A displaced person

NAA: A11921, B42, p. 1

Assim Ethemi's race was recorded as 'Aryan', and he had to state if he was Jewish or not. There were concerns in Australia of a possible influx of Jewish refugees, both before and after World War II.

Application for permit to enter Australia, submitted by Assim Ethemi, 2 October 1949

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NAA: A11921, B42, p.15

Assim Ethemi's Certificate of Eligibility issued by the International Refugee Organisation's Middle East Mission, 8 April 1949

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NAA: A11921, B42, p.3

Declaration by Assim Ethemi confirming his acceptance of the conditions of the displaced persons resettlement scheme, 21 October 1949

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NAA: A11921, B42, p.22

Photographs of Assim Ethemi, submmitted with his application to enter Australia, October 1949

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NAA: A11921, B42, p.2

This form notes that Assim Ethemi was classified 'A', and accepted for resettlement to Australia.

Selection report on Assim Ethemi, 21 October 1949

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NAA: A11921, B42, pp.16–21

This form documents Assim Ethemi's personal circumstances, including his family details, education, and financial circumstances. The interviewer has also recorded the circumstances that forced Ethemi to flee his home. It is stamped 'Eligible'.

Assim Ethemi's application for assistance from the International Refugee Organisation, 8 April 1949

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NAA: B78, 1957/ETHEMI A, p.1

Assim Ethemi arrived in Melbourne aboard the USAT General RL Howse, an American troop transport vessel.

Incoming Passenger Card for Assim Ethemi, documenting his arrival in Australia on 18 December 1949

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NAA: B78, 1957/ETHEMI A, pp.2–7

As an 'alien', Assim Ethemi was required to inform authorities of any change of address or employment, which were then recorded on this certificate. When he was naturalised in 1957, the certificate was cancelled.

Certificate of Registration, recording Assim Ethemi's details as required under the Aliens Act, 1949–1953

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