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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Murchison POW Camp 13
Material collected by Gus Pohlig at the 1995 reunion of German POW's held in Murchison, Australia Camp 13. Gus was a member of the Afrika Korps captured.Red A4 folder with printed material and photographs in plastic sleeves.Murchison POW Camp 13.documents, reports, gus pohlig, afrika korps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Winkler Sketch
Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.camp 3, photograph, people, winkler, kurwin -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Ballarat German Laundry circa 1902
Proprietors Carl & Caroline Schmidt with employees of the Ballarat German Laundry situated at 821 Howitt Street. This would later become the Ballarat Steam Laundry.ballarat german laundry, carl schmidt, caroline schmidt, commerical, building, howitt street -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Water Colour, Kurt Winkler, Boy and his dog, 1944
Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.Young blond boy in the centre of picture with a stick in his right hand. He is wearing an olive green jumper with a green shirt underneath, cream coloured trousers and a wide brimmed hat. A black and white dog is beside him looking at the stick. They are standing on a path with fencing behind them leading up to a green tree covered hill. Green grass at the boys feet and light blue sky.Kurwin, 1944boy, dog, tatura, kurwin, kurt winkler -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Kurt Winkler, The Happy Groom, 1942
Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.Profile head and shoulders portrait of probably a male internee dressed as a woman. Wearing a straw hat with netting around it. Rimless glasses. A green scarf around the neck that looks like plaid or tartan and a pink/burgundy coloured coat.Tatura Summermodel 1941 on mat board above the painting "The Happy Groom" Kurwin 42 on mat board under the painting Tatura 42 on bottom left hand side of paintinginternee, groom -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Kurt Winkler, Return of the Woodcutters, 1943
Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.A large white tree with bare limbs in centre of picture. There are fallen limbs at the foot of the tree. There are rows of other bare trees and other trees with green foliage as well as several tree stumps scattered among them. The sky and earth are sepia toned with a scattering of white fluffy clouds. Black and white coloured birds are in the sky and a black bird is perched on top of one of the branches of the tree. Walking in a line though the trees are eleven figures with red coats, black pant and white hats. Some are carrying axes on their shoulders. A soldier is on horse back riding beside them.kurwin, woodcutters -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Airy Symphony, 1943
Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.A large tree in centre with bare twisted branches. The tree appears to be rising up through blue, grey and white fluffy clouds. There are small red faced birds perched on some of the branches and a flock of birds flying in towards the tree.Tatura Kurwin 1942kurwin -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Mechanische Weksvatt fur Blindenhilfsmittel, Erika Picht mini brailler
A small, writer for note paper or index cards, designed by an East German company production started in 1980 and continued in the former DDR until 1989.Metal braille machine with red base and 7 white wood keysMechanische Werkstatt fur Blindenhilfsmittel der DDR 7033 Liepzig Burgauenstrabe 9braille equipment, picht -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Mounting Board
On 19 November 1941, HMAS Sydney was involved in a mutually destructive engagement with the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran, and was lost with all hands (645) aboard.This object was handmade to house a Life Buoy from HMAS Sydney II which was lost at sea with all hands on board in 1941. The Life Buoy made from kapok ceased to be used by the RAN in the early 1950's. It was found in poor condition discarded in a bin at Spectacle Island in Sydney and later restored.Long narrow timber board mounted with timber crest consisting of crown and red anchor on white background within gold coloured circled rope.SYDNEY Gold coloured plaque - Donated by Peter L CARDWELL Ex HMAS SYDNEY (3) 2002life buoy, hmas sydney -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Lantern
Used by the Higginson Family farmers of the Kiewa ValleyMetal with glass globe. Kerosene reservoir with screw lid. Crank globe lifter, wick knob.On the base: No. 420 Frowo, Made in Germany with a medallion of dog and a badge. Wick winder knob has a pattern. Kerosene screw lid has a pattern. Glass globe: Dietz, Fitzall, New York, USA.lantern, household item, light, eric higginson, kiewa valley farmers -
Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch
black and white photograph, HMS Hood
HMS Hood was one of the most powerful ships in the Royal Navy during ww2. She was sunk by the German Battleship Bismark with a loss of all hands on board.The main threat of the Bismark was to allied convoys, so an all out bid was made to find and sink her. Unfortunately she was too powerfull for the HMS HoodBlack and White photograph of HMS Hood under way. Crew are lined up from bow to stern for leaving harbour. HMS Hood hand written in white ink just below forward guns controllerhood, hms, world war ii, royal navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS OF SYMPATHY, Dec 41
Dental Surgeon " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41 by a German Raider. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Twenty five (25) Letters of Sympathy for the death of Mervyn Clive Townsend to his parents. All handwritten on various sizes and colours of note paper. Dated around Dec 1941 period.hmas sydney, ww2, kia, mervyn clive townsend -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SYMPATHY CARD, Edith Roberts, 3 Dec 1941
Dental Surgeon " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/1941 by a German Raider. Refer Cat No 2313P for Townsends service.White folded card to Mrs. Townsend in relation to the death of her son, Plain white with black line on top left corner. No contents inside.Signed: " Edith Roberts" Address: "27 Haslam Street, N. Williamstown W16 Dec 3rd 1941" hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial Windows: Jane STEVENS
Frederick Perkin Stevens was a prominent in business and community matters. He also presented the peal of three German bells in 1881 as a memorial to his and Jane’s son.. These windows are among the earliest stained glass windows in Christ Church and because of their position make a strong visual impact in the church. Further, Frederick later married Emma Bews, sister-in-law of the Reverend Peter Tuelen Beamish, first Vicar of the Parish of Warrnambool (for a period of 45 years 1850-1895,), thus consolidating his association with the church. Three lancet stained-glass windows, east wall, main nave, above the High Altar. Presented by Frederick Perkins STEVENS in memory of his wife Jane (nee RULE), born abt 1821, died 1868. The windows from left to right depict the Baptism, Crucifixion and Ascension of Jesus. Transversing the lower section is a depiction of the Last Supper. Running across the bottom of the windows is the inscription. Left window: IN MEMORIAM JANÆ VXORIS CARISSIMA REDEMPTORI SVO IN GREMIVM COMMISIT SE ILLAM INTER BEATOS CITIVS Centre: OVAM DISIDERIO SVMMO ANNOS XLVIII NATUM FREDERICUS STEVENS CONJVX VIDVVS QVI REVISVRVM SPAM LÆTAM AMPLECTITVR Right: SEPTIMO ANTE KAL SEXT A.D. MDCCCLXVIII PAVLISPER INTER VIVOS MORATVS HANC FANESTRAM POSVIT This may be translated as: "This window was erected in memory of Jane, his beloved wife, whom at the age of 40 years on the 26th day of July, 1868, with deepest grief and love he committed to the bosom of her Redeemer, by her bereaved husband, Francis Stevens, who tarrying a little while among the living, embraces the hope of meeting her speedily, if it may be, among the blessed." -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, Blashik family home, Ingrams Road, Research
The Blashiks were a German family and friends of the Brinkkotters. The son was Len Blashik. The family had a rough time during the First World War. They made tanks.The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Black and white photograph mounted in an album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, this being one of 53 reproduced black and white images of early Eltham.The Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Groundblashik family home, houses, ingrams road, len blashik, research (vic.), reynolds prior collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - TELEGRAM WW2, 8.5.1944
William GOODMAN VX11397, German POW being repatriated. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. Telegram No 1568 from Goodman sisters to William GOODMAN VX11397.“Warmest welcome awaiting you - Love Nancy and Violet” “Thrilled over news - Love Moya” document, telegram, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Adolf Galland, The First And Last . The German Fighter Force in World War II, 1955
Translated by Mervyn Savill. This is a translation of Die Essten Und Die Letzten published in Germany in 1953 by Franz Schneeklnth. First English edition published 4.4.1955.Pale blue buckram cover (hand cover), gold fading print on cover, black & white photo, 392 pages.books, military history, air force, german aircraft -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Jewellery, Wooden, 1940-1945
Else-Lore Oertel, with her mother, was a German internee in Camp 3A as a child, from 1940-1945. The pendant was made for her & inscribed with her initials.Hand carved wooden heart pendant for use as jewellery. Small hole in carving on decorative piece on top of heart for inserting thread, chain, etc. to wear. Initials in black (ink?) on front."EL"tatura, ww2, camp 3, internment, internee camps, costume, accessory, jewellery, handcrafts, woodcarving, else-lore hukins, oertel -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Camp 13 Main Entrance, 1989
Camp 13, Murchison, property owned by Jim Finnegan. German, Italian, Japanese prisoners held 1941-1946. Main entrance to Camp 13 Murchison.Camp 13 entrance gate, original stone pillars constructed using local stone, sentry box right mid -distance. Camp 13 Camp Road, Murchison. camp 13, pow, internment camps, murchison victoria, finnegan, japanese pows, german pows, italian pows -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Jewellery Box, Wooden, 1939-1946
Gisela Koch was a German internee in camp 3. She was given the box while in Camp 3. Her niece, Dr. Silke Hesse donated the item.Rectangular shaped polished wooden jewellery box, rounded edges. Hinged lid, brass hinges. Medium-light brown coloured wood. Dark green velvet lining inner & on base. Underside of lid is padded underneath velvet. Has tray insert, velvet covered also. Insert possibly not made of wood, is very light to handle. tatura, internment camps, camp 3, domestic, items, ornaments, decorative, handcrafts, woodwork, containers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Lieutenant Kenneth F. Young, 1942
Dhurringile garrison duty 1943-1945, enlisted Bendigo September 1939. Captured Crete, wounded in leg as POW . Amongst first repatriated to Germany 1942. Black and white photograph of bust of Lieutenant Kenneth F. Young,dhurringile pow camp, kenneth f young, lieutenant k young -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Internet photograph, Oskar Speck
Images obtained from internet. Oskar Speck who kayacked from Germany to Australia, arriving at Thursday Island in September 1939, interned Camp 1. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Video Tape, Abbreviated documentary for German TV on the adventures of Oskar Speck
Documentary filmed by Czweink's production partly in Camp 1 and the Tatura Museum. The abreviated form used to sell the full documentary, which was shown on German TV. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio Tape, Max Baumann
Interview with Max Baumann, South African German, survivor of Arandora Star. Bought to Australia in Dunera as internee reclassified as POW 1943. Interview with L. Knee.Philips FS 60 audio tape. Sides 1 and 2.max baumann, south african germans, arandora star, dunera, pow's -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ice Sail Boat
Made by a German POW in Camp 3 and given to Volker Bulach, aged 8, as a Christmas present. It represents an ice sail boat typical of East Prussia. Blue bow, mainly yellow ship. Sails, on red wheels, ladder and 9 rope rungsboat - sail, toys, wood, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, general, bulach -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Death Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who fell in the Great War 1914 -1918.The memorial plaque would be accompanied by a Memorial Scroll, a letter from Buckingham Palace and often a letter from the deceased's commanding officer. They would not usually arrive as a single package, but as a series of separate mailings. In this case we have the letter from Buckingham Palace. Wilfred (Wiff) Graham Salmon attended Ballarat College 1902 - 1910. He enlisted in 1915 and embarked as a driver with the 4th Field Artillery Brigade. He transferred to the Royal Flusing Corps in 1916. He was killed fighting raiders over the Thames Valley near London on 7 July 1917. 'Wiff' was reputedly the first person to die defending London from a foreign invader since the time of the Norman Conquest. His brother Robert Arthur Salmon was also an old collegian. Other possible family members who are old collegians include Nellie Florence Salmon (ent CPLC 1907; DB 1.8.1899), John Walter Salmon (ent BC 1898; DB 22.11.1889), Geoffrey Salmon (ent BC 1910; DB 3/11/1896). Wilfred's brother Robert (Bob) Salmon is mentioned in the school's 1964 history by Gordon Meins p.68..."Captain (then Lieut) Bob Salmon M.C. on one occasion worked for 7 nights straight in No Man's Land and is credited with rescuing nearly 300 of our wounded." Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope and is accompanied by a letter signed by King George Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed 'Wilfred Graham Salmon'.wiff-salmon, world-war-one, death-penny, king-george, war-memorabilia, ballarat-college, royal-flying-corps, 1912, wilfred-graham-salmon -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918. John Mercer Walker entered ballarat College in 1902 and was Dux of the school in 1904. He enlisted as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served on Gallipoli. He transferred to 21st Squadron AFC in November 1917 and served in Palestine. He was killed a 22 August 1918 and buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope. The medallion is accompanied with Walker's wings RFC and RAAF,Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: John Mercer Walkerjohn-mercer-walker, death-penny, ballarat-college, w-w-1, world-war-one, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - BOOBY TRAP, German Imperial Army, 1914 - 1918
This is a pocket size tin, the lid has image of two cigarettes. Diagonally across the tin is written "Imperator". At bottom corner are the letters D.R.G.M. (Germany). On the bottom can be seen four extra lugs. Inside is a spring loaded mechanism that can be set then the lid shut. When the lid is opened the spring loaded arm wacks the explosive charge. This example is inert.passchendaele barracks trust collection, 22-734-t, ww1, german -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, Trench Art- Model Bi-plane WW1, C1915- 1918
Trench art was typically made by soldiers from pieces of shell and shrapnel, which would have been collected and refashioned into many different objects ,some being of a functional type such as containers and holders while others such as this are more decorative. The maker of this art piece was Stanley Morgan 6383 who was born at Mepunga which is East of Warrnambool.This item has significance being a typical example of trench art which has survived over 100 years. Being linked to one of the largest conflicts in which Australia has engaged it has strong historical significance.This model is constructed of metal and wood. It has a propeller mount on either side of the cockpit with propellers front and back. It has two German crosses on the back and one on either wing.The body of the plane rests on four wheels which sit under the wings with two smaller wheels at the front.There is a gold coloured plaque mounted at the front. It stands on a modern wooden mount,On small plaque at front of mount,”Crafted by Trumpeter Stan Morgan France WW1. On the base of the mount on a small sticker,”Mr Lloyd Morgan 19 Mountfield Ave Malvern East Vic 3145warrnambool, trench art, stanley morgan 6383, morgan mepunga -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A.& S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 6th. September, 1926 between F. Blair and F. C. Neivandt for land situate corner of Buckley and Reviere Streets, Ironbark, certificate of registration No. 20917 together with 5-roomed weatherboard and german brick dwelling for the price of 202 pounds and 10 shillings. With the contract a receipt dated 9th September, 1926detailing the payment.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate