this baby bath came out with the refugee family post second world war from Germany

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

made of galvanised iron, 2 handles either side

baby bath, refugee

this item belongs to the Polish family; it was home made in the displaced persons camp in Paderbonn, Germany; the family arrived in Australia in 1950 and settled down in Melbourne

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

steel, sharp perforations, rusted

grater, migration, displaced person camp

photo was taken on "Hellenic Prince" in 1950; ship left Naples in Italy and arrived in Australia (Melbourne) on 25th April 1950 (Anzac Day)

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

black and white photo, carved edge

photo, migration, hellenic prince

certificate of Polish Veterans Association - Ex-soldiers Mutual Aid was issued on 1/05/1948 by Branch 601 - Ingolstadt (American Zone of Germany); this document belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, Polish migrant who came to Australia as a refugee after II World War and settled down in Melbourne

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

brownish paper

certificate number 545 cover: red stamp of Polish Veterans Association, Branch 601 inside: photo of holder and his signature, 2 green stamps of Polish Veterans Association, American Zone of Germany, signature of Chairman and signature of Branch Director

certificate, migrant, polish veterans association, ex-soldiers mutual aid

it was given by Red Cross to the Polish family with one child in the displaced persons camp in Paderbonn, Germany, 1950 prior to migration to Australia

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

glass

"made in USA 3 A 45" mark on the bottom of the bottle

baby milk bottle, refugee, red cross

prescription was issued by Dr F.H. Hocking, The Paisley Street Medical Group, 20/06/1956 this item belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, Polish migrant who came to Australia as a refugee after II World War and settled down in Melbourne

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

cream paper

stamp of Bannon's Pharmacy at 133a Hopkins St. Footscray

prescription, footscray, paisley street

This coupon has been issued in Australia and was exchangeable in any country of the Universal Postal Union for a postage stamp, 50s, bought in Bathurst camp, NSW Australia by Polish migrant Marian Dabrowski who came to Australia after II World War

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

cream paper, blue print

stamp - Bathurst camp, NSW Australia

coupon, 50s, postage stamp

this travel suitcase belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, migrant from Poland who came to Australia as a refugee after II World War and settled down in Melbourne

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes, colour blue, brown inside

travel suitcase, migration

this document belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, migrant from Poland who came to Australia as a refugee after II World War; It was issued on 8 August 1946 in Bad Reichenhall (Germany)

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

green paper

cover - stamp of town hall, No: DPG 09703260 inside - photo of holder Marian Dabrowski and his signature; stamp of town hall and signature of authorised representative

driving licence, germany, migrant

Apparel and fashion in Poland has been influenced by the resources available, climate, and also by the other cultures. There are German, Czech, Russian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Austrian and other influences in the traditional dress of each region. Because of these diverse influences, each region of Poland has its own local traditional dress. There are roughly 60 unique costumes attributed to the different areas in Poland.

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

white top, apron, colorful skirt, vest, garland

outfit, poland

Apparel and fashion in Poland has been influenced by the resources available, climate, and also by the other cultures. There are German, Czech, Russian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Austrian and other influences in the traditional dress of each region. Because of these diverse influences, each region of Poland has its own local traditional dress. There are roughly 60 unique costumes attributed to the different areas in Poland.

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

white top, apron, colorful skirt, vest, garland

traditional dress, outfit, poland

The falg was displayed during the meeting of Pope John Paul II with Poles from Australia on MCG in 1986; the eagle on the flag (national Polish emblem) has a crown on its head, which was not allowed during a communist regime in Poland

commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II in Australia

red and white, cotton

Polish emblem

pope, flag, pol

The pillow case was a part of the wedding dowry of Zofia Mioduszewska. She maid it herself. It was tradition that every young girl had to prepare her own items needed in her new household. Made in 40s.

example of embroidery from Podlachia

white, linen pillow case

initials ZG (Zofia Godlewska)

craft, podlachia, poland, embroidery, wedding dowry

The card authorise Stanislaw Nowak to wear commemorative badge of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty. Issue date 14 August 1946

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

cover: green with yellow and blue lines, emblem of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty and map of Poland before II World War inside: cream with white marks

stamp of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty; signature of Commander of 5 Kresowa Dywizji Piechoty, Brigadier General Sulik Nikodem

commemorative badge, nowak, kresowa dywizja piechoty

travel document of Stanislaw (Bill) Nowak, born in Poland 14/01/1927, he came to Australia in 1951 as a refugee after II World War, this document was used instead of national passport

one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days

green book, contains information about Stanislaw (Bill) Nowak, document served in lieu of a national passport, issued on 15th October 1946, the holder of this document was the concern of the International Refugee Organization, this document contains 32 pages, exclusive of cover

many inscriptions in relation to Stanislaw (Bill) Nowak including visas and description of person

immigration, id, travel document, bill nowak