Summary
Leaflet invitation to a show by the Petofi Szinház, 'Hallo Melbourne itt Budapest' to be held at the Melbourne Town Hall on 31 October 1958. It was used by Hungarian immigrant Julius Toth. 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, and cigarette holder and photo album, which were 18th birthday presents from a sister and friend.
Physical Description
White leaflet printed on one side only with black text in Hungarian.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Julius Toth, 02 Aug 2001
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Place & Date of Event
156 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 Oct 1958
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Inscriptions
Text: PETOFI SZINHAZ/Meghivó!/ASSEMBLY HALL-BAN CITY.,/156 COLLINS ST./HALLO MELBOURNE/ITT BUDAPEST. The pure profit from this event should, according to the inscription, benefit the refugees from Hungary who remained in Austria.
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Overall Dimensions
13.5 cm (Length), 17.8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Entertainment, Hungarian Communities, Hungarian Immigration, Immigration, Theatre, Theatrical Performances
