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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Australian swaggy and magpie - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a male, typical Australian swaggy, magpie looking on.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
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Photograph, Male Cossack dancer - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a cossack dancer, male.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, male and female dancers - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male and female dancers.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, native woman carrying a baby - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a native woman carrying a baby on her back.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Dutch man smoking pipe - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one Dutch man smoking a pipe, wearing a light blue top, patched brown trousers and clogs.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
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Photograph, German Waitress carrying beer mugs - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one German waitress carrying mugs of beer.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Male dancer in Spanish hat - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one male dancer, red jacket, white shirt, black trousers and Spanish hat.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Female Spanish Dancer - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one female Spanish dancer. Long yellow flounced dress, holding a black fan.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
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Photograph, Female European Dancer - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting female European dancer, light blue top, darker blue skirt, red boots.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Asian Lady with Donald Duck - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting female Asian lady, leading Donald Duck.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, RSL Hall Murchison, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). 2 colour photo of a RSL Hall Murchison, view looking west.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures, rsl hall murchison -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, RSL Hall Murchison, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of stage of the RSL Hall Murchison.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, British Major General Tinsley, 1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). The British General represented in this caricature was appointed Commandant at Camp 13, May 1946.Colour photo of a caricature mural depicting British Major General (thought to be Colonel Walter Tinsley DSO) in full uniform, complete with monocle, riding a kangaroo. The kangaroo has a joey.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, colonel walter tinsley, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - SOUVENIR, AEROPLANE, C. 1943 - 45
... after the War in 1947 from a former German Soldier POW... after the War in 1947 from a former German Soldier POW ...The item was sent to Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF after the War in 1947 from a former German Soldier POW, it accompanied a letter Cat No 5787. Refer Cat No 543.2 for Allan's service details.Small hand made brass aeroplane representing a Fighter.souvenirs, model, aeroplane, pow -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS, (.1) 29.3.1918
... of the letter relate to German POW’s in England so the date would... of the letter relate to German POW’s in England so the date would ...Both letters to “Lena” are from "Alfred ROGERS" believed to be Regt No 2390, born Bendigo, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn AIF age 18 years. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 6.5.1918, WIA 9.8.1918 Concussion, hospital aboard ship 19.2.1919 “Albuminuria” discharged from the AIF 11.8.1919. (.2) On the rear a date 22.2.1916 has been written in darker pen colour. Alf Rogers had not enlisted at this point. The contents of the letter relate to German POW’s in England so the date would be more likely to be 1917. Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards.(.1) Post card photo, B & W, soldier standing at ease with studio back ground, on rear handwritten in black and blue pen addressed to “Dear Lena”. (.2) Post card, silk, colour with vase of flowers, bows and flag. Across the top in yellow sewn in “For you alone”. Letter on the rear is in black pen and addressed to “Dear Lena”.38th battalion, wwi, alfred rogers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Arthur Knee, Camp 13 Latrine Pit, 1989
... Camp 13, Murchison. POW German, Italian and Japanese 1941... Tatura the-murray Camp 13, Murchison. POW German, Italian ...Camp 13, Murchison. POW German, Italian and Japanese 1941 - 1946. Latrine pit constructed at Camp 13. Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Camp 13, s.w. corner - 7 metre deep latrine pitcamp 13, pow, murchison victoria, ruins, latrine pit -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... Sewage treatment pond, camp 13, Murchison. German, Italian.... German, Italian, Japanese POW's held here between 1941 - 1946 ...Sewage treatment pond, camp 13, Murchison. German, Italian, Japanese POW's held here between 1941 - 1946. Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Sewage treatment plant.pow, internment camp, sewage treatment, murchison, victoria, camp 13 -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - POW LETTER, 17.7.1944
... Stalag 344 was a German POW camp near Lambsdorf in Silesia... goldfields Stalag 344 was a German POW camp near Lambsdorf in Silesia ...Stalag 344 was a German POW camp near Lambsdorf in Silesia. Douglas GRANT VX8604 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.11.1939 age 33 years 7 months. Posted to the 2/8th Bn on 5.12.1939, embarked for the Middle East on 14.4.1940, disembarked 18.5.1940, embarked for Greece 31.3.1941, reported missing Crete date unknown, officially reported POW 27.10.1941 Stalag V11A. He was also in Stalag 8B before Stalag 344. He arrived in the U.K on 8.5.1945, embarked for Australia 30.5.1945 arriving 7.7.1945. He was hospitalised with Depression and Anxiety State and classed Medically unfit and was discharged from the Army on 13.5.1946. Refer also Cat No 1092P.German post card letter with heading at the top: Kriegsgelangenenpost. The letter folds in 3, the front printed with space for address to, the rear same for the sender. Inside are ruled lines for a letter. A letter in pencil dated Mar 10th and signed by Doug. A small section of the start is missing. A sticker in red states: Opened by Censor.documents - letters, military history - army, pow, grant -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Female Office in Mustard Uniform - caricature, 1941-1946
... Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his... Tatura the-murray Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures whilst he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall. After the war, the recreation hall paintings and all, was moved from the camp to the nearly town of Murchison and used as the RSL local dance hall for 50 years. When the hall was demolished the paintings were restored and framed by citizens of Murchison. The von Gruenewaldt murals presently hang in the David Jones Nursing home and other public buildings in Murchison.Photograph of caricature painted on mess hut wall. Female office in mustard uniform with green hat. The office is accompanied by a dog (coloured). hans walter von gruenewaldt, german pow, internment camp 13, murchison victoria, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs, Pohlig Collection
... . German POWs in Camp 13. 1. Rudolf Liessman. 2.Ritter with wallaby... and subsequently. German POWs in Camp 13. 1. Rudolf Liessman. 2.Ritter ...Photos taken during time as prisoner and subsequently. German POWs in Camp 13. 1. Rudolf Liessman. 2.Ritter with wallaby 3.May 1st. Carnival: Heinz Doehman with Adolf Wilke. 4.Compound D, 1941. 5.May 1st. Carnival. 6.Camp gaol and guard tower. 7.Hebel die Nibelungen. 8. Compound D- Wagelin; ? ; Hempel & Pohlig. 9.Gus Pohlig- sketch by von Gruenwaldt. 10. Christine & Gus at Tatura German War Cemetery, 1988. 11. Gus at Camp 13 site, 1988. 12. Reunion 1983 at Kitzinger: Gus Pohlig; Hanna Wilke; Adolf Wilke; Liessmann (compound leader); Assmacher. -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, T. C. F. Prittie et al, Escape to freedom, 1954_
... Account of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Account of escapes by Allied POWs ...Account of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during World war 2576 p. illus. pbkworld war 2 -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumGift Box, Australian Red Cross Box WW11, 1944 (estimated)
... in WW11 to send comfort parcel to POW in Germany. This particular...Left top of Box: POW Food Parcel/Germany/same size 8lbs...: POW Food Parcel/Germany/same size 8lbs. Centre: Red Cross ...A cardboard Red Cross Gift Box used by Australian Red Cross in WW11 to send comfort parcel to POW in Germany. This particular box belonged to VX34767 Private T.H. AndersonLeft top of Box: POW Food Parcel/Germany/same size 8lbs. Centre: Red Cross Symbol/A Gift/on behalf of your Next-of-Kin with the best/ wishes of the London Committee/ Australian Red Cross Society. Top right of Box: Postage label/Mrs (torn)?olls/149 (torn off) Street Geelong West Australia./ Below this is the contents list: Chocolate/Chewing Gum/ Dentifrice/ 4 hankerchiefs/ mail brush/ pullover/ pencil/ razor blades/ 2 safety pins/ shirts/ soap/ 3 prs sox/ shaving soap/ towel/mending wool. Left hand side lower down: Despatched 18/5/44/ VX 34767 Private T.H. Anderson/ Australian Prisoner Of War No 125514/ Stalag V11 A Germany/ C/O International Red Cross Society/ Geneva Switzerland.australian, cross, ww11, red, pow, t h, anderson -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - EXTRACT OF DEATH, 1978
... William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF & POW Germany. Died... goldfields William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF & POW Germany. Died ...William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF & POW Germany. Died 8.9.1978, Dandenong. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573.Extract of Death Entry No 20918/78, blue paper.document, extract, death -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, LODGE, Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, Post WW2
... Belonged to Pte William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF, ex POW... goldfields Belonged to Pte William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF, ex POW ...Belonged to Pte William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF, ex POW Germany. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573.Small green book of lodge initiation, stapled. Property of William GOODMAN VX11397.“Grand Lodge of Victoria, GLE”book, lodge, initiation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Garrison Guards, 1940's
... German Internee Camp. (later POW camp for German Officers)... Internee German Internee Camp. (later POW camp for German Officers ...Australian Army Garrison Guards at Dhurringile Internee German Internee Camp. (later POW camp for German Officers)Black and white photograph of 3 soldiers in front a tent. To left of photo open tent with floor.dhurringile garrison, army soldiers, australian pow camp guards -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - DECLARATION, GERMAN WW2, 30.10.1942
... William GOODMAN, POW German Prison Camp Lazarette, Lamsdorf... goldfields William GOODMAN, POW German Prison Camp Lazarette ...William GOODMAN, POW German Prison Camp Lazarette, Lamsdorf. Chief Doctor authorizes discharge home to Australia on 30.10.1942. Ref Reg No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. German notification discharge due to ill health from POW Camp on 30.10.1942.document, declaration, pow -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - FOB WATCH & CASE WW1, c.1900
... Item was given to M E MONIGATTI who was a POW in Germany... goldfields Item was given to M E MONIGATTI who was a POW in Germany ...Item was given to M E MONIGATTI who was a POW in Germany in exchange for a sandwich by a German soldier. Ref Cat No 3562 for his service details..1) FOB Watch, round, face is intricate with inlays of silver, coloured flowers blue / red / green around numbers. Face has small second hand. Rear opens, inside inscriptions. .2) Metal case to suit watch with glass face, inside has red felt lining. Swivel ring at top..1) Wording appears to be: “Resnontow cylinder 10 Reelis, 22652” .2) Wording appears to be: “BRAVO”accessory, watch, fob -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... Camp 13 held German, Italian and Japanese POW's between... Tatura the-murray Camp 13 held German, Italian and Japanese POW's ...Camp 13 held German, Italian and Japanese POW's between 1941-1946. Has since reverted to grazing land. Owner Jim Finnegan of Murchison.Camp 13, Murchison, Victoria. Fence posts with concrete remains of kitchen and shower block beyond. German compound. Bare earth foreground, few eucalyptus.camp 13,, pow, murchison victoria, german pow's, internment camps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Personal recollections POW camp 13 guards - George Campbell and Gerald Peacock, 21/11/84
... . Camp 2 held 1000 POW's German and Italian internees from Sept.... Camp 2 held 1000 POW's German and Italian internees from Sept ...In response to an advert in the Age, George Campbell, a staunch supporter and donor to our museum, and guard of camp 13 Rudi Pruckner escape to prevent repatriation. It is Gerald Peacock's true story and details of special requirements for internees including family groups, internees, POW's, style of compounds,number interred in compound. Tatura camp 1 held 1000 German, Italian and Austrian internees from Aug1941 to Jan 1947. Camp 2 held 1000 POW's German and Italian internees from Sept. 40 to Feb.46. Rushworth 3 held 1000 family groups of European internees from Nov 40 to Aug 46. Rushworth 4 held 1000 Asian family groups Nov 40 to Aug 46. Murchison 13 held 4000 Japanese officers, German and Italian POW'sClear plastic folder, black margin with white paper insert on which is written "Personal recollections POW camp 13 guards - George Campbell and Gerald Peacock".As noted aboveinternment camp guards, escapees -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, German POW's
... Group of German internees from Murchison POW camp 13 who... Tatura the-murray Group of German internees from Murchison POW ...Group of German internees from Murchison POW camp 13 who were attached to the No 6 labour detachment. Back row: Bogner, Feud, Brackmann, Albers, Koefer. Front row: Schiefler, Leutzech, Schuber, Prange, Bortels.historicBlack and white photograph of 10 German internees, dressed in uniform. 5 standing, 5 seated. 733 in front. Hut behind.german internees, german pow's, murchison camp 13, no 6 labour detachment, bogner, feud, brackmann, albers, koefer, schiefler, leutzech, schuber, prange, bortels, 733
