Australia – Dunera

New on dunera.de October 15, 2026

Heinz Altschul, Georg Auer, Arthur West (Rosenthal)—the three Dunera Boys from Vienna worked as journalists for the KPÖ after the war.

The three young refugees from Vienna—Heinz Altschul, Georg Auer and Arthur West—were editors of the Viennese newspaper *Volksstimme* after the war.

The story of the Austrian pharmacist Sigmund Berger, who was a victim of the torpedoing of the Waroonga.

Over time, more than 120 soldiers from the 8th Employment Company were promoted to non-commissioned officers.

In the fight against malaria, the Australian army undertook trials with volunteers. Among them were Dunera Boys and refugees.

The soldiers of the 8AEC remembered their commander, Captain Broughton, with great respect.

An event in Melbourne about Erwin Fabian and the influence of refugees on Melbourne’s art scene.

D&QM News 123: Branded a fascist: Giovanni Baldelli. Events marking the 86th anniversary of the Dunera landing in Australia.

Sources of information and opportunities for research around the world.

Sources of information and research options in Germany and Austria.