Historical information
Photos in possession of Arthur Severino, a garrison member at Dhurringile, who also helped maintain the powerplant?. Passed on to his son, William (Bill) on his death, along with a sketch of Dhurringile (cat. C0906).
The only information known about the photos is what was written on or beside them & that they were from Arthur's time served as a garrison member at Dhurringile. Arthur also apparently helped to maintain the powerplant whilst at Dhurringile. (Some photos of barracks may have been taken at Puckapunyal instead, where he went immediately after Dhurringile, to enlist in 2nd AIF).
1. Arthur in front of barracks doorway
2. Barracks? building
3. View of camp??
4. Dhurringile mansion, unknown civilians in entrance (caretakers??)
5. Three people seated, Arthur on left
6. View of fenceline, paddocks, possibly Waranga Basin in background
7. Large water tank
Physical description
Seven photos in possession of Arthur Severino, garrison member at Dhurringile November 1939 - June 1940.
Inscriptions & markings
3. "March 1940"
4. "November 1939"
5. "Lance Sergeant Arthur James Severino (on left) V82052, 5th Workshop and Park COY. ; Later VX25922 HQ 21st Aust Infantry Brigade 2nd AIF; Tatura 1939"
6. "March 1940"
7. "March 1940"