In 1953, the family of Roman and Rosa Wlochowitz arrived in Australia from Germany. They were among many who chose to make a new start in Australia after the ravages of World War II.
This showcase looks at some of the records created in the process of the Wlochowitz family's migration to and settlement in Australia in the 1950s and 1960s. The examples are typical of the kinds of records the National Archives holds on postwar European migrants.
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First page of Skaubryn passenger list, 20 November 1953
Details of Wlochowitz family on Skaubryn passenger list
Application form in German for Roman Wlochowitz
Processing sheet from Roman Wlochowitz's selection interview
Second page of processing sheet
Bonegilla card for Roman Wlochowitz
Cover of Roman Wlochowitz's alien registration certificate
Medical examination form for Rosa Wlochowitz
Medical examination form for Wlochowitz children
Address changes noted in Roman Wlochowitz's alien registration certificate
Occupation changes noted in Roman Wlochowitz's alien registration certificate
Statutory declaration from Roman Wlochowitz's naturalisation application