One of a series of copied photographs depicting life on an orchard in 1910. Originals owned by Mrs Nancy Tyson, Merrigum, a local historian.Black and white photograph of several people, lady with umbrella, man on horse back, man harvesting unknown fruit.on back: no 214lilian pitt, orchard work

Used on Crawford's farm (Woodlands) to top up bags of cereal when harvested before sewing the bags up. Ramming the pipe into the bag forces extra grain down into the lower areas.Handmade galvanised iron (tin) pipe with funnel at top with lid used to ram extra grain into filled bags to top up weight.bag filler rammer, crawford's farm, agricultural equipment

This is a Victorian Government medal give by the Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club. They conducted their show in conjunction with the local Agricultural show and provided a variety of prizes. This attracted a large amount of entries from State wide. This arrangement was repeated at many other country shows at that time if the local Show society wished to affiliate. The show at Tatura attracted over 300 poultry entries in 1914. Round bronze Medallion with scroll on one side with inscription; other side has emblem of emu and kangaroo, and inscription.scroll: won by J B Brooks best bird Tatura Show 1914; other side: Australia in outer circle, The Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club. victorian poultry and kennel club, j b brooks

Heinz Kuehlenthal, Dunera refugee, internee in camp 3 during WW2. His name is on the door as the Bank Director.Painting depicting a bank director in is office.heinz kuehlenthal, peter dein

This item was in the possession of Wilhelm Eckels an internee in Camp 1.Manilla foolscap folder containing typed pages of French Grammar. The spine of the folder has been hand stitched. The owner's notes have been hand written throughout.French Grammar made up by Hans Luyken in Tatura 1942hans luyken, wilhelm eckels, french grammar

The book describes the aims and methods of the school, a list of council and staff, curriculum, fees and boarding arrangements for girls and boys. A sketch of the proposed new school and photograph of pupils are included in the book.Small booklet with soft cover in olive colouring and gold print. Contains printed sheets describing what the new school would look like, its aims, etc.Hand writing on cover in blue ink says "please return Jas A Reilly"tatura school

receipts and expenditure records from the Tatura Music and Arts Club and local businesses.Multi ring file containing receipts and expenditure for the Tatura Music and Arts Club. Includes accounts and receipts from local businesses. Secretary's report June 1956.

Timetable drawn up by the lecturers who were conducting a school at Tatura 4, section c. Lists the lecturers, what they were lecturing on and times of the day, Sunday to Friday, that the lecturers took place. 1 cream coloured foolscap page of a timetable used in the camp school at Tatura, for the period beginning October 22. Type written.internee camp schools, internee camp schools timetables, internee camp schools lecturers, camp lecturers, camp schools, camp schools timetables

Presented to Dr Hodson. Appreciation of Dr David Hodson, Tatura. Brass plaque on a wooden backing.To Dr David Hodson - In appreciation of his many years of service to the Tatura and District community. 1994hodson david, trophies, awards

Donated to the Museum in appreciation of the Tatura Historical Society hosting the "Courage to Care" photographic and text exhibition, which featured the courage of Dutch families who secretly hosted German Jewish members during the occupation of Holland during WW2, at great risk to their own lives. Group photo of John Weppner; Lyn Harrison; Lurline & Arthur Knee at Tatura Museum.World War 2|German Jewish refugees.|Dutch families with German occupation of Holland.Colour photo in brown stained wood frame, glass front. Four figures, head & shoulders with enlarger|Raoul Wallenberg U.S 32 stamp in background."With all our thanks to the best historical team in Australia for hosting our "Courage to Care" exhibition. Raoul Wallenberg Unit of Bnai Brith." attached to back of frame.photography, photograph, slides, film

Photograph of painting by Fred Lowenstein (name changed to Fred Lowen).Photographic copy of a water colour painting of internment camp huts with timber posts in foreground.dunera, camp 2, fred lowen, fred lowenstein, ww2 internee artists, camp 2 artists, internment camp 2 artists

Wooden Egg Beater has a fluted head attached to the rod.tatura, domestic, items, food, preparation

Mrs Stevenson lived to be 104 years and was a long time Tatura resident.Framed photographic black and white portrait of Mrs Stephensontatura, tatura pioneers, photography, photograph, slides, film

Glass photographic plates discovered by Mr. Jack Smith in the ceiling of the weatherboard cottage attached to Williams Bros. Store, cnr. Hogan & Thomson Streets, in 1973. Mr Smith had purchased the Cleckheaton Woolen Mills factory which had been built around the original Williams Store, c. 1960. Gifted to Tatura Museum in 1992 by Jack Smith, 55 Service Street Tatura, 3616. Frank Williams family & house, Tatura.|Baptist hymns.|Goulburn River.|Victorian coastal scenery. Glass photographic plates and prints consisting of:|Members of Francis Williams family.|Williams home, Hogan Street, Tatura.|Hymns from Glass photographic plates. (28 plates and 5 prints) - Photographic prints (3) Possibly members of Francis Williams family,| c. 1900 . Two of the same two men standing in the base of an aged, giant gum tree; one of gig and tied up horse.|PLATES :|Small girl in best frock on cane stool.|* Parents and small girl standing.|* Mr and Mrs Williams sen. standing in front of their home in Hogan Street near Presbyterian Church. Note: the picket fence.|* Wiiliams' daughters on picnic at Goulburn River. c. "Picnic at Hanging Rock" film era.|* Young lady seated on cane chair (High pleated collar and bib on frock)|* Two small sisters - one with elaborate black lace collar on her frock, the other seated on a cane chair, holding her doll. c.1900|* Gaunt aged gum tree with two men standing in V-shaped hole in base, Goulburn River.|* Horse tied to tree beside Goulburn River.|Note: All above items in box marked "Austral Dry Plates".|* 18 glass plates of hymns from Baptist hymn book.|Note: The Williams family were devout Baptists.|* Plate of rugged coastline ? Great Ocean Way Victoria?|* Plate of rock stacks - ? " London bridge and smaller bridge.|* (3) Prints of the two rock bridges in the ocean off shore.photography, photograph, slides, film

Small hand crafted wooden box with lid and smaller wooden case with opening. Wooden box for cigarettes with material lining and hand crafted wooden cigarette case. 1 of 2 (L0565)tatura, colliver, containers, domestic

Made by internee at Camp3 TaturaShoemaking template - Hard card template/pattern for shoe sole. Has small holes punched around edge & 2 slits other side of arch.Neues Modelltatura, trades, leatherworking

Made from silver coin by internee camp 3.Hand made silver brooch, made from silver coins. Heavy beaten silver brooch in shape of a gum leaf. Metal clasp soldered to back.tatura

Written in Internment Camp 3, translated in Germany by Mairie Berkei and her English language students.Blue multi ringer plastic folder with typed sheets on plastic sleeves containing translations of humorous poem.books, history, local

A research project by the Local History Officer, Daina Pocius, of the Tea Tree Gully Library.Sixty photocopied pages held in plastic sleeves in black three ring folder containing the internment records of Hans Zuckermandel.Records of Hans Zuckermandel, Camp 1.local german internee, camp 1, tatura, aliens tribunal hearing, books, biography

Used as a pay book in the second world war by James ColliverCloth covered small booklet, James Colliver's Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay book WW2.Pay book no. 506541tatura, colliver, world war 2, pay rates of ww2, books, military

Made in Camp 1, Tatura containing list of cast and roles in a theatre production written by Dr. Neumann in Camp 1. Dr. Neumann came from Germany to take a position as lecturer at Sydney University c.1937, until interned in 1939. This item remained in the possession of his daughter Ingrid until she brought it and presented to the Museum.Light cardboard covers with pages secured by blue tape, containing paper pages typed in German which was made and illustrated in Camp 1.Lustspiel in Acht Szenen von Gerhard. Neumann, Gesschrieben Im Internierungslager Tatura Marz 1940.camp 1, tatura, theatre production, camp 1 tatura, dr gerhard neumann, documents, drama

Newspaper article from Tatura Guardian 13th July 1999 re closing of North West Mooroopna Tennis Club. Photograph in article shows Norman and Alan Starritt, Gerry Gaffy, Alan Tweddle and Bert Kearneydocuments, newspapers