraliaPaper Booklet - 56 pages of B/W and coloured photos - ( 8 copies - 6 for sale )75 years of Templers in Australia

Tells of James Winter building Dhurringile mansion, and life as it was in the surrounding townships. The mansion was completed in 1877. The name "Dhurringile"was taken from an Aboriginal word meaning "crouching emu". History of the mansion - including a home for German internees (Aug. 1941 - July 1945) a training farm for British orphans ( 1947 - 1965) and is now a minimum security prison (1965 -)17 pages of photocopy material, with B/W photos, printed on A4 paper. Held together by a stapler. Painting of the original mansion on front page.dhurringile, toolamba, james winter

100 years of the Australian Red Cross 1914 - 2014 and its service during wars and peacetimeColour & B/W photos, 327 pages, hard cover 100 years of Australian Red Cross 1914 - 2014

Teaching manual for Nurses.Eigth edition printed in September 1939. This copy belonged to Sarah Bazeley nee Zouch. Sarah was the daughter of Tatura residents Minna & Thomas Bazeley and is related to the donor, Judy Forster.Small,blue covered book, with red printing of title on cover. Many B/W sketches showing methods of giving first aid. 339 pages .

Girgarre - an extraordinary history, closer settlement, soldier settlement and family stories.Tells of the history of Girgarre, with information obtained from a collection of stories and extensive research into the Closer and Soldier Settlement of the districtRectangular shaped book ,aerial photo of the township and environs of Girgarre, on Market Day, September 2013. Photo extends over front & back covers, highly colourful cover. 251 pages. B/W photos and maps of local families and local scenes.girgarre, family histories, soldier settlement

History of the Goulburn Irrigation System and the waterways.Collection of early photographs of the area telling the history.Rectangular shaped book, Cover is a B/W photo of the 'Merriwee', boat, owned by W. L Forbes C 1920 with a group of people on board about to enjoy a sailing. There are 92 pages with many B/W photos detailing the history of the waterways.Credits page, supported by the Strathbogie Shire Council.and Nagambie Historical Society.irrigation history, lake nagambie, goulburn weir and environs, life in the area

A social history of the humane internment and POW camps set up during W.W.2 at Tatura, Rushworth, and Murchison in Central Victoria. Tatura camp was one of the largest internment camps in Australia holding approximately 12,000 - 13,000 people of multicultures from almost every country in the world.Hard cover, with Asiatic children from Tatura camp 4 enjoying a picnic at Waranga Basin. Front photo surrounded with a sketch of wire. B\W photos and sketches.Dedication to the memory of the author's husband, Alan Hammond.prisoners of war and internment camps - victoria - history

Buff coloured, orange circle, photograph of statue of W B Chaffey in centre of front cover, orange back cover.the sunraysia story, mildura, mildura victoria, chaffey brothers, dried fruits industry in sunraysia

Presented to Miss ethel May Punshon for her efforts to help Japanese Students and develop friendly relations between Japan and AustraliaBeige coloured light cardboard. Shades of grey floral border. Japanese Text in black. Gold seal, red stamped stamp in bottom left hand corner. Contained in a cardboard cylinder covered in snake skin print. citation, certificate, punshon m, hamblin w, camp 4, tatura, ww2, documents, certificates

English translation of Citation given to Miss Ethel may Punshon for her efforts to help Japanese student and develop friendly relations between Japan and AustraliaLight beige coloured paper, English translation of Reg. No. C7846. Contain in a cardboard cylinder covered in snake skin printcitation, certificate, punshon m, hamblin w, camp 4, tatura, ww2, documents, certificates

Organ purchased in 1886 by Presbyterian Church, Girgarre East (Springvale) and used continually there until 1975. Bought then by W&D Ballantyne (Harston). They gave it to this museum in 2009 on permanent loan. Used during WW2 when internee was married in the church. Girgarre East Presbyterian Church|Church Music|Mrs M.Clapp longtime organist|Music|Springvale|churchPackard reed organ (harmonium) featuring very ornate case. Good variety of stops.Packard Organ Port Wayne Iln. USAtatura, musical, instruments, keyboard

Invented by local man W. Craven and forged by Furphy's Foundary.Cast iron construction, ratchet type. First forged by maker W. Craven then by Furphy's Foundary. Invented by W. CravenCraven patentwire strainer, w. craven

Certificate issued after Japanese surrender at Morotai to members of the Allied forces there.In plastic sheeting cover. Single sheet certificate with blue printing and Australian Military Forces Commander in Chief stamp. Addressed as Advanced Headquarters, Morotai, 9 September 1945. Background scene in red, blue and green water colours of palm trees, bills, sea and rising sun. Signed by E. Blamey, General Commander in Chief.To my sister VX60690 Pte. W. Fraser.allied forces, japanese surrender, certificates, private w. fraser, morotai

Wedding present to Mr and Mrs W. T. MartinSilver tea port, jug and sugar bowl. Gift to the then Rodney Shire Secretary on occasion of his marriage by Councillors in 1925.Presented by Rodney Shire Council to Mr and Mrs W. T. Martin on the occasion of their marriage 4 August 1925. EPNS made in Australia. warranted hard soldered.

This plate came off an old butchers cart which belonged to W. W. Alexander (father in law of the donor Stan Nixon).Brass name plate with printing as follows: Lansley & Son Coach Builders Tatura. Two holes for screws.as abovew. w. alexander, butchers carts, name plates

Girgarre - an extraordinary history, closer settlement, soldier settlement and family stories.Tells of the history of Girgarre, with information obtained from a collection of stories and extensive research into the Closer and Soldier Settlement of the districtRectangular shaped book ,aerial photo of the township and environs of Girgarre,on Market Day, September 2013. Photo extends over front & back covers, highly colourful cover. 251 pages ,B/W photos and maps of local families and local scenes.girgarre, family histories

Margaret Culkin lived all her live at N. W. Mooroopna. She apparently was a staunch supporter of the local cricket club in which her brother played, thus this presentation for her.Silver sugar bowl with handle and slot for spoon at top of handle. Tudor plate E.P.N.S.inscribed: N.W.M.C.C. in appreciation of continued support. Presented to Margaret Culkin from the mooroopna cricket club, margaret culkin