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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Small booklet, Photographs - 38 colour photos taken by Niela Laws
Scenes of visit to Hay NSW by Tatura Historical society members. Local photos include Heritage centre, Hay Railway station, Royal Mail hotel,and Hay Goal museum. There is also a "Dunera" Internees plaque, erected for the 50th Anniversary by the Hay Shire Council.- to mark the arrival from England of 1.984 refugees on the "Dunera" Many joined the AMF on their release from internment and made Australia their homeland.There is also a plaque to commemorate the existence of a POW camp at Hay. The plaque is on a fountain at the Hay racecourseTatura and District Historical society trip to Peppin Heritage centre May 1st 1993. Included in the visit was the Hay Intenment camp and local scenes.dunera, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - small photo album
The artist of the sketches Hans - Wolter von Gruenewaldt - ex South African Mining Engineer served in the North Africa campaign. This album also includes photos of visitors to the Tatura Museum, Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 and visitors to Camps 1, 2, 4 and 13 Photos include Murchison R.S.L clubhouse,which was Murchison P.O.W Camp,13 Recreation Hall, Colonel Walter Tinsley D.S.O who was appointed Commandant camp 13 1946, Folk Dancers from Hungary,Scotland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Spain, Holland, German waitress, African Mother and Child,, Asia, Australian swagman, Australian A.W.A.S, British Army W.O, British Naval Officer. Visitors to Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 Photos show a collection of the art work painted on walls of Camp 13 Recreation hall Small, green coloured photo albumHans-Wolter von Gruenewaldt, German P.O.W. painted these scenes and figures as murals on the walls of the camp 13 Recreation Hall. The hall was transferred to Murchison after WW2 and was purchased by the Murchison R.S.L. as its headquarters in 1955. These paintings can now be seen at the David Jones Nursing Home in Murchison.murchison pow recreation hall, german war cemetery -
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Handbook/Pamphlet, Handbook of Infantry Training, 1940
Issued by the R.S.L Volunteer Defence CorpsBuff coloured card covered handbook/pamphlet. Black print, Logo/RSL badge on front cover. Text stapled to cover, 8 pages.The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch)tatura, r.s.l -
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Booklet, Australian and Allied All Services Association, 1940s
Constitution of the A.A.A.S.A. President was Edmond Samuels, F.C.S, J.P. Secretary was H.E. Boots, J.P.Small booklet with buff coloured card cover. Black print logo/crest on front cover. Text stapled to cover, 6 pages. -
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Book, The Home Front Family Album Remembering Australia 1939 - 1945
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Booklet, Australian Women's Army Service, 1992
Blue BookletAustralian Women's Army Service 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Australian Corps of Signals 1942 -
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Book, Joyce Hammond, Walls of Wire, 1990
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 -
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Book, The Inlander, 1927
Information on Australian Inland mission est 1913 by Presbyterian Church. Photos of early transport, hospitals and Alice Springs.Blue cover, title in gold print. Number 19, sketches of plane, camels and vehicle on front. Blue writing on back. australian inland missions, presbyterian church missions -
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Plaque, I F B P W, This logo was used by all Australian B.P.W. clubs
Tatura club formed during the 1980's. "Meals and Wheels" - holiday workshops for children and District Nursing service just three of our major projects. Not actually a "service club" but B.P.W. joined in many local activities to help promote our town.Metal logo, taken from "Welcome to Tatura" sign, showing visitors the service clubs in our town. Made in the shape of Australia - black metal with silver outline of Australia, with silver capitals of organization.I.F.B.P.W. painted in silver, across "Australia". "International Federation of Business and Professional Women". i f b p w, international federation of business and professional women, meals and wheels, district nursing, tatura service clubs -
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Wooden Tray, 1940's
Tray made by unknown internee in Camp 3.1 of 2 wooden trays donated. Wooden base and sides, fancy scroll type carving at either end. Base has a map of Australia and a kangaroo carved into the wood.wooden trays, woodwork, camp 3 woodwork -
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Wooden Tray, 1940's
Tray made by unknown internee in Camp 3.Wooden tray. Two trays donated. Second registration number C8032.Scroll carving at either end. Map of Australia and Aboriginal man carved on body of tray. -
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Paperback Book, Simon & Schuster (Australia) Pty. Ltd, Interrupted Journeys - Young Refugees from Hitlers Reich, 2004
Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria in pre WW2 "kinder transport" and "Dunera" sent from the UK. 1940 to Australia, Camp 2 Tatura and Hay NSW CampsThese Jewish children's stories of their escape from Nazi Germany most of them assisted by loving parents - many of whom were unable to get visas for themselves - whom the children never saw again as they died in the death camps.Paperback. Cover - photo of teacher leading a group of children, all smiling. Title "Interrupted Journeys - Young Refugees from Hitlers Reich". Alan Gill (author). Nazi stamp bottom left hand corner. Back cover - photo of children (Jewish) on board ship, waving goodbye. This book tells the story of young German and Austrian children fleeing from Nazi oppression to England and later (1940) to Australian Internment Camps.as above. This book is dedicated to Henry Lippman and the late Oswald Von Wolkenstein by author Alan Gill. (two of the "Dunera" Jewish refugee internees. -
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Mortar and Pestle
Belonged to Eliza Dowell nee Clark, who came to Australia 1852. She bought the mortar and pestle with her and mixed concoctions for treating everyday ailments. Mrs Dowell and family came to Tatura in c 1880, where Mrs Dowell conducted a shop in Hogan Street.White clay/ceramic mortar and pestle.(2 pieces) -
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"Certificate of Gratitude", 25 January 1984
presented to Mr a Ranson by Greek Government in appreciation for Australian Army defence of their country against overwhelming number of German Air and Army forces.Timber framed certificate of gratitude presented to Mr a Ranson by Greek Government in appreciation for Australian Army defence of their country.Written in Greek -
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DVD, Beyond Barbed Wire, 2017
Interview of three persons, members of the Temple Society, who were arrested in Palestine during World War 2 as "enemy aliens". They were transported to Australia on the "Queen Elizabeth" which was being used at that time, as a troop ship. As part of a group of approximately 650 men, women and children from Palestine,they were held in internment Camp 3, Tatura, from 1941 until 1947. Those internees who chose to remain in Australia after the war were released at such time as they were able to obtain employment and accommodation. Also interviewed is Lurline Knee, Researcher for the Tatura Wartime Camps Museum. Interviewees: Hans Minzemay; Manfred Haering and Herta Uhlerr..Personal experiences of three members of the Temple Society, arrested as enemy aliens and brought to Australia for internment during World War 2.Standard DVD in plastic case.Not for distribution, assessment purposes only. Run time 6 minutes.tatura internment camp;, camp 3, palestine group of internees., temple society -
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Domestic object - Hot water Bottle, Karl Wied, 1940's
Used by internees to warm their beds.Made from galvanized iron. Made in usual hot water bottle shape with all joins soldered. The stopper is a manufactured one (bought). Made in Camp 3 during internment.On Plug - Eyelets Pty Ltd Melbourne. Made in Australia.hot water bottle, camp internees, wied family, bissinger family -
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Book, Lehrbuch der Volkerkunde, 1958
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both Anthropology and Jurisdiction as a young. Dr. Leonhard Adam's daughter, Mary Clare Adam Murvitz, presented this collection of her Father's printed archival material to Tatura Museum on 17.2.2006. In 1934 he fled from Germany seeking refuge in England. In 1940 he was interned as a security risk in England , sent to Australia in June, 1940. Interned in Camp 2 until 1942, released to Melbourne University where he catalogued aboriginal artefacts.Orange hard back cover with gold writing. Apricot dust cover. Written in German.lehrbuch der volkerkunde, hermann trimborn, adam murvitz, leonhard adam -
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Book, Haida und Tsimshian
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both Anthropology and jurisdiction as a young man. Dr. Leonhard Adam's daughter, Mary Clare Adam Murvitz, presented this collection of her Father's printed archival material to Tatura Museum on 17.2.2006. In 1934 he fled from Germany seeking refuge in England. In 1940 he was interned as a security risk in England, sent to Australia in June, 1940. Interned in Camp 2 until 1942, released to Melbourne University where he catalogued aboriginal artefacts.Green hardcover book with gold writing on the front and spine.haida und tsimshian, adam murvitz mc, camp 2 tatura, leonhard adam -
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Book, Museums Australia Journal, 1993
Information for museums e.g. Cultural policy and new directions.Decorative cover. Beige background - dark printing. Dated 1991 - 1992. Subject of decoration - Sydney waterside workers art mural.museums, museums australia -
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Book, Mayes Australian Builders Price Book
5th edition of book of prices and information on building materials, machinery etc. Used in CJ Mitchell's Store, TaturaHardcover, red, black lettering, decorative border. Gold lettering on spine.CJ Mitchell, Tatura. Beatrice A Mitchellironmongers, importers, books, technical -
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Certificate, The Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1980
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 -
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Award - Certificate, The Order of the Sacred Treasure (English), 1980
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 -
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Book, Japanese Internment in Australia During WW2 by Yuriko Nagata
Navy blue hard cover book with title printed in gold on front and spine. -
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Book, Unwanted Aliens, 1996
Written as a record of japanese Internees in Australia during WW2Black and white soft covered book. Photograph of a group of Japanese on the cover. English textjapenese internees in ww2, camp 4 -
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Folder, WW1 Personnel Records
Records of service of Major William Thomas Tackaberry during WW1 and WW2.Commanding Officer, Lt. Colonel, 17 Garrison Battalion AIF 6.10.1939 Dhurringile Internment Camp 1. Commandant Group of Internment Camps (Tatura) in Southern Command 1. 8. 1940Cream coloured light card cover with brown spine and rectangle supplied by National Archives of Australia enclosing copies of Personnel Records from World War 1 (21) and WW2 (10), with a picture of a Digger on the front.ww1, ww2, camp 1, documents, reports -
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Book, The Butter Industry, 1920
Prepared for the use of creameries, dairy students and pure food departments. Obtained by Tatura Butter Factory and used by them.Brown hard cover - gold print on spine. First edition inclues test notes and figures signed by V McKenzieEA Lockwood 1921books, technical, butter in australia, tatura butter factory -
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Book, If the Walls Could Speak, 2001
Written to commemorate the Centenary of Federation 1901-2001 and to "Reintroduce" and preserve the Mechanics Institutes and their sizeable contribution to Australia's social development. Produced in conjunction with a travelling photographic display of the Institute buildings.Hard cover - brown. Title on spine. Dust cover - book shelves in background, lithograph of Mechanics Institute, Melbourne 1855. Composite illustration, plaque and sundial.centenary of federation, mechanics institutes, australia's social development -
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Book, The Dunera Internees, 1979
Benzion Patkin became involved with the Dunera Internees in 1941 nd began to work for their release from internment as Honary Secretary of the Zionist Federation of Australia and New ZealandYellow dust cover depicting copy of various items thereon. Blue hard coverTo the Historical Society Museum of Tatura. In memory of my late husband, Benzion Patkin. Hemoha Patkin. Melbourne. 18 August 1992the dunera internees, patkin, b, camp 2, tatura, ww2 camp 2, books, reference -
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Booklet, Treatment of Aliens in Australia During World War 2, 1988
Presented to the Museum by the Author, Frank Pronesti. An interesting comment of the treatment of Aliens, Australian Government attitude and Major Layton.A4 sized document in plastic cover, Clear front cover with a blue grey margin 1.7 cm wide extending to the back page. A vague photocopy of Murchison camp 3, Dept of Social Science - Gippsland College of Advanced Education 9 December 1988Treatment of Aliens in Australia during WW2 (1939-1945) by Frank Pronesti. Research project history/politics.tatura internment camps, internment camps, frank pronesti, major layton -
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Book - Autobiography, Survival, 1991
Autobiography of Rainer Radok and his family from 1679 to 1991. Special interest to Tatura Museum - WW2 record of internment in England and Australia.Autobiography of Rainer Radok, Jewish German refugee from England, interned after Dunkirk evacuation, sent on Arandora Star, torpedoed, Dunera to Australia. Camp 2 and 3. Blue cardboard covered book.To the Tatura Historical Society signed Rainer Radok 27 December 1994rainer radok, jewish german refugees, arandora star, dunera