Summary
British passport, Commonwealth of Australia, issued to Lili Sigalas in 1952. It was renewed in 1957, with an expiry date of 1962.
Lili Sigalas (nee Vrahamis), born in 1904, migrated to Australia in 1922 to marry Letho Sigalas. The couple were married at the Greek Orthodox Church on Victoria Parade, Melbourne in 1923. Lili travelled abroad frequently, both with her family and with friends. She was active in the Melbourne Greek community and was a member of the International Club and the Greek Red Cross. Letho passed away in 1964 and from 1966 onwards Lili divided her time between Melbourne and Greece. She passed away in Melbourne in the 1990s.
Although this document lists Lili's year of birth as 1906, it is incorrect and is most likely due to human error.
Physical Description
Blue hard cover with Australian crest, 'British Passport' and 'Commonwealth of Australia' inscribed in gold lettering. Inside pages include photo of Lili and signature, various visa stamps. Stamps in 1960 list eastern bloc countries for which passport not valid.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Babette Sigalas, 29 Mar 2004
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Inscriptions
Front Cover: BRITISH / PASSPORT / COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA There is extensive text, both printed and hand written, within the passport.
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Overall Dimensions
15.2 cm (Length), 10.4 cm (Width)
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Exhibition Collection Management
152 mm (Length), 104 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Government Departments, Greek Communities, Greek Immigration, Identity Cards, Immigration, Travel
