Temple Society 50th anniversaryBlack and white photograph of Dieter Ruff, President and Mrs Lino Thaler, representative from Germany. The Temple Society 50th anniversary, September 1991. Standing in the doorway of the hut in Tatura Museum.temple society, temple society 50th anniversary, dieter ruff, mrs lino thaler

Photograph taken by Francis Sproat. A very attractive wedding photo group in front of two huts. two large bunches of flowers flank the wedding group.Black and white photograph of Mr and Mrs Masazo Nabeshima with bridesmaids Phyllis Yamashita (l) and Kiyoko Kinoshita (r). Wedding day September 1945.camp 4, camp 4 wedding, japanese internees, frances sproat, mr and mrs masazo nabeshima

Very significantBlack and white photograph of "David" Tanji Nabeshima on a little pusher and Takeko Yamashito interned with their parents and family, originally from Thursday Island. Their photo is on the dust cover of "Walls of Wire" and our Museum had the privileged of a visit from Takeko in 1994. She is now Mrs Sheridan, London.camp 4, tanji nabeshima, takeko yamashito, takeko sheridan nee yamashito

Eric Eckstein - his story as told to a Tatura Historical Society meeting. A noted speaker Eric and Mrs Eckstein were invited and accepted to be our guest speaker. Co incidentally a member of our Society remembered the name and wandered if it was the same bloke. It was. Eric having taken the opportunity of the learned men among the Dunera people, furthered his education and qualified as a secondary teacher. Numurkah was one high school to which he was posted. It was a memorable and enlightening evening.7 page printout in a plastic folder, transparent front cover with a red flap left hand side extended to the back with inscription below. Top right hand corner and along left side.Top right hand corner "Erick Eckstein. One of the Dunera Boys - as told to the Tatura Historical Society 17 October 1989. Left hand margin: "Erick Eckstein Recollections of his internment and Dunera experience" Tatura 1989erick eckstein, dunera, dunera boy

Written in Italian it would appear to be a reminiscence of their survival of the Arandora Star and Dunera. One page. The Tatura Historical Society enjoy a strong friendship with Mrs Gerda Kazenwadel as do with so many people who have generously responded to Lurline Knee. clear plastic folder with a blue border and back. Contains two three page type written recollections.Recollections of an Internee - contributed by Gerda Kazenwadelgerda kazenwadel, gerda decker, temple society, hms queen elizabeth

personal letters from Sgt R. Bray to his wife Mary from Camp 4 Tatura.Folder containing personal letters from Sgt R. Bray to his wife Mary.sgt r. bray, mrs mary nancy brey, camp 4

Recollections written in 1994 relating to experiences of German family residing in Sydney in 1940/ internment of Ekke Beinssen/internment of his wife Irmhild and 3 children in Camp 3. English translation by Gerhard Meinke.green plastic folder containing clear plastic envelopes and black spineekke beinssen, irmhild beinssen, camp 3 internees, gerhard meinke

Mr & Mrs Frank Williams of Williams Store, Hogan Street Tatura, between Railway Line and Thomson Street.tatura, buildings, historic

The Bowling Green and Pavilion.|The Tatura Bowling Club was formed in 1904 thanks to the enthusiasm of the Manager of the Bank of Victoria in Tatura, Mr R.J. Luxton, who became the first President. Cr. James Wilson officially opened the Bowling Club on 9 November of that year.|"Mr Luxton threw the "Jack", and Mrs Jas Wilson sent down the first bowl (which, by the way, hit the "Jack")" ...quote from W.H. Bossence history of Tatura.|Extra greens were provided in 1948, and Associates were admitted in 1954 under the Presidency of Mrs H. Beckwith.tatura, buildings, historic, recreations, games, sports, costume, male

Sacred Heart Tennis Club Team, Premiers Tatura & District Association, 1932-1933. Undefeated throughout the season.|Front row: Mrs H. Beckwith, Misses A. Hunter, G. Cussen, T. Hunter.|Back row: Tom Flanagan (captain), T. Quinn, J, Hunterm V. Pascoe.tatura, recreations, sports, costume, female, male

Senior citizens are presented with Life Memships of the Tatura Senior Citizens Club.|L-R: Jack Wilmot; ....; ....; Mrs Ethel Apostol ;Mrs Peat ....tatura, wilmont j, apostol e, peat, locals, costume, female, male, civic, memento, presentations

Two copies, held together of Anglican Ball Committee, Tatura, c1947.Back row: ____; ____; Thelma Lockwood; Mrs Douglas; ____. Front row: ____; Mrs Willingham; Berenice Yeaman.tatura, lockwood t, douglas, willingham, locals, costume, female

Seniors gathered in a park, a few children present; listening to a speaker.|Front row:|Second row: ____; ____; Viv Donaldson; Kenny; Willingham; Thelma Lockwood; Mamie Fergurson|Third row: Rudi Kuhnle; Mrs Ducat; Lili Kuhnle|Fourth row:tatura, mactier park, donaldson, kenny, lockwood, fergurson, ducat, kuhnle, costume, children, female, male

Senior Citizens Club 1995|L-R: Mr and Mrs Chapman; Ian Glover.tatura, locals, glover i, chapman, costume, female, male

Correspondence and newspaper articles regarding restoration of Captain Arthur Phillips grave in EnglandClear plastic front. Black back covervibert letters, vibert v, governor, tatura, mr and mrs v vibert, captain arthur phillips grave, captain arthur phillips

Records collected and copied by Mrs. Watkins.Photocopied records in black plastic folder.E. Lutzdocuments, certificates

Invitation to Councillor JL & Mrs. Lowry to attend a State Reception for HM The Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh and their RH's Charles and Anne. Includes a photo of Mr. & Mrs. Lowry dressed for Reception - 6th April, 1970 and photo of Royal FamilyRed cover, Victorian Coat of Arms on front cover, 1970royal visit, documents, invitations

The extension of the S.E.C. supply to country areas of Victoria took place following WW2. Most areas celebrated the occasion with a special 'switching on' function at the local hall. Mrs Downer was the wife of local Councillor John Downer. Extension of electricity in Victoria|Toolamba|ElectricitySmall wooden box with brass plaque on top and electric switch attached to the brass, commemorating switching on of district electricity supply.Pres. to Mrs J.E. Downer as a memento of the switching on of electricity at Toolamba, 18/11/1952.tatura, civic, memento, presentations