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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Suitcase, Fritz Muller, 1940 - 1946
... Made by POW Fritz Muller in Camp 13 Murchison.... 13 Murchison. Camp 13 suitcase Murchison POW Muller Fritz ...Made by POW Fritz Muller in Camp 13 Murchison.Large suitcase made in Camp from galvanized iron. Handle and latches from heavier iron. Painted green outside. Staples used on corners.camp 13, suitcase, murchison, pow, muller -
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Decorative object - Sailing Ship in Bottle, POW- Pedereul, Sailing Ship Wendy, 1944
... the birth of a daughter POW Camp 13 Murchison Ship in Bottle POW ...Made by a POW as gift to Guard Clement Williams to celebrate the birth of a daughter A 3 mast sailing ship inside a spirits bottle. Polished wood with white sails. The name "Wendy" on the hull. A distant scene is painted on the back inside of bottle. A dark stained wooden stand is provided to hold the bottle."Wendy" on hull. "POW Pedereul Murchison POW 7231 Murchison" on bottle.pow, camp 13, murchison, ship in bottle -
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Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... Sewage treatment pond, camp 13, Murchison. German, Italian... Tatura the-murray Photograph Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison ...Sewage treatment pond, camp 13, Murchison. German, Italian, Japanese POW's held here between 1941 - 1946. Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Sewage treatment plant.pow, internment camp, sewage treatment, murchison, victoria, camp 13 -
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Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... area. camp 13 murchison victoria pow internment camp Arthur ...Camp 13, concrete pit, rolled barbed wire, near site of Camp 13 administration area.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Concrete pit and tangled barbed wire.camp 13, murchison victoria, pow, internment camp -
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Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... to fallen comrades. Concrete border (decorative) camp 13 italian pow ...Camp 13, Italian compound. Broken concrete slab near memorial to fallen comrades. Concrete border (decorative)Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Broken concrete slab, near concrete memorial to Italian Comrades, inscription.R.... I.... OSA.. OUR ..RE ...GEREcamp 13, italian pow, internment camps, murchison victoria, memorial -
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Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... Tatura the-murray Photograph Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison ...Camp 13, German compound, concrete remains of kitchen complexCamp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Remains of concrete kitchen complex, large cactus mid distance, native bush backgroundcamp 13, pow, german pow, internment camps, murchison victoria, ruins -
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Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... . Camp 13 Murchison Victoria POW Ruins Internment Camp Arthur ...Camp 13 goal. Towards s-sw of whole area. Ruins.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Brick, timber, cement sheeting, wire fencing, ruins of POW goal.camp 13, murchison victoria, pow, ruins, internment camp -
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Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
Camp 13 artifact (photographed) red gum globe of world on carved stand made by POW. Purchased by Guard George Campbell. As at 1989 in Campbell's WW2 army collection.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Red gum globe of the world on carved standcamp 13,, murchison victoria, globe of world, wood work, pow, camp internees, carved wood, george campbell -
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Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
... Finnegan of Murchison. Camp 13, POW Murchison Victoria German POW's ...Camp 13 held German, Italian and Japanese POW's between 1941-1946. Has since reverted to grazing land. Owner Jim Finnegan of Murchison.Camp 13, Murchison, Victoria. Fence posts with concrete remains of kitchen and shower block beyond. German compound. Bare earth foreground, few eucalyptus.camp 13,, pow, murchison victoria, german pow's, internment camps -
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Photograph - copy, copy 1989
... trees. Early stage at Camp 13. Camp 13 Murchison Victoria POW ...Early stage at Camp 13.B & W. "race" between compounds. Tents on left of picture. Huts in background, beyond trees.camp 13, murchison victoria, pow -
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Document, POW escapes from Camp 13 Murchison, 1991
... POW escapes from Camp 13 Murchison... from Camp 13 Murchison. Gustav Polig compiled this collection... Tatura the-murray Document POW escapes from Camp 13 Murchison ...Documents and newspaper articles concerning POW escapes from Camp 13 Murchison. Gustav Polig compiled this collection of articles of numerous escapes from camps around Tatura. Heinrich Pexa, Rudi Pruckner and Kurt Freidrick and Italian prisoner Joe Pagliari, all captured. Also the murder of POW Karatchali. Also included is a copy of Intelligence report no 94, for the period of 10 June 19944 - 17 June 1944. Notification from the Apostolic Delegation to POW Cpl Paul Fuchs, informing him of the accidental death of his father.Blue backed clear plastic folder. camp 13, murchison victoria, gustav polic, heinrich pexa, rudi pruckner, kurt freidrick, joe pagliari, karatchali, italian pow, internment camps, camp escapes, paul fuchs, intelligence report -
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Photograph - copy, 1989 copy
... . camp 13 murchison victoria internment camps Internment camp ...Copy of original black and white photograph gardens tended by prisoners.Copy of black and white photograph of two men tending camp garden. Stone fence in foreground. Steps and landing beside hut top left hand corner.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps, internment camp gardens -
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Photograph - copy, German Eagle on stone, 1989 copy
... to German POW's erected in grounds of Camp 13. camp 13 murchison ...Copy of original black and white photograph of memorial to German POW's erected in grounds of Camp 13.Copy of black and white photograph. German eagle surmounting iron cross set in stone work. Garden beds on both sides. Tree and hut in background.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps, german pow's, interment camp memorials -
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Photograph - copy, 1989 copy
Copy of original black and white photograph of working party in Camp 13.Copy of black and white photograph. Nineteen prisoners enjoying coffee break. Lightly clad. Trees in background.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps -
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Photograph - copy, 1989 copy
Copy of original black and white photograph of platoons being marched back to camp.Copy of black and white photograph. Five groups of prisoners/working parties, returning to camp.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps -
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Folder, Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material, 1991
A large collection of events in regard to Camp 13. Documents include the names of 983 German POW's in Murchison August 1941 - January 1947. An interesting collection confiscated intelligence report. No 94 included 26 gall of wine, 9 drums of fruit in an advances state of fermentation, flex copper wire, clothing, petrol motor and miscellaneous cameras and wireless parts. A letter by the German Naval Commander to all families of the Kormoran crew. History of German POW's in WW2 by H. Wolf. Both in German. Map 13 B. the 21 September 1942 disturbance in D compound; report in German Sydney-Kormoran; weekly rations; dimensions of a tunnel 15 June 1942. Drawings by Heinz Dohmen - Arandora Star; royal Oak both sunk by u boat ace Gunther Prien, Collins gunner Kloppe; Kormoran at the memorial service for HMAS Sydney; Red Cross reports in German as are letters; Rudi Pruckners escape; the general conditions and the recently found tunnel.Foolscap size folder with pillar box red 3 cm wide flap which extends to the back. On the front red flap is the inscription below. Prominent centre left is Australia with gum trees and sentry box and anti clockwise POW 1941-194. A kangaroo and emu on the top right hand corner. Prison of war and beneath Murchison - Australian.Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material.gustav pohlig, camp 13, murchison victoria, hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, heinze dohman, rudi pruckner -
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Suitcase, 1940
... Made by POW's in Camp 13, at Murchison, Victoria... by POW's in Camp 13, at Murchison, Victoria suitcase handmade ...Made by POW's in Camp 13, at Murchison, VictoriaGreen painted hessian covered handmade wooden suitcase with metal handle, clips, lock and corners.suitcase, handmade suitcase, wooden suitcase, pow crafts -
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Suitcase, 1940's
... Made by POW in Camp 13, Murchison... and corners Made by POW in Camp 13, Murchison suitcase harrison l camp ...Made by POW in Camp 13, MurchisonGreen painted, hessian covered handmade wooden suitcase with metal hendle, clips, locks and cornerssuitcase, harrison l, camp 13, tatura, ww2 camp 13, personal, effects, travel, goods -
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Documents- Archives, Compiled by Tatura Historical Society, Dahm's "Kormoran" Story, 01.02.2016
... of War in Camp 13, Murchison, Vic.... in Perth then as Prisoner of War in Camp 13, Murchison, Vic ...A German participant's account of the naval battle between the disguised German Raider HSK "Kormoran", and the Australian Light Cruiser HMAS "Sydney" off the West Australian Coast, Both vessels sank. The "Sydney" with all hands. The account follows his time in the lifeboat, his rescue, time in hospital in Perth then as Prisoner of War in Camp 13, Murchison, Vic.The author Dahm is listed as a crew member of HSK "Kormoran", and as a Prisoner of War in the National Australian Archives. The translator Barkei is a respected translator and one who has done much work for the Tatura & District Historical Society.Clear fronted plastic folder containing 95 printed pages bound with plastic strip on left side.Dahm's 'kormoran" Story Excerps from the Diary of Franz Heinrich Dahm. -
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Photo album
Three sections of photos in album. Section 1:Three photos of Italian War Cemetery, "Ossario" and Avenue to the POW who died at Murchison. Section 2: Nine photos taken at the Camp 3 Internment Camp at Rushworth. These photos were copied from originals borrowed from Gerda Kazenwadel (nee Decker) of Wangaratta. Section 3: Eight photos taken at Loveday Camps at Barmera S.A. These photos were copied from those borrowed from Mr A.E. Whitmore ("Ern") 4 Laffer St. Barmera S.A. 534521 Photo album with tan vinyl cover. Rectangular collection of photos both colour & b/w. 20 photositalian war cemetery,ossario, camp 3 internment camp (rushworth -
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Functional object - Cigarette Case, 1940's
... Made by POW at Camp 13 Murchison.... Inlay on front depicts a rising sun. Made by POW at Camp 13 ...Made by POW at Camp 13 MurchisonHandmade wooden inlay cigarette case with sliding interior panel. Inlay on front depicts a rising sun.camp 13, murchison, cigarette case -
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Album - small photo album
... of Camp 13 Recreation hall murchison pow recreation hall german ...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 -
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Document W.W.2 camps 1939 - 47 Vic & SA
An interesting record, briefly numbers of internees in Dhurringile, Tatura Nos 1&2, Rushworth Nos 3&4, Murchison 13, Myrtleford No 5, Loveday 9&10 where internees 1939 to Jan 1940, then 150 German officers and 50 OR at Dhurringile-Tatura No 1. 1000 Geman & Italian internees, Tatura 2 1000 G. POW. Later known as T 19 Rushworth3 1000 family groups, 1940 - 46. Rushworth 4 Asian family groups1940 - 46, Murchison 13 4000 officers, Myrtleford 1000, Italian officers. Loveday 4000 Italian internees. Clear plastic front, blue margin and back with a white strip, top right hand corner "Prisoner of War and Internment camps Vic & SA 1939 - 1947". Notes on Internment camps in the Tatura - Rushworth area.As above numbers -
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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 -
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Photo
Ken Hill was a member of the Australian Army Amenities Service - AAAS Mobil Cinema Unit No. 36 around 1946-47. He was based at Murchison Camp 13 where Josef Thum, an artist, was a Prisoner of War. Hill was a Mobile Cinema Operator during this period, after hostilities had ceased and Thum was permitted to assist in the presentation of "Pictures", to use the common term of the period, each time pictures were screened.Black and white photo of an army truck which was used by Australian Army Amenities Service around 1946/47 which was based at Murchison Camp 13photography, photograph, slides, film -
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Photograph - copy, 1989 copy
... of rock used for landscaping at POW camps. camp 13 murchison ...Copy of original black and white photograph of rock used for landscaping at POW camps.Copy of black and white photograph. Working party at the quarry loading rock onto truck. NCO supervising in background.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps, internment camp gardens -
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Photograph - copy, 1989 copy
... on admin staff of POW camp. camp 13 murchison victoria internment ...Copy of original black and white photograph of AWAS personnel on admin staff of POW camp.Copy of black and white photograph. Three prisoners with guard, building stone gateway to quarters of Australian Women's Army service. Quarters in background.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps, awas personnel, awas personnel quarters -
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Photograph - copy, 1989 copy
... . camp 13 murchison victoria internment camps Internment camp ...Copy of original black and white photograph hut used for assembly of POW's.Copy of black and white photograph. Interior of camp assembly hall. Map of the world covering end wall. Decorations hanging from ceiling rafters.camp 13, murchison victoria, internment camps, internment camp buildings -
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Photograph, Female Office in Mustard Uniform - caricature, 1941-1946
... walter von gruenewaldt german pow internment camp 13 murchison ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures whilst 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. After the war, the recreation hall paintings and all, was moved from the camp to the nearly town of Murchison and used as the RSL local dance hall for 50 years. When the hall was demolished the paintings were restored and framed by citizens of Murchison. The von Gruenewaldt murals presently hang in the David Jones Nursing home and other public buildings in Murchison.Photograph of caricature painted on mess hut wall. Female office in mustard uniform with green hat. The office is accompanied by a dog (coloured). hans walter von gruenewaldt, german pow, internment camp 13, murchison victoria, caricatures -
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Photograph, naval officer in full uniform - caricature, 1941-1946
... ). hans walter von gruenewalt german pow's camp 13 murchison pow ...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). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a naval officer in full uniform.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures