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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Documents- Archives, Kuhne, 1946
... prisoner of war camps... pertaining to Murchison POW group (Camp 13). For periods: 1. Jan-Mar... diaries / intelligence summaries pertaining to Murchison POW group ...Donor is daughter of a member of Australian armed forces who served during WW2, and was member of garrison at Camp 13 after the war, in 1946. Donor was researching her father's service & obtained at her expense copies of these archives held by the AWM, related to daily activities in the camp during the time that her father was posted at Murchison. Records show, amongst other things, troop (garrison) movements, routine orders, outcomes of disciplinary proceedings. Copies of archival documents obtained from AWM, specifically Australian Army war diaries / intelligence summaries pertaining to Murchison POW group (Camp 13). For periods: 1. Jan-Mar 1946; 2. April-May 1946; 3. Jun-July 1946. Printed A4 pages. 3 separately bound parts. Series number: AWM52; Control Symbol: 8/7/40. Part 1 (Jan-Mar) - 110 pages. Part 2 (April-May) - 171 pages. Part 3 (June-July) - 99 pages. camp 13, murchison, prisoner of war camps, internee camps, world war ii, garrison -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Manfred Mueller, Original 1942, copy 1989
... pow...Id photograph front view of German POW Manfred Mueller... front view of German POW Manfred Mueller, number PWG41595 ...WW2 Internment Camp Tatura, Prisoners of WarId photograph front view of German POW Manfred Mueller, number PWG41595, artist.pow, german pow, manfred mueller, pwg41595, internment camps, tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, George Campbell, 1944
... pow...George Campbell, 13th POW Group, 23rd Garrison Battalion... POW Group, 23rd Garrison Battalion AIF. Army huts. George ...George Campbell, AIF 23rd Garrison Battalion, Camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Guard, Army huts backgroundGeorge Campbell, 13th POW Group, 23rd Garrison Battalion AIF. Army huts.camp 13, murchison victoria, pow, george campbell, aif, 23rd garrison battalion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Card - Christmas Card
... to people who wanted them in the POW camps.... greetings from " "free supplied by POW's held World Committee... greetings from " "free supplied by POW's held World Committee ...As the card says, these were supplied free of charge to people who wanted them in the POW camps.German Christmas card. German inscription reads "warmest Christmas and New Year greetings from " "free supplied by POW's held World Committee of Christian Young Men Association Australia" Back of card reads Kurt Frank "Herzlichste Weihnachts and Neujahrs Gruesse von ...." "frei geliefert von Kriegsge fangenen hilfe welthomitee der christichen Jungermannerveseine Australien"kurt frank, german christmas cards -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Gift Box, Australian Red Cross Box WW11, 1944 (estimated)
... pow... in WW11 to send comfort parcel to POW in Germany. This particular...Left top of Box: POW Food Parcel/Germany/same size 8lbs... comfort parcel to POW in Germany. This particular box belonged ...A cardboard Red Cross Gift Box used by Australian Red Cross in WW11 to send comfort parcel to POW in Germany. This particular box belonged to VX34767 Private T.H. AndersonLeft top of Box: POW Food Parcel/Germany/same size 8lbs. Centre: Red Cross Symbol/A Gift/on behalf of your Next-of-Kin with the best/ wishes of the London Committee/ Australian Red Cross Society. Top right of Box: Postage label/Mrs (torn)?olls/149 (torn off) Street Geelong West Australia./ Below this is the contents list: Chocolate/Chewing Gum/ Dentifrice/ 4 hankerchiefs/ mail brush/ pullover/ pencil/ razor blades/ 2 safety pins/ shirts/ soap/ 3 prs sox/ shaving soap/ towel/mending wool. Left hand side lower down: Despatched 18/5/44/ VX 34767 Private T.H. Anderson/ Australian Prisoner Of War No 125514/ Stalag V11 A Germany/ C/O International Red Cross Society/ Geneva Switzerland.australian, cross, ww11, red, pow, t h, anderson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, POW and Internment Camps
... POW and Internment Camps...POW...POW & internment Camps Victoria and SA. 1937 -1947... Tatura the-murray Document. POW and Internment Camps Blue folder ...General information about the Camps. Collected from various sourcesBlue folder with clear plastic frontPOW & internment Camps Victoria and SA. 1937 -1947pow, internment camps sa, internment camps victoria -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sculpture - Monkey, 1940's
... Italian pow...Ricordo POW (ricordo translated means remember or memory)... Italian pow Ricordo POW (ricordo translated means remember ...Carving from stone of a figure of a monkey in a sitting poisition with it's tail in its mouth. Painted brown with cream flecks. Text and marking have been etched in to the stoneRicordo POW (ricordo translated means remember or memory)monkey, sculpture, ricordo, bilney r, ww 2 camp, handrafts, italian pow -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, 17th Garrison Battalion et al, POW WOW, 7 November 1941
... POW WOW...POW WOW in red with black outline - Australia soldier... Tatura the-murray Booklet POW WOW POW WOW in red with black ...Donated by Don McPherson, Shepparton News Proprietor. a most fascinating booklet of that time. POW WOW in red with black outline - Australia soldier November 7 1941 16 pagesas abovedon mcpherson, shapparton news, internment camps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Museum Restoration, 1991
... Colour photograph of Tatura Museum new room for POW's... Colour photograph of Tatura Museum new room for POW's internment ...Tatura Museum extension built mainly of 2nd hand materials and volunteer labour.Colour photograph of Tatura Museum new room for POW's internment camps display. 1990-1991. on back: as abovetatura museum -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Photo of sign and portrait
... Photo of sign outside a POW camp, photo of Cpl J Archbold... Photo of sign outside a POW camp, photo of Cpl J Archbold ...Photo of sign outside a POW camp, photo of Cpl J Archbold mounted on black cardNui Dat - Bed and Breakfast - Body guard - Running waterphotograph, cpl james archbold, collection point -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 13th ALH WWI, 1918
... prisoner-of-war... of prisoners-of-war from the front line to POW compounds in the rear... of prisoners-of-war from the front line to POW compounds in the rear ...The 13th Light Horse was the Corps Cavalry of the Australian Corps. One role of the Corps Cavalry was the escort of prisoners-of-war from the front line to POW compounds in the rear area. Lieutenant Leslie Deegan was a 36 year-old Company secretary of Melbourne with service in the Boer War when he enrolled in the 13th Light Horse AIF. He embarked as Squadron sergeant-major of C Squadron of the regiment and was later commissioned as a lieutenant.Rare photograph of Australian Light Horse escorting prisoners-of-war in large numbers in France during WWI. Officer named has connection to other items in collection.Framed black and white photograph showing long column of German prisoners-of-war led by mounted Australian officer and flanked by mounted Australian soldiers passing along a village road. Several onlookers, one on bicycle. light wooden frame painted black.German prisoners captured by 13th Light Horse at Hamel being marched to Prisoner of War cage at Poulainville in France, 4th July 1918. Lieut. L Deegan 13th Light Horse leading.13th light horse, hamel, deegan leslie lieutenant, prisoner-of-war -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photographs - Docking Family, early/mid 20 Century
... and was a POW in Changi. The three brothers were born on Prahan... POW Changi?.... Victor Roy Docking WW1 Melville Roy Docking WW2 POW Changi ...These photographs are of the Docking Brothers, Edward C, Arthur A and Victor Roy - all served overseas during WW1 and came home. Melville Roy (son of Victor Roy) - served during WW2 and was a POW in Changi. The three brothers were born on Prahan, Victoria but relocated to Western Australia.These photographs are originals from the Docking Family.Original Black and White and Sepia photographs of the Docking Family. 1814 Edward C Docking WW1 The photographs have been attached to white A4 paper and identified by a niece of 2128 Arthur A Docking WW1 Docking Family. Victor Roy Docking WW1 Melville Roy Docking WW2 POW Changi?ww1, ww2, docking family, changi -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material, 1991
... . Documents include the names of 983 German POW's in Murchison August... and sentry box and anti clockwise POW 1941-194. A kangaroo and emu... and sentry box and anti clockwise POW 1941-194. A kangaroo and emu ...A large collection of events in regard to Camp 13. Documents include the names of 983 German POW's in Murchison August 1941 - January 1947. An interesting collection confiscated intelligence report. No 94 included 26 gall of wine, 9 drums of fruit in an advances state of fermentation, flex copper wire, clothing, petrol motor and miscellaneous cameras and wireless parts. A letter by the German Naval Commander to all families of the Kormoran crew. History of German POW's in WW2 by H. Wolf. Both in German. Map 13 B. the 21 September 1942 disturbance in D compound; report in German Sydney-Kormoran; weekly rations; dimensions of a tunnel 15 June 1942. Drawings by Heinz Dohmen - Arandora Star; royal Oak both sunk by u boat ace Gunther Prien, Collins gunner Kloppe; Kormoran at the memorial service for HMAS Sydney; Red Cross reports in German as are letters; Rudi Pruckners escape; the general conditions and the recently found tunnel.Foolscap size folder with pillar box red 3 cm wide flap which extends to the back. On the front red flap is the inscription below. Prominent centre left is Australia with gum trees and sentry box and anti clockwise POW 1941-194. A kangaroo and emu on the top right hand corner. Prison of war and beneath Murchison - Australian.Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material.gustav pohlig, camp 13, murchison victoria, hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, heinze dohman, rudi pruckner -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Non Escape Pledge, Imperial Japanese Army, circa 1940's
... for allied POW's not to escape. This is a copy and larger than... of a pledge form for allied POW's not to escape. This is a copy ...paper document backed on cardboard of a pledge form for allied POW's not to escape. This is a copy and larger than the original.No T113,. I, the undersigned, hereby solemnly swear on my honour that I will not, under any circumstances, attempt to escape. Signed Dated At Nationality Rank or position -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Heinz Hass and bride, 1948-1950
... Ex POW camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Heinz Hass and his bride... POW camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Heinz Hass and his bride, post ...Heinz Hass and bride in Germany post WW2. Photo sent to George Campbell, war historian, ex guard Camp 13 Murchison Victoria.Ex POW camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germanyheinz hass, george campbell, murchison, camp 13, pow's -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Friends of the Botanical Gardens, "Ballarat Botanical Gardens", 2016 - 2018
... Ex Prisoner of War Memorial... of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the POW Memorial Trustees. .1... Gardens and the POW Memorial Trustees. .1 - The Prime Ministers ...Set of four DL size pamphlets giving details of specific areas of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, published by the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the POW Memorial Trustees. .1 - The Prime Ministers' at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens - giving details of the Prime Ministers busts and their short history, the sculptors, the history of the avenue. .2 - Statues of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 4 fold DL - includes a list and a map of the various statues and conservation issues. .3 - Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 2 fold DL - information and membership application form along with contact information. .4- The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial - 3 fold DL - giving details of the war memorial and contact information.trams, tramways, gardens, botanical gardens, prime ministers avenue, statues, ex prisoner of war memorial -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals RAAF, WW2 onwards
... later medals for Bomber Command and POW. Also Gold Caterpillar... medals plus 2 later medals for Bomber Command and POW. Also Gold ...RAAF collection displaying 5 WW2 service medals plus 2 later medals for Bomber Command and POW. Also Gold Caterpillar Club badge with certificate. Also RSL, POW association and RAS Badges. Stalag dog tag and Air Gunner's half wing. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK
... photos of six POW facilities in England during WW1... cover, black and white photos of six POW facilities in England ...The photographs were taken by the photographic section of the Royal Flying Corps. They are reproduced in this volume in response to a request by the American Ambassador in BerlinBook, cream coloured cardboard cover, black and white photos of six POW facilities in England during WW1pow’s, england, facilities, german -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document
... , photos etc. relating to Camp 13 German POW's.... and photocopied material, photos etc. relating to Camp 13 German POW's ...Material from Gustav Pohligs private collection including lists of Australians interned in Camp 13 and reunions.Black 3 ring folder with original and photocopied material, photos etc. relating to Camp 13 German POW's.gustav pohlig, australian internees, camp 13, camp reunions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Military service of Fred Brian Cox, 2000?
... who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan. ... resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan. Armed ...A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan.A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan. A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan.armed forces, cox, fred brian, world war, 1939-1945 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - special- My War Part 155 - 2 off, Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 Copies - Japan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget
... Japan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget- POW Prison... Japan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget- POW Prison Ordeal ...Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 CopiesJapan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget- POW Prison Ordealjapan agrees to surrender, lest we forget, newspaper, world war 2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque - Fife & Forfar Yeomanry
... On back: To 4th/19th POW Light Horse 1984 Dick Turner... under badge showing unit name On back: To 4th/19th POW Light ...Wooden shield shaped plaque with badge of Fife and Forfar Yeomanry affixed with brass brads. Hand painted scroll under badge showing unit nameOn back: To 4th/19th POW Light Horse 1984 Dick Turnerplaque, fife & forfar yeomanry, plaque, fife & forfar yeomanry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, WW2 Internment and POW Camp
... WW2 Internment and POW Camp...WW2 Internment and POW Camps Tatura Group and Loveday Camp... Tatura the-murray Document WW2 Internment and POW Camp Large ...Various large photocopies of cartoons, plans, poems, review programme, newspaper articles.Large black plastic folder with 20 bound plastic sleevesWW2 Internment and POW Camps Tatura Group and Loveday Camp SAcamp 1; loveday camp, tatura group internment camp, loveday internees -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... POW..., cement sheeting, wire fencing, ruins of POW goal.... of POW goal. Camp 13 goal. Towards s-sw of whole area. Ruins ...Camp 13 goal. Towards s-sw of whole area. Ruins.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Brick, timber, cement sheeting, wire fencing, ruins of POW goal.camp 13, murchison victoria, pow, ruins, internment camp -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Letter
... Letter from Cpl. A R Leach sent from POW camp 383 and ID... melbourne Letter Letter from Cpl. A R Leach sent from POW camp 383 ...Letter from Cpl. A R Leach sent from POW camp 383 and ID plate from Stalag 8ID Plate Stalag VIII/a 92457 -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
WW1 Identity Tag, Private Brendan Culcutt's, 2124, ID name tag WW1
... who died in a Turkish POW Camp in 1916... Culcutt who died in a Turkish POW Camp in 1916 See photo ...Metal ID tag from WW1. Issued to Private Brendan Culcutt who died in a Turkish POW Camp in 1916See photo -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Private Albert Russell
... of an internee/pow showing height, front view, back view and internment... of an internee/pow showing height, front view, back view and internment ...Private Albert Russell was a AMF Garrison member, 17th Battalion at Camp 1 during WW2.Black and white photograph of two photographs of an internee/pow showing height, front view, back view and internment number.V84216camp 1 garrison, 17th garrison battalion, pte albert russell, photograph, people, russell, garrison, sentry box -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW2, Bill Young, My War in Pictures My Thoughts in Verse
... , block print on back. 4 coloured illustrations of POW scenes... on back. 4 coloured illustrations of POW scenes on front and one ...Soft cardboard cover, dark blue print on front & spine, block print on back. 4 coloured illustrations of POW scenes on front and one coloured illustration on books. 158 pages, cut plain paper. Black & white illustrations of POW scenes & personnel. WWII autobiography of reflections, recollections & images.“Black printed label adhered to front flyleaf. In appreciation; I would like to make it known, that this copy, being one of the fifty copies sponsored by Mr Leigh Bates, Dally Sullivan, Ian Bennett, and Colin Ferguson is presented in memory of their relatives and friends who died up there in the wilds of North Borneo.....B.Y.”books, borneo, my war -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd and Architects and, "Landscape Plan for Potential Ex-POW Memorial & Ballarat Botanical Gardens Interpretation Centre", Nov. 2005
... "Landscape Plan for Potential Ex-POW Memorial & Ballarat... "Landscape Plan for Potential Ex-POW Memorial & Ballarat Botanical... Ex-POW Memorial & Ballarat Botanical Gardens Interpretation ...Three page photocopy consultation document titled "Landscape Plan for Potential Ex-POW Memorial & Ballarat Botanical Gardens Interpretation Centre" showing concept plans for the development to the east of the tram depot and for the POW memorial. The project did not proceed. Prepared by Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd, Architects, November 2005.trams, tramways, gardens, depot, botanical gardens -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Albert Whitmore, July 1989
... insert left margin with "Loveday Internment and POW camps S.A.... Internment and POW camps S.A. As above An interesting interview about ...An interesting interview about the Loveday camps.Clear plastic cover- red margin and back. White paper insert left margin with "Loveday Internment and POW camps S.A.As abovemr bert whitmore