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Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, SGT A R Wills
... with white cross SGT A R Wills Photograph Photograph ...Image of burial site of Sgt Albert Robert WILLS born 16.11.1917 at Bendigo -VX 5275 He enlisted in 1939 embarked on HMT 'Ettrick" on 14/4/1940 after basic training at Puckapunyal. Disembarked in Egypt on 18/5/1940 and saw action at Bardia, Greece and Syria. Spent time in Lebanon and Ceylon before returning to Australia on 4/8/1942. On 13/10/42 disembarked at Milne Bay New Guinea and took part in the battle for Wau securing the airstrip and surrounding area after heavy fighting. Between 6-9 Feb 2/5 Bn C and D companies supported by A company spearheaded the attack engaged and defeated the enemy thus ending the battle of Wau Sgt WILLS was one of 28 men killed in action in the Crystal Creek area on 7/2/1943 and is buried at Lae War Cemetery. Black and white image of grave with white cross Cof E VX 5275 SGT A R WILLS 2/5 Aust. Inf. Bn. 7.2.43 Rear is stamped with Photograph supplied by Directorate of Graves Registration Victoria Barracks Melbourne - Buried at Laea.r. wills, vx 5275, 2/5th aust. inf. bn, new guinea -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Photo Michel, A.R. WILLS
Presumably photograph of Sgt A R WILLS with fellow soldier (unknown) taken in Damascus in 1941Black and white photograph with decorative edge depicting soldier's wearing slouch hatsRear of photograph handwritten - "Taken in Damascus Fondest love to all Son xxxx 1941sgt a r wills, damascus, 1941 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchLetter, 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion Assoc, 2000
Letter lists the service history of Sgt A R WILLS VX 5275 2/5 Infantry Battalion. He enlisted in 1939 embarked on HMT 'Ettrick" on 14/4/1940 after basic training at Puckapunyal. Disembarked in Egypt on 18/5/1940 and saw action at Bardia, Greece and Syria. Spent time in Lebanon and Ceylon before returning to Australia on 4/8/1942. On 13/10/42 disembarked at Milne Bay New Guinea and took part in the battle for Wau securing the airstrip and surrounding area after heavy fighting. Between 6-9 Feb 2/5 Bn C and D companies supported by A company spearheaded the attack engaged and defeated the enemy thus ending the battle of Wau Sgt WILLS was one of 28 men killed in action in the Crystal Creek area on 7/2/1943 and is buried at Lae War Cemetery.Letter consisting of letterhead above black typing on white paperAt top 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion Association 1939-1945 Dated 27 April 2000 At bottom "Sans regret"a r wills, 2/5th aust. inf. bn, lae, new guinea, battle for wau, kia, crystal creek -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Ret. Soldiers Ball Wangaratta 9.8.37, 1937
Returned Soldier's Ball held in Wangaratta on 9th August 1937 Captain Mulder and Jim Boyd were floor stewards. A special set of four couples in full regimental dress danced the Quadrilles and other set dances.First Military Ball held in Wangaratta and due to its success it was decided to make it an annual event. Black and white unframed photograph of large group of men and women in front of stage with flags in backgroundA momento of the Ret. Soldiers Ball Wangaratta 9.8.371937, wangaratta, returned soldier's ball -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph - Photograph - black and white
Australian Army Guards on Escort duty repatriating German POW's from Tatura Group Camps. Iced in at Cuxhaven Harbour, Germany February 1947. L to R: Polry, Lin McGann, Blue & Royrepatriation of german pow's, tatura, camp guards, mcgann, polry, cuxhaven, escort -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPainting - Painting - Water Colour, Camp 3 with girls
The two girls in the painting are Hedwig Vollmer and Aline Zollinger of Camp 3. The painting is believed to be by J Wolfgarten a German Wooolbuyer. Colour photograph of this painting is filed in the V internee file.Water colour painting of camp huts. Hut painted blue surrounded by gardens. The garden are outlined with bricks. The two window are open. One window has white curtains. Two girls are standing at the door. Both in pale dresses. One girl with blond hair standing on the threshold facing the other girl with dark hair girl who is standing just outside the doorway. 1942 Tatura (a mark before the date perhaps a stylised R)camp 3, german internees, german woolbuyer, camp huts, internment camp gardens, camp water colours -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Librio Family
The Librio family were Italian internees in camp 3 at Rushworth VIC. Photograph taken 10 March 1945. Back row (l to r): Andrea Librio, Giuseppina Librio, Concetta Librio and Giuseppe Librio (brother of Andrea). Front row (l to r): Umberto Librio and Maria Librio (children of Andrea).Black and white photograph, taken from A W M. Shows a family of 5 Italians, 4 adults at back with 2 children at front. Tree behind just right of centre. Huts behind them. Number 853 on ground in front of them.andrea librio, giuseppina librio, concetta librio, giuseppe librio, umberto librio, maria librio, italian internees, camp 3 rushworth, 853, private herbert cubbin, wendy hicks -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Fortuna and Sabatini families
Group of Italian internees at No 3 Camp Rushworth Victoria. Photograph taken 10 March 1945. Back (l to r): Elpi Fortuna, Domenico Fortuna, Liliana Sabatini and Enrico Sabatini Front (l to r): Mario Fortuna (youngest child), Concetto Fortuna, Carmelo Fortuna and Mafalda Fortuna.Black and white photograph of a 2 women and 2 men standing and 4 children standing in front of the adults. Tree behind in centre and hut of to the right. No 85 on ground in front. Tree stump to the right.italian internees, no 3 camp, elpi fortuna, domenico fortuna, liliana sabatini, enrico sabatini, mario fortuna, concetto fortuna, carmelo fortuna, mafalda fortuna -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph - Nurses, No 28 Camp Hospital staff
Sister M Morrison and R B Keeble were nurses at 28 Camp hospital TaturaBlack and white photo of Sister M Morrison and Sister B Keeble. Both wearing a suit with buttoned up jackets, tie and hat. Lace up shoes.sister morrison, sister keeble, nurse, 28 camp hospital, camp 1, danson, "tatura" by wh bossence -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Royal Visit Tatura 1954, 1954
Copy of photograph of Royal visit to Tatura, 5 March 1954. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were greeted on totally renovated station. decorated with masses of flowers and shrubs. The visit to Tatura of Queen Elizabeth 2 was first by a reigning monarch and no other visit has caused such excitement. The Station was highly decorated and the Royal Cypher in golden flowers mounted on scarlet velvet made a perfect background for the artistic scheme. Dignitaries in photo include: (back row) Crs Youlden, Anderson, Hastie and Maher . (2nd row) Mrs R. Ross, Mrs M. Masters-smith, Mrs Anderson, JOan Hastie, Mrs Lurline Knee, Arthur Knee, Bruce (obscure), Mr A. W. Knee (past shire engineer). (front row) Bill Martin (secretary), Mrs Martin, Duke of Edinburgh, Mrs Brewer, Cr Shire President Brewer, The Queen. Black and white photograph of Queen and Duke of Edinburgh walking up to dais to receive an address of welcome, Tatura Railway Station. 1954Royal Visit to Tatura 5 March 1954. Names of Councillors and wife's also mentioned.royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, duke of edinburgh, tatura railway station, tatura by w. h. bossence -
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Photograph, 31/3/1916
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Medium sized black and white photograph. Sugarloaf Reservoir pay day / R. Burns, Senior Constable Waters, P. Descrimes, G Robinson and other men grouped around the short-sleeved paymaster / Pay books on trestle table on construction site / Timber chute running down hill beyond men / All men wearing hats.victorian state rivers and supply commission, sugarloaf reservoir -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, 1889
Copy of original photograph of first commissioners of Rodney Irrigation Trust. Approx 1889Black and white photograph of first Rodney Trust Irrigation Commissioners. Names on backBack left to right - J.A, Sec. Walter Scott(Engineer), Coms. S. Lancaster, W. Bray, John Morrissy, M. Kavanaugh, C.W. Wilson, Gerald Byrne. Front Row - Coms. John McKenzie, Thomas Hogan, M. Cussen(First Chairman), M. Winter, John Stewart, R. Teese. 1st Commissioners of Rodney Irrigation Trust, 1889.rodney irrigation trust, tatura, irrigation -
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Photograph, N. R. McGeehan photographer, Catholic Ball 1933, 1933
Original photograph on post card, of Catholic Ball, Tatura, 1933. Debs and partners presented to Mr and Mrs T. Hastie. Many local identities. Misses A. Hunter, C. Mulchay, two unknown.Black and white photograph of Catholic Ball, Tatura, 1933. Note Victory Hall very gaily decorated with streamers. Interior.on back: Catholic Ball Tatura 1933. Names of Debs and partnerscatholic ball 1933 -
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Photograph, D. Walker, Victoria Hotel Tatura 1987, 1987
Photograph of Sarah's Victoria Hotel, Hogan Street, Tatura. In 1894 William Isaac Maskell, Inn keepers conducted the hotel. Later owners were Thomas Bazeley 1896, Leo Bourke, P. Flanvin, G. Phillips, S. Phillips, Quinn, B. and G. Moroney, R. Barkus.Black and white photograph of Victoria Hotel Tatura.on back: Victoria Hotel Tatura 1987thomas bazeley, leo bourke, p. flanvin, g. phillips,, s. phillips, b. and g. moroney, r. barkus., victoria hotel tatura -
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Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Tatura Coursing Club c 1950, 1993 copy
Photo presented to Museum by M. Normington. Original held by same. Members in photo: l - r: W. Anderson, R. Lamaro, J. O'Toole, M. O'Reilly, N. Colliver, C. Ryan, P. Young. front - D. Phillips, P. Noonan, Lamaro childBlack and white copy of photograph of Tatura Coursing Club c 1950. 2 copies, 1 on displaytatura sporting clubs -
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Photograph, N. R. McGeehan photographer, Byrneside Hall, 1934
Original photograph of plain and fancy dress held in Byrneside Hall, 1934. Belonging to Teresa Bradley (Mrs M. Hogan). Many Tatura present and former residents pictured.black and white photograph of ball in Byrneside Hall 1934.plain and fancy ball. Burnside 1934. on back: Burnside 1934 Teresa Bradleybyrneside hall -
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Book - Family History, The Maskell Family, 2008
Compiled to record the Maskell family history after a reunion, held in 2007, to celebrate 160 years of Maskell history in Australia and many links through marriage with Colliver familiesClear plastic cover, black plastic spine, white front cover. Black writing. Coat of Arms. A genealogical history of the ancestors and descendants of Isaac Maskell (1811-1892), EM Masavile (1818-1863)maskell families, colliver families, maskell r, tatura, maskell, colliver, books, history, local -
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Photograph, H & R Gibbs Bakers Shop, c 1960
... Black and white photograph of H & R Gibbs Bakers Shop... on back: H & R Gibbs Bakery, Tatura Black and white photograph ...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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, POW 13 Reunion 1974, 1947
Left to Right - Cpl K. Stratewski, Sgt G. R. Campbell (guard), Pte Heinz Pexa (organiser), Lt. Commander Heinrich Messerschmidt, looking at photos on a table. Black and white photograph of POW 13 reunion in Hampton Victoria 1974. 4 men looking over a display of photographs. 2 on left, dark blazers 2 on right white jacket and white shirt.g campbell, k stratewski, heinz pexa, heinrich messerschmidt -
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CD, The Loss of HMAS Sydney, 2009
CD of Commissioner, the Honourable Terrence R. H. Cole AO, RFD, QC. Inquiry into the sinking of HMAS SydneyWhite disc with royal blue text. Clear plastic case.honourable terrence r. h. cole ao, rfd, qc, sinking of hmas sydney inquiry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Dean Clark, Camp 3 Remains, 1989
Photograph of Lil Kuhnle walking through the remains of Camp 3. Copy of photograph original held by R & L. Kuhnle. Duplicate copy on foam.Black and white photograph of a lady remains of Internment Camp 3 site.on back: Lil Kuhnle - internment camp siteinternment camp remains, kuhnle l, dean clark -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Camp 13 Garrison Sergeants, copy 1989
Camp 13 Garrison sergeants: Back row (l to r): Sergeants, Wright, Roxborough, Lyall, Thompson and ? Front row (l to r): Staff Sergeant Blackwood, Sergeant Ryan, Sergeant Major Gamble, Sergeants Gilbert, F "Chips" Sidebottom (veterans of 13th Light Horse WW1). Original photo lent by Mrs McCormack of Shepperton, daughter of Sgt. Sidebottom.Black and white photograph of Camp 13, garrison sergeants, POW camp, Tatura 1942 - 1945. Outside of the Army huts. (10 men).sergeant wright, sergeant roxborough, sergeant lyall, sergeant thompson, staff sergeant blackwood, sergeant ryan, sergeant major gamble, sergeant gilbert, sergeant f "chips" sidebottom, veteran of 13th light horse, light horse regiment -
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Photograph - copy, D. Clark, German Cemetery Tatura, 1989 copy
German War Cemetery showing gates and flag poles, grave in back ground. Remains from all over Australia for reburial. World War 2 section opened on 16 November 1958. Memorial service held every year. Original photo held by R & L Kuhnle.Black and white photograph of German Cemetery, Tatura, showing gates and flag poles, grave in back ground. on back - German War Cemeterypow, german war cemetery, tatura victoria, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Melrose, Tackeberry and Blight, Original 1942, copy 1989
WW2 Internment Camp 1 Tatura. Army staff and Nursing staff. Major Blight, Officer in Command of all the Tatura Camps (r), A.A.N.S. Sister Melrose; Colonel Tackeberry, Officer in Charge Camp 1 Tatura. 1942.Black and white photograph of two men and a lady, all in Army uniform. Post to the left side and trees in far distance behind. a.a.n.s., sister melrose, major blight, colonel tackeberry, internment camps -
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Document, Reminiscences of Geo Campbell Camp 13 and Repatriation of German POW's Tuesday 21 January 1947 - Orantes, 27 October1986 Campbell, 6 January 1947 W.O. 2 Woof
An account of Geo Campbell's stint as a guard compressed to 3 pages. Also approved application overseas escort V1522 4 W.O. 2 Woof P. R.. Christmas cards and W.O. 2 Woof's diary commencing Tuesday 21 January 1947 of a reasonably placid trip on the H.T. Orantes. A 21 page diary and to conclude the contents, General Birdwood and Australians Anzac Day 1947 Trafalgar Square London and the service of commemoration at St Martins in the field Trafalgar Square.Clear plastic cover, black margin on which is printed on a white paper strip "Reminiscences of Geo Campbell Camp 13 and Repatriation of German POW's Tuesday 21 January 1947 on H.T. Orantes - Warrant Officer 2 P. R. Woof. Reminiscences of Geo Campbell Camp 13 and Repatriation of German POW's Tuesday 21 January 1947 - Orantesgeorge campbell, p. r. woof, h. t. orantes, repatriation -
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Photograph - copy, 1989 copy
Copy of original black and white photograph. Names on headstones indicate Italian section of cemetery.Copy of black and white photograph. Burial scene at Murchison cemetery. Indexed as "burial of a German Comrade" - one officer and five O/r's.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps, murchison cemetery, german graves, italian graves -
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Photograph - Photograph - original, Shepparton News, Tatura Museum - Opening Day, 1988
... Black and white photograph of R. Donaldson and Cr... and Mrs Joy Ross Edwards Black and white photograph of R ...Official opening of Tatura Museum after a lot of hard work by voluntary labour and some assistance by Shire Council. Photograph taken by Shepparton News.Black and white photograph of R. Donaldson and Cr A. Crawford after unveiling plaque at Tatura Museum. 6 November 1988.on back: Museum opening. Ron Donaldson, Cr A. Crawford and Mrs Joy Ross Edwardstatura museum opening -
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Photograph - original, Tatura Museum - Opening 1988, 1988
... Black and white photograph of R. Donaldson and A. Crawford... November 1988 Black and white photograph of R. Donaldson ...Photograph taken at official opening. Museum and visitors in background.Black and white photograph of R. Donaldson and A. Crawford in front of Tatura Museum opening 6 November 1988on back: Museum opening 6 November 1988tatura museum -
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Photograph - original, Tatura Museum - Bush Market Stall
R. MacTier, R. Donaldson, B. Doller, M. Normington, N. Laws, L. Jacka, J. Trevaskis, L. Harrison. L. Knee, I. Glover and J. Lowry.Black and white photograph of Tatura Historical Society members at Bush Market street stall.on back: members names (see below)tatura historical society -
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Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Tatura Football Club, 1989 copy
Tatura Football Club: A. Wilson, R. Pretty, C. Hunter, J. Connors, J. Crowl, F. Huggard, P. Mactier, H. Kerr, T. Hogan, Roy Dick, F. Pritchard, J. Robbins, A. Pay (secretary), J. O'Connor, T. Hastie, J. Hogan, J. Kerr, Pat Maher (trainer), W. Canobis, Paterson, P. Britten. A. Robbins (umpire), C. Maher, N. Anderson, J. McKenna and J. McKenna (trainers)Black and white copy of photograph of early Tatura Football team, secretary, trainers and umpire.on back:names of all group identified (see below)
