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Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Curlip - P.O.W.Camp Bete Bolong, Vic. 1943-1946, August 2007
This is Issue No. 5 of "The Curlip". The magazine is a compilation of research from a trip by the Orbost & District Historical Society to Bete Bolong. The Bete Bolong Prisoner of War Camp was located on the south side of the Buchan - Orbost Rd. From November 1943 to November 1945, Italian prisoners of war were based at Bete Bolong, cultivating maize, peas, beans and other vegetables on local farms. Unlike other 'farming' prisoners of war, those at Bete Bolong did not live with the farming families, but at a Prisoner of War Control Centre on Crown land overlooking the Snowy River Flats. About fifty Italian prisoners lived at the centre, along with an Australian Military Force staff of approximately seven people. The prisoners were driven to and from the farms each day. Three of them apparently simply swam across the river to work. They worked a six day week, with Sundays off. Although they were provided with rations, both prisoners and staff maintained vegetable and flower gardens. They were also skilled at cooking 'anything' they could catch, and at making illegal "grappa". Very few of the Italians were experienced farm workers. Some of them used their skills to make things for the families they worked for; a cabinet-maker made furniture , a cobbler made shoes, etc. They interacted with the local community and, although they were not supposed to go within one kilometre of town, some were found at local dances on Saturday nights. As recreation the prisoners were allowed to walk along the road to the west of the camp. Local people from both sides of the river could hear them sing as they walked. The prisoners also helped to construct an 'ant bed' tennis court on a property adjacent to the centre. Although now overgrown, the site of the tennis court can still be discerned as a flat area above the site of the centre. (ref./vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au)This item is a useful reference tool on the history of the Prisoner of War Camp at Bete Bolong, Orbost.A spiral bound book with a clear plastic cover. On the front is a coloured photograph of a view from the site of the P.O.W. camp at the intersection of Bete Bolong and Buchan Roads at Bete Bolong. Above is the title "Prisoner of War Camp Bete Bolong, Vic. 1943-1946" in black print on a white background. p.o.w.-camp-orbost ww11 bete-bolong -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Curlip No : 5, August 2007
... italian-prisoners Orbost Historical Society ...This book was compiled after an Orbost Historical Society bus trip to the site of the Prisoner of War Camp at Bete Bolong.This is a locally produced history book which is a useful reference for research into the history of Orbost.A 26 pp spiral bound book with a pale grey cover titled THE CURLIP NO 5, PRISONER OF WAR CAMP, Bete Bolong, Vic. 1943-1946. On the front cover in the top right hand corner is black sketch of a large paddle wheel with the P.S. Curlip in front of it. There is a coloured photograph of the view from the site of the P.O.W. Camp at the intersection of Bete Bolong and Buchan Roads.orbost-history bete-bolong ww11 prisoner-of-war-camp italian-prisoners -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Badges, Early 20th century
Of the seventeen items on this board, most appear to be from British military units – Rifle Regiments, Despatch, etc. They appear to be shoulder and arm patches or badges. One appears to be of German origin and two come from Italy. This item is of great interest, firstly because it is a good example of the crude, but effective way, items were organized for display at the Warrnambool Historical Society in the 1960s and 70s. Secondly, the display contains an interesting variety of military insignia, many requiring further study.This is a piece of cardboard covered with black cloth which has been stitched to the board with black cotton. Attached to the cloth by metal clips are 17 metal and cloth badges and insignia from military units. The cloth material is red, white and green. ‘Gott Mit Uns’military insignia, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 976 Main Road, Eltham
Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 2 April 2008, Midway Arcade complex. Newspaper advertisement: Weekly Review, 6-12 June 2018, Miles real estate, 6/976 Main Road Eltham. Newspaper advertising feature: The Age, 22 December 2020, Traditional Italian goodness to cool off in summer, When gelato 'gluttony' comes in 36 flavours.main road, eltham, property, houses, shops, businesses, midway arcade eltham, eltham optical, miles real estate, augustus gelatery, paul vernuccio, joe molinaro -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Family History, The Zappelli Family
A family history of Steffano Zapelli from Italy and Hannah Robertson of Victoria, and their descendants.The Zappelli Family. Italy ... Australia. 1690-1992. Irene Stokes. nl; Irene Spokes; nd. 92 p.; illus, map. Soft cover.zappelli; irene spokes; migration; history; -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Peter Street, Eltham, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)peter street, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Peter Street, Eltham, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)peter street, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Autumn tree, corner of Bible and Grove Streets, Eltham, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)eltham, bible street, grove street, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Pear tree, Partington's Flat, Greensborough, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)foot bridge, greensborough, partington's flat, pear tree, significant tree, partingtons flat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Pear trees, Partington's Flat, Greensborough, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)greensborough, partington's flat, pear tree, significant tree, partingtons flat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Pear trees, Partington's Flat, Greensborough, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)greensborough, partington's flat, pear tree, significant tree, partingtons flat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking Trail, Corowa Crescent, Greensborough, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking Trail, Corowa Crescent, Greensborough, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking Trail, Corowa Crescent, Greensborough, c.2004
Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully