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Richard Kandelmann’s diary aboard ‘The Dunera’

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bcstroud

Here are a few pages from his experiences on ‘The Dunera’. I am only including 3 pages.. of the 43..!I am also including his prisoner of war papers.      

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Watercolors of ‘Barmera’ Internment camp in Australia

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bcstroud

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Newspaper clippings mentioning the ‘Dunera’ and internees

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bcstroud

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‘Tatura’ Australian internment camp watercolor

Posted on July 19, 2011 by bcstroud

Here is a watercolor drawn by an internee of the ‘Tatura’ internment camp. (click the image to see larger version in a new tab / window)

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Richard Kandelmann.. as British soldier, after his internment

Posted on July 13, 2011 by bcstroud

I am including a few pics of granddad as a British soldier, and as a business man. His family moved to the US first and after he married my grandmother in England they followed. My mother and father(son) moved to … Continue reading →

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My grandfather, Richard Kandelmann on board the Dunera

Posted on July 13, 2011 by bcstroud

I thought I would share the details of my grandfather’s experience on the Dunera. He was also interred at the Hay Camp in Australia. I have his diary, which gives many details of his experience. Newspaper clippings, and watercolors. His … Continue reading →

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