'Innocent mistake' greets Alice Springs school's Jewish guests - Hitler on parade

By Henrietta Cook
Updated September 10 2016 - 2:08am, first published September 9 2016 - 7:04pm
The boy, said to have 'an interest in history and politics' was given permission to dress up as Adolf Hitler.
The boy, said to have 'an interest in history and politics' was given permission to dress up as Adolf Hitler.
Five Year 9 exchange students from Bialik College, a Jewish school in Hawthorn, were visiting the school at the time.. Photo: Penny Stephens
Five Year 9 exchange students from Bialik College, a Jewish school in Hawthorn, were visiting the school at the time.. Photo: Penny Stephens
Adolf Hitler's autobiography, 'Mein Kampf', outlined his plans for Germany.
Adolf Hitler's autobiography, 'Mein Kampf', outlined his plans for Germany.
Last month a Perth mother painted her son's skin black for a Book Week parade, as he wanted to look like footballer Nic Naitanui.
Last month a Perth mother painted her son's skin black for a Book Week parade, as he wanted to look like footballer Nic Naitanui.

A student at an Alice Springs private school has dressed up as Adolf Hitler for a Book Week parade which coincided with a visit by exchange students from a Melbourne Jewish school.

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