Letter dated ninth day of April 1934. Whereby Alice Handschin of Liestal, Switzerland transfers 4179 ordinary shares to Consortium Hanro of Aeschengraben 7, Basel, Switzerland. The letter is signed by Alice Handschin and by a representative of the Consortium Hanro in front of two witnesses.hanro, clothing, share register

Letter dated ninth day of April 1934. Whereby Alice Handschin of Liestal, Switzerland transfers 3901cumulative preference shares to Consortium Hanro of Aeschengraben 7, Basel, Switzerland. The letter is signed by Alice Handschin and by a representative of the Consortium Hanro in front of two witnesses.hanro, clothing, share register

Three shares transfers documents from the estate of Charles Handschin of Liestal, Switzerland to Consortium Hanro of Aeschengraben 7, Basel, Switzerlandhanro, clothing, share register

Polling List for Extra-Ordinary General Meeting Shareholders on the 10/11/1932. Paper is ruled into columns for: Shareholders Name, No of Shares Held 8% Pref. - 10% Pref. - Ordinary, Votes - Own and Proxies, Total Votes, Proxy Numbers, Remarks, Votes Delegated by Members, Proxy Number and Present.hanro, clothing, share register

Letter dated 1st june, 1937 on Hanro (Australia) Knitting Mills letterhead stating that a Mr. W. H. Russell a shareholder of the comany has requested the secratary to offer on his behalf 500 "B" shares for a cash consideration of 10 shilling per share. The latter is not signed.hanro, clothing, share register

Letter dated 1st March,1934 on Farmers and Citizens Trustees Company Bendigo Limited Charing Cross, Bendigo. the letter is addressed to the Secretary Hanro (Australia) Knitting Mills Pty. Ltd. Bendigo re Estate Charles Handschin P/A Alice Handschin. The letter list shares certificates in the names of Charles and Alice Handschin that have been enclosed in the letter and request the company to take the necessary steps the facilitate transfer to Hanro Consortium. The letter is signed by R. A. Rankin Manager.hanro, clothing, share register

Two pages listing sharoldings as at 26/10/1950-8/11/1950 and 21/12/50. the first page is typed while the second is handwritten.hanro, clothing, share register

Copy of the minutes of meeting of second debenture holders in "Hanro" (Aust.) Knitting Mills Pty. Ltd. held at the company's office on Monday, the nineteenth day of November, 1934, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Debenture holders present: Messrs A.L.R. Goldie, W.B.H. Neill, W. Crowley. Messrs H.F. Longstaff (Managing Director), R.A. Rankin, and the Secretary of the company were in attendance.hanro, clothing, share register

Fifteen habdwritte pices of papers listing debenture interestfrom 1945 to 1956. Listing of names and amount.hanro, clothing, share register

Black leather bound book with a red with golden embossed words: Register of Debentures continued. The book has 200 pages each page records the name of the registered of a 50 pound debenture at 7% annual interest. Dated from 31/1/1945 to 31/7/1992.hanro, clothing, share register

Beige card. Christmas 1930. The directors of "Hanro" (Aust) Bendigo Knotting Mills pty Ltd send you Greetings and their best wishes for your happiness and prosperity during 1931. Bendigo Victoria. The logo of Hanro in red at bottom right.hanro, clothing

Clothing. Dark navy blue and red peaked hat or cap, with peaked shade over the face, featuring two heavy gold leaves 12 cm long, and curved from the sides of the shade, to meet in the centre. These may be woven or moulded gold work.A 1 cm wide black patent ribbon is held across the lower crown of the cap, with 2 x 2 cm diameter brass buttons - one at each end. Narrow braid (probably once gold braid) edges the 5.5 cm deep crown of the cap, which is dark navy in colour. A flat dark navy top of the crown is lined, and shaped on the underside with red woollen fabric. This is shaped to be wider and higher at the centre front. Two eyelets on either side of this section, ventilate the crown of the cap. A brass metal ''music stand'' topped by a crown and an oak leaf and acorn wreath at the sides is attached to centre front. A 5 cm wide leather band lines the crown, which is also lined with red cotton fabric, and a diamond shaped plastic ''hair-oil protection'' at the top of the crown.Inside crown, on a plastic protector, is a small white sticker, showing the number 7, this is probably an indication of size.costume, male uniform, civilian, cap

Clothing. Long- sleeved grey cotton wind-cheater, with a printed blue. yellow and black,shield-shaped logo on the front, featuring the caricature of an emu's head and the words, ''The Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band''. Long sleeves with a 4 cm deep cuff,high round neckline with a 3 cm deep neckband, 7 cm deep splits at the hemline of each side seam, and a 4 cm deep cuff, at the lower edge of the set-in sleeves.Worn by Peter Ellis, OAM, founder and leader of the celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band, circa 1990's.JEANS PLUS, Made in China. 100% cotton, and washing instructions.costume, male uniform, civilian, wind-cheater

Clothing. Mid blue/grey cotton/polyester fabric, with a round neckline, and 8.5 cm long placket at centre front, which fastens with three plastic, 1 cm diameter grey buttons. Below the placket the logo of the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band and the caricature of an Emu's head, are portrayed in a shield shape. A cotton tag at the back neckline gives the size XL, while a larger cotton tag has L.BAKER, 054 41 7555, perhaps the maker or the screen printer. A 7 cm long split at the lower edge of each side seam. Worn by Peter Ellis, OAM, founder and leader of the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band, circa 1990's.THE CELEBRATED EMU CREEK BUSH BANDcostume, male, t-shirt

Clothing. Pure cotton fawn/cream coloured, short sleeved T-shirt. Round crew neckline. The blue, yellow and black screen printed logo of the Emu Creek Bush Band is featured in a shield shape on the centre front of the T-shirt. Short sleeves. The T-shirt was worn by Peter Ellis, OAM, founder and leader of the celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band - circa 1990's.The Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band (logo) Cotton tag with size XL. Another cotton tag at back neckline L8 L BAKER 054 417555 (possibly screen printer).costume, male, t-shirt

Clothing. Long pointed sleeves, fastened with one press-stud at the wrist. Full circular skirt, lined with cream, synthetic lace type fabric. Fabric of the gown is a small floral type design,in a corded style, on a fine net backing. Sleeves are not lined. Back upper bodice has a lining in a double thread net. The sweetheart neckline is edged with a fine tulle frill. Bustline panels gathered top and bottom, and joins a peaked midriff panel, 15.5 cm deep at the centre bustline. Skirt is highly gathered to this panel, at the waistline, is a full circle and extends into a small train at the back. A small 23 cm zip on the left side seam.A KEAM Creation, Regd. Melbourne.costume, female ceremonial, ivory corded lace wedding gown

Clothing. Curved headpiece in net, on a wire frame, with an elastic cord to pass round the back of the head, to hold in place. Frame has two scallops, giving the effect of a heart shape. Frame covered in net, and decorated with waxed orange blossoms and buds, and small waxed leaves.costume, female ceremonial, wedding headpiece

Clothing. Tulle veil, with a scalloped edge, outlined with chain stitch silk embroidery. The four corners have elaborate silk, chain-stitch embroidery in a floral design. Petals of two large flowers in each corner are appliquéd silk, also outlined with the chain-stitch embroidery. From a photo supplied by the donor, it would appear that this veil was worn around the shoulders, and extending to the hipline. A very long veil was then worn over the top, and seems to be a similar length as the wedding gown train. (This veil is not in the donation to BHS).costume, female ceremonial, wedding veil

Clothing. All-over beading, means that this is quite a heavy little bag.Rectangular in shape, with rounded corners on the bottom, and diagonally cut at the top corners. The bag has a zipper closure, a small 5 cm long beaded loop, attaches to the zipper for ease of opening and closing. Lined with cream satin, there is an 11 cm long pocket in one side, containing a small mirror (7.5 cm x 5 cms). A small piece of confetti inside may, indicate that this bag was used at Aileen and John's marriage. Beads cover the entire bag - on the front, they are sewn in a swirling looped and floral design.costume, female, pearl beaded clutch bag

Clothing. A length-364 cms long of beautiful cream coloured silk satin ribbon, 4.5 cms wide, and finished with a picot hem stitched edge on each side. Possibly used as a vehicle decoration on the wedding vehicle of Aileen and John.costume, female, length of silk ribbon

Clothing. A cardboard horseshoe shape, covered in 1.3 cm wide cream textured ribbon. Ribbon is wound round the shape and stitched into position at the open ends of the horseshoe. A small sprig of waxed orange blossom, four buds, and two leaves decorate the horseshoe at the top. A 34.5 cms long loop is attached under the orange blossom, to hang from the bride's arm. this loop is fastened with a bow, just above the horse-shoe.costume, female, wedding horse shoe

Clothing. Cream ribbon, 4 cms wide, has been gathered along the edges, to cover a cardboard horse shoe shape, which is decorated with a ribbon rosette, and three waxed lily of the valley flowers.costume, female, wedding horse shoe

Clothing. This unusual jacket has a fitted ''waistcoat'' appearance, fastened by eleven 1.5 cm diameter buttons, and hand stitched button holes. A separate, shaped front then overlaps the front. This has one tiny 7.5 cm long bound breast pocket, and an 8.5 cm long bound pocket at the lower section of each front. Front panels are peaked at the lower edge and have turned back lapels at the centre front - 4 cm wide. These are held by a 1.5 cm button at the top. and taper to the top of the peaked lower edge of the fronts. The high neckline is finished with a 4 cm deep stand-up collar. Long sleeves are tapered at the wrist, and have a 4 cm long opening at the sleeve edge, trimmed with 2 buttons on each sleeve. Stand-up collar, front edges and sleeve edges are lined with brown polished cotton. Internal seams and hem are bound in brown cotton fabric. Back of jacket is shaped by six panels of fabric, nipped in at the waist with two pleats and a button trimmed tab, at the lower centre seam, giving beautiful shaping. A home - stitched garment- machine and hand stitched.costume, female, ladies fitted long sleeved jacket

Clothing. High round neckline, full length, centre front opening - rounded at the lower edge, and trimmed with two velvet covered buttons, under which is a small metal hook and eye to fasten at the waistline. Sleeves are full length, and trimmed with two fabric covered 2.5 cm buttons at the top edge of a 9.5 cm opening - this may have been a turn-back cuff, or a peaked edge. Left turn back is badly worn. The jacket is fully lined with a similar colour, nylon fabric. This is a home sewn garment.costume, female, ladies pink crushed jacket

Clothing. A ''shirt-maker'' styled ladies long-sleeved dress, with 4 mm, red/navy striped fabric. The ''straight-through'' dress has a tie-belt, 2cm wide if desired. Long 3/4 set-in sleeves are gathered into a ''turn-back'' cuff 6.5 cms wide, and fastened by two x 1.5 cm covered buttons,and two false stitched button holes. Five covered buttons and machine-stitched burtton holes in the front, from below the revere collar to below the waist.costume, female, ladies shirtmaker dress

Clothing. Three quarter length sleeves, finished on the outside with a peak, outlined with tiny pink, glass beads-13 cm long. The inner side of the sleeve has three rows of gathering 13 cm long. A peaked collar at the front neckline is also edged with tiny pink glass beads, and tapers in shape at the back opening. This opening is 56 cm long and fastens with 1.2 cm covered buttons and loops, (31 buttons in total). The back centre panel is peaked at the lower edge. Side panels are ggathered at the side seam, and also as they join the front and back centre panels. Circular skirt. A beaded floral motif is stitched to the centre front panel, midway between neck edge and waist. Centre panels extend below the waist at both front and back. An underarm ''protector panel'' under the left armhole with printed motif. Tiny glass beads, beaded flower panels. On underarm protection panel a circular shaped printed label reads: PERFECT FITTING GUARANTEED HYGENIC, REGD. ''ADMYRA''. MADE IN ENGLAND, RUBBER LINED 1585 3- DRESS SHIELDS COTTON AND RUBBER.costume, female, ladies cream synthetic fabric dress

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, August 28, 2004. Business: Dorothy Mitchell (nee Burns) and Marlene Gray in 1948 at the Bendigo Mining Exchange. Employees of Honey's (downstairs) also ran their own clothing alterations shop upstairs.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, June 24, 2004. Days gone by: Myers workroom staff at Christmas in the early 1950s. The team used to make all manner of clothing including school outfits for Girton College and St Mary's, as well as nursing uniforms. Pictured on the outside row from left were: Meme Rogers, June Booth, Eileen Ellis, the boss Bob Wallace,, Norma Aurther, Beryl Farrar, Alison Brown, Jack Connely, Vilma Jobson, Irene Bananager, Sophia Rielly, Pat Griffith and Pat Cavanga. On the inside row were: Bev Roberts, Pat SDylvester, Eileen Sylvester and Valri Durston.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Colourful history: the Eaglehawk Clothing Factory staff in Victoria Street, Eaglehawk. The site is now home to King's IGA supermarket, but was previously the roller-skating rink and the YMCA's original Star Picture Theatre, screening open air pictures.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Clothing. A textured weave, cotton bow, with two rectangular shapes - 9.5 cm x 6.0 cms, with a one cm loop at the centre, attached to a folded double cotton band, 2 cm x 34 cm long, which would fit under the collar of the Lodge shirt. A 1.5 cm diameter silver coloured metal loop at one end of the band, and a silver coloured hook at the opposite end of the band, would fasten the tie in position.costume, male, white cotton bow tie-lodge regalia