Historical information

Civilian Registration Identity Card issued to Ernest Thomas Orford of Irvines Road, Eltham, farmer, signed by subject and witnessed by Elizabeth J. Cox of Eltham.
This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents.

Physical description

Digital scan only of postcard size paper card, double sided, printed, stamped and written in ink
Brown card identified as an identity card, one side stamped Box Hill1942 and addressed to Ernest Thomas Orford, Irvines Rd., Eltham; reverse side signed by E. J. Orford and witnessed by Elizabeth J. Cox of Eltham.