Compiled by interneews in Camp 1, Tatura and used there in the making of hand woven garmentsExercise graph book of weaving patterns executed in pencil. Words written in German. In plastic coverDie Weberebooks, technical

Made by "Dunera Boy" Kurt Lewinski during WW2 in Camp 2, TaturaTurned and polished circular wooden bowl/ ornament in two sections. Top section or lid has knob attached in centre with metal screw.K Lewinski Camp 2 Tatura 1941tatura, personal, effects, containers

Made at Camp 3 Tatura 1946, by Helga Wied aged 8 yearsCamp 3Hessian Bag with Green, Blue and Red Fancy Stitching. Stitching is of straight and cross stitches. Has side seams and handles. Lined with cotton fabric in orange, green, yellow and purple paisley design.Decorative patterns in red, blue and green stitching

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

Possession of internee at Camp 3, Tatura. Used there by children as spinning top toy.Toy spinning top in three parts : solid wooden block with a hole in the centre, top and length of string.K K Frank (on block) G F (on top) engravedspinning top, hornung g, frank g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, toys, general

Made by internee camp 3 tatura used as part of a farm scen by childrenModel of a farm building, roof painted dark red, interior green, both decorated , trees, overall backgroun, walls flesh colour.tatura, toys, general

Made by internees at Camp 3, Tatura to be taken to Germany, but the maker stayed in AustraliaHand crocheted blanket in grey wool. One edge bound with a strip of grey cotton materialwool, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, manchester, bedding, m wagner

Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura. Quote "The year we arrived in Australia"Brooch made from a coin (Australian penny) in 1941. Coin has been beaten to raise front of badge. Back hollowed out slightly as a result. Pin soldered/attached to backAustralia Penny 1941. Shape of Kangaroo in flight . starbrooch, penny, copper, baumert m, beilharz, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, jewellery

The vase, made from red gum,was turned by an Internee at Camp 1,TaturaWooden vase with incorporated base and lip. Has glass insert, ridged/ringed at top with inscription and outline of kangaroo in flightZum Geburtstag Mai 1944 Tatura|(and outline of kangaroo in flight)geburtstag, redgum, glass, camp 1, tatura, internees, handcrafts, woodcarving, utensils

In response to an advert in the Age, George Campbell, a staunch supporter and donor to our museum, and guard of camp 13 Rudi Pruckner escape to prevent repatriation. It is Gerald Peacock's true story and details of special requirements for internees including family groups, internees, POW's, style of compounds,number interred in compound. Tatura camp 1 held 1000 German, Italian and Austrian internees from Aug1941 to Jan 1947. Camp 2 held 1000 POW's German and Italian internees from Sept. 40 to Feb.46. Rushworth 3 held 1000 family groups of European internees from Nov 40 to Aug 46. Rushworth 4 held 1000 Asian family groups Nov 40 to Aug 46. Murchison 13 held 4000 Japanese officers, German and Italian POW'sClear plastic folder, black margin with white paper insert on which is written "Personal recollections POW camp 13 guards - George Campbell and Gerald Peacock".As noted aboveinternment camp guards, escapees

Made & used by internees at camp 3, tatura material was selected from the fire wood.Turned wooden handle with metal rim & rink & hole( for inserting blade/metal tool) Handle is shaped near to the metal ring/rim, slightly darker wood section at bottomtatura, trades, tools

Property of former internee at Camp 1 Tatura and used as a lesson book. Subject philosophy.Soft covered buff coloured exercise book with black taped spineHelmut ?philosophy, camp 1 tatura, internee education, studienbuch

Property of internee at Camp 3 Tatura. Used there as a book mark. To be found inside C7330Hand painted and printed book mark. Coloured illustrations at top and bottom with the words "Ein Jeder Bucks Lobt Seinen Schuans" in the middle.Gisela Wiedinternees camp 3, hand crafts, internee hand crafts

Made by internees at Camp 3, Tatura and used there as a domestic utensil/water dipper or dispenser.Handmade galvanised metal cylindrical dipper with handledipper, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, utensils, camp 3 internees, water dipper

Made by internee at camp 3 Tatura, used there by children to form a farmyard model scene.Set of 4 wooden toy models forming a fence, painted green, all supported on a square base either end; each has 2 railings. Handmade.toys, farmyard scene, toy fence

Made & used by interness Camp 3 Tatura. Material for the tool selected from the firewood.Chisel with Metal Blade & Wooden Handle.tatura, trades, carpentry

Made from blanket like material by internee at camp 3 Tatura, used there by interneesHot Water Bottle Cover, Baglike in shape with blanket stitiching opening & drawstring.Material is a grey colour with a pale striped patterntatura, ww2, domestic, items, heating

Made & used by internees at camp 3, tatura, material was selected from fire wood.Turned wooden handle with metal ring/ rim & hole ( for inserting in a metal tool) Handle nearest metal ring is shaped, lower on handle are two sets of finely grroved rings.tatura, trades, tools

Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura and used there to remove stones from fresh fruitWire fruit stone remover with blue handlehoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww 2 camp 3, domestic, food, preparation

Made by Internees at Camp 3 Tatura and used for bathing, taking a bath or washing of clothes.Tin bath and lid, handles either end of tub and lid. Handmade.camp 3, bathing, washing, ablutions, washing utensils, bathing utensils

Issued to students doing correspondence school during WW2 in internment camp at Tatura Victoria.Badge in shape of an open book with a torch sitting in the centre. Opportunity and Perseverance across the open pages in blue banners.. On left hand page is a "C" and on right hand page is a "S". Book is black with the open pages red. Lettering in gold. Has a metal backing with a glasp.Opportunity. Perseverance on back: K G Luke. Melb.ww2 badges, correspondence school badges, major jim sullivan, tang gan hwa