Receipt - Issued to G Toth, Andrews Camera Stores, 17 Jun 1958

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Summary:: Receipt issued to G Toth by Andrews Camera Stores, dated 17 June 1958. The receipt is for a camera with case. In 1957 Julius came to Australia after he escaped the Russian invasion of Hungary. Leaving his family in Hungary, he survived a dangerous journey alone to escape across the border to Austria. He was only able to bring a few possessions with him including his moulding tools, cigarette holder and photo album, which were 18th birthday presents from a sister and friend.
Description:: Cream coloured paper receipt with black printed text and details filled out in blue ink. There is a small green stamp in the top left corner which indicates stamp duty has been paid.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Julius Toth, 2001

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	19.70 cm (Height), 14.10 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	recreation, immigration, cameras, receipts, recreation activities, photography, hungarian communities, hungarian immigration, photographic equipment supplies
Themes this item is part of:	Migration Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection
Primary Classification:	MIGRATION
Secondary Classification:	Settlement - Banking & Finance
Tertiary Classification:	financial records
Inscriptions:	Text: ANDREWS/CAMERA/STORES/230 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, C.I. - CENT. 4509/FOR ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS.
Issued By:	Andrews Camera Store, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 Jun 1958
Issued To:	Mr Julius Toth, Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia, 17 Jun 1958