Summary
Work identity card, 'prukaz' (proof), for the union of companies/combined factories managed by government. It was issued to Bretislav Lukes, circa 1940s. 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 double sided card with black border and black printed text, photo glued to front
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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Place & Date Issued
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Issued To
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Inscriptions
Written in Czech
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Classification
Migration, Processing - planning & departure, Identification
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Overall Dimensions
10.6 cm (Length), 7.1 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Czechoslovakian Communities, Czechoslovakian Immigration, Displaced Persons, Identifications, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrant Camps, Trade Unions
