Cylinder contains 2 Certificates (Text in Japanese on one, English translation on the other). Presented to Miss Ethel May PunshonBlack and grey printed snake skin on a cardboard cylinder with a lid. A piece of ribbon is attached to bottom part of cylindercylinder, snake skin, punshon, m, hamblin w, camp 4, tatura, ww2, commerce, containers

Books used by AF Menz as a student of Japanese language at classes conducted in Camp 1.13 exercise books (3 Modern Exercise Book, 9 Sovereign Exercise, 1 St. George Exercise Book) and 1 black cover bookww 2 camp 1, education, books, school, educational

Used by Karl Koops (Uncle of Kurt Kazenwadel) during WW12 Bronze coloured, metal dessert spoonskazenwadel, k, koops, camp 3, tatura, ww1, domestic, cutlery

Presented to Ken Hill by the artist Josef Thum as a token of his friendship. Thum was an Austrian POW at Camp 13 who was permitted to assist Ken Hill who was a mobile cinema operator, as a member of the Australian Amenities Service - AAA's Mobile Cinema Unit No 36 - around 1946-47. After hostilities had ceased Thum returned to Vienna. He and his Wife had 2 childrenFaded blue hard cover book. Cloth spine and front and back edges. Linen like paper pages. 5 pages of water colour sketches, 24 pages of pencil sketchesWith many kind wishes as a token of my friendship. Ever yours. Josef Thumsketches, pencil, thum j, hill k, camp 13, tatura, illustrations, books, art

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 Australian in June, 1940. Interned in Camp 2 until 1942, released to Melbourne University where he catalogued aboriginal artefacts.Soft grey cover with Australian Emblem in white printing and red printing on the cover. Also loose in the book a white card with black writing on it "Sir Hano Heysen ms A998. Tape recording NL.M888. Tape no. 27 pp 309-311 " on one side and "pp 4-7, pp 22-26, pp 50-51" on the other side. A newspaper cutting from The Herald, Thurs., Oct 17, 1985 titled "Life on the Dunera was no TV soap opera"books, jubilee exhibition of australian art, leonhard adam

This is the story of Frank Wilfred Firestone ( formerly Franz Wolfgang Feverstein) as seen through the eyes of his Granddaughter, Leah. Tell of his departure with his brother, Jack, (formerly Gerd) from Nazi Germany to England, then to Australia on the "Dunera"DVD. White disc, silver text. Title printed in black, clear plastic cover. Information folder, front black with pale blue printing, picture of ship and sketch of man smoking a pipe. Back pale blue, black printing, details of documentary. Back folder 2 photos of FW Firestone, 1909-1994dvd, documentary, feverstein f, feverstein g, firestone l, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, communications

The bust of Major William Tackaberry was in the possession of the late Mr. Eric Streitbert, a nephew of major Tackaberry. Mr. Streitberg lived with his Aunt, Mrs. Linda Tackaberry and Uncle, William (Bill) Tuckaberry prior to and after WW2. Mr. Streitberg, who died in 1998 at the age of 86, was a member of the 2nd AIF during WW2. He spent 3 1/2 years as a POW on the Thai-Burma railway. Mr. Streitberg gave the bust to his relative, Mr. Stephen Anderson, the Grandson of his cousin the Late Pery Nott, also a nephew of William Tackaberry. It would be appreciated if this information could be kept with the bust of Major Tackaberry and the family association noted. The Australian Service Records of Major Tackaberry during WW1 are also attached. Stephen Anderson donated this to the Tatura Historical Society and PERMISSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF IT FROM THIS SITE WOULD NEED TO BE DISCUSSED with him and his permission granted. LETTER DATED 1st MAY 2001Large plaster cast of head and shoulders of Major William Tackaberry, wearing his Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia awarded after his service at Camp 1. The plaster cast bust is mounted on a wooden basebust, tackaberry, major w, 17th army garrison, see restrictions, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, handcrafts, sculpture

Created by L. Hirschfeld-Mack while interned in Camp 2.Black framed print of a woodcut picture. Scene depicts the end of 11 huts. 2 people and a cart in the picture. Black & cream colourings.Tatura 1941. L. Hirschfeld-Macktatura, camp 2, ww2, illustrations, prints

Created by L. Hirschfeld-Mack while interned in Camp 2.Black framed print of a woodcut picture. Scene of the end of one hut and 3 other huts. A garden bed & 4 people.Tatura 1941. L. Hirschfeld-Macktatura, camp 2, ww2, illustrations, prints

Made by internees in camp 3 tatura & used there as a handtool for woowork/carpentryHandmade wood plane with metal pieces forming cutting blade at bottom ( blade exposed underneath)2 x one penny internement camp coins used as washers.Alex Mathieson & Son Warranted Cast Stell ( on metal piece)tatura, trades, tools

History of dairy industry in Victoria from early settlers to modern technology. Includes Tatura Butter Factory and Shepparton and story of Joe FordGreen hard cover, green dustcover, cream writing, square picture on front of 2 men and cattledairy industry, tatura butter factory, joe ford

Handbook for new employees. Contains all information including history of factory, working conditions etc.Blue cover, white label. Blue and white writing. Large photo of milk tanker, red writing. 2 smaller ones, one red.tatura milk industries, handbook, tatura, dairy industry, employees handbook

Printed for Gala Field Day, Wed. June 12, 1957. Official opening by Minister for Trade, Hon. John McEwan at 2 pmBlack cover, gold lettering - Title and Tatura Butter Factory and Farmers Produce Co. Ltd.golden jubilee 1907-1957, tatura butter factory, farmers produce co ltd, mcewan hon j, tatura, dairy industry

A book of receipts dated 1925-1928 for payment of subscriptions to Presbyterian Tennis Club. Men 7/6 . Ladies 5/-shillings, Children 2/- shillingsbooks, accounts, presbyterian tennis club, receipt book, tennis club subscriptions

Donated by descendants of former prisoners and collectors.Red plastic folder containing mail covers in plastic sleeves.philately, covers

A cup donated to Tatura Tennis Club by John Laver Esq. for mixed doubles tennis competition in 1920. Tatura Sports Associations, Tatura Tennis Club.Silver cup donated for competition in Tatura. Inscribed with donor and winners' names.Laver Cup. Presented by John Laver Esq. to Tatura Tennis Club 1920. Winners 1921-2-3. Mr C. Hunter. Miss J. Lockwood.tatura tennis club, mixed doubles winners, c. hunter, miss j lockwood

Service book of former "Dunera" internee at Camp4 Tatura. HMT "Dunera" internmees became members of the Australian Military Forces. W.H. Emden was a Jewish "Dunera" Serviceman.Record os service book with buff coloured card cover. Issued by Australian military forces. Has Australian crest/emblem (kangaroo,emu crest) on front cover. Name of serviceman at top of front cover. 2 photographs of serviceman on P. 5V377979 Sjt Emden W.H.tatura, books, military

Made and used by internees at camp 3 in Tatura during WW2Navy Blue leather belt, with white stripes on the buckle which has a metal pin in center.Belt is shaped into a point at other end and has eight holes plus 2 keepers to hold belt in place.belt, leather, camp 3, tatura, ruff, helmut, handcrafts, leatherworking, costume, accessory, female

Vagarini Exhibition at the Carlton Italian Social Club. Vagarini former Camp 2 internee from Palestine. ABC TV program.

Used by Tatura Apex Club to hold minute books.Black leather brief case, 2 dividers form 3 pockets inside. 2 brass clips close fold over lid. Handle attached to the lid, metal reinforcements n top of section front and back.Apex logo|Apexians Enjoy Lifebrief case, apex club, tatura, service clubs, societies, service, clubs

Ex Australian Military Forces great coats were dyed a brilliant burgundy to make them easier to see, particularly should there be an escape. They were not exactly colour fast. Issued to Richard Bladau, internee from South Africa, at Camp 13.Greatcoat, 9 AMF buttons, 2 plain buttons. Pleat and belt at the back. 2 pockets with flapsM. TX. Size 28great coat, australian army, baumann m, camp 13, tatura, clothing, pow burgundy great coat, costume, male

Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura. Used by children at the camp.High sided handmade wooden wagon, 2 sets of wheels, painted maroon on inside of body and green on the outside.wagon, roscher i, handcrafts, woodcarving, wooden wagons

Handmade by internees at WW2 Camp 3, TaturaHandmade varnished wooden sewing box with concertina-like opening sections/drawers. Two at the top having doors and cut out handles. One top drawer is divided into 2 sections and has a picture of a Kookaburra on its door, the other has 4 sections and a picture of a koala and baby on the door. Corners of sections are dovetailed and doors hingedsewing box, wood, liebeskind, wagner, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, domestic, sewing

2/2nd. Pioneer Battalion in Hogan Street, under command of Lieut. Colonel Wellington on the long march with full pack, Seymour, Tatura Shepparton and return, November 1940. 3 images.

Photographs emailed to researchers. Burton Hall and Burton family photographs:|Photo No.1. Mary Russell nee Burton.|2. Hannah Burton.|3. Abel Burton.|4. Sarah Mitchell nee Burton.|5. Rachel Mills nee Burton.|6. Isaac Burton.|7. Alice Burton.|8. Julia Burton.|9. Elizabeth Burton.|10. Aggie Burton nee Menzies, wife of Abel.|11. Emma Burton, 1824-1906.|12. James Burton, 1818-1905.|13,14. Sarah Burton nee Mitchell (from Mrs. Black)Photos 11 to 12 emailed, 13 & 14 sent by Mrs. Black, no originals held at Museum.