National Registration

Identity Card

Standard Blue Card


First issued in May 1943, to replace the previous Ordinary Buff Card, and was held by civilian members of the population over 16, except: -

(a) Those holding, other types of National Registration Identity card .
(b) Those holding Service identity documents.
(c) Those holding Certificates of Release for a definite period from the Armed Forces.
(d) Merchant seamen.


Copyright © 2003 Peter N. Risbey.