Номер объектаM1995/051:004
ОписаниеHand-written letter from K. Rosenau, Camp number 7, hut 16 (most likely Hay internment camp), with sticker indicating that it has been opened and passed by the Australian Censor. Dated 20 April 1941 addressed to Mr. William Roberts in Bellevue Hill. It thanks him for his letter of 9 April and the packet containing a sausage. It also thanks him for his offer of help. "I am in urgent need of a tube of tooth paste, some razor blades, 1 piece of shaving soap and toilet soap and thin white and thin black darning yarn for mending and some thin needles." The writer explains that he went to England in 1937 with a view of emigrating to New Zealand. But in spite all efforts could not get a landing permit and consequently was stuck in England. "At the outbreak of war I came before a tribunal and was classified as 'Refugee from Nazi oppression'. After the defeat of France, however, I was interned. I never had any idea of being deported to Australia. I was put on board of a ship with 2000 other refugees. It was not until the fourth day of the journey that we were told of our destination. I should be very glad to hear from you again. Yours sincerely, K. Rosenau"
Место изготовленияSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Дата 1941-04-20
Наименованиеletters
Материалpaper
Размерность
- width: 204.00 mm
height: 263.00 mm
Язык
- English Dear Mr. Roberts, 20th April 1941
Many thanks for your kind letter of 9th April and the Pocket containing a sausage. I have to thank you at the same time for your kind offer of help. I am in urgent need of a tube of tooth paste, some razor blades, 1 piece of shaving soap and toilet soap and thin white and thin black darning yarn for mending and some thin needles. I should feel much obliged if you could manage to send me these few things. I noted with regret that you are not related with my uncle Mr. Rosenbaum. In answer to your question I would tell you that I am (texts missing) Cologne. I went to England in 1937 with a view of emigrating to New Zealand. But in spite all efforts I could not get a landing permit and consequently was stuck in England. At the outbreak of war I came before a tribunal and was classified as “Refugee from Nazi oppression.” After the defeat of France, however, I was interned. I never had any idea of being departed to Australia. I was just on board of a ship with 2000 other refugees. It was not until the fourth day of the journey we were told of our destination. I should be very glad to hear from you again.
Yours sincerely, K. Rosenau
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Jacqie Hilmer