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The girls are members of the AWAS who were at Camp 13 Garrison during WW2.
Physical description
Sepia photograph of 9 women, some in bathers, some in uniform, with huts in the background.
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The girls are members of the AWAS who were at Camp 13 Garrison during WW2.
Sepia photograph of 9 women, some in bathers, some in uniform, with huts in the background.
Presentation of day-to-day happenings in Warange district by a member of Soldier-Settlement family. Research period 1865-1965
Gold dust jacket. 1860 goldfields depicted thereon. Printing in white and red. 147 pages
Ron Johnson Hunter. Xmas 1965
waranga, forster hw, tatura, books, history, local
Presentation of day-to-day happenings in Warange district by a member of Soldier-Settlement family. Research period 1865-1965
Gold dust jacket. 1860 goldfields depicted thereon. Printing in white and red. 147 pages
Ron Johnson Hunter. Xmas 1965
waranga, forster hw, tatura, books, history, local
A social history of the humane internment and POW camps set up during W.W.2 at Tatura, Rushworth, and Murchison in Central Victoria. Tatura camp was one of the largest internment camps in Australia holding approximately 12,000 - 13,000 people of multicultures from almost every country in the world.
Hard cover, with Asiatic children from Tatura camp 4 enjoying a picnic at Waranga Basin. Front photo surrounded with a sketch of wire. B\W photos and sketches.
Dedication to the memory of the author's husband, Alan Hammond.
prisoners of war and internment camps - victoria - history
Made to commemorate the first meeting of the Rodney Irriagation and Water Supply Trust.
Commemoration Board of dark brown wood with gold writing
Rodney Irrigation and Water Supply Trust First meeting held on 28th May 1889 Commissioners M Cussen Chairman W Bray, M Minter, J Cooke, J Morrisey, T Hogan, J Stewart, M Kavanagh, J Teese, S Lancaster, C W Wilson, J McKenzie Engineer W S Murray Secretary J A Carey
m cussen, w bray, m minter, j cooke, j morrissey, m kavanagh, j stewart, j teese, s lancaster, c w wilson, j mckenzie, w s murray, j a carey, rodney irrigation and water supply trust
Tells the stories behind the sinking of U-boats during WW2 and their Captains.
Black multi ring folder containing copy of article on Hitler's Indian Ocean Grey Wolves, U-boat Captains and their sinking of enemy ships.
admiral donitz, helmut pich, fritz julius lemp, georg wenzel, hans baenge, hans feiertag, heinz niemann, german u-boats
Cotton white gown made for a christening of a child in camp. Made by unknown person
White cotton dress with round next, short sleeved. Bottom of from has many folds, and flower pattern with holes.
Child's dress made by one of the female internees for her child. Internee unknown
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childs dress with round neck, short sleeves, gathered at waist.
camp internees, camp children, camp dressmaking
Blue front cover with photograph of Rod Wells, title in green print at top and in the middle, a building at the bottom, authors name bottom right. Back page has description of book over a backdrop of a tiger.
Book telling the Story of Rod Wells and his survival as a POW in WW2. Written by his wife Pamela Wells.
Story of a Channel Guard, George Wheeler, who retired from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission after 46 years working with them.
3 A4 pages of typed story.
victoria state rivers and water supply commission, george wheeler
Shows the men working on the constrution of the Waranga Basin.
Black and white photograph of a large group of men who worked on the construction of the Waranga Basin. Contained in brown wood frame with white mounting frame and under glass.
waranga basin
Shows a group picture of the men involved in building the Waranga Basin.
Black and white photograph of a group of men working on the sides of the Waranga Basin. Contained in brown wood frame with white mount and under glass.
waranga basin
Found by Kerrie Estough at a market at Cecil Plains, Canberra. Contacted Keith Russell who donated on her behalf.
Coloured pencil drawing/sketch of young lady with short blond hair, looking to her right. Blue and white frill top. Picture in cream frame and under glass.
on bottom right of picture: Kurwin 1948 To Robyn from Kurt Winkler
kurt winkler, kurwin, kerrie estough, cecil plains canberra, keith russell
Used by John Burke at the State Rivers Tatura in the 1960 - 1970's.
Compass: black and silver rimmed round container with removable lid. Bottom section has a clear glass with black rim covering the compass pointer and directions. Has 8 gold screws in black rim. Attached to rim is a hinged section with middle section see through. Opposite hinged section is another hinged section with sight on it. On outside rim of container under second hinged piece, is a black metal ring for holding. Bottom of the container has a flanged circle which attaches to a stand. Case: is tan leather with stitching around all edges. Two pieces, one large which holds the compass and the other is joined to bottom piece to form a lid. A leather strap is joined to the large section to hold the lid down and to make a carrying strap. Inside is red felt.
compass, john burke, state rivers tatura
The certificate of gratitude was present to Mr A Ransom by the Greek Government. It was awarded to Australian servicemen who served in Greece against overwhelming number of German air and land troops.
Piece of white paper with black writing, enclosed in a brown wooden frame. Attached to document is a bronze medal with a stripped ribbon. One band of navy blue, one band of light blue and one band of navy blue.
certificate of gratitude, mr a ransom, greek government, australian servicemen, greece, german air and land troops
Documentation and photographs on the Police Stations in Tatura and Tatura Railway Station.
Black 2 ring folder, containing multiple sleeves with documents and photographs.
Tatura Police Station and Railway Station
tatura police station, tatura railway station
Inquiry into the estimated costs and benefits of irrigation modernisation by Frank L Burns and transcript of the Standing Committee of Finance and Public Administration
Printed pages inquiring about the modernisation of irrigation infrastructure
irrigation, frank l burns, frank burns
Photograph was taken on the 10 March 1945 of two family groups of German internees at no 3 camp Tatura Victoria. Back row (left to right): Helga Girschik, Rudolf Girschik, Lothar Streker and Daniel Streker. Front row (left to right): Peter Girschik (standing), Elfriede Girschik holding baby Herbert, Elisabeth Streker and Liselotte Streker. AWM number 030245/04
Black and white photograph 3 men and a girl standing behind a boy standing and 3 ladies sitting. Lady on left is holding a baby. Tree stump to right of photograph with a tree behind the men and barracks behind that.
818 in front of ladies
camp 3 tatura, helga girschik, rudolf girschik, lothar streker, daniel streker, peter girschik, elfriede girschik, herbert girschik, elisabeth streker, liselotte streker, german internees ww2, 030245/04
The sleeves contain sheets of typed material detailing the background, military history and circumstances of death, burial place and commemoration of people from Tatura and surrounding areas who were killed in action in WW1. Some have photographs as well. 1 page list of personal details of Tatura's WW1 roll of honour. 1 page list of names, dates enlisted, regiment number, last unit, rank, action, DOB and burial place of those listed. 5 page list of Tatura and District WW1 Nominal Roll. 2 page list of Decorations and Awards to Tatura and District men.
Black folder with multiple sleeves each containing typed sheets with pictures.
harry rowan agnew, robert ernest alexander, daniel allan, joseph stanley bainbridge, henry saundry bazeley, arthur boot, john connors, thomas cross, albert blackburn crossley, james lawrence cummins, charles patrick fitzpatrick, richard fuzzard, charles alfred philip josiah hampton, haswell harding, joseph arthur head, thomas patrick keating, john mackay layton, richard goulburn layton, robert mactier vc, thomas james maher, stanley george mars, john archibald duncan mccoll, angas ewen mclennan, michael joseph meagher, robert alexander mitchell, thomas james port, albert reddrop, albert charles joseph robinson, charles john seamons, george sinclair swanson, alfred tavener (curran), william robert wheeler, tatura's ww1 roll of honour, tatura and district ww1 nominal roll, decorations and awards to tatura and district men
2 pages tell the history of Tatura Hot Bread, formerly Gibbs Bakery. The other sheet lists the previous owners of the shop.
2 typed pages in a plastic sleeve; 1 hand written page of list of previous owners of the shop.
History of Tatura Hot Bread
tatura hot bread, gibbs bakery, jack gibb, bernard gibb, glenda alexander, jeff alexander, glenn alexander, george wells, sopha wells, olivia wells
A framed poster telling the story of the oven which is located at Tatura Hot Bread in Tatura Victoria.
Framed poster "History of the Oven at Tatura Hot Bread". Frame is a light coloured.
tatura hot bread, bread ovens, glenda alexander
The CD tells the story of the Templer Society of Australia and how they came to Australia. The story of 10 Templer families. The typed sheets are a transcript of what is on the CD.
Black multi ring folder containing CD and 9 pages of typing. Round CD with coloured picture of hut and trees. Writing in black. In black and clear case.
Temple Society of Australia 80 Years in Australia German Internment 1941 -1947 by Doris Frank (MP4)
templer society, ernst lewandowsky, alfons konig, lothar bohmer, dr wilhelm eilers, rudolf girschik, fritz lippmann, wilhelm eppinger, hedwig schnerring, wilhelm fugmann, dr martin winkle, doris frank, camp 10 loveday sa, camp 1a internment camp, richard graze, oscar hahn, ekkehard beinssen, werner glockemann
Painting by Franz Korbler. Architect/artist, born Vienna Austria, arrested Teheran Persia September 12941. Interned Loveday Camp SA and Tatura Camp Victoria 1945-1947.
Water colour of brick wall, with stone entrance. Lady standing in doorway, pot to right of her. Man standing centre of picture just in front of the entrance. Blue sky at top of picture.
franz korbler
Painting by Franz Korbler. Architect/artist, born Vienna Austria, arrested Teheran Persia September 12941. Interned Loveday Camp SA and Tatura Camp Victoria 1945-1947.
Water colour of lane way with brick wall on right, trees and wall on left. Painting has a silver border and a cream mat. In a gold frame with glass.
Kuhbanan SAS Cobinan Marko Polos Tran in gold underneath picture.
franz korbler
The story is written by Ingrid Stephen, daughter of Hans Barth who was an internee in camp 1 during WW2. She wrote the story for her children as part of their knowledge and heritage, the history of how and why she arrived in Australia and her life in this wonderful country which has been so good to her and her family. Tells what her father went through from capture to release.
A white book with a sepia colour photograph, in centre, of a lady and child. Title at top and author below, in black writing. Family photograph on back in colour.
ingrid barth, ingrid stephen, hans barth, john stephen, camp 1 internees
Excerpt telling the story of John Stewart Dethridge and the Dethridge Meter adopted for standard use by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Photocopied section of a book on 2 pages with picture of J. S. Dethridge and the Dethridge Meter
dethridge, irrigation, dethridge meter, dethridge wheel, j. s. dethridge, john stewart dethridge, john dethridge
Typed copy of original document which was hand written in a letter to Lurline Knee (Museum Researcher). Tells of her memories of being in the Camp 1 Hospital.
2 plastic sleeves with 3 pages of typed material titled "Recollections of Sister Pat Slater AANS at Camp 1 Hospital 1944".
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sister pat slater, camp 1 hospital
Photograph depicts the garden at the AWAS quarters at Camp 13 Murchison.
Black and white photograph of a garden. Stone wall at bottom of the picture, flowers and lawn behind. Huts to the right. Left of centre is a flag pole with a hedge behind. Trees in distance.
awas quarters, camp 13, murchison pow camp, camp gardens
AWAS sisters from Tatura Group internment camps. Rear: Sisters S O'Shannessy, M Morrison and E Chalmers. Seated: Sisters Robinson, D Evans, M Peck and Lorraine Danson.
Black and white photograph of 7 nursing sisters, 3 standing, 4 seated, in uniform. Building behind them and a tree on the far right. Sister on right has a hat on.
sister o'shannessy, sister morrison, sister chalmers, sister robinson, sister evans, sister peck, sister lorraine danson, awas
Sisters Trix Moore and Vi Elliott were AWAS sisters at Tatura Internment Group during WW2.
Black and white photograph of two AWAS Sisters, in uniform, standing together with a hut directly behind them.
sister trix moore, sister vi elliott, awas, tatura internment group
Corporal W E Brown was recruited to continue to serve in the AMF for a period of two years from 30 April 1946. He served at Murchson Camp 13 during WW2.
Black and white copy of a document from the Australian Army. ID no, name and rank and signature of person being recuited.
corporal w e brown, amf, camp 13 murchison, australian army, australian army recruitment
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