Sgt Allan Timms was a Sergeant in Camp 3 Tatura

Black and white portrait of Camp 3 Army Garrison Sergeant Allan Timms in uniform. Wearing uniform hat and Sergeant strips on his uniform.

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No 1 Camp Garrison beer garden. The sergeant is from the Canteen Sgt's Mess

Black and white photograph of the No 1 Camp Garrison Beer garden. Two hunts on the left of picture and and a partial glimpse of huts on the right. The huts are surrounded by gardens. In the centre of the garden is a table with two bench seats on either side. A man is standing off to the right of photo. A large tree behind him.

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Camp 1 Tatura

Black and White photo of Camp 1 Parade Ground with Guard Room on left with the number 24 on the side of one of the huts. Guards lined up outside on each side of ground. Personnel Hub on right. A stone walled garden is on the right. Two poles in the middle of the picture.

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No 1 camp compound Tatura

Black and White photograph of No 1 Camp compound. Two huts behind a wire fence. Trees in the background. In the foreground is a round garden.

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The pendant was made for Sister Lorraine Danson by a German internee

Black and white photograph of a silver pendant made from a silver florin. A cut-out of a kookaburra and a baby bird with its mouth open sit of a branch. Leaves hang from another branch.

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The tennis court at 28 Camp Hospital Tatura

Black and White photograph of a tennis court, Two men and two women player each holding racquets. The court is surrounded by tall poles some appear to have lights on them. small shrubs in the foreground.

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28 Camp Hospital Tatura

Black and white photograph of four hospital staff. Sister J Berryman in Nurses uniform with veil; an A.W.A.S Cook; a German Orderly; Sister E. Henderson in army uniform and hat. Standing in front of an unknown object on a path. Trees behind.

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No 28 Camp Hospital Tatura

Black and white photograph of seven No 28 Camp Hospital staff pictured beside the Adminstration Block. Left to Right: Sgt "Blosson"; Sgt ?; Sister N Hamilton; Pte Mulrogue; Cpl (stores); Pte Malick; Sgt Sarsfield

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The 28 Camp hospital store was opposite the camp kitchen. Pictured from left is an unknown Corporal, an unknown man, and Private Maher.

Black and White photograph of three men standing in front of a corrugated iron building. The garden is lined with rocks with large trees behind the building. One man has a white apron on the other two are wearing white gowns that appear to be or similar to medical gowns.

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German Internees who worked as Orderlies at the 28 Camp hospital.

Black and White photograph of four German Internee orderlies at 28 Camp Hospital Tatura. Each internee is wearing a white apron.

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Sister D Evans; Sister Robinson; Sister E Chalmers; Capt P Gorman MD; Sister M Morrison; Sister M Peck

Sr E Chalmers; Sr M Peck; Sr S O'Shannessy; Sr D Evans; Sr L Danson; Sr Robinson Sr M Morrison. Nursing staff from 28 Camp Hospital

Black and White photograph of seven nurses from 28 Camp Hospital Tatura

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"Whacko" the cocktoo was the Camp mascot.

Black and White photo of three nursing sisters in their uniforms and veils: Sr L Danson, Sr P Hooper who is holding "Whacko" the cockatoo and Sr P WIllis. Camp building in the background

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Sister M Morrison and R B Keeble were nurses at 28 Camp hospital Tatura

Black and white photo of Sister M Morrison and Sister B Keeble. Both wearing a suit with buttoned up jackets, tie and hat. Lace up shoes.

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These fuel price signs were used throughout Australia.

Circular sign showing large black numbers 2/3. The words "Including 7 1/4d duty" in black around the lower rim. Metal frame, price card can be rotated to suit mounting position (double sided) and behind glass and rubber gasket.

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Item made by an Italian POW held in Camp 13

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Item made by an Italian POW held in Camp 13

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Item made by an Italian POW held in Camp 13

Sandstone hand-carved monkey and ashtray. Monkey has decorative markings. Ashtray has a diamond shaped recess carved into the top and decorated with two brown and black painted snakes and green and white leaves

Ashtray: Prisoner of War on top Monkey: Ricordo on side and Ricordo POW on bottom

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Carl Wied was an internee in Camp 3

Small ring made from a silver coin by Carl Wied, Camp 3. The band splits in two at the top on each side with a heart on top

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Tatura Rural Services operated in Tatura for many years and was located in Ross Street, virtually opposite the water tower. Business was owned by Bill Brown and later sold to Ritchie Trevaskis.

small brass plaque with black background, gold rim around edge and gold writing

Built by Tatura Rural Services Constructional Engineers

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