
Application form.
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Application form.
[Handwritten in red ink at top of the page:] With 12/667
Form No. 17.
[Stamped in purple ink: 'DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS', with handwritten file number 'B/5239.']
State[:] Victoria
[Heading:]APPLICATION FOR DOMICILE CERTIFICATE.
Name[:] Munshie Kreem Bux
Length of residence in Commonwealth[:] 7 yrs
Proceeding to[:] India for (period)[:] 20 Months
Purpose of journey[:] Settling private affairs, parents having died recently.
Occupation[:] Hawker, Dealer in fancy goods etc.
Family[:] None
Where resident[:] [no response]
Whether naturalized[:] No
Interests in Commonwealth[:] Stock & Pack Horse, £50; Outstanding debt due to applicant £40. & Cask £40.
Intended length of stay in Commonwealth[:] Permanently
Recommended by[:] 10 Certfs. [certificates] Character[.] Holds an Electors Right No 235448 for Gippsland South "Foster" for 1903.
Police [the words ‘and Customs’ are crossed out] Reports[:] give applicant good character & value Stock and Pack Horse at £40.
Action taken-
Appd [Approved.]
[Handwritten initials:] A.S.S.
18.9.3
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