James Sullivan was a Lieutenant in the Australian Army in WW2, and a casualty from the conflict in New Guinea. Medically unfit for active service he was posted to Camp 4 Internment Camp as a member of the Garrison. He became very popular with the Japanese internees, especially the children, and was responsible for arranging reunions of former Japanese Internees after the war.Includes original material from the war years, lists of names of internees, details of repatriation on the "Yoizuki" including original newspaper reports, details of arrival of group of internees from New Calledonia, copies of official wartime correspondence, material relating to individual internees, and correspondence relating to the publication of the book "Beyond All Hate".Black two ring folder containing printed sheets in plastic sleeves.japanese internees, camp 4 tatura, james sullivan, yoizuki

Used to advantage by Mrs Conley (donors mother)stainless steel hot water bottle. Vintage 1900. Very effective.Pat. App. 6358/42

English china jug from W and A Collivers house with English scene of old coach house. Bristol cream with green edge.Old Coach House - Bristol

Made by Bernard Maher, descendant of Charles Maher.Large frame containing: photos - history of Charles Maher, who settled land in Tatura in 1873. Under glass.maher family, bernard maher, charles maher

Framed sketch of Harston Memorial Hall. Sketched by B. Roberts, 1991.harston hall, b. roberts

22 group photographs of Tatura organisation on double page supplement. Tatura Guardian Newspaper 8 September 1960. Included are: Apex, Shire Councillors, Show Society, RSL, Plumpton Coursing and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red Cross, RSL Auxiliary, Kinder, Golf, Council Staff, Young Farmers, SS Mothers Club, Hospital Auxiliary.Tatura Guardian Press Thursday 8 September 1960

Tatura has had one VC awarded - Private R. Mactier WW1.Supplement to the Herald Sun 30 January 2011. 13 pages. Includes facts about Victoria Cross, article and photograph of each winner and other pictures. 98 awards in all.vc awards

Original coloured aerial photographs taken over Tatura. Landmarks include football and cricket ovals, Lake Bartlett, primary school, swimming pool, tennis courts, caravan park, O'Reilly Road, Hastie Road and Maher Road.Coloured photograph of Tatura from the air.on back: Summer January 1987 from Keith Albrect

Photograph of Tatura Railway Station The railway line to Tatura was first opened in 1880.Black and white photograph of Tatura Railway Stationon back: Tatura Railway Station 1986

The Shire of Rodney was proclaimed in 1886. First president Martin Cussen. The first Council chambers, Casey Street. Demolished 1968. First Council chambers built in 1911. Modern new offices built inBlack and white photograph of Shire Office, Tatura. Showing entrance and flagpoles.on back: Shire of Rodney offices, Tatura 1986

Shire of Rodney offices Tatura showing outside of building, entertainment area, gardens - the setting for many wedding photosBlack and white photograph of Shire offices Tatura. Exterior.on back: Shire of Rodney office, Tatura, 1986.

Lake Bartlett, Tatura, named after the Bartlett family who conducted the business, Bartlett Cordials, for many years. Tatura Primary School is beside it. A cricket oval and activity centre is at the rear.Black and white photograph of Lake Bartlett, Service Street Tatura.on back: Lake Bartlett, Tatura 1986. On wooden sign Lake Bartlettlake bartlett tatura

Tatura Milk Products, formerly Butter Factory, was founded in 1907.Black and white photograph of office block and part of factory of Tatura Milk Products. Car in car park, man on bicycle and 2 flags on poles.on back: Tatura Milk Products 1986butter factory tatura, tatura milk products

Very modern vet clinic with a number of vets in partnership. Leading clinic in Goulburn Valley for treatment of horses.Black and white photograph of exterior of Tatura Vet Clinic, car on left.on back: Tatura Veterinary Clinic 1986tatura vet clinic

Set in spacious and well developed grounds and gardens, the upstairs gallery is for artists from the Goulburn Valley region. Many exhibitions are held each year.Black and white photograph of The Barn Art Gallery, Pyke Street Tatura. Ian Lynch, proprietor, is pictured at entrance. Also statueon back: Tatura Galleries, proprietor Ian Lynch 1987

The Tatura Italian Community built their social club in ???? It is used for many functions. The Bocce club is behind it. Black and white photograph of exterior of Italian Social Club Tatura.on back: Tatura Italian Social Club 1986

Original photograph of H & R Gibbs display window and exterior of Bakers Shop. John Gibbs, first baker in Tatura, set up business in 1878.Black and white photograph of H & R Gibbs Bakers Shopon back: H & R Gibbs Bakery, Taturah & r gibbs bakery, tatura bakers

Original photograph of home of H & M Beckwith, for over 40 yearsBlack and white photograph of Beckwith home, exterior. Alexander Avenue, Tatura. Car in driveway.on back: home of Mary and Harry Beckwith, Alexander Street, Tatura.h & m beckwith

Tatura Bush Hospital Nursing Hospital was opened on 19 November 1933. Many extensions and renovations have been made.Black and white photograph of Tatura Annexe Hospital exterior. Park Street, Tatura.on back: Tatura Hospital 1987

Moyola Lodge Hostel for the elderly was opened in 1983, next to hospital. An eight bed edition was opened in 1989.Black and white photograph of Moyala Lodge Tatura. Exterioron back: Moyola Lodge, Park Street, Tatura.

The doctors surgery, in Walsh Street, Tatura, was conducted by Doctors Lally and Hodson, from 1955 to 1985. A new medical centre was opened in Thomson Street, in 1986.Black and white photograph of Doctors surgery Walsh Street, Tatura. Also part of residence.on back: Doctors surgery 1985. Doctors Moyola Lodge Hostel. Lally and Hodson. Walsh Street, Tatura.doctor lally, doctor hodson, tatura doctors

Tatura Medical Centre was opened in 1986. Doctors Hodson, Kerr, Cory and McGrath shared the practice.Black and white photograph of exterior of Tatura Medical Centre.on back: Tatura Medical Centre. 1986. on sign in photographdoctor hodson, doctor kerr, doctor cory, doctor mcgrath, tatura medical centre

Guide Hall, Albert Street, Tatura, was opened in ???? Meetings of brownies and guides are held every week. Mrs Grace (Captain) Tucker was largely responsible for building the hall.Black and white photograph of Guide Hall, Taturaon back: Guide Hall Tatura 1987. on sign in front of hall.guide hall tatura, brownies tatura, guides tatura, mrs grace tucker

Tatura Community playground is part of the primary school play area. Exterior of school is shown through trees. Built by prisoners from Dhurringile Prison and other volunteersBlack and white photograph of playground situated in grounds of Tatura Primary School, built 1969.on back: Tatura Community playground (at primary school) 1986.tatura community playground

The Centre is used for many sporting activities, indoor cricket, basketball, badminton and gymnastics.Black and white photograph of exterior of Tatura Community Activity Centre. Men, boys looking to left. 2 copies.on back: Tatura Community Activity Centre, 1987tatura community activity centre

Tatura Netball Courts are in the vicinity of Tatura Showgrounds, swimming pool and tennis courts and are used several times a week.Black and white photograph of Tatura Netball Courts. Exterior. Some children are practising in picture.on back: Netball Courts and club rooms, Tatura. 1986. Formerly bowling clubroomstatura netball courts

Wilson Hall was opened on 10 March 1962. Time clock sponsored by Rosella-Lipton. Boys bikes leaning against wall. Coach, timekeepers sitting behind glass on 2nd level.Exterior Wilson Hall, Tatura Football Club rooms. Junior game in progress. Some spectators watchingson back: Wilson Hall Tatura Football Club rooms 1987wilson hall tatura

Tatura Bowling clubhouse and greens was first opened on 9 November 2004. Croquet also played there. Tatura Associate Bowling Club was formed in 1954.Black and white photograph of clubhouse, Tatura Bowling Club. Exterior. 2 copieson back: Tatura Bowling Clubhouse, Service Street, Tatura 1986tatura bowling club

Tatura Hilltop Golf and Country Club was opened in 1965. Golf course and bowling greens. Social events, wedding receptions, 21st birthdays are held at clubhouse.Black and white photograph of Hilltop Club house. Exterior.on back: Hilltop Golf and Country Club, Tatura. 1987. Photo by Daryl Walker 1987

Tatura Squash Courts were built in 19?? by Jeff and Liz ChildsBlack and white, exterior photograph of squash courts, Taturaon back: Tatura squash courts. Proprietor Philippa Graham, nee Sadler. 1986tatura squash courts