Summary
Certificate of Exemption issued to Zofia Antoniszyn by the Commonwealth of Australia, dated 29 April 1949. The certificate allows the holder to to remain in Australia for two years from the date of issue without being subject to the provisions of the Immigration Act which restrict entry and length of stay. The certificate lists Zofia's nationality (Polish), birthplace (Poland), age (33) and occupation (domestic), and it is also stamped with the requirement for compulsory Commonwealth employment.
Physical Description
Paper document with black printed text, details in black ink and numerous purple stamps. The reverse of document outlines regulations and requirements for Exemption status.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Stefan Anthony, 11 Mar 2004
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Issued By
Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 29 Apr 1949
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Issued To
Zofia Antoniszyn, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 29 Apr 1949
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Inscriptions
Text: FORM No. 2. COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA/Immigrationn Act 1901-1940/Number 497031/State of NEW SOUTH WALES/Port of SYDNEY/Date of Issue 29 APR 1949 19/CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION/This is ti Certify that Zofia ANTONISZYN/who is described hereunder, is authorized to enter or remain in the Commonwealth without being/subject to any of the provisions of the Immigration Act 1901-1940 restricting entry into or stay in the/Commonwealth.
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Overall Dimensions
19.6 cm (Length), 19 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Immigration, Immigration Policies, Immigration Selection, Polish Communities, Polish Immigration, Refugees, Settlement, White Australia Policy