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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Eberhard Schuster, September 1991
... Eberhard Schuster was a German wool buyer and interned... and interned in Camp 1 during WW2. He is standing in front the skittle ...Eberhard Schuster was a German wool buyer and interned in Camp 1 during WW2. He is standing in front the skittle alley which he operated at Camp 1. Photograph taken in 1991.Colour photograph of Eberhard Schuster, standing in front of a stone wall, behind which are gum trees. Mr Schuster is attired in brown strides, white jacket, black beret and walking stick.german wool buyers, eberhard schuster, camp 1, skittle alley -
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Document, merchant seamen officers interned first in Camp 1
... List of merchant seamen officers interned first in Camp 1... as POW's. merchant seamen officers interned first in Camp 1 ...List of merchant seamen officers interned first in Camp 1, then Dhurringile following their reclassification as POW's. -
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Prints, Lager Skizzen, During World War 2
... in Sydney when the war broke out. He was interned in Camp 1, aged 22...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street ...These items belonged to Wilhelm Eckels who was a wool buyer in Sydney when the war broke out. He was interned in Camp 1, aged 22. Another set of these prints has been donated, see C7968Brown paper folder with green print of camp guards overlooking camp. Inside are six woodcut prints of camp sketches.Internierungslager Tatura ~ Australienlager skizzen, camp 1, wilhelm eckels, woodcuts, wood cut prints -
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Document, Otto von Drehnen
... was subsequently interned in Camp 1.... was subsequently interned in Camp 1. tatura internment camps german consul ...Otto von Drehnen was a prominent Adelaide citizen from the late 1800s, a successful businessman. He was elected President of the Deutsche Club & appointed the Consul General for Austro-Hungary. He was subsequently interned in Camp 1. Documents relating to Otto von Drehnen, previous Consul General of Austro-Hungary & prominent Adelaide businessman, interned in WWII. Black A3 folder containing newspaper articles, invitations, programmes, etc. from von Drehnen's term as Consul General & some biographical information. Also excerpts from Barbara Winter's book "The Most Dangerous Man in Australia?" in which he is mentioned.|Had to put broadsheet newspaper cartoon & two attached newspaper clippings in large plastic sleeve in map drawer. Wouldn't fit entirely in A3 folder.tatura, internment camps, german consul, documents, newspapers, invitations, programmes -
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Document- Certificate, Adolf Lichtenstern
... to and interned in Camp 3, Tatura.... to and interned in Camp 3, Tatura. tatura internment camps singapore ...Adolf Lichtenstern completed an Electrical Engineering degree in Austria. He was a German citizen, and along with his wife (Eugenia) and child (Kenneth) was resident in Singapore upon the beginning of WWII. The family was transported to and interned in Camp 3, Tatura.Large copy of diploma in German. Certificate awarded to Adolf Lichtenstern, 12th Sept 1921, on completion of his Electrical Engineers Course, Vienna, Austria.tatura, internment camps, singapore, documents, certificates, education -
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Painting - Pastel Drawing
... Dr Frederich Kaempfe, a Chemist, was interned in Camp 3...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street ...Dr Frederich Kaempfe, a Chemist, was interned in Camp 3. He was captured in Iran on 15/09/1941 and transferred on the Rangitiki to Loveday South Australia. Transferred to Tatura in Feb 1945 and released to Sydney on 20 July 1946.Pastel drawing of a large gum tree surrounded by smaller gum tress in an undulating paddock.Blue hills in the background. F. Kaempte 1945camp 3, tatura, painting, gum tree, pastel, art work, kaempfe, chemist -
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Domestic object - Miniature Coffee Pot
... in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he... interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he ...Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. The coffee pot was made by internees in the Camp.Small metal coffee post with spout, handle and lid made as part of a child's tea set. Embossed with the letter "E" on the front. "E"else lore hukins, else oertel, camp 3, camp 3 children's toys, toys, internees, teaset -
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Photograph, Hans Knorr
... interned in Camp 1, Tatura group and later POW Camp 13 when status... and Dunera interned in Camp 1, Tatura group and later POW Camp 13 ...Hans Knorr was a sculptor, ex Arandoora Star and Dunera interned in Camp 1, Tatura group and later POW Camp 13 when status for merchant seamen changed to POW. Hans was a sculptor in wood and metal postwar Victoria.Black and white photograph of Hans Knorr. Brown/black wooden framearandoora star, dunera, internment camp 1, internment camp 13, hans knorr, internment camp sculptors, german sculptors -
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Sculpture - Wood Carving, Kurt Lewinski, Man with Wheelbarrow, 1998
... and transported to Australia 1940, interned in camp 2. Released in January.... Interned and transported to Australia 1940, interned in camp 2 ...From the bequest of the late K. Lewinski, a German Ort boy from Berlin, refugee in England 1938 - June 1940. Interned and transported to Australia 1940, interned in camp 2. Released in January 1942 to 8th employment co at Tocumwal.Wooden sculpture featuring a man wearing a peaked cap, pushing a wooden wheel barrow filled with round logs, fixed to a wooden rectangular base. 2 pieces.K. Lewinski 1998 Timber: man - kwila, barrow - blackwood, firewood - teak kurt lewinski, wood sculptures, ort boy, internment camp 2, 8th employment co -
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Photograph - Photograph - copy, Viktor Aaltonen
... interned in P.O.W Camp 13. Taken by the Swedish Consulate in 1945...., Finnish seaman interned in P.O.W Camp 13. Taken by the Swedish ...Photograph of Viktor Aaltonen, born 1908, Finnish seaman interned in P.O.W Camp 13. Taken by the Swedish Consulate in 1945.Black and white portrait photograph of Viktor Aaltonencamp 13, finnish, seaman, viktor aaltonen -
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Document - Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen, Viktor Aaltonen
... Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2..., Finnish Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World ...Certificate of Registration of Viktor Aaltonen, Finnish Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2Copy of Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen. Includes personal details such as: name, date of birth, hometown, physical description and fingerprints.camp 13, finnish, finnish seamen, viktor aaltonen -
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Lamp, 1943
... . He was interned in camp 1 Tatura Group and later in POW camp... and Dunera. He was interned in camp 1 Tatura Group and later in POW ...Made by Hans Knorr, sculptor, ex Arandora Star and Dunera. He was interned in camp 1 Tatura Group and later in POW camp 13, when status for merchant seaman changed to POW. Hans was, postwar, well known sculptor of wood and metals in Victoria.Wood turned lamp stand and material shade with electrical cord and plug attached. Stand has circular base on 3 feet and coiled central stand. Shade is shaped, scalloped at base of yellow and white (interior) nylon and wire frame.H/Lhilda knorr, hans knorr, camp 13, camp 1, internment camp sculptures, camp woodcraft -
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Brooch, 1940s
... they were interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy... they were interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy ...The Wied family were settled in Palestine upon the beginning of WWII. Being of German nationality, they were considered a threat to security by Allied forces & were interned in temporary camps, before being shipped to Australia. In Australia they were interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy nationals. Many of the internees came with few possessions. This item is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned in the camp from largely scrap materials to give some home comforts in the initially barren surroundings of the camps, particularly to those interned with families and young children. Butterfly shaped brooch made from Paua shell. Fixed to a brass safety pin. world war ii, camp 3, palestine, tatura, jewellery, internment camps -
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Photograph, Hreglich Family
... The Hreglich family were interned in Camp 3 during WW2... Tatura the-murray The Hreglich family were interned in Camp 3 ...The Hreglich family were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 1943. Standing (left to right): Reginato, Marsella, Guiliano and Giulio Hreglich. Sitting (left to right): Reginato, Marsella, Anna and Carla Hreglich. Babies: 1st and 3rd Reginato, 2nd Marsella.Black and white photograph of 11 people with buildings in background.hreglich family, reginato hreglich, marsella hreglich, guiliano hreglich, giulia hreglich, anna hreglich, carla hreglich, camp 3 internment -
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Certificate, Diploma, 1946
... interned at Camp Loveday, in South Australia. Certificate reads.... Originally interned at Camp Loveday, in South Australia. Certificate ...Certificate of engineeering qualification awarded to War Camp internee, Stephan Asboth. Born 27.7.1914. Originally interned at Camp Loveday, in South Australia. Certificate reads that Asboth's achievement was "Gut" (good). Stephan Asboth was later employed by Rodney Shire.|Translated by Franz Fahnle in July 2010.Laminated and foam board backed certificate with hook secured to back of plaque. Wording in (freehand) Geman script. There are 6 siignatures and an official stamp at bottom in pink/mauve colour.tatura, diploma, asboth, s, engineering, loveday, camp 1, shire of rodney, ww2, civic, momentos, plaques -
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Book, Die Nibelungen Besprechung
... , who was interned at Camp 13. A theatre group was established..., a German internee, who was interned at Camp 13. A theatre group ...Written by Hans Wolter von Gruenewaldt, a German internee, who was interned at Camp 13. A theatre group was established within the Camp to present plays and concert performances and thus Die Nibelungen, a trnditional German Legend by Hempel was to be staged. There are 3 editions of this book. This is a copy of Hans Wolter's original version.White cardboard front and back with a black strip as edge binder. Title in black with D and N in red. 24 pages in soft cardboard.hans wolter von gruenewald, german internees, camp 13 murchison, camp 13 internees, camp plays, camp 13 theatre group -
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Document - Folder, Karl Hilgenfeldt, Internee Recollections: Karl Hilgenfeldt, May and June 1994
... in 1941, interned Loveday Camp until January 1944, transferred... to Australia in 1941, interned Loveday Camp until January 1944 ...Karl Hilgenfeldt was a German national working in Persia (Iran) in 1930's, interned by British, transported to Australia in 1941, interned Loveday Camp until January 1944, transferred to Camp 1 Tatura and released in late 1946. Return visit to Tatura in May 1994. News journalist interview/personal recollections.Photos and articles re return visit to WW2 internment camp Tatura Museum German War Cemetery.Karl Hillgenfeldt of Sydney returned to camp 1 Tatura The Museum and German war graves May 1994karl hilgenfeldt, camp 1 internees, ww2 internment camps -
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Ring, 1940's
... interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy nationals... interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy nationals ...The ring was made for the donor by her father in Camp 3, Tatura. The Wied family were settled in Palestine upon the beginning of WWII. Being of German nationality, they were considered a threat to security by Allied forces & were interned in temporary camps, before being shipped to Australia. In Australia they were interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy nationals. Many of the internees came with few possessions. This item is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned in the camp from largely scrap materials to give some home comforts in the initially barren surroundings of the camps, particularly to those interned with families and young children. Small brown metal ring, with a small heart soldered to the ring. camp 3, tatura, world war ii, internment camps -
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Book, Primitive Art, 1949
... and enlarged by the author whilst interned in Tatura Camp 3... and enlarged by the author whilst interned in Tatura Camp 3 ...Book first published 1940, Reprinted 1942, Revised and enlarged by the author whilst interned in Tatura Camp 3 and on release at the University of Melbourne. Donated by a friend of the Adam family.Blue and white soft covered book. Black printing. 2 Pelicans on front cover. Picture of author and short history of his life. By Leonhard Adam.dunera, leonhard adam, camp 2 tatura, camp 3 tatura, camp 4 tatura -
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Newspaper clippings, Sydney Morning Herald, post WW2
... was a wool buyer in Sydney when war broke out. He was interned...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street ...Sleeves contain: "Aboard the Hell Ship Dunera to Sydney" 8/9/1979; "Dunera Remembers"; The Day Hitlers Choirboys were Trapped in Australia" August 1964; a printed prayer and a hand typed copy. These clipping belonged to Wilhelm Eckels who was a wool buyer in Sydney when war broke out. He was interned in camp 1.Blue back and side A4 folder with clear front containing plastic sleeves which house newspaper clippings as listed below. -
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Photograph, Baer, Froschle, Zimmermann and Fugman Family February 1943
... The Baer, Froschle and Fugman families were interned... interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 4 December 1943 ...The Baer, Froschle and Fugman families were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 4 December 1943. Back row (left to right): Michael Baer, Martin Zimmermann, Wilhelm Fugmann. Front row: Martha Baer, Gerda Baer, Theo Baer, Irma Zimmermann, Irene Zimmermann, Lore Zimmermann, Hertha Fugmann, Gernot Fugmann and Ekkehard Fugmann. Black and white photograph of a 3 men standing, 3 women and 6 children sitting in front of a hut, camp 3. internment camp 3, baer family, zimmermann family, froschle family, fugman family -
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Photograph, Bulach, Ehnis, Beilharz and Froschle Family February 1943
... interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 13 February 1943... families were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 13 ...The Bulach, Ehnis, Beilharz and Froschle families were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 13 February 1943. Back row (left to right): Fritz Bulach, Annelise Bulach, Eleonore Ehnis, Hermann Beilharz, Friedhelm Bulach, Irene Beilharz, Friedrich Froschle. Front row: Gunda Froschle, Ernstine Beilharz, Rudiger Froschle, Heinz Bulach and Anne Bulach. Black and white photograph of a 6 people standing, 3 women sitting with 2 children on ladies lap and 1 child standing in front of a hut, camp 3. internment camp 3, bulach family, ehnis family, beilharz family, froschle family -
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Photograph - Photogragh - copy, German Internee Hockey players at Loveday
... Group of German internees interned in Camp 14 Loveday SA... Tatura the-murray Group of German internees interned in Camp 14 ...Group of German internees interned in Camp 14 Loveday SA, who played hockey. Back (left to right): Willy Hoelzinger, Kurt Elchlepp, Erwin Spiegel, Heinz Hercksen, Edgar Abineri, Karl Schuer. Middle: Wolfgang Heise, Walter Graever, Ernst Kropf and Heinrich Paul. Front: Karl Thierfelder, Harry Schaefer and Dr Gottfried Eissfeldt. AWM accession number 030191/09Black and white copy of photograph of 13 men (6 standing, 5 sitting and 2 squatting). All are holding hockey rackets. Guy in front has a ball, mit and protective vest on. Photograph on corfu.willy hoelzinger, kurt elchlepp, erwin spiegel, heinz hercksen, edgar abineri, karl schuer, wolfgang heise, walter graever, ernst kropf, heinrich paul, karl thierfelder, harry schaefer, dr gottfried eissfeldt, awn, 030191/09 -
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Document, internment by Erhard (Geoff) Gohl
... transported from Palestine in 1941 & interned in Camp 3. One boy died...) were transported from Palestine in 1941 & interned in Camp 3 ...The Gohl family (parents, a girl & three boys) were transported from Palestine in 1941 & interned in Camp 3. One boy died in the camp & is buried in the German War Cemetery. The Gohls were the first family to be released as the father obtained employment with a former internee named Sims, who had an export business in Sydney. Erhard Gohl wrote this account of internment, it was donated by his younger brother Fred.Black display folder containing photocopy of an account of internment by Erhard (Geoff) Gohl.tatura, internee camps, camp 3, documents, biography -
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Photographs, Junior Red Cross Membership card
... Junior Red Cross Membership card, Manfred Haering interned... Haering interned from Palestine in Camp 3- two photos, each side ...Junior Red Cross Membership card, Manfred Haering interned from Palestine in Camp 3- two photos, each side of card. -
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Photograph, Goetzelmann, Eiermann, Kirsch and Winkler Family
... interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 4 December 1943... families were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 4 ...The Goetzelmann, Eiermann, Kirsch and Winkler families were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 4 December 1943. Back row (left to right standing): Leonhard Goetzelmann, Linus Eiermann and Karl Kirsch; Front row: Line Goetzelmann, Anna Eiermann, Marianne Kirsch, Babette Kirsch, Karl Heinz Kirsch, Erika Goetzelmann, Dietrich Winkler, Hedwig Kirsch, Adelhaid Kirsch and Gerhard Kirsch. Black and white photograph of a 3 men standing, 3 women sitting with child on one ladies lap and 6 children standing in front of a hut, camp 3. Photograph is laminated.kirsch family, internment camp 3, goetzelmann, eiermann family, winkler family -
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Photograph, Oki family
... Photograph 1: Oki family interned in Camp 4. Back row: Mrs... Tatura the-murray Photograph 1: Oki family interned in Camp 4 ...Photograph 1: Oki family interned in Camp 4. Back row: Mrs Matsushita (from Thursday Island), Mr and Mrs Oki, Mrs Fukushima, Mrs Honda holding baby Melba Oki. Front row: R Yoshitaka Takemoto, Wendy and Ted Oki, Hirako Takemoto, Phyllis, Shirley and Joan Oki. Photograph 2: Oki family visited Museum c.1994. Mrs Oki and her family.2 photographs. 1 black and white photograph of a group of 13 people. 5 adults standing, one holding a child. 7 children standing in height order. Hut in background. 2nd photograph, colour, of 8 adults standing out the front of Tatura Museum under their WW2 sign. oki family, mrs matsushita, mrs fukushima, mrs honda, melba oki, r yoshitaka takemoto, hirako takemoto -
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Book, Debbie Terranova, Enemies within these shores, 2018
... migrated from Sicily in 1922. He was interned in Loveday Camp... migrated from Sicily in 1922. He was interned in Loveday Camp ...A novel based on the true story of the author's father-in-law, Luigi Terranova, a cane farmer from Queensland who migrated from Sicily in 1922. He was interned in Loveday Camp in South Australia upon his arrest in January 1944.Paperback book with railway track and tall plants in the foreground. Hills in the background with Australian Penny and another symbol overlayedIf you have any stories about the family camps at Tatura, I'd love to hear from you. Debbie Terranovadebbie terranova, luigi terranova, loveday, internment camps -
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Photograph, Kirsch and Rohl Family
... in New Guinea. They were interned in Camp 3 during WW2... in the missions in New Guinea. They were interned in Camp 3 during WW2 ...The Kirsch and Rohl families were work in the missions in New Guinea. They were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 7 March 1945. Back row (left to right standing): Friedrich Rohl, Karl Heinz Kirsch and Karl Kirsch; Front row (sitting) Marie Rohr, Adelhaid Kirsch (standing in front of Marie), Hedwig Kirsch, Marianne Kirsch, Babette Kirsch and Gerhard Kirsch (standing in front of Babette. Black and white photograph of a 4 adults and 5 children (3 standing and rest sitting) in front of a hut. Copy.kirsch family, rohl family, new guinea missions, internment camp 3 -
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Book, Diary of Ernie Everett
... , interned at Hay Camp 8 for 6 months and transferred to Camp 3..., interned at Hay Camp 8 for 6 months and transferred to Camp 3 ...Written by Ernie Everett who as a 16 year old Jewish refugee was brought to Australia on HMT " Dunera" in 1941, interned at Hay Camp 8 for 6 months and transferred to Camp 3 at Tatura for 1 year. One of 2 diaries of Ernie's.Lilac soft front cover book, fawn back cover, black spine. Title of book stuck to book with sticky tape. A5 photocopied pages bound on short side.diary of ernie everett, everett e, camp 8, hay camp, tatura, ww2 camp 3, diary