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

The orchestra consisted of German male civilians interned as "Enemy Aliens" during World War 2. Those interned in 1941 were former Australian residents and New Guinea missionaries.The program indicates the caring attitude of the Australian authorities in permitting the acquisition of musical instruments, and the encouragement offered to the internees in order to produce the concert. Original single page paper program with printed list of orchestral items to be performed by the camp orchestra,19th.and 20th. July 1941, in Internment Camp 1, Tatura. Also lists the names of the members of the orchestra and their instruments.Nil.

Eric Liffman was a refugee from Nazi Germany who, as a prisoner, is transported to Australia on the troop ship HMS Dunera. He became the most celebrated tenor in Australia during WW11.Dunera Voyage. Eric Liffman's rise from refugee/prisoner to become a celebrated tenor during WW11Book -199 pages, B/W photos. Soft cover. Narrated & Illustrated by Eric Liffmann. Written by Patricia & Kurt LiffmannPhotos of Eric Liffmann on coverdunera, jewish refugee

Eric Liffman was a refugee from Nazi Germany who, as a prisoner, is transported to Australia on the troop ship HMS Dunera. He became the most celebrated tenor in Australia during WW11.Gramophone Record 45 rpm extended play (9 copies in brown sleeve with green hill scene on cover.songs - the happy wanderer, tiritomba, ding dong ding, farewell song when on Sunday evenings, friendship songextended play 45 rpm, vinyl records, eric liffman, australian tenor

Two contemporary German plays performed at Athenaeum 2: :Bremen Coffee" by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and "Shakespeare the Sadist" by Wolfgang Bauer. The advertisement is included in the Season 27 brochure for 1980.Advertisement in a paper program for two plays performed at the Athenaeum Theatre 2 commencing 5 May 1980; advertisement from Season 27 brochure.athenaeum theatre, program, bremen coffee, rainer werner fassbinder, rainer werner fassbinder, melbourne theatre company, wolfgang bauer

Print number 110 of painting by Geoff Nutkins the "Hunters. The picture shows Major Helmut Wick and others leading Schwarm of 4 planes on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940. The print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the publisher784.1 Picture frame, Rectangular in shape with a timber edge, glass cover and a green border around the picture which shows four German fighter planes on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940 784.2 Picture Frame Rectangular in shape with a timber edge, glass cover and a green border around the picture. Shows Certificate of Authenticity for the Hunters signed by the publisher784.1 The Hunters by Geoff Nutkins. Major Helmut Wick and Oberleutnant Rudi Pflanz lead a Schwarm from the Richthofen Geschwader on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940 784.2 ww2, planes, german air force, lara r.s.l., messerchmitt, prints, world war two, luftwaffe

WWII Tan leather binocular case, empty. The paper instruction has detached from inside the lid, written in black ink in German. Dated 1937. Case has a closing strap & stud at each end. It has 2 straps for mounting on wearer's belt, each held by a stud. There is a darkened buckle on belt side. The hinge is leather, double sewn on both sides.Near belt buckle: Some stamping marks. “Made Jun 1940 & Nazi army badge - Eagle & Swastika” Stamped onto side of lid: “K”military equipment - german army, binoculars

.1) 19.1.41 To Gladys with best wishes from Viv. Later someone has written VX15538 VRG THOMAS D Coy 2/14 Battalion Vivian Raymond George Thomas enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 17.5.1940 age 28 years. He is listed as KIA at Gona New Guinea on 28.11.1942 while serving in the 2/14th Batt with the rank of Cpl and is buried in the Bomana War Cemetery Port Moresby..1) Post card in the form of a 'One Palestine Pound' with inset photo of an Australian Soldier VRG THOMAS. Colour in sepia tones. .2) Photograph copy enlarged from .3) showing German graves. Sepia colour. .3) - .39) Series of original photographs in black & white, sepia re war in North Africa, pyramids, towns, cities. Several are in the islands.photography-photographs, military history - army, documents - postcards

Item belonged to William David Maher No 68, 8th LH Regt AIF. Refer 532 for main details. .1) Container, brass, round, made from possibly a 3" shell, engraved all around with depictions of small branches, leaves etc. Engraving is "Souvenir from the Great war " - "Made by G. KAMPER Duisberg Germany." .2) Lid, brass, round for .1) Lid is possibly a 3" shell with a small handle centre made from a round possible .303 size.,1) Marz, 1917. ST.G33,HL25 .2) DEZ 1917 ,ST, G,297 ,67,HL31arms - ammunition, brassware, engraving, trench art

The helmet was captured by William J Hanna, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Hanna was wounded during the 1916 Battle of the Somme.World War One German Army steel helmet. The outer surface is painted. Two lugs/ventilation holes are visible on each side. Rivets securing the missing headband are also visible. The front of the helmet has an extended visor whilst the back and sides also project to cover the nape of the neck and ears. Inside on each side are attachment points for a chin strap.helmet, german army - ww1, military equipment, uniforms - army, headwear

Document. Invitation a. Invitation to attend the German Masked Costume Ball to be held in the City Hall on 4 September 1982 to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus. Organized by the the RHSV (Bendigo Branch). b. Invitation to attend a book launch to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus on 7 September 1982 to be held at Dudley House. Organized by the the RHSV (Bendigo Branch).document, invitations, masked ball

The Red Ribbon Agitation took place in Sandhurst in 1853 when the miners protested against the Licence fee imposed by the Government.Replicas of various flags used during the Red Ribbon Agitation (1853) re-enactments. There are flags of Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, USA, Union Jack and two St Piran's Flag of Cornwall. The Red Ribbon replica flag has four segments: Gold Scales, Emu/Kangaroo, Pick/Shovel and Gold Cradle and a Roman bundle of sticks.flags, red ribbon agitation

Has the final SECV (1990's) "sun rays" logo and the statement "You've got a friend at the SEC". The reference gives information on the revival of the SECV as a State Government entity in 2023.Demonstrates SECV stationary and gifts.Plastic biro or pen consisting of outside holder with button to engage with the metal ink container and spring and screwed base that contains the moveable part. Coloured externally black and white. Has the logo of the State Electricity Commission (1980's, 1990s"). Brass ink container marked with a swan, Orthello Germany. Would have been made with a pocket clip, this has broken off.secv, power supply, pens, souvenirs, btm

A colour lithographic print of a female in full period tennis gear, holding a tennis racquet on her lap, and seated upon an umpire's chair. Inscription across bottom of image, in German: EWALD THIEL: PREISRICHTERIN BEIM LAWN-TENNIS (trans. Ewald Thiel: [Female] Lawn Tennis Umpire). Materials: Paper, Ink, Wood, Paint, Paper, Metal, Cardboard, Glasstennis

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). The British General represented in this caricature was appointed Commandant at Camp 13, May 1946.Colour photo of a caricature mural depicting British Major General (thought to be Colonel Walter Tinsley DSO) in full uniform, complete with monocle, riding a kangaroo. The kangaroo has a joey.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, colonel walter tinsley, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures

Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States

Piano accordions were one form of music used to entertain families and friends prior to electricity being available.Possibly used by Eric Heider (Tenny) Wittingslow who married Iris Baker of Tawonga as his death notice was stored in the same box as the accordion.Wooden handles at each end, one has a leather strap over it. When pulled out wooden ends are attached to the handles and to a thick 'cardboard'. Then 3 red wire frames with green 'cardboard' covering, then wood, then 3 more red & green, then wood, then 3 more red/green and then another thick 'cardboard' attached to the opposite handle. These are the bellows pulling air in and out. The handle with the strap has a keyboard beside it while the other handle has silver knobs that move in when pressed. One side of its original box reads - "The Dudley' Trade Mark ' Nightingale' Accordeon / No. 8018?One handle has 'Dudley'. The other 'Dudley=Accordion'. The middle section has on the end of each of the 4 parts - in metal:- Trade mark with bird in the middle of a triangle. Followed by -Nightingale/Registered/Best Quality/Made in Germany piano accordion, dudley nightingale, musical instrument, dudley acccordeon

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of Amess House and Rogers' Cottages taken from the orchardCatalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen 'Unknown source/Arthur Evans thinks was pre-Jenkins' Stamped on reverse 'Quality Paper Made in Germany' 'AGFA' '7970931 1 N N N 2'churchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of Amess House and Rogers' Cottages taken from the orchardCatalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen 'Unknown source/Arthur Evans thinks was pre-Jenkins' Stamped on reverse 'Quality Paper Made in Germany' 'AGFA' '7970931 1 N N N 2'churchill island, amess house

sepia post card good conditionPier and Lawns St Kilda. hand written: Given to 'Historidal Society of St Kilda (stamped) by Mordialloc H Society 4/10/81. J.A. MacKenzie, Barkly st, St Kilda. Printed in Germany. H76.

Siege of Tobruk 1941 Limited Edition Poster No. 0768 produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association 1980Commemorates the Battle of TobrukBlack plastic frame containing photocopy of Map in centre with circles in each corner with images of soldiers and a symbol in lower right corner.Biographies of: Major General Leslie J Morshead - Tobruk Fortress Commander and Lieut General Erwin Rommel - Commander, German Afrika Korps. Map of Battle Zone. Lithographic of Corporal J.H.Edmonson VC - 2/17 Battalion.tobruk, 1941

Certificate issued by City of Prahran to Gunner E Taylor, Thanking and Congratulating him on his enlistment into the Australian Imperial Forces fighting Germany. Signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk, dated 1940.Yellow hard paper with blue and red edging and City emblem at top. Black writing and signed off by Mayor and Town Clerk and formal stamp of council. All writing underlined in red.Signed by Mayor, Councillor and Town Clerk.certificate of gratitude, city of prahran, ww2, gunner e. taylor

The photo is in the region of “Berchtesgadener in Germany”, item was sent around Christmas 1945. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape, white edge around with a B & W photo of a building in a forested mountain region, in white on the bottom RH corner acknowledgement of the photographer, on the back is a hand written letter in blue ink and space for a stamp.On the rear in blue ink,” Wishing the recipient a happy Christmas and offering a description of the region where the photograph was taken, signed by Alan Fi”postcards, germany, souvenirs

A recording of Merrie England, an English comic opera in 2 acts by Edward German, first performed in 1902. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society on 08/10/1979, venue unknown.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Merrie England DVCS 8-10-79".diamond valley choral society, merrie england (opera), edward german

Life Buoy from HMAS Sydney II - On 19 November 1941, Sydney was involved in a mutually destructive engagement with the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran, and was lost with all hands (645 aboard).Three Australian warships have carried the name Sydney. Following the tragic loss of HMAS Sydney II and all 645 crew members in 1941 the Life Buoy was found in poor condition discarded in a bin at Spectacle Island in Sydney and later restored. The Life Buoy made from kapok ceased to be used by the RAN in the early 1950's. Solid white circle surrounded by attached ropeHMAS SYDNEY hmas sydney, life buoy

Given to Acting Captain Austin Appleby by and internee. Used by the Appleby family for over 50 years. Originally sent out by the German Red Cross to POW's and internees in the Tatura area in 1943.Artificial Christmas tree on wooden stand decorated with bells, stars and candles, supplied to Camp 3 by the Red Cross. Inscription on original box: Weihnachtszweige Die "Goldenen Nuisse" sind gefult also knacken 15 stuch. Translation reads: Christmas branches. The "Golden Nuts" are filled, therefore crack (them). 15 pieces.christmas, appleby, red cross, camp 3, german pows, camp 3 tatura

Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. Olive green linen cover with embossing on edge and spine. Gold printing on spine. 256 pages. The front of the original dust cover has been attached to the inside of the book. It is colour picture of four children in a farmyard with chickens and two cats. Painted by Ettel Kate Burgess.Hand written inside: Else-Lore Oertel from the Red Cross, Christmas 1942, Tatura Internment Camp 3A. else lore hukins, children's books, camp 3, christmas, red cross, internees