Summary
Guarantee Certificate issued the Myer Emporium, dated 23 November 1957. The guarantee has been issued to Gyula Toth for watch no 3392 for a period of three years. 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 certificate with decorative olive green boarder. There is extensive text printed in black ink and details have been completed in pencil.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Julius Toth, 02 Aug 2001
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Issued By
Myer Emporium Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 23 Nov 1957
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Issued To
Mr Julius Toth, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 23 Nov 1957
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Inscriptions
Text: THE MYER EMPORIUM/LIMITED/REG. OFFICE: 314-336 BOURKE ST., MELBOURNE, C.1/WATCH and CLOCK SALON/Guarantee/This Watch, No. 3392, Purchased by Toth Gyula/on 23/11/57, is guaranteed by The Myer Emporium Ltd. to be/free of manufacturing defect and faulty material for a period of 3 years.
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Classification
Migration, Settlement - banking & finance, Financial records
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20.3 cm (Length), 15.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hungarian Communities, Hungarian Immigration, Immigration, Men's Clothing Accessories, Receipts, Watches
