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Berrima D.A.D.G. Banner c.1916

Discover the banner made by German crews of ships belonging to the German-Australian Line, Deutsch Australische Dampfschiffs Gesellschaft (known by the initials D.A.D.G) who where interred at Berrima Gaol between 1915 -1918.


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Berrima Merchant Officer’s Service Record Book c.1909-1915

Discover the service record of Willhelm Köster a German merchant seaman interred at Berrima Internment Camp in 1915.


Berrima Dugout Canoe c.1917

Discover the dugout canoe Störtebeker that was made by German World War One prisoners of war at Berrima internee camp in 1915.


Trial Bay Gaol Internees Collection c.1914-1915

The Trial Bay Internees Collection interprets the story and provides evidence of the experience of the German internee’s life at Trial Bay, the attitudes of the German internees to the war and internment and their relationships to other German communities in NSW both interred and free.


Berrima Serviette Rings c.1916

Discover the carved serviette rings made by a German merchant seaman interred at Berrima Internment Camp in 1915.


Berima Carved Wooden Shield c.1916

Discover the carved wood shield made by a German merchant seaman interred at Berrima Internment Camp in 1915.


Berrima Concert Zither c.1900

Discover the zither played by the German merchant seaman interred at Berrima Internment Camp in 1915.


Trial Bay Jewellers Lathe c.1858

The lathe used by Trial Bay internees has aesthetic significance in the design and manufacture of toys for children interred at other internment camps.


Trial Bay Decorative Wood Jewellery Box c.1916

The Jewellery Box is a part of a collection of objects integral to the fabric of the Trial Bay Gaol heritage site and provides the distinctive character of the place.


Trial Bay Kodak Film Tank c.1916

Discover the Kodak film tank used by German POWs who where interred at Trial Bay Gaol between 1915-1918.