Summary
Australian passport issued to Bretislav Lukes, 11 December 1978.
The passport appears to be unused. 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
Blue cover with gold stamped coat of arms and 'Australia Passport'. Photo id on page 3.
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
Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 11 Dec 1978
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Issued To
Bretislav Lukes, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 Dec 1978
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Inscriptions
On cover: P311542 / AUSTRALIA / PASSPORT
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Object Measurements
15.7 cm (Length), 9.7 cm (Width), 0.4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Czechoslovakian Communities, Czechoslovakian Immigration, Displaced Persons, Identifications, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrant Camps
