Summary
Receipt issued to G Toth by Andrews Camera Stores, dated 26 September 1959. The receipt is for Astron Binoculars. 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 paper receipt with black printed text and details filled out in blue ink. There is a small green stamp in the top left 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
Andrews Camera Store, Collins Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 Sep 1959
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Issued To
Mr Julius Toth, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 Sep 1959
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Inscriptions
Text: ANDREWS/CAMERA/STORES/230 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, C.I. - 63-7004/FOR ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS.
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Classification
Migration, Settlement - banking & finance, Financial records
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Overall Dimensions
13.3 cm (Length), 19.6 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Binoculars, Hungarian Communities, Hungarian Immigration, Immigration, Receipts, Recreation, Recreation Activities
