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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document and CD - Biography, Mary Henderson Gerstle et al, Bernhard Hermann Gerstle, 2013
Bernhard Gerstle & his family (parents & siblings) were German nationals working in Tehran, Iran upon the outbreak of World War II. In 1941, after the installation of a pro-British ruler to the Persian throne, all German nationals were targeted as threats to national security. The women and children evacuated to Stuttgart, Germany via Turkey, while the men were handed over to British forces. Bernhard was taken by ship (the SS Rona) to Bombay & then to Australia (on the SS Rangitiki). He was then marched in to Loveday internment camp 10, South Australia. In January 1945 the German & Italian internees at Loveday were transferred to Tatura Camp 1. Bernhard remained there until after the war & his eventual release, on 29th August 1946. Bernhard chose & was granted permission to remain in Australia post-war, as did many civilian internees, after their examination by a Committee of Inquiry which investigated their political leanings & other criteria for their supposed suitability as Australian residents. The biography also recounts his employment post-war, marriage in 1952 & his later naturalisation as an Australian citizen. Other material includes Gerstle family history from the perspective of Bernhard's sister & family, who remained in Stuttgart; background on the Gerstle family's Russian origins; and a biography of Oskar Speck, famous kayaker, amongst other things, who was interned along with Bernhard & who became good friends with the family; a brief historical background of the Allied forces/Persia invasion; and extracts of Tatura Camp 3 internee Helga Griffin's book, "Sing Me That Lovely Song Again". Black plastic A4 display folder. CD soft case with CD. Folder contains printed biographical information regarding Bernhard Hermann Gerstle. CD contains copies of same documents and also copies of photographs of Bernhard & the Gerstle family. Folder: Bernhard Hermann Gerstle/ Gerstle Family/ Loveday and Tatura Internment Camps 1941-1946/ Sydney 1946-1978/ Compiled by Mary Henderson 2013 CD: BH Gerstle; 1941 - Interned by British/ 1941-1946 - Internee at Loveday SA, Tatura VIC/ Sydney 1946-1978. camp 1, tatura, loveday, world-war-two, internment-camps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Personal recollections POW camp 13 guards - George Campbell and Gerald Peacock, 21/11/84
In response to an advert in the Age, George Campbell, a staunch supporter and donor to our museum, and guard of camp 13 Rudi Pruckner escape to prevent repatriation. It is Gerald Peacock's true story and details of special requirements for internees including family groups, internees, POW's, style of compounds,number interred in compound. Tatura camp 1 held 1000 German, Italian and Austrian internees from Aug1941 to Jan 1947. Camp 2 held 1000 POW's German and Italian internees from Sept. 40 to Feb.46. Rushworth 3 held 1000 family groups of European internees from Nov 40 to Aug 46. Rushworth 4 held 1000 Asian family groups Nov 40 to Aug 46. Murchison 13 held 4000 Japanese officers, German and Italian POW'sClear plastic folder, black margin with white paper insert on which is written "Personal recollections POW camp 13 guards - George Campbell and Gerald Peacock".As noted aboveinternment camp guards, escapees -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - small photo album
The artist of the sketches Hans - Wolter von Gruenewaldt - ex South African Mining Engineer served in the North Africa campaign. This album also includes photos of visitors to the Tatura Museum, Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 and visitors to Camps 1, 2, 4 and 13 Photos include Murchison R.S.L clubhouse,which was Murchison P.O.W Camp,13 Recreation Hall, Colonel Walter Tinsley D.S.O who was appointed Commandant camp 13 1946, Folk Dancers from Hungary,Scotland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Spain, Holland, German waitress, African Mother and Child,, Asia, Australian swagman, Australian A.W.A.S, British Army W.O, British Naval Officer. Visitors to Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 Photos show a collection of the art work painted on walls of Camp 13 Recreation hall Small, green coloured photo albumHans-Wolter von Gruenewaldt, German P.O.W. painted these scenes and figures as murals on the walls of the camp 13 Recreation Hall. The hall was transferred to Murchison after WW2 and was purchased by the Murchison R.S.L. as its headquarters in 1955. These paintings can now be seen at the David Jones Nursing Home in Murchison.murchison pow recreation hall, german war cemetery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Mario Sardi, The Internment Diaries of Mario Sardi, 2013
A series of 5 diaries. Introduction: The Internment Experience at Loveday. Diary No 1 27th April 1942 to 23rd June 1942. Diary No 2. 24th June 1942 to 23 August 1942. Diary No 3 24th August 1942 to 24th March 1943. Diary No 4 25th March 1943 to @ 21st August 1943. Diary No 5 22th August 1943 to 18th Jan 1945. Book's title is written on a small book shape to look like a diary, which is superimposed on front cover, covering pictures of Mario and his cane cutter friends along with diary excerpts. includes bibliographical references and index. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Coffee Percolator, 1950
Presented by owners T & W Elmecker, (formerly from Europe - possibly purchased there by them). c 1950. W. Elmecker crew member of Kormoran which sunk HMAS Sydney in 1942. He settled in Tatura after the war.Silver coffee percolator, 1 1/2 litre, glass lid, wooden handle, upright stance. Early example of coffee percolator.(in a diamond shape) G B with N underneath. Bavaria. Patent ANGEMELOET -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Victorian Historical Journal Volume 88 Number 1 June 2017
Judging for the people. Honouring 175 years of the Supreme Court in Victoria. 142 pages.Soft cover book, front cover has title in brown on grey background above an old photograph of Melbourne, The Law Courts above a blue strip which has white print in it. Back cover is blue with Royal Historical Society logo in middle and top right in white.judges of victoria, victorian law courts -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Recollections of Sister Slater
Typed copy of original document which was hand written in a letter to Lurline Knee (Museum Researcher). Tells of her memories of being in the Camp 1 Hospital.2 plastic sleeves with 3 pages of typed material titled "Recollections of Sister Pat Slater AANS at Camp 1 Hospital 1944". as abovesister pat slater, camp 1 hospital -
Williamstown High School
School hat - Girl's 1960s
Hat was part of the uniform of Gellibrand Girls High School, which merged with Williamstown High School in 2000.Straw hat with brim and 5 cm woven blue band with red, yellow and black stripes and elastic chin strip.Written in black felt pen on the inner hat band - Pam Beckman. Makers tag - Created by Effie Jay. Shower-proofed with water repellant formula KO/3420. size 22 1/2. Made of straw fibre. [in black felt pen] Pam Beckman.uniform, hat, williamstown high school, gellibrand girl's high school, 1960s -
Williamstown High School
1951 Drama tour
Copy of black and white photograph of boys and Doc Walsh in uniform for drama tour. Accompanied by 2 captions.On back of photograph: Mr Tom (Doc) Walsh and boys 'on tour' 1951 Caption 1 reads: Tours and dramatic groups for boys. Mr Tom Walsh produced dramas which went on tour, even interstate. Caption 2 reads: Tasmanian tour.williamstown high school, drama tour, 1951, doc walsh -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, A Private Viewing, 1982
A collection of stories which shows the authors understanding of identity and compassion for human relationshipsPale blue front, white back dust cover. Blue hard cover. Black text. Back of a lady looking out a windowa private viewing, knorr h, camp 13, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, books, novels -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Cigarette Roller and Papers, ?
WW2 era Austrian metal cigarette rolling machine "RAPID" circa 1940s. This machine is designed to roll tobacco into individual cigarettes using cigarette papers. This item is a white metal box which opens up and on the inside has a cloth rolling mechanism. A cardboard container with 50 gummed papers is also included.Top: 1. "RAPID" - etched on top. Etched pattern in middle of top / 2. TALLY HO - 50 GUMMED Cigarette Papers. Bottom: TALLY-HO 50 GUMMED PAPERS / Made in Australia D10139. Inside: The individual papers herein have specially cut corners for your convenience / Make it a rule - use Tally-Ho smoking, cigarettes, tally-ho -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Pianola Roll
Pianola roll (without box). Spindle has plastic or bakelite ends, one of which is damaged. Small stamp attached to beginnining of roll: 3-1/4d - The Copyright Protection Society: Mechanical Rights Ltd.FULL SCALE / ACCENTUATED / S6 / A Runaway Girl / POTPOURRI / Caryll & Monckton.music, ivan caryll, lionel monckton, musical comedy, a runaway girl -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Kitchen Scales, Estimated late 1800's early 1900's
Kitchen scales comprising of six separate pieces - a heavy metal stand supporting a moving section with circular piece at one end to take the weights (of which there are four - 4oz, 8oz, 1 lb and 2lb) and a two-pronged cradle at the opposite end to support the tin receptacle for holding ingredients to be weighed. Ornate pattern around foot and weights stand.Weights with numbers on top. 1lb weight also has a 2lbs in centre circle and Imperial Standard around inner circle.scales, kitchen -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Hesma Adjustable Roll Film Developing Tank, Hesma
Black cylindrical tank with lid. Inside is a spool with cylindrical core with which to wind film. Orange box with label "Hesma Adjustable Roll Film Developing Tank". "Made in Australia".Lid: HESMA. OPEN. SHUT. 35m/m - 15 oz / 1-5/8 x 2-1/3 - 19oz / 2 x 3" - 25oz / 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 - 24oz / 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 - 27oz / photographic developing tank, roll film -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Fujifilm FinePix S3500, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd, Four Megapixel Digital Camera, July 2004
This camera combines 4 megapixels with 6 x optical and 3.4 digital zoom. It is powered by 4 x AA batteries - is comfortable to hold and easy to use. It also acts as a webcam when connected to a camera via USB. It has a movie feature which allows recording of movies without sound at 10 frames per second. Includes: 1. Lens cap 2. Adaptor Ring 3. 256mb Picture Card (128 photos).Top: Fujifilm digital camera S3500. Lens Cap: FinePix / Digital Camera - 4.0 mega pixels. Lens: Fujinon Zoom Lens - 1:28-3 6x optical zoom - f=6-36mm Side: xD Picture Card Bottom: N705 No. 4DL26522 / Made in Chinadigital camera -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Booklet, boxed, Register of the State School Traralgon, 1328, 1900. Repaired/boxed 1987
This register obviously uses details from earlier registers as the first students listed in this new document for 1900, include previous registration numbers for pupils, listed beside their number in the new sequence. This is the earliest known Traralgon school register still in existence and contains a wealth of information for family and local historians.This is the earliest known (existing) register for a Traralgon school. This school is referred to locally as Campbell Street and it closed about 1912 with the opening of the new (more permanent) buildings of the new school No. 3584 known as Grey Street. Although the schools have different numbers, they are considered by historians and Education Department officials to be a continuation of the same school.This pupil's register covers the enrolment years 1900 - July 1910, for pupils numbered 1 - 978. The columns include Register number, Name, DOB, Date of Admission, Name of Parent/Guardian, Residence of Parent/Guardian, Occupation of Parent/Guardian, School last attended, Class into which admitted or transferred (1st & 2nd half of each year). campbell st, traralgon, pupil, register -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Rucksack
Rucksack made in Germany and used by internee in Camp 1 Tatura during WW2Made from brown leather, canvas and metal. Inside of bag has straps which when secured form pockets. Outside has shoulder straps and two straps for closing rucksack. 2 hooks also attached. Belt - brown leather 38 punched holes. metal buckle; Strap - brown leather. 30 punched holes, 2 metal buckles; Strap - brown leather, 13 punched holes, metal buckle.On centre front top between straps: G Aberlerucksack, leather, camp 1, gerd aberle, internee luggage -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency - Coin, Australian Kookaburra Coin, 2005
One of not more than 10,000 of these gilded Kookaburra silver coins minted at Perth Mint, Western Australia. Certificate of Authenticity. Coin No. 03077 contained in box1 gilded silver coin depicting a Kookaburra on the front. Queen Elizabeth on reverse. 99.9 % silver coin. Weighs 1 oz. Coin is in a plastic coin holder which is displayed in a padded display case with hinged lid. This is contained in a silver box. Certificate of Authenticity is inside case.The Australian Kookaburra Gilcoin, australian kookaburra, walker b, tatura, currency, numismatics, australian currency -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Tatura Collage Columns Time Capsule Contents, 26/01/2000
Envelope contains a list of the Tatura Collage Columns and Time Capsule Contents which were presented to The City of Greater Shepparton on Australia Day 26/1/2000Yellow Foolscap size envelope contains a list and map of the Tatura Collage Columns together with a list of the contents of the time capsules held in 9 of the columns."Time Capsule Contents" in top left hand corner of envelope|Tatura Collage Columns" "Lake Bartlett Walk" "Columns Park Walk" in centre of envelope|Australia Day 26th January 2000 AD - 2050 AD RSL 2025 along bottom edge of envelope| Australian flag sticker stuck in bottom left hand corner of envelopetatura, tatura collage columns, time capsule, lake bartlett, australia day committee, column park walk, gail baumber, rodney shire, documents, reports -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Loom, 1940's
Designed and constructed in Camp 1 by W. (Jack) Weber and used to make scarves by and for the internees.Handmade wooden table top loom attached to a rectangular piece of crafttwood representing a table. 13 hooks attached to each wooden endpiece. A separate box of wool goes from end to end through a series of nails which are in a zig zag pattern. 1 small stool for holding wool.tatura, handcrafts, weaving -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Letter - Religious passages in letter
4 sheets, which includes religious verses & passages. Envelope has 1/2p postage stamp -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Wallace Anderson, Edmund Barton (Prime Ministers' Walk) by Wallace Anderson, c1940
Edmund 'Toby' Barton, Australian politician and judge, served as the first Prime Minister of Australia after the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed on 1 January 1901, in office from 1901 to 1903. The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of bronze bust portraits of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The Prime Ministers' portraits are commissioned after the incumbent term of each Prime Minister by the City of Ballarat. The City of Ballarat has taken responsibility for commissioning the busts after funds set aside by politician Richard Armstrong Crouch were exhausted in 2014. Crouch originally donate money to pay for six busts, the first of which was unveiled in 1940. The collection of prime ministers' busts are unique in Australia, representing the only sculptural portrait collection of all past Australian Prime Ministers. The different styles used reflect the unique artistic practices of the selected artists; textures, sizes and features and proportions are used by the artists to interpret the characteristics of each of the subjects.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze bust cast on granite plinth Edmund Barton Prime Minister 1901-03 first prime minister, australian prime minister -
City of Ballarat
Public Artwork, Arch of Victory Monument, 1920
A grand cement rendered masonry structure of a single central arch flanked by wide piers 20metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18 metres high. Crowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch. Erected in 1920, the Arch marks the beginning of s 22 kilometre stretch of 3728 trees, each one a memorial to men and women in order of enlistment for World War 1. On 2 June 1920, the Prince of Wales opened the Arch and was presented with a pair of silk pyjamas embroidered with Australian emblems. Each of the 500 'Lucas Girls' had put in a stich. The Arch of Victory, located at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour Ballarat, was erected in 1920 as a memorial to the people of the Ballarat and the surrounding district who enlisted in World War I. The Avenue of Honour, with the Arch of Victory, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 3rd June 1920. The single central arch is flanked by wide piers 20 metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18metres high. The monument is of historical significance to the people of BallaratCement rendered masonry arch structureCrowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch.arch of victory, avenue of honour ballarat, australian commonwealth military forces, world war i, prince of wales, lucas girls -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
The Battle of Tarakan was the first stage in the Borneo campaign of 1945. It began with an amphibious landing by Australian forces on 1 May, code-named Operation Oboe One. While the battle ended with success for the Allied forces over the Japanese defenders, this victory is generally regarded as having not justified its costs. 225 Australian soldiers of the 26th Brigade, 9th Division, 2nd Australian Imperial Force were once buried here. They were killed in the Battle of Tarakan (1 May - 21 June 1945) or died due to their wounds until 15 August 1945.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1996 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour. Reproduced black and white photograph of a monument/cenotaph and lawn grave sites with white crosses.Handwritten on rear - Tarakan Cemetery2/24th battalion, wangaratta, tarakan -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
September 30,1945 - The official dedication service and unveiling of the Cenotaph at Tarakan War Cemetery The Battle of Tarakan was the first stage in the Borneo campaign of 1945. It began with an amphibious landing by Australian forces on 1 May, code-named Operation Oboe One. While the battle ended with success for the Allied forces over the Japanese defenders, this victory is generally regarded as having not justified its costs. 225 Australian soldiers of the 26th Brigade, 9th Division, 2nd Australian Imperial Force were once buried here. They were killed in the Battle of Tarakan (1 May - 21 June 1945) or died due to their wounds until 15 August 1945.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1996 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour. Reproduced black and white photograph of monument/cenotaph and catafalque party2/24th battalion, tarakan, cenotaph -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
SATTELBERG AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1943-11-15. A PATROL OF THE 2/24TH. AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION LEAVING THE BATTALION LINES. SHOWN ARE: VX14320. PRIVATE A. W. M. CORCORAN. (1) VX75910 PRIVATE N. W. JONES. (2) VX33860 LIEUTENANT J. H. CAPLE. (3) VX75647 PRIVATE P. L. MATHIESON. (4) VX31579 CORPORAL R. W. WEBB. (5) VX75207 PRIVATE D. N. MUIR. (6) NX73554 PRIVATE H. T. ROCHE. (7) VX76785 PRIVATE R. W. RICE. (8)The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honourReproduced black and white photograph of armed soldier on patrol in jungle terrain2/24th battalion, new guinea, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1945
SATTELBERG AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1943-11-15. TROOPS OF THE 2/24TH. AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION EATING MEAL DURING A LULL IN THE BATTLE FOR SATTELBERG. THEY ARE: NX10044 ACTING SERGEANT Stewart COLDHAM. (1) VX68432 PRIVATE Harold ANQUETAL. (2) VX80603 PRIVATE Thomas. F. BRYCE. (3) VX41167 PRIVATE Samuel T. SHERLOCK. (4) VX28432 LANCE CORPORAL Kenneth G. NORRIS. (5) ACTING CORPORAL Ralph F. KENYON. (6) VX43055 SIGNALMAN Ernest W. HORNER. (7) NX33751 PRIVATE Arol. J. PEIRCY. (8) VX71588 SIGNALMAN Francis. J. KELLY. (9) VX26381 PRIVATE John BUNNETT. NX86910 SIGNALMAN Ronald E. AMERY. QX13958 SERGEANT James S. GREGORY. SX30255 PRIVATE Cyril MARSHALL VX29721 SIGNALMAN Martin W. REIDY.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honourReproduced black and white photograph of large group of soldiers having a meal. Soldiers are seated in the foreground and five standing behind. Nearly all have shirts removed.2/24th battalion, new guinea, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 2002
Image depicts a group of 14 men who served with the 2/24 Battalion during World War 2 attending annual reunion in Wangaratta in November 2002. They include:- VX24987 Clifford GIERSCH DOB 16/12/1918 POB Culcairn; Bill WILLIAMS; VX15247 Alan MacFARLANE DOB 13/9/1908 POB England; VX43349 Leslie HANSEN DOB 26/1/1920 POB Coburg POW 5/1941; VX34601 Murray BURLES DOB 12/9/1919 POB Hobart; VX44006 Robert CLARK DOB 15/1/1920 POB Glenhuntly; VX34767 Thomas ANDERSON DOB 31/5/1914 POB Hamilton POW 5/1941 VX34505 James HUGHES DOB 28/5/1920 POB Castlemaine POW 5/1941; VX31279 Eric EDWARDS DOB 3/8/1916 POB Mordialloc POW 1/5/1941 VX29686 Gordon POIDEVIN DOB 30/3/1917 POB Corowa POW 3/5/1941; VX34760 Reginald GUNNING DOB 29/1/1919 POB Branxholme VX46233 Robert KEE DOB 10/11/1916 POB Sydney; VX45356 Douglas GRAY DOB 16/8/1918 POB Bendigo (Bugler) VX40320 Edgar SHILLING DOB 12/7/1918 POB England; The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Colour photograph of 14 men in two rows with Australian flag in background. Attached plaque contained 12 names2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
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
Photographs, VDC Group, c.1930
Photos loaned by Douglas Clapp. Photographs loaned for copying:|1.Charlie Clapp with Imphee crop at "Anembo", 1930s|VDC Group (Voluntary Defence Corps) outside the Harston School, c.1941. Back: Wal Henderson; Ted Orr; George Manning; Stan Challenger; Charlie Clapp; Peter Fleming.| Front: Henry Henderson; Alan George; Ron Cumming.|3. Clapp's traction engine.|4. Ten horse team Very faded)|5. Stationary baler which used wire ties.|6. Chaff cutting.|7. Machinery sale 1881.