A teenage boy, an only child, is forced to leave his German homeland and loving family. For the first time in his life he finds himself utterly alone and ill-prepared for what lies ahead. Armed only with a small suitcase, a ten-shilling note and his mother's advice echoing in his ears – 'Learn to speak English as quickly as you can' – he is gradually forced to face the shocking prospect of losing his home and family forever.<br /> <br />This is the true story of Lutz Eichbaum's admirable achievement in navigating his way through World War II, one of the most treacherous and cruel periods in world history. He witnessed the drama and injustice of four traumatic historical events: the violence of Kristallnacht, the mercy rescue of the Kindertransport program, the horrific voyage on the Dunera and subsequent years of deplorable and isolated internment in Australia. He found hope, friendship and solace in the impressively organised internment camp community as they continually appealed for justice and finally earned the right to recreate themselves in a strange country.<br /> <br />Lutz Eichbaum [Ernie Everett] is one of the youngest of the renowned 'Dunera Boys'. While interned in Australia, the internees set up and administered their own township with Hay currency (which is now a valuable collectors' item) and an unofficial "university". When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, the prisoners were reclassified as "friendly aliens" and released by the Australian Government. Hundreds were recruited into the Australian Army and about a thousand stayed when offered residency at the end of the war. Almost all the rest made their way back to Britain, many of them joining the armed forces there. Others were recruited as interpreters or into the intelligence services.<br /> <br />Nothing remains of Hay camp except a road called Dunera Way and a memorial stone which reads: This plaque marks the 50th anniversary of the arrival from England of 1,984 refugees from Nazi oppression, mistakenly shipped out on HMT 'Dunera' and interned in Camps 7 & 8 on this site from 7.9.1940 to 20.5.1941. Many joined the AMF on their release from internment and made Australia their homeland and greatly contributed to its development. Donated by the Shire of Hay – September 1990.
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Sue Everett. Not Welcome
NOT WELCOME
Contents
Introduction
The Early Years
Kindertransport
Refuge in England
Britain at War
Huyton
Destination Unknown
Australia and Internment
Hay
Tatura
Fruit Picking
The Eighth Australian Employment Company
Life in Australia
Return to Nuremberg
The Reunions
Fritz and Gretl’s Story
Frank’s Story
Werner’s Story
Afterword
Appendix 1: The Diary
Appendix 2: HMT Dunera
Appendix 3: Chronology of Political Debate
Appendix 4: A World’s Eye View of Events as Seen Through the Media
Appendix 5: Memorandum
Embarkation
Appendix 6: An Appeal for Justice and Humanity
References
Acknowledgments
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Sue Everett was born in Nottingham, England, and spent her formative years living in the outer suburbs of south-east London. She met her future husband in London and emigrated to his home town,Melbourne, Australia, in 1979 where they continue to live with their two children.
Sue’s professional career in organisational development, occupational health and rehabilitation has spanned almost 40 years. She has worked in organisations in England and Australia and now works as a consultant in her own business.
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Appendix 3: Chronology of Political Debate
Appendix 4: A World’s Eye View of Events as Seen Through the Media
