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57 Days of Hell — The Voyage of HMT Dunera, 1940

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A while ago I was looking for more information about the Dunera and what happened aboard and during trips. I knew a little about the “Australian connection” and The Dunera Boys, but had no real indepth knowledge. I think the … Continue reading →

Australian Military Forces Forms Dunera Voyage: 12/06/1941

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There are several mentions of the boys, Chris and Oswald Wolkenstein, in Alan Gill’s book “Interrupted Journeys”. Particularly interesting is the exact date they were released from Tatura Camp 2 to go to Xavier College in Melbourne – January 12th, … Continue reading →