Summary
Refugee Identification Card for Gyula (Julius) Toth, issued by the Commonwealth of Australia. 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
Grey coloured cardboard document containing official stamps. Double sided. One side contains stamp from Commonwealth of Australia Chief Immigration Officer detailing name, nationality and departure date of ship and that holder is travelling under the Austrian Assisted Passage scheme. Other side has stamp by customs in Fremantle WA dated 17 March 1957.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Julius Toth, by Jul 2001
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Issued To
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Issued By
Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 17 Mar 1957
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Inscriptions
Extensive text in German.
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Classification
Migration, Processing - planning & departure, Identification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
10.5 cm (Length), 15 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
105 mm (Width), 150 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
208 mm (Width), 147 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Hungarian Communities, Hungarian Immigration, Identifications, Immigration, Immigration Policies, Immigration Selection, Travel
