Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum - 52 Discoveries in Greater Shepparton
Step Back in Time - Tatura Museum houses a unique collection based on three main themes - the history of irrigation in the Goulburn Valley, the local and family history of Tatura and District since white settlement and the history of seven POW and internment camps in the area during WW2.
Open 1.00pm to 3.00pm weekdays, 2.00pm to 4.00pm weekends and public holidays.
49 Hogan Street, Tatura
Former civilian internees of Tatura Internment Camps
Video by Bruce Ryan
7 March, 2014, Cowra Civic Centre
Former internees from Tatura Internment Camps Tatura Kids at the Internment Symposium L to R Ilse Beilharz, Eberhard Frank, Dr Silke Hesse, Helga Griffin Girschik , Dr Theo Baer, Peter Girschik, Herbert Girschik, Melba Oki, Miyoko Watanabe, Evelyn Suzuki, Yoko Murayama and Mary Oki Bourne gather at a symposium: Civilian Internment in Australia during WWII: history, memories and community heritage. Introduced by Dr Yuriko Nagata.
This was the first time Japanese civilian internees and their families were publicly acknowledged in Australia.
Facilitated by Nikkei Australia with Cowra Breakout Association.
Greater Shepparton Museums Tatura
Visit Shepparton is the official visitor information website for Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Murchison, Dookie and Merrigum.
Greater Shepparton is a fantastic place to visit all year round, with vibrant arts and culture, exciting events, sports and entertainment, history and heritage, quality food and wine and excellent shopping facilities - in Greater Shepparton, there's something for everyone!
Find out everything online at visitshepparton.com.au
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The Enemy at Home
Please watch: UNSWTV: Entertaining your curiosity
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In World War 1 nearly 7000 'enemy aliens' of German origin were interned in camps in New South Wales. That experience is now the subject of a UNSW Press book co-authored by Arts academic Gerhard Fischer, and an exhibition running at the Museum of Sydney from May 7-September 11.
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Quest Shepparton - Shepparton Hotels, Australia
Quest Shepparton 4.5 Stars Hotel in Shepparton ,Australia Within US Travel Directory One of our top picks in Shepparton.
Quest Shepparton features stylish, fully-furnished serviced apartments, located just off The Goulburn Valley Highway in the heart of Shepparton.
Guests enjoy access to free Wi-Fi.
The serviced apartments at Quest Shepparton are spacious and stylish.
Modern amenities include flat screen TVs with satellite channels.
The kitchens are fully-equipped with stoves, microwaves, and refrigerators.
Quest Shepparton Serviced Apartments provides guests with access to an onsite gymnasium.
Guests can also enjoy discounted rates for access to nearby Aquamoves Leisure Centre.
Quest Shepparton is a short walk from the shopping precincts of Wyndham and Maude Street.
It is a short drive to the Shepparton Showgrounds.
The Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum are also nearby.
Guests of Quest can enjoy hiking and cycling on Shepparton’s nature paths of the Goulburn and Broken Rivers.
The McGuire Reserve and Victoria Park are both within walking distance.
Quest SheppartonShepparton Hotels, Australia
Location in : 177 - 183 Welsford Street,au 3630, Shepparton, Australia
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The first TV commercial for the newly renovated Tatura Hotel, made with love by Kelly McPherson, Marketing and Events Manager (McPherson Advertising) and Liz Ainsworth, Production team (LA Vision)
Two Tatura Houses Engulfed in Flames
Two houses in Casey St Tatura were engulfed in flames
Ray Estrada - Early Years and Queens Garden Zoo
Ray Estrada talks about his early years in Shepparton and the Queens Gardens Zoo. Produced by Geoff Allemand.
Shepparton history for Lost Shepparton. August 2014.
The Glockemanns: three generations of internees
Despite being honorable and well to do Australian citizens, three generations of this family were interned as enemy aliens in Australian camps, during the First and the Second World War. This is their story.
Genre: Documentary | Language: English | Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds | Sydney, October 2014 © Goethe-Institut Australia
Internment Motion Support for WW2 prison camps in Australia
Honoured to be a part of this motion. It's a shame we couldn't get enough support for the doco and the movie but I'm glad we got this far.
1315 Toolamba Rushworth Rd, Tatura, Vic 3616 - Drone Inspection (UPDATE)
Attention horse enthusiasts! Start loading the float because you'll want to move into this property ASAP. A magnificently renovated property that will please the entire family, as well as the entire, drove of horses. The improvements to this rural property are at the elite end. This video was aimed to give the public an initial insight but you'll have to come inspect the extra features in person.
To enquire contact agent Andrew Pogue on 0421 743 555
Kevin Hicks Real Estate is proud to list this property and we look forward to exchanging ownership on behalf of the vendors.
--This edit is the official update to match the seasonal change into Autumn--
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Tatura Hot Bread
Award Winning Bakery. Open 7 Days Hogan Street Tatura
Historic tale
Just a few hours from Sydney, in Cowra, is the site of one of the most daring and desperate prison escapes in Australian history
See more at tennews.com.au
Lost Shepparton DVD Preview
Photos and videos of a Shepparton lost but not forgotten.
Shepparton Power Station
Shepparton Power Station was a short-lived but most important structure in our city's history. Former mechnical engineer Brian Emmett shares his photographic memories of the station and its days with The News journalist John Lewis.
SPCA Some Things Are Meant To Be Made In Australia
Find out why SPC Ardmona is central to the Goulburn Valley community and it's suppliers, growers, employees and their families.
John Gribben - Shepparton history guru
John Gribben
Enemy Aliens. ABC Radio Interview. October 2012.
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ABC Radio Interview with Producer Daniel Tenni on upcoming Documentary Enemy Aliens. Oct 2012
Addison Motor Inn - Shepparton Hotels, Australia
Addison Motor Inn 4 Stars Hotel in Shepparton ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Addison Motor Inn is a 5-minute walk from Shepparton city centre and a 6-minute drive from Victoria Park Lake.
It offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi, BBQ facilities and free secure on-site parking.
The renovated, air-conditioned rooms offer tea/coffee making facilities, hardwood furniture and a flat-screen TV.
Each has an en suite bathroom.
Deluxe rooms offer a leather recliner and a work desk.
Shepparton Addison Motor Inn is a 13-minute walk from Shepparton Art Gallery.
It is 5 minutes’ drive from Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum.
Addison Motor InnShepparton Hotels, Australia
Location in : 33 Wyndham St ,au 3630, Shepparton, Australia
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