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A Dunera Boy came back to England by John Haim

My father (George Haim) was a Dunera Boy and came back to England. He did not talk much about his experience but we have a few artefacts. He died in 1972. I am in contact with Tanya Tintner (nee Buchdahl) … Continue reading

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Ugo Bonelli

Hi my name is John Ebert from Australia. I am studying to be a high school teacher. A few years ago I had to write an assignment on the Dunera. At that time, I had never heard of the Dunera. … Continue reading

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Looking for any “Dunera Boys” and/or survivors of the Arandora Star

Hello Mike and all your visitors. I am an actor/filmmaker, currently working on a documentary as writer/director about Austrian athletics coach, Franz Stampfl (the man who coached Roger Bannister to break the 4 minute mile in England), who was also … Continue reading

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Richard Kandelmann.. as British soldier, after his internment

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

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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Association of the Dunera Boys

Hi Mike, Following is the latest Dunera News from the Association of "Dunera Boys" and it has heaps of photos from the 70th Anniversary celebrations at Hay – including a re–enactment of the boys arriving in their four 12 carriage … Continue reading

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