Australian Multicultural Community Services

From the collection of Australian Multicultural Community Services

About

Australian Multicultural Community Services Ltd (AMCS) is a community-based and charitable organization, based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. AMCS works closely with the Australian Polish Historical Society and in 2011 was funded by the State Government to establish a virtual museum about the Polish community in Victoria including a collection of significant items. Comprehensive information about the Polish community can be found on www.polishcommunity.org.au

AMCS hopes to continue to increase the existing collection and would like to hear from any individuals who may have items of significance that could be listed on the Victorian Collections website.

Type of organisation

multicultural group

Opening hours

9am-5pm

Entry fee

none

Contact

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See the Valuations page for information on historical item valuation.

Australian Multicultural Community Services
wooden crate

this contained the family belongings leaving Germany to come to Melbourne Australia in 1950
one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days
solid timber construction, painted green with a metal fastener on the front and two metal handles on either side
crate
Australian Multicultural Community Services
baby bath

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
internationaler führerschein (international license)

international license (internationaler führerschein) was issued on 16 June 1947 in Ingolstadt. It was issued according to international agreement from 24 April 1926; this document belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, migrant from Poland who came to Australia as a refugee after II World War
one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days
brownish paper, 42 pages, back cover blank, page 37&38 folded page 2 contains list of countries where this license could be used page 4 -
front cover: stamp and signature of authorised person page 3: stamp, photo of holder Marian Dabrowski and handwritten info about holder of license page 38; 2 stamps which identify the category of license (A&B), handwritten info about holder
international license, migration, germany, document
Australian Multicultural Community Services
grater, 50s

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
photo

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
Annual Report, Australian - Polish Community Services first Annual Report 1983-1984, 1984

Australian - Polish Community Services was established as an independent organisation at the inaugural meeting on the 10th May 1983. There were four full-time workers who used office at 1 French Street, Footscray by the courtesy of MRC Footscray. The office acted as a first point of contact for all persons of the Polish community who needed welfare services or assistance of any kind. Currently the agency manages eight aged care programs (funded by the federal and state governments) that support over 500 clients a week, with a particular focus on elders from Eastern European backgrounds. Additionally, organisation's activities include emergency relief, English and computer classes, aged care courses and several sustainability projects per year.
first Annual Report in history of Australian - Polish Community Services which highlights initiatives and achievements undertaken during the first year of existence
colour: cream, 10 pages including cover page, one-sided printing
signature of Treasurer J.B. Talaska
annual report, 1983, polish community
Australian Multicultural Community Services
meeting minutes

Australian Polish Community Services was established in 1983 as a community, non for profit and charitable organisation, with the main purpose of responding to the needs and aspirations and promoting the interests of the Polish Australian community in western suburbs of Melbourne. The first Committee of Management meeting was held on 10/05/1983
first official document in history of Australian Polish Community Services
2 sheets of paper from exercise book
handwritten document
minutes, australian polish community services, polish community
Australian Multicultural Community Services
certificate, certificate of Polish Veterans Association - Ex-Soldiers Mutual Aid, No 545

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
baby milk bottle

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
prescription, 50s

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
coupon-reponse international

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
travel suitcase

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
driving licence, Driver - License for Marian Dabrowski born on 22/12/1904 in Drozdowo Kr Lomrza domiciled in Bed Reichenhall Legitimations number DPG 09703260, 40s

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
booklet, 10th Anniversary of Polish Carpathian Group in Australia 1947-1957

Booklet was published in 1957 to celebrate 10th anniversary of arrival in Australia of the first group of Polish ex-servicemen.
one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days
13 pages including cover page and letter from Editor
signatures of some members of Polish Carpathian Group on the cover page
polish carpathian group, booklet, tasmania
Australian Multicultural Community Services
traditional Polish outfit

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
traditional Polish outfit

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
Polish flag, 1986

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
pillow case, Zofia Godlewska, maiden name Mioduszewska, craft, 40s

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
card

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
Australian Multicultural Community Services
Travel Document, Travel Document (Agreement of 15th October, 1946) Titre De Voyage (Accord du 15 octobre 1946), 15/10/1946

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

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wooden crate

baby bath

internationaler führerschein (international license)

grater, 50s

photo

Annual Report, Australian - Polish Community Services first Annual Report 1983-1984, 1984

meeting minutes

certificate, certificate of Polish Veterans Association - Ex-Soldiers Mutual Aid, No 545

baby milk bottle

prescription, 50s

coupon-reponse international

travel suitcase

driving licence, Driver - License for Marian Dabrowski born on 22/12/1904 in Drozdowo Kr Lomrza domiciled in Bed Reichenhall Legitimations number DPG 09703260, 40s

booklet, 10th Anniversary of Polish Carpathian Group in Australia 1947-1957

traditional Polish outfit

traditional Polish outfit

Polish flag, 1986

pillow case, Zofia Godlewska, maiden name Mioduszewska, craft, 40s

card

Travel Document, Travel Document (Agreement of 15th October, 1946) Titre De Voyage (Accord du 15 octobre 1946), 15/10/1946