Certificate of Naturalization
Object numberM2003/030:038
TitleCertificate of Naturalization
CreatorMcLaren & Co. Pty. Ltd. (printer), Commonwealth of Australia (issued by)
Description"Certificate of Naturalisation as an Australian Citizen" issued by Commonwealth of Australia to Margareth Szekeres, on 7th August, 1957, and signed by witness at Tusmore, Burnside on 26th August, 1957. Official red seal on bottom left side, "Minister for Immigration". Colour portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at top centre, and small coat of arms at bottom centre. Serial No. 25929.
Margareth Szekeres (born 10th November, 1883) is the mother of George Szekeres. She was married to Armin Szekeres, many of her documents identify her as Arminne Szekeres nee Margit Zipser. She was widowed by the time she came to Australia in 1951 and was naturalised in 1957. From Hungary, George Szekeres and his wife Eszther spent several years in Shanghai, then migrated to Australia in 1948. He became a Professor at Adelaide University, and Eszther worked as a teacher in Adelaide, South Australia. They arranged for George's mother to join them in Australia.
Margareth Szekeres (born 10th November, 1883) is the mother of George Szekeres. She was married to Armin Szekeres, many of her documents identify her as Arminne Szekeres nee Margit Zipser. She was widowed by the time she came to Australia in 1951 and was naturalised in 1957. From Hungary, George Szekeres and his wife Eszther spent several years in Shanghai, then migrated to Australia in 1948. He became a Professor at Adelaide University, and Eszther worked as a teacher in Adelaide, South Australia. They arranged for George's mother to join them in Australia.
Production placeMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Production date 1957-08-07
SubjectHolocaust, post World War II, immigration, citizenship
Object namecertificates of citizenship
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- whole width: 311.00 mm
height: 460.00 mm
Language
- English
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Eszther & George Szekeres