Prestige Limited was formed in 1922 by George Foletta to manufacture fine silken hosiery. The company had acquired the Atlas Knitting and Spinning Mills Pty Ltd which had been established in 1920 and produced "Prestige hosiery" from 1921. Prestige Limited merged with Holeproof Hosiery Company (Australia) Pty Ltd in 1964. Both were taken over by Pacific Dunlop in 1968. The Prestige name was dropped in 1978/79. George Gotardo Foletta (1892-1973), hosiery and knitwear manufacturer, was born on 30 January 1892 at Northcote, Melbourne, eldest son of Victorian-born parents Henry Gotardo Foletta, a stonemason of Swiss extraction, and his wife Gertrude, née Bright. Henry repaired the depression-ravaged fortunes of his family by starting a successful fancy goods commission-agency.....George persuaded the demoralized board to restructure around a quality-first marketing policy. By 1924, when George A. Bond & Co. Ltd ( Sydney) was liquidated, Prestige was back in the black. About this time the company became the first Australian knitter to make fully-fashioned silk stockings, outselling the best imported brands and giving Prestige dominance of the local hosiery market. With the arrival of British-trained Leslie Gough in 1926, Prestige entered its period of greatest expansion. By 1933 it was spinning its own silk yarn, had diversified into lingerie and commenced business in New Zealand; three years later it was spinning imported rayon filament into hosiery yarn.A pair of unworn lady's brown nylon 'service weight' stockings made by 'Prestige' Pty Ltd. in the original boxBox Lid: House of / Prestige / ‘monogram’ / WONDERSOFT / SERVICE WEIGHT “FOOT COMFORT’ NYLONS. Box inside lid : ‘monogram’ / You will have day long comfort when your feet are cushioned / with the softness and the smoothness of ‘Prestige “Foot Comfort” nylons. The secret is in the Nylon soles / …and you will find these “ Foot Comfort” / soles in ultra sheer, sheer, service sheer / and service weight nylons. / by Prestigeclothing, stockings, nylons, prestige hosiery pty ltd, melbourne, bentleigh, cheltenham moorabbin

Paperback book with light green/blue cover. Title and authors name in black and white print on front cover and spine. Black and white photo of Jean Argent, midwife at Box Hill hospital 1957 to 1992. Back cover has 6 coloured photos of Box Hill badges for nursing graduates. Numerous black and white illustrations withinA history of Box Hill Hospital, especially nursing aspects, from 1956 to 1991box hill hospital, nursing history

From the labels and note this is a film of a Fashion Parade held by Legacy for fund-raising purposes. It was recorded by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) and the film given to Legacy. The full details are not known except it was held on 24 July 1967 as this film has not been watched. Melbourne Legacy has held many events through the years including gala performances of films and gown of the year events in the 1950s.A record that Legacy held many events over the years to promote Legacy, to fundraise or to showcase the organisation (such as in the Annual Demonstrations). Film in a cardboard box with title Fashion Parade 1967.Cardboard box, Fashion Parade 1967 (written with blue ball point pen). Paper inscription, 'With the complements of the Australian Broadcasting Commision'. Film, B.C. TV No NKV1442, date 24-7-67, subject Fashion Parade, ftge dur D 7/8 fundraising, gala performance

This cardbord box was used to package explosives which were used for mining. Black powder and dynamite were heavily used on the goldfields to blast away large sections of earth which. Explosives were stored at Beechworth Powder MagazineMining played an important role in the history of Beechworth, for the township was established in the mid-1850s after gold was discovered in the area. The success of goldmining lead to the growth and development of early Beechworth.A brown rectangular cardbord box with opening flaps at top and features printed text on sides and top.GLASGOW / THE PERFECT COMBINATION / NOBEL-GLASGOW EXPLOSIVES / NOBEL-GLASGOW DETONATORSburke museum, beechworth, mining, explosives

This box of metal stamps was owned by Mr D.K. Fraser, a property owner and grazier in the Ballan district.A timber box, split horizontally, with 27 (3x9) holes drilled vertically containing square section metal hand stamping tools each a separate letter of the alphabet.The top lid is marked "D K F & CO 1905" and each stamp is marked "D K FRASER".tools, ballan, fraser dk, metal stamps

'Box Cottage' is so named after the first recorded family to establish a house and market garden on the site in 1865. William and Elizabeth Box. After the death of Elizabeth Box in 1914 the house was leased to August Reitman a potter / sculptor who raised his family there 1917 - 1953. Stefanie Rennick nee Reitmann lived at the house until she left to study teaching. The Lewis Timber Company Ltd acquired the land with The Cottage c1970. The CMHS together with City of Moorabbin Council, a 150 Year Celebration Grant and assistance from Lewis Timber Merchants Pty Ltd reconstructed the original 'Box Cottage' on its present site May 1984. August Reitman 1877-1951 and his wife Frieda 1878- 1942 raised 2 children Stefanie 1918-2006 and William 1920-1997 whilst living at the Box Cottage site. .August was a monumental mason and sculptor and was employed to carve war memorials in Victoria after WW1. He moved his business to Highett in 1953 but continued to use the cottage as a workshop until he sold the property to Lewis Timber P/L c 1970. . William and his descendants have continued the family business to the present day. August Reitman 1877-1951 and his wife Frieda 1878- 1942 raised 2 children Stefanie 1918-2006 and William 1920-1997 whilst living at the Box Cottage site. .August was a monumental mason and sculptor and was employed to carve war memorials in Victoria after WW1. He moved his business to Highett in 1953 but continued to use the cottage as a workshop until he sold the property to Lewis Timber P/L c 1970. . William and his descendants have continued the family business to the present day. Stefanie Rennick , a daughter of August and Frieda Reitman resided in Box Cottage 1918 - 1953.A colour photograph of Stefanie Rennick , nee Reitman 1918 - 2001, who spent her childhood living in Box Cottage.box william, box elisabeth, reitman august, reitman stefanie, reitman frieda, city of moorabbin council, lewis timber merchants pty ltd, pottery, sculpture, market gardens, pioneers, early settlers, dendy henry, box cottage museum, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, reitman william, rietmann

Educational aidsMt Beauty and Bogong Primary Schools were well equipped with educational aidsWooden box containing 94 rubber stamps, 1 illustration sheet, 1 advertising sheet regarding the set and 4 metal trays holding the stamps. The box has a sliding 'door'. Inside are the trays, stamps outlining eg. transport, animals Logo and 2 black and white sheets. Paper blue, yellow and white logo glued to the top of the box "D.O.Smith at top and Educational Picture Maker" beneath forming a circle on the circumference with a picture of a large ship in the centre.mt beauty primary school, bogong primary school, rubber stamps, educational aid, d.o. smith, educational picture maker

A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing hsitory of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing history of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories."F. N. Bamford" on title pagebox hill, elgar's special survey, ballyshanassy, aspinall family, sutton family, box hill cemetery, 1964, 1968, schools, ormiston girls' school, talbett family, britnell family, bedford family

A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing history of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing hsitory of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.box hill, balwyn, (mr) andrew murray, parer family, fulton family, brock family, surrey hills, r. smith, w. a. rolfe, box hill artists' camp, lutheran cemetery, doncaster, box hill art group, box hill ballet group, (mrs) m de f bishop, (mrs) p. reichl, (mrs) d. woodford, (mr) k. g. mcintyre, box hill horticultural society, (mr) william deveraux harbert, (mrs) jean uhl, h. white, b. j. blanchen, e. b. scott, g. f. broomhead, (mrs) marjorie morgan, (mrs) mona webster, (mr) frank bamford

A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing history of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing hsitory of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.box hill historical society, box hill, (mr) arundel wrighte, wattle club, box hill state school, (mr) frank bamford, (mrs) mona webster, a. b. mcintosh, (mrs) l. turner, 1971, 1973, toogood family, box hill chess club, box hill repertory, box hill choral society, box hill country women's association

A set of UNO cards with printed instructions and a single Braille page. On the box is marked 'Braille UNO game 26787'. This set was used by Tilly Aston members when on holiday. UNO playing cards with braille embossed on top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in red cardboard box recreation equipment, games

Small monochrome photograph, depicting a small outdoor gathering of men and women, somewhat formally dressed and holding a variety of smaller boxes. Foundation day BrightonSmall monochrome photograph, depicting a small outdoor gathering of men and women, somewhat formally dressed and holding a variety of smaller boxesbrighton, foundation day, 26 january, lhlg, seamen, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, picnic, ladies, bowler hat

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of five men in a working bee erecting the first fence at the Cowes Jetty Men are: W Thompson, A McLardy, J Walton, S Kennon and Mr Collins.local history, photography, working bee, black & white photograph, cowes jetty, coastline, first jetty fence at cowes, john jenner, bryant west

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, July 10, 2004. Busy Bee: Marg McPherson works at Hanrow Knitting Mill in the early 1950snewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A5 soft covered book. Soft yellow & cream cover with photos of trees, flowers, a bee, beekeeper & hives & honey with gold writing, Same pictures on the back

Born 3rd June 1922 in Surrey Hills, Norman documents his life as it revolved around Surrey Hills and Box Hill. He went to Surrey Hills State School and later, after the war he became a postman at Box Hill Post Office. Some notes have been documents by specific years. The Addendum documents the common lifestyles of the day.Born 3rd June 1922 in Surrey Hills, Norman documents his life as it revolved around Surrey Hills and Box Hill. He went to Surrey Hills State School and later, after the war he became a postman at Box Hill Post Office. Some notes have been documents by specific years. The Addendum documents the common lifestyles of the day.shepherd street, presbyterian church, (mr) - woolford, surrey hills, schools, (mr) - fury, webb's dairy, surrey hills state school, (mr) - pola, (mr) - bevan, verona street, postmasters, (mrs) - webb, box hill south, box hill post office, churches, world war, 1939-1945, (mr) norman bruce kerr

World War 1 1914-18 affected most families in Moorabbin Shire with large numbers of young men enlisting in the Australian Infantry Force. Alonzo Sheldrake Box , a pavier of Oakleigh, Victoria served at Gallipoli, France and Somme . When he returned home Oakleigh, like many Australian Towns, celebrated his safety and courage by presenting him with this Gold Medal. Each town also mourned the loss of so many soldiers and collected money from the residents to build War Memorials on which were engraved the names of the deceased soldiers. Alonzo Sheldrake Box (1851 - 1958) was the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who lived in Box Cottage , East Brighton - now Ormond -. He married Mary Louisa Closter on June 12th 1918 at Holy Trinity, Church of England, Oakleigh.Alonzo Box was the son of John Box, who migrated from Sussex, England with his brother William Box c1855 , and established a market garden in East Brighton that was part of the Henry Dendy ' Special Survey Brighton 1841'A gold metal medal with top crest , 2 attachment rings, engraved on both sides presented to Alonzo Sheldrake Box 'For God King and Country. Aus. 1914 'Front ; outer circle - FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY AUS. 1914 inner circle - tableau of a woman, rising sun and fighting soldiers Back : outer circle - PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF OAKLEIGH centre - IN / RECOGNITION OF / SERVICE RENDd./ A.S.BOX / AIF / laurel wreathworld war 1914-18, moorabbin shire, early settlers, pioneers, box alonzo, box william, australian military medals, anzac, gallipoli, sheldrake martha, box elizabeth, box mary louisa, closter mary, war memorials, wedding dress, box john, viloudakia - box rebecca,

This is an empty Justus Van Maurik cigar box made c1950 by appointment to the House of Lords, London and the cigars were used by George Reed who was a draftsman in City of Moorabbin c1950. c1700 The Dutch East India Company brought spices from South East Asia and tobacco from the New World to Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. 1794 Justus van Maurik Senior established a tobacco factory in the centre of Amsterdam and his son, Justus van Maurik Junior, spread the company’s fame well beyond the borders of (Holland) Netherlands as he travelled the world successfully promoting the family’s tobacco business.Dutch cigars were popular c1950 in the City of Moorabbin and Justus van Maurik Pty Ltd was a quality producer from Amsterdam , Holland (Netherlands) commencing production c1794. George Reed was a draftsman who lived in City of Moorabbin c1950 A plywood hinged cigar box Lid ; JUSTUS VAN MAURIK / BY APPOINTMENT TO / FAMOUS H T/M L SINCE 1754/ THE / HOUSE OF LORDS / IMPERIALES Inside Lid ; as above cigars, justus van maurik pty ltd., holland, amsterdam, netherlands, dutch east india company, redheads safety matches, safety matches, bryant & may pty ltd, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, tobacco, reed george, draftsman, architect, moorabbin shire, city of moorabbin, post world war 2 estates

A quadrant mounted telescope with crosshairs and external focussing, with longitudinal bubble level. Mountable on a magnetic compass plate with two bubble levels. Complete with dapered-spigot base plate and slot view attachments, Housed in a polished timber box. Inside the box are two labels -A label on the inside of the box " to the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat" To (...) Hoadley, Esq, Principal, Footscray Technical school, Footscray WII" "Sluggish Needle, 9/4/3..." "still sluggisg 1966"mining, ballarat school of mines, surveying, archibald hoadley, scientific equipment, circumferential, scientific instruments

Witness Box, sourced during the period of renovation of the Kew Court House, believing that it was an original item of furniture from the building. Based on an examination of the woods in the item by heritage consultants, it was deemed not to be original to the building. As the item had been donated, the item could not be returned. For many years, it has been stored in teh basement of Kew Library.An original witness box from a Victorian Court House.Large and heavy wooden witness box from a Victorian court house.kew court house, court house furnishings

Sir Edward Mitchell was the chairman of the Edward Wilson trust, which enabled the building of the Braille Library during a time of great economic turbulence due to the last months of World War 1. This commemorative trowel was given to him in thanks for his (and the trust's support) of the project, which would ultimately provide a great resource to blinded soldiers who were prepared and able to learn Braille. In addition to the area housing the Braille collection itself, an entrance hall, reading room, secretarial office and hall also provided space for reading, administration of the collection and opportunities for social or recreational activities.1 silver plated trowel with handle inside boxPresented to Sir Edward Mitchell K.C., K.C.M.C. on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new library for the Victorian Association of Braille Writers October 28th 1918. (Inside box lid: By Special Appointment Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield, England Cutlers to His Majesty)victorian association of braille writers, sir edward wilson

Bathing Boxes - South Beach. One of several versions as they were washed away during big stormsBlack and white photograph of Boarding School Bay looking south east showing bathing boxes on the right and in the background what maybe the boarding school on the far hillJ.L.Fox Hairdresser and Tobacconist Port fairy Hattams retunour?beach, boarding school bay, south beach, pea soup, bathing boxes, reefs, rocks, ocean, sea, boarding school

The tape has not been played. It appears to be a tape made to promote Legacy for a Legacy Appeal as it was with other tapes of that type and purpose.A record that Legacy used audio recording for promotion.Cardboard box containing audio film.AH/ Mr. Ivan Layton Legacy House, 3rd Floor, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne. Armstrong audio/video Pty Ltd, Sound Recording Studios, 180 Bank Street, Sth Melbourne, PO Box 296, Victoria 3205 Australia. Telephone (03) 699 1844 Cables 'Studio' Melb Australia.legacy appeal, legacy promotion

Worn by Broadmeadows Shire SecretaryOwned by previous Shire SecretaryTop Hat worn by Mr. Albert T.C. Cook, Broadmeadows Shire Secretary, Black silk with cork skeleton with box white card. Inside Hat: Crown: Logo Christys' London/ Made in England for Lincoln Stuart & Propt. Ltd. Melbourne. On leather band, Logo Christys' London/ 6 5/8 / Made in England for/ Lincoln Stuart & co. Propt. Ltd. Melbourne Box: Logo Christy's London/ Trademark. Top of Box: Shipping label, Lincoln, Stuart, See imagesbroadmeadows, shire, secretary, cook