Summary
Certificate of Authority to Remain in Australia, issued to Karina Zars and child (Liga), by the Commonwealth of Australia, dated 24 May 1951. Born in Latvia in 1925, Karina married Alozijs Nartiss in 1946, their daughter Liga was born in 1947. They migrated to Australia in 1949 after spending time in a displaced persons camp in Ludwigsburg in West Germany from 1948-49. In Australia Karina, who had trained as a dancer, worked as a photographic model and was featured on the last paper 10 Pound note, issued in 1956.
Physical Description
Rectangular document printed on grey paper with typewritten name of holder, number and date of issue. Official Dept. of Immigration stamp on lower right hand side.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Performing Arts Museum, 13 Aug 1991
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Issued By
Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 24 May 1951
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Issued To
Ms Karina Nartiss, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 May 1951
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Inscriptions
Certificate of Authority to Remain in Australia.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
19.2 cm (Length), 25 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
19.2 mm (Length), 25 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
194 mm (Width), 251 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Displaced Persons, Immigration, Immigration Policies, Latvian Communities, Latvian Immigration, Refugees, Settlement, Wars & Conflicts