Object numberM2012/009:014
DescriptionIdentity card issued to Abe Weingott on 22 April 1942.
Identity cards were produced during the second world war in case of a national emergency. Each person was issued with a card, which had their name, address and identification number on it. They were required to carry it with them whenever they were away from their home, and were required to show it, at any time on demand, to any person authorized by law to see it.
The introduction of an identity card in 1942 is linked to Australia’s history and involvement in the 2nd world war and the development of citizenship for Australians. Prior to 1949 Australian citizenship did not exist. On March 11, the registration of all persons over 16 years for identity cards to be issued and carried at all time.
Identity cards were produced during the second world war in case of a national emergency. Each person was issued with a card, which had their name, address and identification number on it. They were required to carry it with them whenever they were away from their home, and were required to show it, at any time on demand, to any person authorized by law to see it.
The introduction of an identity card in 1942 is linked to Australia’s history and involvement in the 2nd world war and the development of citizenship for Australians. Prior to 1949 Australian citizenship did not exist. On March 11, the registration of all persons over 16 years for identity cards to be issued and carried at all time.
Subjectcitizenship, home front
Object nameidentity cards
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 140.00 mm
height: 90.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Paul Weingott