Summary
Leaflet issued by the Victorian Civil Ambulance Service in 1958 to Bretislav Lukes. The leaflet details membership benefits, conditions and instructions on how to order an ambulance. Born 12 January 1922 in Stankou in Czechoslovakia, Bretislav claims to have worked for the Germans during the war in Junkers aircraft factory. He migrated to Australia in 1950 after spending time in an IRO camp following World War Two. Sent to Bonegilla upon arrival, Bretislav completed his compulsory employment at Australian Iron and Steel at Port Kembla, probably on the Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme. When his two year labour contract was completed he moved to Melbourne where he lived for the rest of his life, although he did return to Czechoslovakia and other parts of Europe to visit friends and family.
Physical Description
Cream (yellowed) paper, 2 sided with black printed text and b/w photos. Includes images of historic ambulances, VCAS headquarters and an emergency scene.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Peter Schafer, 22 Jul 2004
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Issued By
Victorian Civil Ambulance Service, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1958
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Issued To
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Inscriptions
This/Could/Happen/to/You/VICTORIAN CIVIL AMBULANCE SCHEME/Presents their/CONTRIBUTION SCHEME/and Invites You to join now.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Emergency services - ambulance, Promotional materials
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
44.4 cm (Length), 13.8 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Czechoslovakian Communities, Czechoslovakian Immigration, Displaced Persons, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrant Camps
