Theatre: Gefanganer Vogel
09/12/1916
A musical performance, Gesang-Verein and Streich-Orchester, “Gefanganer Vogel”. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
Read moreStobsiade Military, Issue No. 4 (18)
23/12/1916
The fourth edition, which was unfortunately delayed through no fault of our own, was supposed to appear at Christmas. It is intended to communicate the mood at Christmas and New Year. In addition it reports on lectures and club events in recent times. The poems by Ernst von Wildenbruch and Ferdinand Avenariuß have been taken from the “German Christmas Book” published by the German Poet Memorial Foundation in Hamburg Grossborstel. The edition closes on the 23rd of December. Full edition available here.
Read moreIn the News: Local farmer tried for assault
29/12/1916Kelso Chronicle – Local farmer tried for assaulting soldier stationed at Stobs Camp 29 December 1916 Thomas Douglas, Farmer, tried for assaulting a solder in uniform, John Anderson, and presently acting as a guard at Stobs internment camp.
Read moreTheatre: Wohltaeter Der Menschheit
01/01/1917
Wohltaeter Der Menschheit – Benevolence of Man a play in 3 acts by Felix Philippi Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
Read moreTheatre: Ein toller Einfall
25/01/1917
A farce, Ein toller Einfall [A Great Idea], by Karl Laufs in four acts. Theater-Abteilung der Internierten Heiden [Theatre department of Interned pagans]. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
Read moreStobsiade Military, Issue No. 5 (19)
26/01/1917
The fifth edition of the Military Stobsiade focuses on the Camp School. An editorial on The Camp School: Objectives and Development. It outlines events associated with the School, the Study Rooms, current subjects listed with teachers surnames and camp it is taught in: AB/ CD. It goes on to mention an exhibit of student’s work to be held at the CD-camp. The editor has also contacted Germany for Railway Regulation and Training Manuals. It lists donations to the newspaper including books. It then ends with a Puzzle Corner. Full edition available here.
Read moreIn the News: Action brought against local Motor garage
26/01/1917Kelso Chronicle – Action brought by Stobs Camp soldier against local Motor garage 26 January 1917 In the Court of Session a trial by jury, involving an action by John Halliburton, Pte. Royal Defence Corps against Rutherford Whillens, Slitrig Motor Garage for £500.
Read moreGeburtstagsfeier Sr. Majestät des Kaisers
27/01/1917
An evening celebrating, Geburtstagsfeier Sr. Majestät des Kaisers [The Birthday of his Majesty the Emperor]. CD Camp. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
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