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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBooklet, Treatment of Prisoners of War in WW2.|Australians in Germany and|Germans in Australia, 2006
... Treatment of Prisoners of War in WW2.|Australians in Germany and|Germans in Australia...Written as a recorded comparison of the treatment of Prisoners of war during WW2 of Australians in Germany and Germans in Australia...Black Printing Treatment of Prisoners of War in WW2.|Australians in Germany and|Germans in Australia Booklet ...Written as a recorded comparison of the treatment of Prisoners of war during WW2 of Australians in Germany and Germans in AustraliaPlastic covers. Clear plastic front and black plastic back. Black Printingprisoners of war, ww2, treatment of prisoners, german pow's -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, 1948-1950
... Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait....Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait....Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait. Photograph Photograph ...Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait.Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait.paul hoemberg, pow's, camp 13 murchison -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchHeadwear
... WW2 German helmet...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Eagle transfer WW2 German helmet Headwear ...WW2 German helmetEagle transfer -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Heinz Hass and bride, 1948-1950
... Heinz Hass and bride in Germany post WW2. Photo sent to George Campbell, war historian, ex guard Camp 13 Murchison Victoria....Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germany...Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germany Heinz Hass and bride Photograph Photograph ...Heinz Hass and bride in Germany post WW2. Photo sent to George Campbell, war historian, ex guard Camp 13 Murchison Victoria.Ex POW camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germanyheinz hass, george campbell, murchison, camp 13, pow's -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW2 German Combat Helmet, Circa 1940-1945
... Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. ...Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2. Hard metal exterior. ...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. Associated with WW2 German combat helmet issue. ...Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. Associated with WW2 German combat helmet issue. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident. Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2. Hard metal exterior. ww2 german helmet, german ww2 combat helmet -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - General details from WW1 to Jet age of organization of, planes used and statistics regarding, Nightfighter The Battle for the Night Skies, Ken Delve, Nightfighter The Battle for the Night Skies, 1995
... Cover jacket showing night action of WW2 German night fighter setting a British Lancaster aflame...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne General details from WW1 to Jet age of organization of, planes used and statistics regarding, Nightfighter The Battle for the Night Skies General details from WW1 to Jet age of organization of, planes used and statistics regarding, Nightfighter The Battle for the Night Skies Cover jacket showing night action of WW2 German night fighter setting a British Lancaster aflame Nightfighter The Battle for the Night Skies Book General details from WW1 to Jet age of organization of, planes used and statistics regarding, Nightfighter The Battle for the Night Skies Ken Delve ...General details from WW1 to Jet age of organization of, planes used and statistics regarding, Nightfighter The Battle for the Night SkiesCover jacket showing night action of WW2 German night fighter setting a British Lancaster aflamenon-fictionGeneral details from WW1 to Jet age of organization of, planes used and statistics regarding, Nightfighter The Battle for the Night Skies -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2 GERMAN MESSERSCHMITT, RAAF
... Black and white postcard style photograph of a WW2 German aircraft. Photograph has a caption and is mounted on mauve coloured cardboard....Photograph PHOTOGRAPH, WW2 GERMAN MESSERSCHMITT RAAF ...Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white postcard style photograph of a WW2 German aircraft. Photograph has a caption and is mounted on mauve coloured cardboard.Caption: 'THE CAPTURED MESSERSCHMITT FIGHTER, PHOTOGRAPH RELEASED BY RAAF'.ww2 aircraft, messerschmitt, photograph, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Voices in the Storm, 1972
... ...WW2 Germany...Voices in the Storm - novel about Germany prior to WW2. Conflict between Nazis and the rest of the population. ...First time in paperback 1972. novel- prewar germany Karl Kaufmann German conflict WW2 Germany Voices in the Storm - novel about Germany prior to WW2. ...Novel written by Walter Kaufmann, German Jew. Interned in England, transported to Australia. Camps at Hay and Tatura. Released in Australia. First published by Australasian Book Society in 1953. First time in paperback 1972.Voices in the Storm - novel about Germany prior to WW2. Conflict between Nazis and the rest of the population. Choices. By Walter Kaufmannnovel- prewar germany, karl kaufmann, german conflict, ww2 germany -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchPoster
... German Aircraft WW2...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Poster German Aircraft WW2 Poster ...German Aircraft WW2poster -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Gas Mask
... This item and it’s associated canister (Cat.No. 0096.2) are of a style typical of German WW2 gas masks but the use of vinyl instead of rubber and the Spanish manufacture suggests post WW2 manufacture. ...German WW2-style full-face mask with single attached filter. ...Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne This item and it’s associated canister (Cat.No. 0096.2) are of a style typical of German WW2 gas masks but the use of vinyl instead of rubber and the Spanish manufacture suggests post WW2 manufacture. gas mask “DAGSA” and DAGSA logo on top surface of filter canister. ...This item and it’s associated canister (Cat.No. 0096.2) are of a style typical of German WW2 gas masks but the use of vinyl instead of rubber and the Spanish manufacture suggests post WW2 manufacture. German WW2-style full-face mask with single attached filter. Seven point harness. Separate lens. Olive green. Metal, vinyl, glass, leather, cotton webbing. “DAGSA” and DAGSA logo on top surface of filter canister. On white tape around filter canister - “Dreager - Blanco” plus 20630 (ink stamp), “DAGSA. SEGOVIA” “Filtro. polivalente para mascara de guerra” (transl: Multipurpose filter for war mask) “No arrancad la tapa protectora haste el instance de su utilizacion” (transl: do not tear off the protective cap until the moment of use) gas mask -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MEMOIR, WW2, William L. Shirer, "BERLIN DIARY", 1941, Reprint 1943
... WW2...Berlin...Germany..."BERLIN DIARY/ THE JOURNAL OF A / FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT/ 1934-1941" Publication Book Diary WW2 Berlin Germany Adhesive label details - silver print "MARGARETA WEBBER/ Bookseller/ Melbourne". ...From Title page. "BERLIN DIARY/ THE JOURNAL OF A / FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT/ 1934-1941"Hardcover book Cover - cardboard with black colour buckram. Very faded gold colour print on spine. Written in diary form. 491 pages - cut, plain, off white paper - no illustrations. Front endpaper - book sellers adhesive label.Adhesive label details - silver print "MARGARETA WEBBER/ Bookseller/ Melbourne".publication, book, diary, ww2, berlin, germany -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchNazi knife, WKC
... WW2...Nazi...Germany...Germany was governed by the Nazi party during WW2 /1939 to 1945. ...The German Navy was a very modern Navy and her Uboat fleet was very active in controlling the seas during the early years of the War and very large Battleships including the Bismark. WW2 ...Germany was governed by the Nazi party during WW2 /1939 to 1945. Fighting a war on many fronts bought about Germanys down fall. The German Navy was a very modern Navy and her Uboat fleet was very active in controlling the seas during the early years of the War and very large Battleships including the Bismark.Short lengthed dagger ,double edged and etched blade with orange swirlled handle and eagle on the tip of handle.Eagle creast with Nazi insignia in the clawers of the eagle/Anchor inbedded in the hilt/WKC and knights helmet stamped on the hilt end of the blade/blade etching contains sailing ship/anchor and floral decoration.ww2, nazi, germany, naval, dagger -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - GERMAN POW'S WW2, 21 Oct 1944
... ...Germany...WW2...Collection of William (Bill) Thomason Photograph Germany WW2 Typed label on back describing the event. ...Commanding Officer of Aachen was Colonel Gerhard Wilck. Aachen was the first German city captured by the Allies. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No.4136P.Black and white photo of German Commander of German City of Aachen in about 1944. Photo is of him and three other German soldiers sitting in a US Jeep with a US soldier with other soldiers standing in the background.Typed label on back describing the event.collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph, germany, ww2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEquipment, CWW2
... German WW2 aluminium water bottlewith metal screw cap. ...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne It is believed that the donor brought home the bottle from the Nth African campaign. Nil German WW2 aluminium water bottlewith metal screw cap. ...It is believed that the donor brought home the bottle from the Nth African campaign.German WW2 aluminium water bottlewith metal screw cap. Covered in felt with webbing sling.Nil -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Canister
... This item and it’s associated gas mask (Cat.No. 0096.1) are of a style typical of German WW2 gas mask and connister, but the use of vinyl instead of rubber and the Spanish manufacture of the gas mask suggests post WW2 manufacture. ...German WW2-style tin gas mask container, with hinged lid with clip. ...German WW2-style tin gas mask container, with hinged lid with clip. ...This item and it’s associated gas mask (Cat.No. 0096.1) are of a style typical of German WW2 gas mask and connister, but the use of vinyl instead of rubber and the Spanish manufacture of the gas mask suggests post WW2 manufacture. German WW2-style tin gas mask container, with hinged lid with clip. Lid incorporate stowages for anti-fog lenses (2 in grease-proof envelope). Three loops for attaching webbing. Webbing carry straps missing. Olive green paint. Removeable cover from gas mask filter (ref: Cat.No. 0096.1) stowed loose in cannister. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumUniform - Tie, German Kormoran Crew tie, 1940's
... Navy blue German WW2 naval raider crew tie insignia- Eagle at the top of yellow oval. ...Kormoran German navy uniform Heini Homann camp 13 internee Navy blue German WW2 naval raider crew tie insignia- Eagle at the top of yellow oval. ...Tie worn as part of the uniform of "Kormoran" crew member Heini Homann, from camp 13.Navy blue German WW2 naval raider crew tie insignia- Eagle at the top of yellow oval. Ship on top of a world sphere insidekormoran, german navy uniform, heini homann, camp 13 internee -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph - copy, 1988
... Tatura Internment camp built during WW2. For German POW's. Photographs taken at exhibition of camp memorabilia displayed at Templers Home for Aged, Bayswater, Victoria, in 1981...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Tatura Internment camp built during WW2. For German POW's. Photographs taken at exhibition of camp memorabilia displayed at Templers Home for Aged, Bayswater, Victoria, in 1981 german pow's tatura internment camps ww2 Colour photograph of a painting by Luise Katz. ...Tatura Internment camp built during WW2. For German POW's. Photographs taken at exhibition of camp memorabilia displayed at Templers Home for Aged, Bayswater, Victoria, in 1981Colour photograph of a painting by Luise Katz. Aerial view of Tatura Internment camp showing areas A, B, C and D. Negative no. 16.german pow's, tatura, internment camps, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolder, Holocaust
... Articles collected on the holocaust of Germany in WW2....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Articles collected on the holocaust of Germany in WW2. Green A4 folder with 7 plastic sleeves containing printed articles on the Holocaust in Germany. ...Articles collected on the holocaust of Germany in WW2.Green A4 folder with 7 plastic sleeves containing printed articles on the Holocaust in Germany. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph
... German memorial WW2 POW camp Tatura...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray German memorial WW2 POW camp Tatura internment camps pow's camp 3 German inscription, cross and stars. ...German memorial WW2 POW camp TaturaBlack and white photo engraved stone and brick construction, with sculptured eagle. Hut in background surrounded by garden beds. German inscription, cross and stars.internment camps, pow's, camp 3 -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchUniform - Helmet (German WW2), 1942
... German Army WW2 steel helmet (M42). Was...Steel helmet Uniform Helmet (German WW2) ...German Army WW2 steel helmet (M42). Was the last version of German helmet to be upgraded during the War.Steel helmet -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchWW2 Field Telephone/Communication Instrument; German
... Used in WW2. Basically of german origin and manufacture but 'English' handset suggests capture and use by Australian forces possibly in Middle East Desert warfare....Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road Used in WW2. Basically of german origin and manufacture but 'English' handset suggests capture and use by Australian forces possibly in Middle East Desert warfare. underside of handset says PRESS KEY WHILE SPEAKING and in smaller font size TELE HD NO 2 Black Rectangular Metal Box with Lid. ...Used in WW2. Basically of german origin and manufacture but 'English' handset suggests capture and use by Australian forces possibly in Middle East Desert warfare.Black Rectangular Metal Box with Lid. Total Height 215mm (with lid closed), Body Height 140mm. Lid Height 75mm.Lid attached by full length Hinge on rear and locking Clip at front.Depth 90mm. Length 275mm. Lid Outside: has overlapping lip to body when closed.Reinforcing metal attachment on left side rolls over to inside of lid and is attached by two screws. Front locking clip is spring loaded and attached to lid by 3 screws. Lid Inside: Flexible metal plate to clip on handset. 2 inscription plates on left and right ends and telephone handset described separately Body Outside:Front: 2 Jack plug points, vertically aligned 85mm from left, 25mm apart either side of mid point of height of bodyprotedted by protective pivot plate. Air vent plate attached with 2 screws adjacent to Jack plug holes (same on Back). Left side at top; metal plate for carry strap (same on right side). carry strap not with item.Right side; hole covered by protective cover plate centred 70mm from base , Wind-Up handle attached (described seoarately. Body Inside: 2/3 filled with visible metal and bakelite components in separate compartment containing unseen working parts. Left side contains morse code key in canvas bag (described separately). Contents Inside Lid. Two schematics of wiring layouts attached to left and right ends. Removable Bakelite handset clipped into postion for carrying, attached cable has 4-pronged attachment connected to main section in body. Contents Inside Body. Most working parts hidden inside metal container. White plastic button 'Pruttaste' is a test button; threaded screws on top for attachments not present.Two pieces of loose wire purpose unknown. Canvas Bag with zip, labelled DD with arrow between (Department of Defence) containing Morse Code Key; wire with large jackplug attachment connected to MC Key through the bag. Jackplug connects via front of body of object. The whole of this item is stored in left inside of body.underside of handset says PRESS KEY WHILE SPEAKING and in smaller font size TELE HD NO 2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumRecord - gramaphone, Titanin-Marsh by composer Karl Stork, 1941
... Circular 78 musical record (German) WW2 on label in centre is written: Grossdeutscher Rundfunk above logo (Eagle over swastika), dated 13.3.41,"Titanin-Marsh" by composer Karl Stork. ...Title translates to "March of the Titans". tatura musical instruments accessory 64104R Circular 78 musical record (German) WW2 on label in centre is written: Grossdeutscher Rundfunk above logo (Eagle over swastika), dated 13.3.41,"Titanin-Marsh" by composer Karl Stork. ...Possession of POW in Camp13 Murchison. Recording of Nazi wartime march. Title translates to "March of the Titans".Circular 78 musical record (German) WW2 on label in centre is written: Grossdeutscher Rundfunk above logo (Eagle over swastika), dated 13.3.41,"Titanin-Marsh" by composer Karl Stork. In brown paper sleeve. Recorddetails on separate paper slip64104Rtatura, musical, instruments, accessory -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
... A troop comprised 3 vehicles, each with a 2 man crew, commanded by a Sergeant.Sargeant Peter Hartung, later Captain, served in WW2 with German Panzer Corps. Trooper lou Madjeric served with German Navy. ...A troop comprised 3 vehicles, each with a 2 man crew, commanded by a Sergeant.Sargeant Peter Hartung, later Captain, served in WW2 with German Panzer Corps. Trooper lou Madjeric served with German Navy. ...In 1961, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equippedSergeant Peter Hartung, later Caprain with Humber trucks to fulfil an Armoured Personnel Carrier role. A troop comprised 3 vehicles, each with a 2 man crew, commanded by a Sergeant.Sargeant Peter Hartung, later Captain, served in WW2 with German Panzer Corps. Trooper lou Madjeric served with German Navy. After immigrating to Australia after the war they joined 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of seven soldiers lined up in front of Humber trucks" Trooper Vincent, Corporal Roberts, Troopers McCluskey, Doyle, Cameron, Madjeric, Sgt. Hartung. " -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Walter Jendry and wife and child, 1950
... Walter Jendry, wife and child wearing hat with upturned brim. Germany. Post WW2. Foam backed copy in file....Walter Jendry, wife and child wearing hat with upturned brim. Germany. Post WW2. Foam backed copy in file. pow's camp 13 murchison walter jendry Black and white photograph of a lady (left) and man and a child (front centre) wearing a hat with upturned brim. ...Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Walter Jendry, wife and child wearing hat with upturned brim. Germany. Post WW2. Foam backed copy in file.Black and white photograph of a lady (left) and man and a child (front centre) wearing a hat with upturned brim. Trees in background.pow's, camp 13 murchison, walter jendry -
Bendigo Military MuseumMagazine - GERMAN MAGAZINE SERIES, "Signaal", June 42 - Oct 43
... Magazine was a major German propaganda magazine issued in 25 languages during WW2, primarily by the German Army. ...German Army in multiple languages. These are written in Dutch. Contains articles, ads and pictures of current affairs of the time of WW2. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Magazine was a major German propaganda magazine issued in 25 languages during WW2, primarily by the German Army. ...Magazine was a major German propaganda magazine issued in 25 languages during WW2, primarily by the German Army. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. refer Cat No. 4136P.Seven issues of "Signaal", German Propaganda Magazine issued by German Army in multiple languages. These are written in Dutch. Contains articles, ads and pictures of current affairs of the time of WW2. Front covers have large picture with "Signaal" overlaid and red stripe on stapled binding.collection of william (bill) thomason, magazines, german -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
... Peter Hartung migrated from Germany following WW2. He joined 8/13 VMR rising through rank to Captain. ...8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod melbourne Peter Hartung migrated from Germany following WW2. He joined 8/13 VMR rising through rank to Captain. ...Peter Hartung migrated from Germany following WW2. He joined 8/13 VMR rising through rank to Captain. He had WW2 service in Panzer Corps, and seved in South Vietnam.Black and white photograph of four 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers on turret of Centurion tank at Puckapunyal c. 1967" Peter Hartung and crew " -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - STRETCHER WITH SLEEPING BAG, c.1939-45
... Used by Richard Levy during occupation of Germany Post WW2. Flying Officer Levy joined the RAAF on 10/10/1942. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Used by Richard Levy during occupation of Germany Post WW2. Flying Officer Levy joined the RAAF on 10/10/1942. ...Used by Richard Levy during occupation of Germany Post WW2. Flying Officer Levy joined the RAAF on 10/10/1942. RAAF No. 428329. Discharged on 3/1/1946. Last posting was 180 Sqn RAAF.1. "X" shape frame for use as a stretcher. (4 x 'X' frames). Made from steel and timber. 2. Canvas section (top) to complete the assembly. The canvas has timber dowel edges with matching steel tube joiners. Along those dowels there are 4 steel loops on each side. These lug over metal tips on the x frame legs. On the canvas section there is a canvas pocket section which can be held shut with cords or lugs (pillow). 3. Sleeping bag made from canvas. The floor section has a woollen layer. All the canvas is a brown colour. The sleeping bag has a lot written on it.Painted on the outside of sleeping bag: "AUS 42839 R.N. LEVY, RAAF BENDIGO, VICTORIA. (1) A18/Q". Stamped inside bag is "R/ W^D./ 85".equipment, stretcher, ww2, richard levy. -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - ACCOUNT OF A WW2 BOMBING RAID, F.G. Davey, c. 1972
... Davey's eyewitness account of a raid on Nuremburg, Germany during WW2. On return from the raid the Lancaster Davey was piloting was damaged in an attack by a JU-88. ...Davey's eyewitness account of a raid on Nuremburg, Germany during WW2. On return from the raid the Lancaster Davey was piloting was damaged in an attack by a JU-88. ...The document details F.G. Davey's eyewitness account of a raid on Nuremburg, Germany during WW2. On return from the raid the Lancaster Davey was piloting was damaged in an attack by a JU-88. See catalogue no. 4411P which shows the damage to the aircraft. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See 3536P for his service record.Single page document in black type on cream coloured foolscap sized paper. The text consists of seven paragraphs. The paper bears two watermarks each stating 'BURNIE BANK. MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.Heading handwritten in blue ink: 'The Nuremburg Raid'.bombing raids, f.g. davey, personal stories, raid on nuremburg -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDocument - Memoir, Hermine Wedel, Memories of Tatura, July 2014
... The author's parents (author Hermine Wedel, nee Strauss) were of German nationality & practicing as missionaries in New Guinea. Upon the outbreak of WW2, those German nationals were ordered to the coast by the Australian authorities and the men were transported to internment camps in Australia. ...The author's parents (author Hermine Wedel, nee Strauss) were of German nationality & practicing as missionaries in New Guinea. Upon the outbreak of WW2, those German nationals were ordered to the coast by the Australian authorities and the men were transported to internment camps in Australia. ...An account of the author's family background & early life, more particularly those events leading to their internment in Tatura, Victoria, Australia during World War 2. The author's parents (author Hermine Wedel, nee Strauss) were of German nationality & practicing as missionaries in New Guinea. Upon the outbreak of WW2, those German nationals were ordered to the coast by the Australian authorities and the men were transported to internment camps in Australia. The women remained behind, reporting regularly to the authorities, until they too were brought to camps in Australia at the end of 1941. They were eventually reunited in a family camp for internees, Camp 3 at Tatura, in 1943. They were released from the camp to work in Australia in 1947 and the family returned to New Guinea in 1949, and eventually went back to Germany. The author also briefly recounts her marriage & married life in Brazil & Germany. 13 page document, A4 paper. 7 pages of English translation, 6 pages German original. world war ii, internee camps, civilian internees, german internees, camp 3, tatura, new guinea, strauss, stuerzenhofecker -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumToy Truck, Rev. Friedrich Schroettler
... He fled to Australia, from the Japanese, during WW2, being a German national. He was interned at Tatura, Victoria, where the internees made toys to sell for spending money. ...He fled to Australia, from the Japanese, during WW2, being a German national. He was interned at Tatura, Victoria, where the internees made toys to sell for spending money. ...This fire truck was made by Rev. Friedrich Schoettler, a Missionary with Lutheran Mission at Ammele and Wanjma in New Guinea. He fled to Australia, from the Japanese, during WW2, being a German national. He was interned at Tatura, Victoria, where the internees made toys to sell for spending money. This truck was given to me, Don Kuhne, by my parents for Christmas about 1944. I am surprised that it lasted as long. My brothers used it. We towed it around the farm behind push bikes, etc. In the early 1960's I worked with Lutheran Mission New Guinea and had the pleasure of knowing Rev. Schoettler, helping with aerial food drops to his small mission station.Maroon truck, yellow radiator, black running boards and mudguards, green tray, 2 wind up handles with a pulley and cord which operates an extension ladder mounted on the tray of the truck. SA 3012 SA 3012 on back of truck.rev. friedrich schoettler, lutheran missions new guinea, don kuhne, camp 3 internees
