Summary
Naturalization certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Australia to Bretislav Lukes on 18 January 1956. 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 foolscap size thick paper with red seal and black printed text. Signed in blue ink by Harold Holt.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Peter Schafer, 22 Jul 2004
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Issued By
Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 18 Jan 1956
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Issued To
Bretislav Lukes, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 Jan 1956
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Other Association (See Comments)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 Apr 1956
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Inscriptions
E (1) No. 35225/COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA./Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1955./CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN.
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Overall Dimensions
33.6 cm (Length), 21 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Citizenship, Czechoslovakian Communities, Czechoslovakian Immigration, Displaced Persons, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrant Camps, Naturalisation
