Pompey Elliott was one of the most successful and admired Army Brigaderes during World War 1. A comprehensive , deeply researched biography tells Elliott's fascinating story. It examines Elliott's origins and youth, his peacetime careers as a lawyer and politician, and his achievements - as well as the controversies he aroused during his years as a soldier. Pompey Elliott officially opened the Victory Hall in Hogan Street Tatura, on September 14th 1925.This work retrieves a significant Australian from undeserved obscurity. It reassesses notable battles he influenced, including the Gallipoli Landing, Lone PIne, Fromelles, Polygon Wood, Villers - BretonneuxA biography of Pompey Elliott, by Ross McMullin. Paper back edition with colourful portrait of Pompey on cover. (Portrait by Bill McInnes) with thanks to the Australian War Museum) 718 pages, B/W photos, and maps Foreword by Les Carlyon.

Illuminations on old fire bell tower, TaturaBlack and white photograph of fire bell tower, Tatura.on back: old fire bell tower, Hogan Street, Tatura. East of railway crossingold fire bell tower tatura

Anglican Church Tatura, was first opened in 1887. Another church and hall was built later.Black and white photograph of exterior of Anglican Church, Taturaon back: All Saints Anglican Church, Tatura 1987

Uniting Church of Tatura was built in 1960Black and white photograph of Uniting Church Tatura. Exterioron back: Uniting Church Thomson Street, Tatura. 1986uniting church of tatura

Tatura Presbyterian Sunday School building was the original churchBlack and white photograph of Presbyterian Sunday School. Exterioron back: Presbyterian Sunday School. Original church photograph 1986.presbyterian church tatura

Memorial stained glass window in Tatura Presbyterian church. In memorial of Ada Mary, wife of Rev. C. J. Legate and John Galloway Steward, killed in action.Black and white photograph of windows in interior of Presbyterian Church, Tatura. 2 copieson back: Memorial windows in Presbyterian church. Photograph taken 1986.tatura presbyterian church, ada mary legate, rev c. j. legate, john galloway

Convent of Mercy, Hogan Street, Tatura. Showing gardens and St Mary's College. Now St Mary's Hall. Built 1941.Black and white photograph of Convent, Tatura, exterior.on back: Convent of Mercy Hogan Street, Tatura. 1986convent of mercy, st mary's college, st mary's hall

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Tatura, built in 1912.Black and white photograph of Roman Catholic Church Hogan Street, Tatura. Exterior. 2 copies.on back: Catholic Church 1986sacred heart roman catholic church tatura

Stained glass windows, in Chancel of Sacred Heart Church, Tatura. Presented by Mr and Mrs Thomas Hogan 1912.Black and white photographs of stained glass windows, interior, of Sacred Heart Church, Tatura.on back: stained glass windows, Catholic Church Tatura 1986mr and mrs thomas hogan, sacred heart church tatura, church stained glass tatura

Stained glass windows, above altarin. Sacred Heart Church, Tatura. Presented by Mr and Mrs Thomas HoganBlack and white photograph of interior stained glass windows, Sacred Heart Church, Tatura.on back: stained glass windows, Catholic Church Tatura 1986 stained glass windows tatura, sacred heart church tatura, mr and mrs thomas hogan

An interesting record, briefly numbers of internees in Dhurringile, Tatura Nos 1&2, Rushworth Nos 3&4, Murchison 13, Myrtleford No 5, Loveday 9&10 where internees 1939 to Jan 1940, then 150 German officers and 50 OR at Dhurringile-Tatura No 1. 1000 Geman & Italian internees, Tatura 2 1000 G. POW. Later known as T 19 Rushworth3 1000 family groups, 1940 - 46. Rushworth 4 Asian family groups1940 - 46, Murchison 13 4000 officers, Myrtleford 1000, Italian officers. Loveday 4000 Italian internees. Clear plastic front, blue margin and back with a white strip, top right hand corner "Prisoner of War and Internment camps Vic & SA 1939 - 1947". Notes on Internment camps in the Tatura - Rushworth area.As above numbers

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

The Waranga Basin was commenced in 1902Black and white photo of Waranga Basin inlet. 24-4-38On back - Basin Inlet. 1938waranga basin

Waranga Basin commenced in 1902Black and white photograph of Waranga - Mallee channel, flowing under bridge on Tatura - Rushworth road.on back - Bridge over Waranga - Mallee channelwaranga basin

Waranga Basin was commenced in 1902Black and white photograph of men inspecting Waranga Basinon back - Waranga Basin

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

Presented to Tatura museum by Mr Albert Whitmore ,Barmera O/C Engineering section . A 17 page history, written by Yuriko Nagata, a tutor in Japanese at Adelaide University. It contains a plan of Camp 9A clear plastic folder with black margin and white paper strip. Black back cover.Japanese internees at Loveday 1941 - 1946. Bottom left hand corner - Presented to Tatura Museum by Mr Albert Whitmore, 4 Laffert St, Barmera, South Australia 5345

Detailing some of the ingenious methods of escape and the camouflaging of tunnelling. In January 1945, 20 officers escaped from Dhurringile and Lt Edgardo Simone , the Italian P.O,W was the outstanding escapee in Australia. Others are noted in Barbara Winter's book "Stalag Australia"Clear plastic folder, red margin on which is a white strip of paper. A red back cover. On the top right hand corner on the front clear plastic is a white self adhesive label on which is printed " Security of Prisoners of war and Internees - and escapes - Australian War Museum Archives - Canberra.As noted aboveaustralian war museum archives

History of Winter - Irving family. Settling in the Goulburn Valley areaHistory of Winter - Irving FamilyCardboard back cover and spine Clear plastic front. Inside front cover page pink with maroon printing and photo of Dhurringile mansion. 25 pages

Copy of very old photo of Tatura football teamBlack & white copy of photo of Tatura football teamOn back, football team photo presented by Mrs Joe Byham 1989.tatura football club

Colour photograph of Charles Wilson Memorial. Charles was an early pioneer of Tatura. Born 1855, died 1901 . He was a J.P.Colour photo of Charles Wilson memorial fountain in Tatura in Tatura Bowls garden. On back of photo, The Charles Wilson memorial fountain situated at the Tatura Bowls club.

As aboveAs aboveBlack & White photo of a group of Tatura men forming Gallaway Stewart's election committee.On back of photo, G Stewart.s election committee.

Original photograph of grades V1 and V11 Tatura state School No. 1441. Copy L0253Black and white photograph of Tatura State School Group No. 1441. Original photographon back: Photographers name "G. Haire"

Coloured photograph of Goulburn Weir Nagambie. Weir was finished in 1891.Coloured photograph of Goulburn Weir.on back: Goulburn Weir from Alice Young

Copy of photograph of Goulburn Weir.Black and white photograph of Goulburn Weir, near Nagambie.on back: Goulburn Weir

Copy of photograph of beautifully presented offerings at harvest festival, Presbyterian Church, Tatura 1932. Original loaned by A. Hampton.Black and white copy of photograph of harvest festival inside Presbyterian Church Tatura 1932.on back: harvest festival Pres. Church 1932harvest festival

Original photograph of Grades V, V1, V11 and V111. Sacred Heart School Tatura. Copy made L0270Sepia photograph of Sacred Heart school group.on back: Lizzie Brady. Sacred Heart School Tatura. Grades V, V1, V11, V111.sacred heart school tatura

Copy of photograph of Grades V, V1, V11 and V111. Sacred Heart School Tatura. Original L0269Sepia photograph of Sacred Heart school group. Original photo. Copy L0269on back: Lizzie Brady. Sacred Heart School Tatura. Grades V, V1, V11, V111.sacred heart school tatura

Original photograph of group of people celebrating the Cross silver wedding. 5 August 1933. Jack Welpdale (bottom right hand corner), Bertha (wife) next in coat with fur on collar and cuffs. Former residents of "Reserve" Tatura.Black and white photograph of the Cross silver wedding 1933.on back: Jack and Bertha Whelpdale, identified.