Subject	World War, 1939-1945–Sources
	World War, 1939-1945–Australia
	World War, 1939-1945–Personal narratives, German
	Internment camps–Australia
	Prisoners of war
	War poetry
	Jews–Migrations
	Victoria–History
	German language–Writing
Category	4. World War II
Keywords	Tatura camp
	Enemy aliens
Creator	Frank Schlesinger
Current Holder	Museums Victoria Collections
Date	1940-09
Access Rights	Request at location
Rights	Open release of data and information about our collections
Country Of Origin	Australia
Place	Tatura
Language	German
	English
Description From Source	275 mm (Length), 215 mm (Width), 1 mm (Depth) Title: ‘Behind the Fence. Sept. 1940-Sept.1941’ and featuring an army guard with rifle on one side of the wire fence (in which the words ‘THE FENCE’ have been incorporated); and on the other side a child (with ‘POW’ across its behind) pulling a wagon with ‘FIFTH COLUMN LUGGAGE’ inscribed on its side. 72 page manuscript typed on single side on cream coloured paper of varying types. Pages bound with string through two punched holes. Front cover on thin card with hand drawn border, title and illustration in black ink. Illustration signed by A.Figdor. Booklet titled ‘Behind the Fence, Sept 1940 – Sept 1941’ was produced at Tatura Internment Camp by internees. This copy was used and kept by Tatura internee Frank Schlesinger. The booklet is in both English and German and includes commentaries on the situation of war in Europe, short stories, political and protest poetry and satire (including items adapted from Readers Digest), drawings and cartoons, and quizzes. This manuscript also demonstrates how internees occupied their time – writing, commentating, cooking, performing, and participating in self-education.
Physical Format	Manuscripts
Related Resources	https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/10227
Bibliographic Citation	https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/H3S2EWS7/
	https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/5XJ4D3T7/