Melbourne Harbour Trust

Compared to their badge displaying their coat of arms, this design is a simple one.

Stokes & Sons Melb.  Made during the period 1954-1962

See http://www.austbuttonhistory.com/20th-january-2021/

This photo #L54496, from the National Archives shows  “Two Port hostesses in front of new Melbourne Harbour Trust Shipping Control C” wearing a top with 8 metallic buttons. Perhaps they were this button?

The role of Port hostesses started in Fremantle in the early 1960s. The hostesses would welcome and help visitors and crew arriving at the ports.

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