The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Group portrait of Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war (POWs) on stage following a concert called 'Anzacs on Parade' in Stalag 383, a special non-work camp for non-commissioned officers (NCOs) from October 1942. The presentation of theatrical productions was common at the camp and provided a creative outlet for the POWs. Many of the men pictured were from the Maori Battalion of the New Zealand armed forces. Identified are: NX11187 Sergeant David William (Dave) Barry, 2/4th Battalion (standing, third from right in dark cardigan), and Spence Hill, New Zealand Infantry (standing, centre wearing a grey short sleeved shirt). The photographers Hodges and Chase were permitted to take photographs of sporting events and theatrical performances at Stalag 383. Photographs featuring their signatures would not be confiscated by camp guards. These prints were traded among the prisoners at the price of four or five cigarettes each to raise funds for theatre and sporting activities within the camp.
"Group portrait of Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war (POWs) on stage following a concert called 'Anzacs on Parade' in Stalag 383, a special non-work camp for non-commissioned officers (NCOs)
"Group portrait of Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war (POWs) on stage following a concert called 'Anzacs on Parade' in Stalag 383, a special non-work camp for non-commissioned officers (NCOs)
Prisoners of war (POWs) at the POW and internment camp Stalag 383, in costume on stage performing the play "Puss in Boots". Theatrical productions such as this were commonly staged in the theatre.
Prisoners of war (POWs) at the POW and internment camp Stalag 383, in costume on stage performing Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Ernest". Theatrical productions such as this were commonly
Bare-chested allied prisoners of war (POWs) at the Whitsunday Carnival, one of the regular "Carnival Days" held by the prisoners of Stalag 383, a German POW and internment camp. A stall advertises th
Prisoners of war (POWs) of Stalag 383, dressed as Maori participating in a concert called 'Anzacs on parade'.
Unidentified prisoners of war (POWs) playing darts, believed to be in Stalag 383, a special non-work camp for non-commissioned officers (NCOs) from October 1942. Note one of the POWs is wearing a kilt
