Sister Beatrice Moore was the first matron at Camp 1 Hospital, Tatura during WW2.Black and white photograph, head and shoulders, of a female nursing officer in Army uniform, looking to her leftsister beatrice moore, camp 1 matron, camp 1 hospital, sister moore

The Librio family were Italian internees in camp 3 at Rushworth VIC. Photograph taken 10 March 1945. Back row (l to r): Andrea Librio, Giuseppina Librio, Concetta Librio and Giuseppe Librio (brother of Andrea). Front row (l to r): Umberto Librio and Maria Librio (children of Andrea).Black and white photograph, taken from A W M. Shows a family of 5 Italians, 4 adults at back with 2 children at front. Tree behind just right of centre. Huts behind them. Number 853 on ground in front of them.andrea librio, giuseppina librio, concetta librio, giuseppe librio, umberto librio, maria librio, italian internees, camp 3 rushworth, 853, private herbert cubbin, wendy hicks

The newly married couple, Friedrich and Aline Vollmer (nee Zollinger) were Templers who were internees in Camp 3 Rushworth. They were married in camp.Black and white photograph of a group of 12 adults and a child. Huts behind them. Couple in middle are the Bride and Groom. friedrich vollmer, aline zollinger, aline vollmer, templers, camp 3 rushworth, camp 3 weddings

Group of Italian internees at No 3 Camp Rushworth Victoria. Photograph taken 10 March 1945. Back (l to r): Elpi Fortuna, Domenico Fortuna, Liliana Sabatini and Enrico Sabatini Front (l to r): Mario Fortuna (youngest child), Concetto Fortuna, Carmelo Fortuna and Mafalda Fortuna.Black and white photograph of a 2 women and 2 men standing and 4 children standing in front of the adults. Tree behind in centre and hut of to the right. No 85 on ground in front. Tree stump to the right.italian internees, no 3 camp, elpi fortuna, domenico fortuna, liliana sabatini, enrico sabatini, mario fortuna, concetto fortuna, carmelo fortuna, mafalda fortuna

Mrs Liang is photographed with her son and grandson when they visited the Museum in January 1997. Mrs Liang was a camp 4 internee during WW2.Black and white photograph of 2 males and a female, standing in front of a display board at the museum.mrs liang, camp 4 internee

Ole Helsten was a Finnish merchant seaman, who was interned at Loveday SA and Graytown camps Victoria during WW2.Black and white photograph of a man looking at a folder which is open at a sketch of a man.ole helsten, finnish merchant seaman, loveday camp, graytown camp

Bernd Mildebrath, of Germany, visiting Jack Every, a 84 year old optician from Shepparton, who supplied his father in Dhurringile POW Camp with glasses in 1942. Bernd still uses the glasses case and frames. Photograph taken at Tatura Museum in 1998.Black and white photograph of 2 men, one in a blue and white check shirt and dark tie and the other in a white shirt with tie.bernd mildebrath, jack every, shepparton optician, dhurringile pow camp, ww2 glasses

German and Japanese graves at Tatura Cemetery WW2.Black and white photograph of at least 13 white crosses, marking graves. A row of stones in front of that. In front of the stones is a row of 6 white long sticks. Trees in the background. Looks like two big rocks, maybe marking graves, on the far right of the picture just behind the first cross.german graves, japanese graves, tatura cemetery

Vincenzo Galea was an Italian POW in Camp 13 Murchison. This portrait of Valma Paterson was painted from a photograph supplied by her father George Paterson, a Hygiene Officer with the Australian Army. Oil Portrait on canvas. Olive green background. A young lady with short dark brown hair. Gold highlights near centre part. Dark brown eyes and red lips. Wearing a light pink top with pleats on shoulders.V Galea 23/11/45camp 13, paterson, valma, george, murchison, vincenzo, galea, portrait

Given to Acting Captain Austin Appleby by and internee. Used by the Appleby family for over 50 years. Originally sent out by the German Red Cross to POW's and internees in the Tatura area in 1943.Artificial Christmas tree on wooden stand decorated with bells, stars and candles, supplied to Camp 3 by the Red Cross. Inscription on original box: Weihnachtszweige Die "Goldenen Nuisse" sind gefult also knacken 15 stuch. Translation reads: Christmas branches. The "Golden Nuts" are filled, therefore crack (them). 15 pieces.christmas, appleby, red cross, camp 3, german pows, camp 3 tatura

The 50 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 or .50 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of aluminium, the 50 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1, 5, and 10 Reichspfennig coins from the same period. Country Germany - Third Reich Denomination 10 reichspfennig Year 1939 Period Nazi Germany (Third Reich) (1933 - 1945) Coin type Circulation coins Edge type Reeded Shape Round Alignment Medal (0°) Obverse: Eagle above swastika within wreath Reverse: Denomination, oak leaves belowthird reich, beck, coin, currency

Third Reich 5 Reichspfennig Edge Description: ReededObverse: Eagle above swastika within wreath Reverse: Denomination, oak leaves belowbeck, coin, currency, third reich

The 50 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 or .50 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of aluminium, the 50 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1, 5, and 10 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.Obverse: Reichsadler with swastika. Lettering: Deutsches Reich 1940 Reverse: Denomination and two oak leaves. Mintmark below the denomination and between leaves. Lettering: 50 Reichspfennig Abeck, coin, currency, third reich

The zinc 1 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1945 during World War II, replacing the bronze version. It is worth 1/100 or .01 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of zinc, the 1 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 5 and 10 Reichspfennigs, and the aluminium 50 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.Obverse: Reichsadler with swastika. Lettering: Deutsches Reich 1943 Reverse: Denomination and two oak leaves. Mintmark below the denomination and between leaves. Lettering: 1 Reichspfennig Abeck, coin, currency, third reich

Originally used by Mauarie Hogan in the 58th/59th battalion WW2Steel bayonet with a wooden sheath. Used with an SMLE Enfield rifle.MX 1907 1 9 44 (broadarrow symbol) XOAbayonet, enfield, hogan, ww2

Purchased in 1973 in Mount Hagen, Territory of New Guinea while working for the Commonwelth Bank. Photocopied notes accquired at same time as above.3 x original one shilling Japanese Occupational currency notes 2 x original one shilling coins - Territory of New Guinea 1936, 1938 2 x copies of one pound occupational currencycurrency, japanese occupation, new guinea, coins, notes

Alfred Landauer was Born in Vienna 13/06/1910. He was a commerical artist who arrived in Australia on board the "Dunera".Pen & Ink and watercolor of three camp huts. Large trees at the rear of the huts. Several internees are reclining in chairs outside each hut. A guard tower is in the distance . A fence runs along the side of the painting and a garden and green grass follow the length of the fence. A. Landauer 1942camp 2, dunera, landauer, watercolor, 1942

Tells the story of interned persons in the concentration camps of western and south Australia, including personal experiences of internmentsoft covered book in green and pink with title in orange print, pictures in orange and an orange strip across the middle with writing in it. Back is green with the same orange strip and orange pictures. richard bosworth, sam maroochi, luigi camporeale, adelio calligaro, harvey wa, udine italy, orkney islands, sister mary cabrini fontana

Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. Olive green linen cover with embossing on edge and spine. Gold printing on spine. 256 pages. The front of the original dust cover has been attached to the inside of the book. It is colour picture of four children in a farmyard with chickens and two cats. Painted by Ettel Kate Burgess.Hand written inside: Else-Lore Oertel from the Red Cross, Christmas 1942, Tatura Internment Camp 3A. else lore hukins, children's books, camp 3, christmas, red cross, internees

Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. Friedel Dehnel "Tante Fiffi" made the authentic Bavarian doll and clothes. Friedel, wife of Walter Dehnel, arrived as a young woman from Austria, working in the Victorian snowfields as a chef and was a champion skier. She then became a dressmaker for Melbourne society and insisted that she be interned to be with her husband. She made costumes for the internment camp plays and took over her husband's duties as a cook for Camp A when he was locked up for "insubordination". She was deported with her husband back to Germany after the war and cared for her orphaned nephews and nieces in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.Doll dressed in authentic Bavarian costume. Black wool hat trimmed with gold lace and dried flowers. Gold coloured skirt on dress with sash. Bodice is black with traditional embroidery. White long sleeves with lace trim at cuffs. She is holding a basket with dried flowers."Merry Christmas Else-Lore" on baseelse oertel, else lore hukins, friedel dehnel, dressmaker, chef, camp 3

Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. Friedel Dehnel "Tante Fiffi" made the authentic Bavarian doll and clothes. Friedel, wife of Walter Dehnel, arrived as a young woman from Austria, working in the Victorian snowfields as a chef and was a champion skier. She then became a dressmaker for Melbourne society and insisted that she be interned to be with her husband. She made costumes for the internment camp plays and took over her husband's duties as a cook for Camp A when he was locked up for "insubordination". She was deported with her husband back to Germany after the war and cared for her orphaned nephews and nieces in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.Hand made Authentic Bavarian doll. He wears a bottle green woolen hat with light green band and white feather. Bottle green jacket with red trim on front opening and pockets. Red jumper with white pointed collar. Leather lederhosen with flower embroidery on waist and braces. Arms and legs made from hessian? Leather boots with laces. White knitted socks with green band. Hand sewn and painted face.else oertel, friedel dehnel, bavarian, doll, dressmaker, else-lore hukins

Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. The coffee pot was made by internees in the Camp.Small metal coffee post with spout, handle and lid made as part of a child's tea set. Embossed with the letter "E" on the front. "E"else lore hukins, else oertel, camp 3, camp 3 children's toys, toys, internees, teaset

Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. The doll, named Karl by Else-Lore, was hand-carved by internee Alfons Koenig. Friedel Dehnel "Tante Fiffi" made the authentic Bavarian clothes. Friedel, wife of Walter Dehnel, arrived as a young woman from Austria, working in the Victorian snowfields as a chef and was a champion skier. She then became a dressmaker for Melbourne society and insisted that she be interned to be with her husband. She made costumes for the internment camp plays and took over her husband's duties as a cook for Camp A when he was locked up for "insubordination". She was deported with her husband back to Germany after the war and cared for her orphaned nephews and nieces in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Body, head, arms and legs carved from wood. Blue eyes, yellow hair, pink lips and skin all hand painted. Wearing a grey crochet hat with orange feather and grey crochet jacket with two metal buttons. Jacket and hat have green trim. Grey felt shorts with leather braces and green trim. White shirt and tan color tie. White socks and brown leather sandals.doll, alfons koenig, camp 3, internee, oertel family, else oertel, friedel dehnel, else-lore hukins, dressmaker, costumes, plays, chef

Written as a memorial to his friend JG KennyOrange and white dust jacket. The JG Kenny memorial history. WH Bossence. Aboriginal figure. Brown hard cover. Cover design by Anne Bossence.murchison, history of murchison, bossence w, tatura, pioneers of murchison, books, history, local

Written history of the township of Kyabram, covering squatters, the reform movement, churches, hospitals etc.Red hard cover. Cover design by Anne Bossence. Dust jacket green, white and brown. Title and author in black print. Drawing of a water wheel in green and brown. Back cover whitebossence w, kyabram, kyabram reform movement, kyabram churches, kyabram hospitals, kyabram squatters

Written history of the township of Numurkah, covering squatters, the aboriginals, churches, hospitals, railways etc.Black hard cover. Cover design by Anne Bossence. Dust jacket green, white and brown. Title and author in black print. Sketch on front is of an aboriginal drawing depicting a leaf with an animal on it in green. Back cover whitebossence w, numurkah, numurkah squatters, numurkah aboriginals, numurkah churches, numurkah hospitals