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83RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF DUNERA BOYS & QUEEN MARY INTERNEES

Tatura Museum

16th April 2023

Programme

  • 1 pm - Official opening & welcome by Sue Schmitke (Tatura Museum) and Ron Reichwald (Dunera Association). Introduction of guest speakers

  • 1.10 pmSpecial presentation of Sergeant Snow White restored artefact – Kathleen Whelan, daughter of Dunera Boy Bertold Meier

  • 1.20 pm - Guest Speakers followed by questions

Geoff Reed - Owner of 'Dunera' property previously known as Internment Campsite 2


David Mallinder - Owner of property previously known as Internment Campsite 1

The speakers will talk on the reasons they bought these properties, their plans and their connection to the Dunera story.

  • 1.50 pm – Vote of Thanks – Ron Reichwald

  • 1.55 pm – Conclusion of formalities – Sue Schmitke & Ron Reichwald

  • 2.00 pm – Afternoon Tea

  • 2.20 pm – Departure to Camp 2 visit

 
 
 

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