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Document, All Locked Up And Nowhere To Go, c.2000
Written as a thesis for a tertiary qualification.Black plastic multi ring folder with clear plastic front. A comparative study of children in wartime internment camps and present day immigration detention centres in Australia. 74 pages of double spaced tying. Story and photographs.All Locked up and Nowhere to Go A comparative study of children in wartime internment camps and present day immigration detention centres in Australia by Claire Thomasinternment of children, claire thomas, all locked up and nowhere to go -
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Banner, Afrika Korps Banner, 1941
Captain Robert Ure Bain was Adjutant to Lt. Col. Bush, POW Group Commandant from 1942 - 1947. He was chosen to be one of the Australian Army officers who escorted the German POW's back to Germany in January 1947. A German POW and former member of the Afrika Korps made the item and donated it to Robert.Afrika Korps banners, embroidered, one piece of material. Large hemmed square of white/ cream cotton material embroidered with two unfinished Afrika Korps banners. Line drawn around both, to indicate edge/cutting point/unfinished embroidery point. The photograph show banner 1 which has a palm tree & swastika (emblem of the Afrika Korps). Swastika has been left outlined in pencil but not embroidered, probably so as not to create trouble by displaying the now banned swastika: Banner 2 has red stylised German eagle over the number 8. Also in picture is a model of an aeroplane and a framed coat of arms with Braunschweig (a place in north west Germany otherwise known as Brunswick).Banner 1: Afrika Korps (pink lettering); 1941 (light blue lettering). Banner 2: Zullighau (brown/gold lettering); 4. KOMP / M. G. BATL. (green lettering). (Number 4 company of the Machine Gun Battalion); framed coat of arms "Braunschweig"afrika korps, internment camps, camp 13, garrison, military, handcrafts, embroidery, captain robert bain, german pow's -
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Folder, Intelligence Reports, 1940-1945
Research material obtained from Australian Archives. For use in preparing "stalag Australia"Black mottled 2 ring clamp folder almost filled with copies of typed material in plastic sleevesIntelligence officers reports; Camp 13; Graytown and Dhurringile.stalag australia, australian archives, intelligence reports graytown, intelligence reports dhurringile, intelligence reports camp 13 -
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Folder, Camp 13. List of Names
Black 4 ring folder with printed matter & photos in plastic sleeves.documents, reports -
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Photograph, HMAS "Sydney"
Photograph of original signed copy.Black and white photo of HMAS "Sydney with signatures imposed.Nilhmas "sydney, hsk "kormoran", photography, photograph, slides, film -
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Folio, Finnish Seamen
Collection of intelligence documents from government authorities in Australia and overseas in regard to Finnish seamen that were detained during WW2.Black 3 ring binder with printed material in plastic sleeves.documents, reports, finnish seamen, finnish internees, intelligence documents -
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Folio, E. Lutz, 2010
Records collected and copied by Mrs. Watkins.Photocopied records in black plastic folder.E. Lutzdocuments, certificates -
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Album, Photos My Boy
Nothing known but would have been used for photographs of Servicemen in WW2 by their families. Never been used.Brown cardboard, striped light and dark cord threaded through 2 holes at end.photos my boy, ww2 servicemen -
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Document, Invitation, 1970
Invitation to Councillor JL & Mrs. Lowry to attend a State Reception for HM The Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh and their RH's Charles and Anne. Includes a photo of Mr. & Mrs. Lowry dressed for Reception - 6th April, 1970 and photo of Royal FamilyRed cover, Victorian Coat of Arms on front cover, 1970royal visit, documents, invitations -
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CD, Resi Schwarzbauer, Letters by Ludwig Hirschfeld Mack
CD is a digital copy of letters written by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack to his daughter whilst interned in England and Australia. Transcribed into English by Resi Schwarzbauer. The original letters are in the hands of Ludwig's son.CD in clear fronted, black backed case. Letters Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack from internment transcribed into English by Resi Schwarzbauer.dunera, hay internment camp, tatura internment camp, isle of man, resi schwarzbauer, ludwig hirschfeld-mack, internment letters -
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Commemorative Medal, 1952-53
Medals produced to be given to dignitaries on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. This one given to Cr. J.E. Downer of Rodney Shire.Silver medal attached to ribbon (red, white & blue), depicting Queen's head on one side, and crown and E II R on reverse. A clasp on the ribbon. All enclosed in a felt and satin lined navy box.Queen Elizabeth II crowned 2 June 1953 E II Rqueen's coronation, royal family, queen's coronation 1953, local dignitaries, civic, memento, royal, souvenirs -
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Invitation, Sergeant Snow White, 1940's
Produced by the CO & officers of the 8th Aust Empl;oyment Co in which Bruno Simon served as a private. Invitation is the anniversary performance of "Sergeant Snow White" revueInvitation in booklet form with black & buff coloured illustration on front cover. Invitation details printed overleaf in black. Recipients name hand written in ink.Pte B Simondocuments, invitations -
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Photograph - copy, Hermann Ortmann, 1940's
Photo of POW Herman Ortmann at Graytown campCopy of B&W photograph of member of Kormoran Crew in a plastic framephotography, photograph, slides, film -
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Booklet - history, HSK Kormoran, 1991
Possession of POW at Camp13 MurchisonHandmade booklet B&W. Brief history of H.S.K. Kormoran. 19 Nov 1941-19 Nov 1991. All pages are photo copies. Has separate leaf listing battlews/sinkings by the Kormoranbooks, history, kormmoran -
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Photograph - copy, Kormoran Crew, `1940's
Possession of POW at Camp 13A copy of 4 photographs put together to form a panorama of a group in a semi circle with Kormoran monument in the centrephotography, photograph, slides, film -
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Medal - Iron Cross, Gefreiter Franz Rapp, 1940's
Iron Cross 2nd class, posthumously awarded to Gefreiter Frank Rapp who died in action on the Finnish front in 1941. Possession of POW in Camp 13 at MurchisonMilitary medal, Iron Cross, in form of cross, black & silver with date 1813 on one side, swastika in centre of the other. Black, white, red striped ribbon threaded through metal ring attached to medal.numismatics, gefreiter franz rapp, german military medals, iron cross second class, hartmut beck, franz rapp -
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Sidearm - German, 1940's
Possession of POW at Camp13, Murchison. Formerly part of German paratroopers equipment/arms in WW2German paratroopers sidearm resembling large pocket knife with blade and retractable spike. Wood covereed metal shaft/handle riveted. Metal ring attached at spike end. Thumb guide towards unprotected blade.SMF Solingen Rostfreiarms, edged, weapons -
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knife, 1940's
Found buried at Camp 13, MurchisonCurned tipped knife blade with wire twisted around handle end, parts of original wood handle & 2 x nails.arms, edged, weapons -
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Medal - German, 1938
Medal awarded to mothersMetal blue & silver medal. Swastika in the centre surrounded by "Der Deutschen Mutter". Blue and white ribbon attached16 December 1938. Signature illegiblenumismatics, medals, military -
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Medal - German
German medal for war effort for the Fatherland. Brass medal depicting an eagle over a swastika, sword and spade. Edged with a leaf design. Small ring attached at the topFur arbeit zum Schutze Deutsch Lands (For work for the protection of German Lands)numismatics, medals, military, german medals, german military medals -
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Ornamental Plaster Trinket Box, 1941
Accompanying letter from the donor and grandson, Bob Wilson.Made by a German Prisoner of War while imprisoned at Murchison POW Camp, and given to one of his guards, thereby showing the good relationship between prisoners and guards.Six sided brown container with lid made of plaster of paris. Depicting plant life, one small flower appears to be a disguised swastika. Inside lid is engraved a printed Murchison"/1941 TR.murchison pow camp 13., german pow. -
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Folder, Monte Punshon Camp 4 Warden, 1984
A collection of newspaper articles on Monte, including her time as a Warden at Camp 4 Internment Camp during WW2; presentation from the Japanese Government, an autobiographical story of her life entitled "Life Lies Hidden"; photographs of her and other people, her birthday celebrations and her grave; letters written to her from university students; an original concert party program; also the appreciation shown her after the war by the Japanese Government told from newspaper extracts and photographs.Written by Miss Punshon, she relates her little known story of wardens employed by the Australian Government to care for the women and children interned, with their Japanese husbands in the Tatura Internment Camp 4, during World War 2.Black A4 two ring binder.Punshon Collection, Camp 4 Wardenjapanese internment ww2., internment camp wardens., camp 4, tatura, monte punshon, ethel punshon -
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Book, Albrecht Dümling, The Vanished Musicians, Jewish Refugees in Australia, 2016
Tells the stories of Jewish refugees brought to Australia, particularly those on the Prison Ship "Dunera". Emphasis on musicians.Many of the musicians were interned in camps in the Tatura Group of Internment Camps.Blue soft covered book with photos of musicians playing their instruments on front cover. There are maps,photos, sketches of musical programmes and copies of 0fficial documents required by the refugees.Exile Studies, Vol 14. ISBN 978-3-03-431951-3 jewish musicians - australia, jewish refugees - australia -
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Domestic object - Table linen, Early 20th century
These items were brought to Australia from Palestine by the hotel's owner Mrs Heselschwerdt, who was interned in Australia during WW2.Tablecloth and two serviettes in bone linen. Serviettes are crocheted around edges with fine Arabic stitching."Hotel Galilee Nazareth" woven into tablecloth. hotel galilee nazareth, mrs heselschwerdt, linen tablecloth, linen serviettes -
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Document
Forwarded to Society by George Woolmer.Clear plastic cover, white margin red plastic margin extending to back cover. Bottom right hand corner on white self adhesive label - "Excerpts from Barmera history by George Woolmer - POW and Internment camps"As aboveloveday camp -
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Surveyors Compass, Brush and Drummond Melbourne, 1920s
Owned by donor's father and used surveying for irrigation purposes.Round metal case containing magnetic compass needle, eyepiece and sighting hair. The sighting wire frame secures the neelde in a fixed position when depressed, complete with metal close fit lid and leather carrying pouch and strap.irrigation, surveying -
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Map, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Goulburn Irrigation System, C 1940
A map showing the extent of Goulburn irrigation C. 1940. Also indicated by shading are: natural water resources, proposed extensions, existing stock and domestic supply areas, reservoirs, main channels, principal distribution channels, and railways.Irrigation Rivers Victoria.irrigation, victoria state rivers and water supply commission, map -
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Document, Albert Whitmore, July 1989
An interesting interview about the Loveday camps.Clear plastic cover- red margin and back. White paper insert left margin with "Loveday Internment and POW camps S.A.As abovemr bert whitmore -
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Knife, Italian POW officers, 1940's
Given to Mr JR Shale who then donated it to Mrs Noel Pattersonknife, brass handle and steel blade. Made by an Italian officer in Myrtleford.myrtleford -
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Sketch, Portrait of Rosenkranz, 1941/2
Sketched by Gerry Gruenwald, a crewman aboard the HSK KormoranSketched portrait of George Rosenkranz by Gerry Von Gruenwald, former mine manager and artistgraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, gerry von gruenwald, sketch