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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Loom shaft, 1940s
Designed and constructed in Camp 1 by an internee who was an engineer & used scrap metal and inprovised tools. Jack Weber had previously migrated to Queensland, later interned in 1939.Attachment for loom, shaft or rack of taut comb like metal wires embedded each side into wooden rods. Rods covered with blue card. The four ends of rods have been taped.tatura, handcrafts, weaving -
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Artwork, other - Model - Ship, Mutsu, 1940
Handmade wooden model of a ship with 2 round blocks in centre forming funnels.tatura, handcrafts, woodwork -
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Ventilator - wall, c1940
Found at Camp 2 in 1991, made by Italian Dunera InterneeRectangular piece of tin with series of holes in centrewall ventilator, camp 2, tatura -
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Certificate - Certificate of Gratitude, Thomas Flanagan Esq. JP
Certificate given to Thomas Flanagan for his 23 years of service and residency in Tatura. Signed by A3 size certificate, cream coloured paper with a brown border 2 cm in from the edge. Inside the border are flowers surrounding an of white space which has a letter of thanks printed in black ink. Across the top of the white space is a curved ribbon which has "Thomas Flanagan Esq. JP" printed in fancy writing. The certificate has a brown mount around it and then framed in a brown wooden frame with glass. There is a gold rim of 2 cm between the frame and the brown mount.Thomas Flanagan Esq. JPthomas flanagan, tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, Dhurringile, 1939
Given to a guard at Dhurringile, Arthur Severino. Passed on to his son, William, upon his death. Also donated some photos - cat. no. 1203.7Pencil & ink? drawing of Dhurringile Mansion by an internee there. Given to garrison member Arthur Severino, who was there November 1939 - June 1940.Tatura - Dhurringile 1939.|Signature of artist bottom right of sketch, not very legible. R---? A? J---?tatura, dhurringile, garrison, civilian internees -
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Folio Wartimes Camps, Singapore Group, c.2000
Historic and personal memorabilia and recollections of those internees from their life in Singapore, their transportation on the "Queen Mary", and their time in Camp 3 Internment Camp, Tatura.Irreplaceable material and personal experiences of a group of internees from Singapore during World War 2. A number of these families were Jewish who had fled to Singapore from Germany and Austria.Black two ring folder containing printed matter and photos held in plastic sleeves. -
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Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Royal Visit 1954, 1989 copy
Copy of photograph of Royal couple boarding train at Tatura Railway Station. Cr and Mrs Brewer, Station Master Mr Kelly and a guard in picture.Black and white copy of photograph of Queen Elizabeth 11 on board Royal train, Prince Phillip still on station.on back: Royal Visit 1954royal visit -
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Photograph - copy, Kodak, Bray's Old Home, 1978
Home of W. Bray. A very early settler of Tatura and Merrygum districts. One of the first commissioners of Rodney Irrigation Trust. Copy of L0340 and L0341Copy (3). Colour print of exterior of Bray's old home at Byrneside. 1978. on back: Bray's old home at Byrneside. 1978w. bray, rodney irrigation trust -
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Photograph, Lt Horwood and Sisters Heaphy, Tootell and Castran, Original 1942, copy 1989
WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura, Lieutenant Horwood, interpreter, with 3 of the AWAS Sisters (Heaphy, Tootell and Castran) on the steps of the quartermasters store, 1943Army Lieutenant K. Horwood, three AWAS Sisters on steps of quarter masters store.internment camps, tatura internment camps, sister tootall, lieutenant horwood, sister heaphy, sister castran, quartermasters store -
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Photograph, Sisters Bertram and Wilson, Original 1942, copy 1990
WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura, Hospital staff.1943. Sisters J. Bertram and J. Wilson ready for morning ride with trooper/groom. Black and white photograph of 2 women, a solder and 2 horses, ready to go riding. Hut in background.internment camps, tatura internment camps, camp hospital staff, sister j. bertram, sister j. wilson -
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Photograph, Sister Melrose and baby, copy 1989 original 1942
WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura, hospital staff. Sister Melrose worked in the Camp 1 hospital delivering babies amongst other duties.AANS Melrose holding swaddles baby on verandah of Army hut, verandah post at right.internment camps, tatura internment camps, sister melrose, internment camp babies, camp 1 hospital -
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Document, Memorandum of Association, 1907
Report of the Companies' Act Coy. Ltd. shares. Names of Directors includes Henry Lockwood, witnessed by D Clive morrison, Solicitor, Tatura 1907Laminated page of objects for which the Company is establisheddairy industry, documents, history, local -
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Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Kurt Winkler, Return of the Woodcutters, 1943
Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.A large white tree with bare limbs in centre of picture. There are fallen limbs at the foot of the tree. There are rows of other bare trees and other trees with green foliage as well as several tree stumps scattered among them. The sky and earth are sepia toned with a scattering of white fluffy clouds. Black and white coloured birds are in the sky and a black bird is perched on top of one of the branches of the tree. Walking in a line though the trees are eleven figures with red coats, black pant and white hats. Some are carrying axes on their shoulders. A soldier is on horse back riding beside them.kurwin, woodcutters -
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Photograph, Sunday School Picnic 1943
Sunday School Picnic at Tatura Racecourse, 1943. Group photo, featuring women, men, youths and children. Also features a soldier in uniform.tatura, picnic, religion, christian, costume, children, female, male -
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Photograph, Raoul Wallenberg, Nov. 1998
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 -
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Photograph, 2001
Photograph of Tatura Scouts c.1931 - Back: J.Steen; Reg.Maskell; Kevin Phair; Les Maskell; R.Glover.|Standing: Roly Canobie; Wm.Geals; Ross Forsyth; N.Stewart; R.Dunlop; Ken Mills; L.Seabourne.S.M.|Kneeling: Max Sorleigh; James Crawford; Joe Magee; Clive Plant; Ron Jordan: Ted Price.|Front: R.Attwood; M.Montgomery; J.McIntyre; K.Phair: Atholphotograph, people -
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Functional object - Key, Reilly's Flour Mill Key
This key opened the door to Reilly's Flour Mill Tatura. 1880 - 1965. It was found in the home of Mr James Reilly (now this Museum) after his death.Very large key used at Reilly's Flour Mill, mounted on wooden block.reilly's flour mill, door key, metalcraft, antique key, james reilly -
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Booklet, Turaton Music Company
History of Tatura Male Choir and Turaton Choirs. Original group sang at internee camps and concerts to raise money for war efforts. Copied by George Taylor.Copies pages from Turaton book "A Jewell in the Valley" by Jeff Baker. Introduction by Jeff Baker.tatura male choir, turaton choirs -
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Folder, Reilly Family and Flour Mill History, 2012
Compiled for the Museum. History of family of George REILLY and later Samuel, Robert and James. History of Tatura Flour Mill and rehabilitation of VIctorian Flour Milling Industry.Blue cover with metal rings. Plastic sleeves containing printed sheetsreilly family, tatura flour mill -
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Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Waiting for the Queen 1954, 1989 copy
Crowds lined Hogan Street, Tatura, as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip drove down Hogan Street. The Royal car can now be hired for weddings.Black and white copy of photograph of crowds waving to the Royal couple in Hogan Street. T. Flanagan's house in background.on back: Royal Visit 1954 -
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Photograph - copy, Kodak, Bray's Old Home, 1978
Home of W. Bray. A very early settler of Tatura and Merrygum districts. One of the first commissioners of Rodney Irrigation Trust. Copy of L0340 and L0341 and L0342.Copy (4). Colour print of exterior of Bray's old home at Byrneside. 1978. on back: Bray's old home at Byrneside. 1978w. bray, rodney irrigation trust -
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Video Tape, Abbreviated documentary for German TV on the adventures of Oskar Speck
Documentary filmed by Czweink's production partly in Camp 1 and the Tatura Museum. The abreviated form used to sell the full documentary, which was shown on German TV. -
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Ornament - Kangaroo, c1940
handmade from lead seals of milk cans and telephone cables on wooden base at camp 3 Tatura and found buried just beyond perimeter wiresculpted kangaroo made from lead seals of milk cans and telephone cables on carved wooden basehandcrafts, sculpture, woodcarving, domestic, items, ornaments, decorative -
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Framed Picture
Given to George Eckert by his friend Felix Gutmann who came to Australia on the Dunera and spent most of the war at Tatura and was on the Board of Lecturers of Collegium Taturense.Blue and white sketch of Waranga Basin. Inside a circle of barbed wire is an owl and a galah. In a light coloured wooden frame. 1942 Wishing You a Happy New Year Collegium Taturense No IV Internment campgeorge eckert, felix gutman -
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Plaque, I F B P W, This logo was used by all Australian B.P.W. clubs
Tatura club formed during the 1980's. "Meals and Wheels" - holiday workshops for children and District Nursing service just three of our major projects. Not actually a "service club" but B.P.W. joined in many local activities to help promote our town.Metal logo, taken from "Welcome to Tatura" sign, showing visitors the service clubs in our town. Made in the shape of Australia - black metal with silver outline of Australia, with silver capitals of organization.I.F.B.P.W. painted in silver, across "Australia". "International Federation of Business and Professional Women". i f b p w, international federation of business and professional women, meals and wheels, district nursing, tatura service clubs -
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Duty pass, Royal Visit 1954, 1954
Pass needed to enter Tatura Railway station, Royal Visit 1954Mid blue card with black print on front. Reverse has been hand - written with bearers details. Stamped and signed by official.Royal Visit 1954. Mr Kevin Patrick Harford , Junior Postal Officer is entitled to enter Tatura Railway station on 5th March 1954. -
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Document, Matron Moore Address to Museum, 1991
Print out of Matron Moore's opening address at the official opening of the north annexe of Tatura Museum. Invited guest speaker, former Matron Beatrice Moore gave a concise and interesting insight into the establishment and history of Camp 1 hospital.2 clear plastic sleeves with 4 pages of printed material. "Tatura POW - Internment camps- camp 1 hospital by Matron Beatrice Moore (Ex AANS)". camp 1 hospital, matron moore, tatura museum -
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Photograph, Former irrigation Trust Office, 1986
Photograph of 49 Hogan Street Tatura, former Irrigation Trust Office, Doctors residence, Reilly family residence. Being restored as Irrigation and Local History Museumblack and white photograph of building being restored to be used as museum49 Hogan Street 1986irrigation trust office, tatura doctors residence, reilly family residence -
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Photograph - copy, copy 1989
WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura, was built on land owned by Mr J. B. Noonah and consisted of mainly German internees. A large and modern hospital was located there. Black and white photograph of hospital site sign. No. 3 Internment campon back. Remains of hospital site, internment camp no. 3.internment camps, tatura internment camps, j. b. noonan, german internees -
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Photograph, Captain Detmers Identification Photo
Copy of identification photo of Theodor Anton Detmers, Commander of HSK. "Kormoran". Photo taken December 1941 before being brought to Tatura and Dhurringile POW Camp.B & W photophotography, photograph, slides, film