The story of Corporal John Matthew McGlade through WW1 and WW2. Also donated one Disney Pig playing flute(C7990) and a ship in a bottle (C7989). These were made by an Italian POW for Corporal McGlade.1 A4 sheet of typed paper in plastic sleeve with a sepia photograph of John.mcglade j m, corporal mcglade, tatura internment camp, murchison internment camp, 12th garrison battatlion

Black and white photograph (copy) of Francis Sproat who was a warden at number 4 internment camp.Black and white photograph (copy) of Francis Sproat on a A4 sheet of paper in plastic sleeve.francis sproat, warden sproat, internment camp 4, internment camp wardens

Sketch done by internee Liang Hou Y of Lieutenant James Sullivan camp 4 army garrison.2 copies of sketch of Lieutenant James Sullivan by Liang Hou Y in 1944.lieutenant james sullivan, liang hou y, army garrison officers, camp 4 internment camp

Made by Josef "Walter" Thiele, a Dunera boy. Made as a gift for his wife in the U.K.Crocheted purse (handbag) with thin handle attached across the top. Originally blue in colour but faded to grey in front. Navy blue toggle as a clasp.dunera boys, hans kronberger, josef thiele, internment camp handcrafts, alan parkinson

This is an original copy of Reinhold Eckfeld's talk to the Scouts, a record of his experiences. A 8 page document is with it. A DVD of Reinhold Eckfeld's talk to the Scout group - "Vienna to England" and "Dunera to Melbourne". Also a 8 page document of his life, life in Austria as a young boy, getting to England at out break of war and his internment. Reinhold Eckfeld May 19 2015 Vienna to England Dunera to Melbournereinhold eckfeld, vienna to england, dunera to melbourne

Letters written, 1942-1944 by Ewald Steiniger, while interned, to and from his wife Annemarie Steiniger. Ewald was a Lutheran Pastor in East Melbourne when he was arrested and spent time in Loveday Camp South Australia and Camp 1, Tatura. Letters, written in German, relate Ewald's experiences while interned. Brown, soft covered book with photo of man and woman on front. English edition."For Tatura Museum with good wishes Anne Steiniger;Dieter Steiniger (children of Ewald Steiniger) Oct. 2015". ISBN 978-00646-94026-7internment camp 1 tatura, internment camp love day, ewald steiniger, anne marie steiniger, luthern pastor

Poster depicts scenes of the various internment camps around Australia, including camp layouts and geographic information. Made as part of the project "Temporal Cities" led by Professor Anoma Pieris.1 laminated sheet of paper depicting POW and internment camps across Australia. 1939-1947. Is contained in a large white cylinder. Poster is in a thin black metal frame with black mat and glass.Labelled on back with copy of information in historical information.professor anoma pieris, university of melbourne, camp architecture

Book written by nine year old Marianne Kirsch about everyday life in the Internment campHandmade book with buff coloured front and back covers and lined pages inside. Held together with multi - coloured wool threaded through punched holes. Each page is handwritten in German and illustrated on each page. (Translation included). Child's sketch of the camp on the cover.Das Seltsame Dorf ("The Unusual village")life in the internment camp

Else Oertel was a German internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. The penny-brooch is an example of the ingenuity of the internees in making use of anything at hand & repurposing it for much more than originally intended. Else's daughter, Else-Lore Hukins donated the item. Says Else-Lore of the brooch: "Jewellery was made out of available metals. Pennies made a bright brooch and especially interesting if it featured the current year it was given".Brooch fashioned from Australian 1943 penny. Penny has a safety pin soldered to the reverse, for use as a brooch.tatura, ww2, camp 3, internment, internee camps, numismatics, coins, costume, accessory, jewellery

Made by Internee Max Baumann in Camp 13.Hand woven brown wool man's tie.men's ties, max baumann, men's clothing accessory., internment camp hand crafts

Purchased by Jewish familyBrown hard covered book with blue dust cover, 328 pages. Collection of various writers. One chapter only relating to the Internees.dunera, hay internment camp, books, history, local

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

Else Oertel was a German internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. The Internment Camp currency was manufactured for use in the camps by the internees. It is an example of the ingenuity of the internees in making use of anything at hand & repurposing it for much more than originally intended. Else's daughter, Else-Lore Hukins donated the items. Penny with small metal bar soldered to back ("one penny" side). For use as a cufflink.coin has "Internment Camps" on the face & the denomination ("penny" or "threepence") on the reverse.tatura, ww2, camp 3, internment, internee camps, numismatics, coins, else oertel, else lore hukins, internment camp currency

Else Oertel was an internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. Else (a German) was interned in a camp where Russian was being taught & so took up lessons. Her husband was away on business in Germany at the outbreak of war and was not interned with them & therefore Else was also motivated to learn Russian because it was possible she would be repatriated to the Russian sector of Germany at the end of the war (namely Chemnitz, Saxony). This book is one she used in these lessons.Foolscap size exercise book. Composed of unlined pages hand-bound together inside a manila folder(?) / other cardboard. Spine has lined paper on outer & inner spine has lined paper with sums handwritten (perhaps new use for old maths lesson book?).|Book contains lessons in Russian (possibly dication?) with occasional German notations. Lessons are carbon copies from another source. Exercise book used by Else Oertel in Camp 3A, in study of the Italian language.tatura, ww2, russian language, german language, camp 3, internment, internee camps, education, language study, books, school, educational

Else Oertel was an internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. Else (a German) was interned in a camp where Russian was being taught & so took up lessons. Her husband was away on business in Germany at the outbreak of war and was not interned with them & therefore Else was also motivated to learn Russian because it was possible she would be repatriated to the Russian sector of Germany at the end of the war (namely Chemnitz, Saxony). This book is one she used in these lessons.Exercise book with blue & white cover, with lined pages. Standard arithmetic & multiplication tables printed on back cover. Some separate lined & unlined pages inside, some held together with a nail. Lessons in Russian with phonetic spelling & German translations. Exercise book used by Else Oertel in Camp 3A, in study of the Italian language.Printed on front cover: The "Vana" Exercise Book/ Name/Grade/School/ Approved by the Education Department|(name) E. Oertel; (grade) 3.A; (school) Russischtatura, ww2, russian language, german language, camp 3, internment, internee camps, education, language study, books, school, educational

Else-Lore Oertel, with her mother, was a German internee in Camp 3A as a child, from 1940-1945. The ballerina & stand were made by persons unknown & given to Else-Lore while in the camp & was one of her childhood 'treasures'.Hand painted thin plywood decoration of ballerina inside a ring / circle, with wooden stand. Outer circle shape with insert for stand, cut out of ballerina posed inside. All carved from one piece of plywood. Circle is painted purple. Ballerina inside circle is plain plywood painted with mainly yellow, blue & white costume. Stand is flat disc with slot for ballerina cutout to insert into. Stand is painted gold. Handmade.internment, internee camps, ornaments, toys, else-lore oertel, internment camp hand crafts, childhood treasures, ballarina

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

Leather suitcase owned by Matron "Trix" Moore, when she served in the Australian Army during WW2. Matron "Trix" Moore was the first Matron at 28 Camp Hospital, attached to Internment Camp 1. Rescued by Les Kelly from a council nature strip rubbish collection in Mentone.Leather, stitching around edges. Metal studs on base/rear. Metal clasps, locks & attachment for leather handle. Inner leather straps retaining lid of suitcase to bottom, straps secured by metal studs at top & staples at bottom. Metal studs & brackets/ guards on corners.(Both on front): B. Moore|VFX111146 (her service number).|(On left side): Number "48028" stencilled in blue paint, above a faint blue square shape.camp 1, internee camps, matron 'trix' moore, camp 1 hospital, 28 camp hospital, personal, effects, travel, goods