AWP Episode 4 - The Dunera Boys

On 10 July 1940, 2,542 detainees, all classified as ‘enemy aliens’, were placed on the HMT Dunera in Liverpool the United Kingdom and 57 days later they docked at Sydney Harbour. On board were over 2,000 male Jewish refugees who had fled Nazi Germany. Conditions on board were appalling and during the voyage these men were badly mistreated by their guards with many beaten.

Despite this, a large number of the ‘Dunera Boys’ remained in Australia, made a life for themselves and alos contributed greatly to Australian science, academia and culture.

One of the Sources used for this episode: Ken Inglis “From Berlin to the Bush” Monthly, August 2010. http://www.themonthly.com.au/monthly-essays-ken-inglis-berlin-bush--2638

The recommendation for this month is “A Bridge Too Far” by Cornelius Ryan.

Music by Dan-O at: http://www.danosongs.com/

Thanks to Ken Dampier, jet engine extraordinaire for post-production.

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