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

Item carved by a German Internee who was held in Camp 1 in WW2. Came into the possession of one of the guards, whose nephew donated it to Tatura MuseumSandstone piece with carved map of Austraiia, Tatura 1939-1940, and a 1939 penny inserted in the stone."Tatura Vic.1939-40." Map of Australia/Bird.internment camp 1, tatura, german internee..

Used by internees at Camp 3. Given as a gift to son of a Stanhope dairy farmer by a German internee when they delivered milk to Camp 3 in WW2Handmade wood and metal toy/model gun. Piece of rubber nailed on the endLA 5 No 134 T 14 cal CY Dunlopgun, toy, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3

Photograph of Kurt Friedrich, a German POW in Camp 13 at Murchison Victoria. Guard George Campbell corresponded with Kurt Friedrich after end of WW2.Black and white photograph of a man, shoulders up, dressed in dark suit jacket and dark tie.pow's, camp 13 murchison, german pow's, george campbell, pow guards, kurt friedrich

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

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

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

Photograph of Gulia Riboni (nee Tarschia) (on left of picture) and friend. Taken at the foot of Mt Olivet Jerusalem prior to WW2. Gulia was an internee in Tatura.Black and white photograph of two young ladies standing close together holding some shrubbery.gulia riboni, gulia tarschia, mt olivet, tatura internment camps

Christmas at an internment camp during WW2 in Australia. Ginger bread house featured as well. First Christmas in Camp 3 for Templer families 1941.Black and white photo of Christmas decorations, left hand side on stand.camp 3, christmas in an internment camp, christmas decorations, templer society

Donated by Maurie Wyatt, presented to his mother Marjorie Wyatt on the death of her husband who served in WW2 in Darwin. Presented approx. 1995Gold coloured Legacy badge. Circle on bar with torch in centre and laurel leaves around the circle. Red background on lower half of circle with ' Melbourne Legacy Widow' printed in gold colourMelbourne Legacy Widownumismatics, badges

One of the earlier nylon stocking from the WW2 era. Many believed they would melt off the legs if you stood too close to the fire.One of the earlier nylon stockingscostume, female footwear

Second man from the left at the rear is Arthur Henry Sandford (brother of the donor). He was WW2.Service Number V125102. Arthur was born in 1911.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of an army group of 8 men, tents in the backgroundarthur sandford, soldiers, world war 2, world war ii, ww2, wwii

Concrete bricks formed pattern mould, made in shed at Kimmell's farm by Clyde Worseldine, WW2 returned service man, in employ of Tambo Shire.Colour photograph of a concrete brick afternoon-tea pavilion built 1946c for Lakes Entrance Cricket Club. Building has a chimney at each end and corrugated iron roof, sited flush of south fence of Recreation Reserve. Also in image small wooden shed which was moved from Post Office residence 1960c when Post Office was extended. Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, cricket, buildings

Record of Service Book belonging to Brigadier Lowen (MAJ Lowen at the time). Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2The record contains the member's services history in WWIISoldier's Record of Service Book for MAJ I.H.Lowen, there are 20 pages in this book, all the entry in the book are written by handAustralian Military Forces Solder's Record of Service Book, MAJ I.H.Lowen5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, solder's record of service book, maj lowen

Eighteen undated coloured 1.25,000 army aerial photographs covering Bendigo city and district. [a] -( Similar to A vintage Abrams map reader -Adjustable Stereoscope) -Casella London viewing eye frame with Irving scratched into frame. Another name scratched out also. [b] WW2 Leather pouch stamped Casella London made to hold eye frame.bendigo, utilities, fortuna army mapping division

Miniature bath shaped metal ash tray. On one side there is a rest for a cigarette. The bath shape rests on 3 ball shaped legs. Has been painted blue by the donor. Originally metal unpainted. The head end is higher - sloping down to the foot end. Presumably made by POW's during WW2. Found in 1956 in a tunnel by a Dhurringile boy.ash tray, metal work, dhurringile pow camp, presbyterian church, orphans, orphanage

Metal sea mine casing manufactured for use in WW2 that has since been converted for domestic use as an incinerator - spherical body now quite rusty and bottom layer of lid quite corroded around entire circumference - has two handles attached to upper section of shell and holes and metal fittings between them - small hole in centre of lid.Not applicablesea mines, incinerators, ww2

Service ribbons belonging to VX61585, "Pte L.A. Murray/McCormack", 22 Aust Brigade WKSP. Part of the Cooper Collection.Bar with five WW2 service ribbons. Bar with 1939-45 Star attached to the top of the bar with the remaining four. Ribbons in order: 1939-45 Star, South West Pacific Star with Burma rosette, Defence Medal 1939-45, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Ribbons backed with brass plate and pin.cooper collection, service ribbons, ww2, l.a. mccormack

HMS Hood was one of the most powerful ships in the Royal Navy during ww2. She was sunk by the German Battleship Bismark with a loss of all hands on board.The main threat of the Bismark was to allied convoys, so an all out bid was made to find and sink her. Unfortunately she was too powerfull for the HMS HoodBlack and White photograph of HMS Hood under way. Crew are lined up from bow to stern for leaving harbour. HMS Hood hand written in white ink just below forward guns controllerhood, hms, world war ii, royal navy

Possibly an Imperial Japanese Officer's insignia, WW2. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Rectangular Imperial Japanese rank insignia. Edged on two sides with metal braiding. Strip down centre originally gold coloured. Five pointed star in middle of centre strip. Background is red coloured fabric. Silver coloured metal fastener attached to back.robert h. baron, cooper collection, insignia, imperial japanese army.

Series of photographs taken near Rabaul in 1941 during WW2, of the Volcano Matupi and other local scenes. Taken by Ern King who died on Rabaul. Collection of 9 photos of Rabaul 1941. All Black and white with white borders. 1. A blow hole at Matupi with smoke coming out. 2. Snow on side of mountain. 3. A stump on side of Matupi. 4. & 5.Photos of Albino camp with soldiers watching natives. 6. Photo of the Volcano at Matupi. 7. Photo on top of Volcano at Matupi. 8. Photo of natives climbing a coconut tree. 9. Photo of a crocodile.On the back of each is written the following; 1. A blow hole at Matupi. 2. Bed (?) of Matupi 1941. 3. A stump on side of Matupi. 4. & 5.Photos of Albino camp 1941. E.G. King 6. Matupi from the bottom 1941. 7.Near the top of Matupi. 8. Getting a few coconuts for use. 9. A snap of a crocodile.rabaul 1941, volcano, matupi, ww2, e. g. king

The Sidcot Pattern Flying Suit was the general suit used by the British AM (Air Ministry) during WW2. This suit dated 1941. Used by the RAF and the RAAF.Khaki flying suit with map pocket. Zips on front right side and sleeves. Lambswool collar

Badge in WW2, Awarded to wife/mother/nearest female relative with family member serving overseas. One star represents one family member serving.Metal round badge with attached bar containing one star. Badge is topped with a crown and has a map of Australia in centre. Has pin on the back to attach to material. Colour is brown/bronze.Front has inscription "To the Women of Australia". Back has No. impressed A.243682. Also impressed on back issued by Cmwth Govt".ww2, female relative badge

38 Bn was raised in Bendigo in 1916. Post WW2 it was the CMF unit until 1962. The Mollison Street Drill hall was first used in Jan 1916.1. Group Portrait of OFFICER AND SENIOR NCO'S ON AN INSTRUCTORS COURSE. The course is titled " School of Infantry 10/55 CMF (All Arms) CW Instructors Course 3 Oct - 14 Oct 55. 2. Group Portrait of OFFICER AND SENIOR NCO'S . 3 rows of men in battle dress & berets. They are in front of Army tents. 3. Group Portrait of OFFICER AND SENIOR NCO'S in front of 38 Bn banner. They are all wearing "Battle dress Ceremonial" . Medals are being worn.1. On rear is stamped 3 Oct 1955 (missing data) Seymour, Vic. 2. On rear is written, Scrub Hill, Puckapunyal. 20 Oct 1957. Stamped - photo studio K. Milvain (?) is 30 Emily St, Seymour, Vic. 3. On rear is written " Freedom of City"- "Honorary Colonel" .photographs, 38 bn, puckapunyal