Summary
Receipt issued to Gyula Toth by the Towns Supply Co, dated 12 July 1958. In 1957 Julius came to Australia after he escaped the Russian invasion of Hungary. Leaving his family in Hungary, he survived a dangerous journey alone to escape across the border to Austria. He was only able to bring a few possessions with him including his moulding tools, cigarette holder and photo album, which were 18th birthday presents from a sister and friend.
Physical Description
Cream coloured receipt with printed black text and details completed in blue ink. There is a green stamp in the lower right hand corner which indicates stamp duty has been paid.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Julius Toth, 02 Aug 2001
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Issued By
The Towns Supply Co Pty Ltd, Camberwell, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 Jul 1957
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Issued To
Mr Julius Toth, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 Jul 1958
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Inscriptions
Text: THE TOWNS SUPPLY CO. PTY. LTD./Branch Office:/761 BURKE ROAD/ CAMBERWELL/Registered Office:/105 SWANSTON STREET/MELBOURNE C.1.
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Classification
Migration, Settlement - banking & finance, Financial records
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12.7 cm (Length), 7.3 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Building Materials, Hungarian Communities, Hungarian Immigration, Immigration, Receipts, Settlement
