Summary
Letter from Department of Immigration, Melbourne, to Bretislav Lukes, dated 26 October 1953. The letter acknowledges the receipt of a 'Declaration of Intention to Apply for Naturalization as an Australian Citizen'. 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 paper, black typed text, bottom portion removed.
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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Sender
Commonwealth Department of Immigration, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 Jul 1956
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Addressed To
Bretislav Lukes, St Kilda, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 Oct 1953
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Inscriptions
Printed: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
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Overall Dimensions
21.9 cm (Length), 20.95 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Czechoslovakian Communities, Czechoslovakian Immigration, Displaced Persons, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrant Camps
