The Decker family lived at Camp 3, Rushworth, for 6 years. They were evacuated from Palestine when war was declared and sent to Australia on board the Queen Elizabeth.Black and white photograph. Grave of J. Decker. Inscription on the cross at the head of the grave reads "Templar. J. Decker 3-9-46"camp 3 rushworth, decker, internment camp 3

Members of the Decker family in front of their family quarters, that is hidden by the lush garden.Black and white photograph. 4 people standing in the middle of the photograph, surrounded by garden folage.decker family, interment camp 3, internees, internment camp gardens, rushworth victoria

The sportsfield was part of the Camp 3 facilitiesBlack and white photograph. Several males playing football on dirt oval.internment camp sports fields, internment camp sports fields, camp 3 rushworth

Christmas in an internment camp (Camp 3 Rushworth).Black and white photograph. Taken inside a corrugated iron hut. There is a pine tree in the foreground, decorated with Christmas decorations. At the base of the tree is a small replica of a house.camp 3 rushworth, christmas celebrations

As part of the war effort this crop of opium was grown near Camp 14, Loveday, South AustraliaBlack and white photograph. Tractor and harvester. Four men harvesting a crop of opium.loveday, south australia, camp 14, opium crops, war effort

As part of the war effort this crops of opium was grown near Camp 14, Loveday, South Australia.Black and white photograph. Crop, showing irrigation channels between rows.loveday, south australia, opium crops, internment camp loveday

One of the many illicit stills used by POW's and internees in the camps.Black and white photograph. A primitive distilling machine several containers and bottles.loveday, south australia, opium crops, internment camp loveday

Original newspaper clipping handed in (unknown when or by whom).Entitled "Reunion Outside" a photocopy of a newspaper cutting showing Erich Knaat, a POW at Camp 13 and Captain Douglas Henderson, an ex guard, having a drink together at Alexander Hotel during a chance meeting. (no date).Reunion Outside erich knaat, captain douglas henderson, camp 13, internment camps

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting Egyptian Sheikh riding a donkey. The donkey is following a dog that has a carrot tied to its tail. Following the sheikh are two women and a duck. One woman is carrying wood on her head and both women are possibly harem slaves. The photo also shows one of the Pyramids and two palm trees.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a naval officer in full uniform.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male staff - sergeant holding a swaggers stick, accompanied by "Micky Mouse" in staff sergeant uniform.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting female highland dancer.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a male, typical Australian swaggy, magpie looking on.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a cossack dancer, male.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male and female dancers.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a native woman carrying a baby on her back.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one Dutch man smoking a pipe, wearing a light blue top, patched brown trousers and clogs.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one German waitress carrying mugs of beer.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one male dancer, red jacket, white shirt, black trousers and Spanish hat.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one female Spanish dancer. Long yellow flounced dress, holding a black fan.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting female European dancer, light blue top, darker blue skirt, red boots.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Photograph of opening day of Tatura Museum. 1988. In background: Grace Howarth, Margaret Normington (hand on hip), Cr and Mrs Crawford, Lyn Harrison, Lyn Trevaskis, Bill and Pearl Craven.Colour photograph of visitors on opening day of Tatura Museum 6 November 1988on back: names as belowtatura museum, grace howarth, margaret normington, cr crawford, lyn harrison, lyn trevaskis, bill craven, pearl craven, tatura museum opening

Photograph of Museum opening day. Visitors and members Lyn Harrison, Lyn Trevaskis, Leigh Trevaskis, Lil Jacka, Ray Hodge, Jack Lowry and others.Colour photograph of Museum opening day 6 November 1988 visitors outdoors.on back: opening of Tatura and District Museum 6 November 1988tatura museum, lyn harrison, lyn trevaskis, tatura museum opening

Photograph of Museum opening day. Waterwheel also pictured Cr Ian Caldwell and family from Merrigum, his mother Mrs S. Caldwell, Mrs A. Knee and StephanieColour photograph of Museum opening day 6 November 1988.on back: original wooden waterwheel on loan from Rural Water Commission.tatura museum opening