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AIF POW theatre, Changi
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
This building had been a workshop and was used for about a year by an Australian POW Concert Party until it was required for accommodation. All seats were made from palm logs. Rear stalls made of rubb...ART26496
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AIF theatre, Changi
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
This drawing depicts an entertainment called '203' in progress with three of the cast on the stage - John Wood, Jack Smith and Harry Smith. The entertainment was suprisingly lavish considering the lac...ART26497
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Coconut grove theatre
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
Theatre built by POWs at Changi. The theatre became a popular attraction in the camp, and the productions that were staged bacame more and more elaborate over the years the men were in captivity.ART25055
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Concert and Theatre Programs, Second World War, 1939-1945, Souvenirs 3
Published Collection
Maker: Various
The collection contains programs for plays, concerts, revues and cinemas. These events have been hosted for and by a wide variety of units and organisations.RC00691
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Concert party, Changi camp, 1942
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
Four members of a concert party perform on a makeshift stage. Murray Griffin was an official war artist appointed in 1941 with 8th Division AIF in Malaya. He was prisoner of war at the fall of Singapo...ART24467
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D3, Bo.36, Changi Prison
Art
Maker: Greig, Allister
Allister Greig was a South Australian-born commercial artist who served in the first AIF and was a civilian internee in Singapore from 1942 to 1945. He was an amateur magician and was caught by prison...ART26749
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Listening to Music, Y.M.C.A. Hut, Changi
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
The YMCA representatives, Mr Ivor Hanger and Mr George Macheily, built this hut of palms logs and attap for recreational purposes and lectures. They were taken prisoners-of-war by the Japanese along w...ART26510
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Pantomime production, Changi
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
Scene from 'Dick Whittington' pantomime, which was written by Leslie Greener, produced by John Wood. The actors from left to right are Charlie (Chas) 'Sexy' Wiggins, unknown, unknown, Doug Peart, unkn...ART24474
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Violin Case : Gunner A E Beattie, 2/10 Field Regiment , AIF Concert Party
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black painted wooden violin case with brass hinges, lock and latches. The top of the case has been repaired with black painted hessian which has subsequently been waterproofed with a type of glue. The...REL29071.003
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Violin : Gunner A E Beattie, 2/10 Field Regiment , AIF Concert Party
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard violin, complete with pegs, strings, bridge and chin-rest. No indication of manufacturer, although the bridge, a later addition, is impressed 'Dolling'. Finish has been completely worn from n...REL29071.001