Historical information
German National, Walter Kiessling snr. an employee of a German firm was interned in Camp 1, Tatura. His wife remained in Melbourne where there son Walter was born. The father was immediately taken to Melbourne under escort to see his wife and baby son. Subsequently his wife would travel to Murchison by train and ride her bicycle, with the baby in a basket, out to the camp to visit her husband. Later visits were with a friend in their DKW car. Young Walter was christened by a Lutheran Pastor in the camp, under the supervision of Major Schrader, the Garrison Commandant. The photos tell the story. 4 photographs: Rosa riding her bicycle; Walter holding baby Walter at his christening x 2; Rosa holding baby Walter with a girl behind holding flowers, standing next to Camp 1 Commandant Colonel Schrader and internee friend standing in front of a camp hut; Group of internees and Colonel Schrader in front of a hut at the Christening; the DRW car that Rosa and friend came up in for visits;
Significance
The humane treatment given to enemy aliens by the Australian Army during World War 2.
Physical description
Plastic sleeves containing photos
