Summary

Identity card used during World War II by Gwendolen Luly who lived at the Esplanade, Altona, Victoria. It was witnessed by Margaret Morrison of the Womens Hospital, Carlton.

The card is for civilian registration ('British subjects'). The card explains 'You may need it under national emergency conditions for important purposes....You must carry this identity card with you whenever away from your home. The card must be shown, at any time on demand, to any person authorized by law to see it.'

From 1942 everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card, which had to be carried at all times. This version was for civilians who were British subjects.

Physical Description

Brown paper card, printed on both sides in black ink, with hand-written personal details. Postmark in black ink. Card fits inside a blue card wallet with a plastic window.

More Information

  • Collecting Areas

    Public Life & Institutions

  • Acquisition Information

    Donation from Miss Lexie Luly, 16 Sep 1986

  • Inscriptions

    On front: "O.H.M.S / Form C.R.3. / Civilian Registration (British Subjects) / Keep this Identity Card in a cover. / It will fit into an ordinary envelope. / Carry it with you when away from home./ IDENTITY CARD / NUMBER. / V7 F98 10182 / Gwendolen Luly / 193 Esplanade / Altona W18". Postmark: "GEELONG / 1130PM / 20 APR / 1942 / VIC AUST".

  • Classification

    Military history, Civilian life, Identification

  • Category

    History & Technology

  • Discipline

    History

  • Type of item

    Document

  • Overall Dimensions

    139 mm (Width), 1 mm (Depth), 87 mm (Height)
    Measurement of card only.

  • Overall Dimensions

    146 mm (Width), 3 mm (Depth), 92 mm (Height)
    Measurement of card in wallet.

  • Maximum dimensions

    140 mm (Length), 1 mm (Depth), 88 mm (Height)
    Measurement From Conservation. Measurement of card only.

  • Keywords

    World War II, 1939-1945, Identity Cards