Historical information

Hanimex Corporation was an importer and distributor of cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment in Australia and New Zealand. It was founded in 1947 by German refugee, Jack Hannes, who had fled Germany for Australia in 1939. Hanimex was very significant in the development of the photographic market in Australia. The donor, a member of the Emerald Museum Committee for several years, donated other items of used photographic equipment which suggests they were a keen photographer.

Significance

This movie editor owned and used by a local person was made by a company which is significant in Australian photographic history.

Physical description

Hanimex Movie Editor inside original box. Cardboard box is a turquoise color with black and white lettering and a red stripe. Foam storage base.

Inscriptions & markings

On front of box: 'HANIMEX / E300 / DUAL 8 / MOVIE EDITOR'
On top of box: 'HANIMEX / MOVIE EDITOR / LAUFBILDETRACHTER'