Summary
Provisional identity card for Bretislav Lukes, issued by the IRO. The card was required for migration processing and was first valid until 31 May 1949 and was extended until 30 June 1949. 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
Yellow slip of paper, with black typed text, annotations in blue ink and purple stamps, it has been signed by the Camp Administrator.
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
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Issued To
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Other Association (See Comments)
31 May 1949
Vail until -
Other Association (See Comments)
30 Jun 1949
Permit extended to -
Inscriptions
Written in German. Translation: IRO Area No 3 Bayern Eichstatt Office / Mr Lukes Bretislav born 12 January 1922 is resident of the Eichstaett Camp, Hunter's Barracks. Valid until 31 May 1949 / extended until 30 June 1949.
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Classification
Migration, Processing - planning & departure, Identification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
17 cm (Length), 10.2 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Czechoslovakian Communities, Czechoslovakian Immigration, Displaced Persons, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrant Camps
