Newspaper article of 7 photographs with captions entitled A Prisoner of War Camp. 1 page of a 4 page spread from The Leader newspaper on September 29 1943 with 5 photographs of Italian POW's and 2 photographs of Army administration staff. Also 4 copies of some of those photographs on coreflue and 2 not on coreflue.italian pow's, murchison camp, camp 13, italian internees, the leader, army administration staff, carpenters shop in murchison camp, blacksmith shop in murchison camp

This book was compiled after an Orbost Historical Society bus trip to the site of the Prisoner of War Camp at Bete Bolong.This is a locally produced history book which is a useful reference for research into the history of Orbost.A 26 pp spiral bound book with a pale grey cover titled THE CURLIP NO 5, PRISONER OF WAR CAMP, Bete Bolong, Vic. 1943-1946. On the front cover in the top right hand corner is black sketch of a large paddle wheel with the P.S. Curlip in front of it. There is a coloured photograph of the view from the site of the P.O.W. Camp at the intersection of Bete Bolong and Buchan Roads.orbost-history bete-bolong ww11 prisoner-of-war-camp italian-prisoners

This item was used on P.C. Toby Nixon and Grace Nixon's farm, "Rolling Downs" at Bete Bolong. During WW11 the farm grew carrots, red beet, cabbages, beans and maize. Because of labour shortages the government built a Prisoner of War Camp on Russell's Hill. The manager, Dick Northrope, used three Italian prisoners to frill ring small trees and shrubs between crop harvesting. The introduction of ‘frill ringing’ and poisoning with arsenical tree killers in the 1940's and 1950's helped reduce the amount of labour required and trees on more country were treated. This enabled the hill country at Bete Bolong to become more productive. The dead trees and shrubs were later cleared by Erle Broome's D7 caterpillar bulldozer. This was the first big area of 230 acres to be cleared in the Orbost district. Soon after entering World War 11 Australia was asked by Britain to accept and guard large numbers of 'enemy aliens' and prisoners of war. The British government felt that it could not afford to feed large numbers of prisoners and it was believed that once in Australia the internees would have no chance of escape. Eager to show solidarity with Britain's cause, Australia readily agreed and decided to place the prisoners in a number of different camps scattered around the country and guard them with reservists and soldiers too unfit to serve overseas. There was an internment camp at Bete Bolong, Orbost. This item is an example of an item used by the Italian P.O.W.'s residing there. It is also an example of an agricultural tool not commonly used today.A galvanized iron watering can which has been used to hold poison for ring barking trees (possibly arsenic). It has a narrow spout. There is a handle at the back and a folding handle on the top. The top is conical with an opening for a cork. agriculture prisoner-of-war-camp tree-removal land-clearing

Model acquired by one of the Camp 13 garrison members, the father of the Donor.Wooden model of three masted Schooner fore-and-aft-rigged on three masts, in wooden tongue and grooved varnish box with glass front.Made by German Prisoner of War in German Prisoner of War Camp, Murchison, 1944, on underside of box.three masted schooner, german pow camp 13, garrison, camp 13 murchison, craft work, model ship, handcrafts, woodwork

Part of a collection of POW items by VX 8007 A.J. Roddy, AMMO Coy, A.A.S.C., 6 Division. POW in Greece CampaignLow Grade paper with printed information, camp commanders signature. For use in in Italian Prisoner of War Camp No 106Campo P.G. No106. PM 3100. No 2696. Buono per L. Una. Il Comandante. Vale solo presso lo spaccio del campocamp, ww11, pow, italian, money

Dhurringile Estate 1857 to 2024A4 landscape sprial bound book. Gloss carboard cover with painting of Dhurringile mansion, plain white gloss carboard backing/ dhurringile estate, dhurringile mansion, james winter, william winter, toolamba estate, prisoner of war camp, rural training farm, dhurringile boys, h.m. prison dhurringile

Memorabilia Royal Australian Army Provist Corps by Cpl James Archbold. There is also a DVD and USB stick with photographs of the Military Police in Vietnam. royal australian army provost corps, 1st division provost company, australian forces vietnam provost unit, new zealand military police, australian military police headquarters, 1st australian logistic support group, vung tau, military prison, detention barrack, court martial centre, afv pro unit, american mps, vietnamese military and civilian police, nui dat, cam ranh bay, special investigation branch (sib), guard duties, 1st australian field hospital, viet cong prisoner, north vietnamese army prisoners, vip security, prisoner of war camp, long binh, saigon, eod, night curfew, qantas, tan son nhat international airport, cpl ian robert brown, 54157, killed in action, cpl james stuart archbold, 3790920, military medal, maj richard karney gorman, 237669, mention in despatches, wo1 william anthony eade, 52772, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), sgt robert james popperwell, 52731

This is the art work of Hans-Wolder von Gruenewaldt and relates to his time when incarcerated as a Refugee in Camp 13 Murchison during World War 2. His personal story covering the years 1939 to 1947, was written by the author in March 1961 and translated into English by his son Axel von Gruenewaldt. His artwork, images and supporting material, was compiled and formatted by Kay Ball, President, Murchison and District Historical Society IncOblong book. Colourfui sketch of Hans-Wolter von Gruenewaldt on cover as he sketches scenes from Camp 13.Hans- Wolter von Gruenewaldt .Prisoner of War Camp 13 Murchison: his story and his art.hans-wolder von gruenewaldt

This is Issue No. 5 of "The Curlip". The magazine is a compilation of research from a trip by the Orbost & District Historical Society to Bete Bolong. The Bete Bolong Prisoner of War Camp was located on the south side of the Buchan - Orbost Rd. From November 1943 to November 1945, Italian prisoners of war were based at Bete Bolong, cultivating maize, peas, beans and other vegetables on local farms. Unlike other 'farming' prisoners of war, those at Bete Bolong did not live with the farming families, but at a Prisoner of War Control Centre on Crown land overlooking the Snowy River Flats. About fifty Italian prisoners lived at the centre, along with an Australian Military Force staff of approximately seven people. The prisoners were driven to and from the farms each day. Three of them apparently simply swam across the river to work. They worked a six day week, with Sundays off. Although they were provided with rations, both prisoners and staff maintained vegetable and flower gardens. They were also skilled at cooking 'anything' they could catch, and at making illegal "grappa". Very few of the Italians were experienced farm workers. Some of them used their skills to make things for the families they worked for; a cabinet-maker made furniture , a cobbler made shoes, etc. They interacted with the local community and, although they were not supposed to go within one kilometre of town, some were found at local dances on Saturday nights. As recreation the prisoners were allowed to walk along the road to the west of the camp. Local people from both sides of the river could hear them sing as they walked. The prisoners also helped to construct an 'ant bed' tennis court on a property adjacent to the centre. Although now overgrown, the site of the tennis court can still be discerned as a flat area above the site of the centre. (ref./vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au)This item is a useful reference tool on the history of the Prisoner of War Camp at Bete Bolong, Orbost.A spiral bound book with a clear plastic cover. On the front is a coloured photograph of a view from the site of the P.O.W. camp at the intersection of Bete Bolong and Buchan Roads at Bete Bolong. Above is the title "Prisoner of War Camp Bete Bolong, Vic. 1943-1946" in black print on a white background. p.o.w.-camp-orbost ww11 bete-bolong

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour painting of farmhouse and surrounding treesgraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of a man in grey shirt and red trousers and 2 birdsA character noisily in the morning initiated the signal to get up (one morning he lay dead before the Barracks) very pity!!!graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Stylised watercolour painting of the German war flag flying on the Kormoran.The German "war flag"hsk kormoran, kormoran, rosenkranz, graytown pow camp, illustrations, watercolour, flag

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Stylised watercolour poster advertising a Graytown POW Camp theatre production.In the theatre in camp. Einer von Den Haübern. (schiller)graytown pow camp, rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour, theatre

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Stylised watercolour painting of a Kormoran crewman.GRhsk kormoran, prisoner of war camps, illustrations, watercolour, graytown pow camp, rosenkranz, crewman

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Stylised watercolour painting of naval officer with garden hose watering flowersgraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour painting of people swimming in a river, with onlooking soldierSwimming in the river with Lieut. Gardener for behaviour OK in the Camp.graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour, gardener

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour painting of a guardsman of Graytown with golf clubA guardsman of Graytown we called him "Heile Selassie" because he looked like a Scheich.graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of Dr Sensfelder, teaching at high school in GraytownDr. Sensfelder a teacher at High School at Graytown.graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour, sensfelder

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Stylised watercolour portrait of soldier in cap, side on.graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of man in blue trousers, red coat. Army huts, guard and prisoners in background.Our German camp bossgraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of man in red trousers, white hat and apronJake Pesclitte from Berlingraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of man in brown/red trousersGraf von Hardenberggraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour, graf von hardenberg

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of a man with a wheelbarrow, rooster on top of garbage bin.With a garbage bin to smuggle food in the camp.graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of a man in blue shirt and red trousers with fishing rodFishing in the river with Lieutenant Gardenergraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour sketch of a man's head and shoulders between two ears of wheatA farmer from "Ost-Friesland" in the crew of "Kormorangraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour

Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Stylised watercolour painting of POW cutting wood at Graytown CampCutting wood at Graytown. (?) He had on hand only ? fingers (Very nice chop)graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour