A German participant's account of the naval battle between the disguised German Raider HSK "Kormoran", and the Australian Light Cruiser HMAS "Sydney" off the West Australian Coast, Both vessels sank. The "Sydney" with all hands. The account follows his time in the lifeboat, his rescue, time in hospital in Perth then as Prisoner of War in Camp 13, Murchison, Vic.The author Dahm is listed as a crew member of HSK "Kormoran", and as a Prisoner of War in the National Australian Archives. The translator Barkei is a respected translator and one who has done much work for the Tatura & District Historical Society.Clear fronted plastic folder containing 95 printed pages bound with plastic strip on left side.Dahm's 'kormoran" Story Excerps from the Diary of Franz Heinrich Dahm.

Personal history written by Bill Anderson of his experiences in the Australian Army in WW2. He volunteered at the age of 18 years after Japan entered the war, as an Ally to Germany and Italy, the aggressors. Taken prisoner by the Japanese and held in camps in Malaya and Singapore, enduring previously untold horrors at the hands of the Japanese captors. Written for his grandchildren to read and perhaps understand.Burgundy hard covered book with printed title in gold, containing photocopied handwritten material and printed material.Two photos and descriptions of the author, and his record of his Army Service. 1 - Bill Anderson aged 20 years and 10 months (May 1941); 2 - Bill Anderson aged 66 years and 10 months (May 1987). Service record. These items inside front cover of book.documents, reports, bill anderson, australian army, australian army personnel

This object relates to Samuel WATSON. He was born on 1/01/1876 in Ballarat, VIC. Samuel served in the AIF (3904) enlisting on, 06/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2ND TUNNEL COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on . Samuel WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice WATSON.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

A short history of the diverse nationalities that make up the society of New Caledonia after French possession, including various groups, including Japanese migrants who were interned in Australia, Camp 4. in WW2.|Single men of Japanese origin were held in Loveday Camp in South Australia and prisoners of war in Cowra, NSW. The book was published for the Exposition in September, 2003Orange, grey and white soft cover with green, black and orange text on the front cover. Grey and white back cover with repetitive phrase on the backww 2 camp 4, cowra, loveday

Set of 24, A3 prints of photographs relating to the Palestinian campaign of World War 1. In A3 museum quality presentation binder. Photo captions: Cover. The final drive Jerusalem to Damascus September 1918 (print not included). 1. "German Aviator's memorial "Jenin". 2. British and Indian cavalry watering horses at "Jenin". 3. German and Turkish prisoners captured at "Jenin" 4. Abandoned enemy transport at Nazareth Hill 5. "Nazareth". Cavalry in occupation 6. "After the charge. By 4th A.L.H. Bde at Semakh 7. "Semakh station" A scene of German treachery 8. 8th A.L.H. bivouaced near Galilee 9. Coming Storm "Sea of Galilee" 10. A picnic on the shore of Galilee 11. Ruins of Capernaum 12. Bedouin children. "Capernaum". 13 Jisr Benat Yakub (Bridge of Jacob's Daughter) upper Jordan 14 Examining prisoners "Benat Yakub" 15 Moving up, Motor Lorries with material for repairing Bridge "Benat Jacob". 16 Kuneitra 17. Aus Div staff with Headmen of "Kuneitra". 18 Hedjaz forces entering "Damascus" 19 Light Horsemen entering "Damascus". 20 L.A.M.B. entering Damascus 21 Inhabitants inspecting Motor cyclists "Damascus". 22 Portion of "Damascus" square Day of occupation 23 Prisoners herded in Damascus square 24 The morning after "Barada Gorge Damascus"

Fiction based on true story. Story of Italian taken prisoner of war in Africa and sent to Tatura, Australia. He is billeted out to a farmer at Tylden, Central Victoria. Describes life on the farm. Returns to Italy after war but then returns to the Victorian farm. Marries and moves to Gilgarre. His son becomes a league football player, Adrian Batterson. Attached are two photos of people in the story.A4 folder with 8 pages. 2 photos included.italian pow, adrian batterson, billeting, farm life

This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Inscription on back = 'James Simpson'second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Inscription on back = 'Jimmy Simpson Left Front'second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat