Summary

Letter from Hans Hukom in Jakarta, Indonesia to Richard and Edith Winnett in Gundagai, New South Wales, dated 1 October, 1968. He is reporting that he had been for an interview at the Australian Embassy on 27 August 1968, asking for qualifications particulars, for three passport photos and that he'd mentioned his lack of a fare. Hans states he has heard nothing about his application and that he is still hopeful of the Winnett's support. He is willing to do any manual training and lists again his wishes to come to Australia. He states he has still not received instructions on filling out the application form and lists some questions for the Winnett's advice.

This is one of a collection of 40 documents and four photographs relating to the unsuccessful attempts by Hans Hukom, an Indonesian citizen, to migrate to Australia between 1968 and 1972.

Significance

Statement of Historical Significance:
Hans Hukom's documents provide an insight, at times frustrating and poignant, into one person's attempts to seek approval to immigrate, the vagaries of bureaucracy, and the likely influence of the White Australia policy in his ultimate lack of success, still officially in force at that time.

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