Material relating to German internment in Australia during World War I, 1914 – 1919

A selection of photographs, entertainment programs and graphic booklets documenting German internment in Australia during World War I from Series 2 of MSS 0263 - Material relating to German internment in Australia during World War I, 1914 – 1919.

This series contains photographs, concert programs, play programs, exhibition guides and a commemorative album produced for the internees of the Holdsworthy Internment Camp (in Liverpool, Sydney), 1914 – 1919. Photographs include cast photos of theatrical shows, military display, and portraits. Concert and play programs and exhibition guides date from 1917 – 1919.

Also included are five graphic booklets by C. Friedrich that satirically document life in the German Internment Camp. The album contains photos and sketches depicting people and life in Holdsworthy/Liverpool Internment Camp (also referred to as GCC), 1914 - 1916.