WWII IDENTITY CARD

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1942

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Overview

World War II civilian identity card belonging to Olive Atwell. Includes instructions on how card is used. Brown, mass-produced with printed lettering and handwritten additions.
Owners details read:
Olive Gwen Poline Atwell, Woodendale, Toodyay. ID no. 5.94.5897.
The card is mass-produced, with printed lettering common to
government documents (OHMS, postal instructions, and form numbers) with blank areas filled in with hand or stamped.
The card is in poor to average condition, with some minor staining, tearing and creasing.

Historical information

CH359
It is unknown how this card came to be located in the Museum Workshops however it is assumed it was donated.

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.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2012.84

Item type

Objects

Material

Card

Width

9 cm

Height or length

14 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Australian Federal Government

Year

1942

Statement of significance

The value of the item considered for accession lies in its research value as a dated document relating to daily life in Toodyay during World War II. This card is a good example of the civilian identity cards, which are increasingly rare.
While the item is only of local significance, it may in the future provide some information for historical researchers.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

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