This is believed to be the Stuerzenhofecker family who lived in Camp 3. This family lost 2 children whilst in the camp. The first accident occurred when their 2 year old boy, Hartmann (born 11 November 1944), was accidentally run over and killed by an Army truck on the 24 October 1946.A month later their 14 month old daughter, Heimtraut (born 19 September 1945), died of smoke inhalation in a hut fire on the 17 November 1946.Black and white photo of grave sites. Two grave stone crosses with the words "J. Decker" on one and "H. Stuerzenhofecker" on the other. 3 children, 2 girls and a boy are standing in front of a man and woman. All are standing at the head of the graves.J. Decker H. Stuerzenhofeckerdecker, stuerzenhofecker, internment camp 3, internment camp graves

The Decker family lived at Camp 3, Rushworth, for 6 years. They were evacuated from Palestine when war was declared and sent to Australia on board the Queen Elizabeth.Black and white photograph. Grave of J. Decker. Inscription on the cross at the head of the grave reads "Templar. J. Decker 3-9-46"camp 3 rushworth, decker, internment camp 3

Members of the Decker family in front of their family quarters, that is hidden by the lush garden.Black and white photograph. 4 people standing in the middle of the photograph, surrounded by garden folage.decker family, interment camp 3, internees, internment camp gardens, rushworth victoria

The sportsfield was part of the Camp 3 facilitiesBlack and white photograph. Several males playing football on dirt oval.internment camp sports fields, internment camp sports fields, camp 3 rushworth

Christmas in an internment camp (Camp 3 Rushworth).Black and white photograph. Taken inside a corrugated iron hut. There is a pine tree in the foreground, decorated with Christmas decorations. At the base of the tree is a small replica of a house.camp 3 rushworth, christmas celebrations

Dhurringile Mansion was built in 1877. Also outbuildings, 3 wings around a large rectangle garden. A gracious arch passes through the east wing. North was occupied by Mr and Mrs J. Lowry, south was used for hay. Restoration has been carried out. Now used y prison officers.Colour photograph of Historical Society regional members inspecting Dhurringile Prison farm annexe, former stables. Members from Numerkah, Nathalia, Shepparton, Rochester, Echuca and Tatura. 1990.on back: stables Dhurringile 1990dhurringile stables, dhurringile mansion

Dhurringile Mansion was built in 1877. Also outbuildings, 3 wings around a large rectangle garden. A gracious arch passes through the east wing. North was occupied by Mr and Mrs J. Lowry, south was used for hay. Restoration has been carried out. Now used y prison officers.Colour photograph of north wing of former stables, Dhurringile Mansion. Historical Society members cars in foreground. 1990on back: stables Dhurringile 1990dhurringile stables, dhurringile mansion

Dhurringile Mansion was built in 1877. Also outbuildings, 3 wings around a large rectangle garden. A gracious arch passes through the east wing. North was occupied by Mr and Mrs J. Lowry, south was used for hay. Restoration has been carried out. Now used y prison officers.Colour photograph of north east wing of former stables, Dhurringile Mansion. Historical Society members cars in foreground. 1990on back: stables Dhurringile 1990dhurringile stables, dhurringile mansion

Photograph possibly of Jim Browns chaff cutter working around Tatura.Black and white photograph of 3 men working on chaff cutter c 1920's. 2 copies. L0413on back: Post Card; Alice Youngchaff cutting tatura

Photograph possibly of Jim Browns chaff cutter working around Tatura.Black and white photograph of 3 men working on chaff cutter c 1920's. 2 copies. L0412on back: Post Card; Alice Youngchaff cutting tatura

1 - 1937 Champion Clydesdale mare (red white and blue): 2 - 1938 Reserve Champion Female (purple); 3 - 1939 Reserve Champion Draught mare (purple). All have yellow tassles.as aboveshow sashes

Kormoran names during its lifetime.Colour print of original photograph. Cream picture border. Print has yellow background with 3 sketches of HSK Kormoran and 1 of HMAS Sydney. TO BE FRAMEDhsk kormoran

silver buttons made in Camp 3 from sixpences6 x silver buttons made from 6 pences. On cardboard.on back: silver buttons made in Camp 3 from sixpences. Tortoise swastika pendant (C0328)silver buttons

Made by Rosa Bacher, for Ingeborg Graze, aged 7, her niece, whilst in Camp 3.Child's hand embroidered vest. ingeborg graze, camp 3 hand crafts, rosa bacher

Made by Rosa Bacher, nee Graze, for her niece Ingeborg Graze, aged 7, whilst in Camp 3.Child's Crocheted vest and white frock.ingeborg graze, camp 3 hand crafts, rose bacher, rosa graze

A collection of verses by Canon Cliff Page Rector All Saints Anglican Church, Tatura. 1963-1973. Wildflower paintings by Mawditt Jean Page. Cream and beige covers, title and author on front. St Paul's Anglican church, Canterbury, in illustration on front cover. 67 pagesauthors name and date. page 3.canon cliff page, all saints anglican church, tatura anglican church, mawditt jean page

Recovered from Camp 13 site in 1989. Soap holder used in Camp 13 bathroom.Rectangular 3 sided tin base has 2 lines of holes, 2 holes at the back to hand on a wall.wall bracket, camp 13

Printed typed, hand illustrated by internees at camp 1, Tatura. Programme advertised a Good Friday concert held in the year 1941.Single sheet folded programme of a musical concert written in German called "Ernstes Konzert". At bottom, sketch of rising sun over water, cliffs and 3 crosses.as abovehedlig docke, entertainment programme, internee entertainment, ernstes konzert

Made by internees at Camp 1, Tatura. For a forthcoming evening concert of opera, to be held at the camp. Conductor was Dr G. Gruber, the soloist E. W. Neumann.Single sheet folded to form a 4 page programme of an evening musical concert. Front has black and white pattern sketched to the left of printed details "Deutsch Italienscher Opera - Abend" written at top. Date at bottom (20 and 21 December 1942) Performers listed on page 3.as abovehedlig docke, entertainment programme, internee entertainment, deutsch italiensher opera, dr g gruber, e. w. neumann

Made by internees at Camp 1, Tatura. Single sheet folded to form a 4 page newspaper. Pages 2 and 3 feature sketch of scene of performance of a play or game, dated 20 June 1942hedlig docke, internment camp programme, camp 1 tatura

Made and used by internees at Camp 1Pen and ink sketch of 1 complete hut and 3 partial huts. Gardens in front of huts. Brown wooden frame.Nos 15 and 25 E. Dulfer Tatura 1/1941sketches by e. dulfer, camp 1 artists, internee artists

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

Produced fortnightly by internees at camp 1, Tatura as a newspaper or periodical of camp 1 events. Contributions from internees. Title translates as "Stinging Nettle" with "Behind Barbed Wire" written below that title.No 3 19.Oct.41. Booklet of loose leaves with sketch on front cover of scene at internment camp and prominent stick figure, coloured blue, in centre. Contains typed articles, advertisements, sketches written in German. 12 pages.brennessel, stinging nettle, behind barbed wire, internment camp newspapers

grey archive folder containing photos of camp 3