Номер объектаM2019/046:015
ОписаниеNewspaper article titled "Parade of young models" featuring Eva Scheinberg (nee Hurst) modelling in a swimsuit parade in Parramatta for Helco, c. 1960. Helco Swim & Sportswear was a subsidiary of Heller & Co Pty Ltd, Sydney, established c. 1950.
Frank Heller and his wife Annie came to Australia in 1949 and lived in Parramatta. Shortly after his arrival he began a manufacturing business, Helco, making swimsuits and rain wear for adults and children. He did not know much about the Australian market, but proved himself capable and adaptable and his business was a success. In 1960 it was employing 25 local women and had built up a big interstate and export trade.
Frank Heller and Annie Hirsch met and married in Karlsbad, Czechoslovakia in 1936. They left for Prague in 1938, when the Nazi influence was very strong and it was very dangerous as a Jew to remain in Karlsbad. Frank became involved in a Zionist organisation that assisted in the escape of youth and people in danger of being arrested in Prague. When the situation in Prague deteriorated further in 1939, Frank and Annie left for England. Annie’s brother Erich, Eva’s father, had helped secure visas for the family, after luckily running into an old friend turned German officer who was willing to help him.
Annie’s parents and older sister Wilma, her husband and nine year old child were waiting for visas to South America. The visas never eventuated and they were sent to camps. Only Wilma's husband survived. Both Leopold and Erna Hirsch were murdered in Treblinka in October 1942.
In Australia, the Hellers were actively involved in Jewish charities, particularly the Jewish National Fund, Wizo and B’nai Brith. Frank was President of Youth Aliyah Australia for many years.
Frank Heller and his wife Annie came to Australia in 1949 and lived in Parramatta. Shortly after his arrival he began a manufacturing business, Helco, making swimsuits and rain wear for adults and children. He did not know much about the Australian market, but proved himself capable and adaptable and his business was a success. In 1960 it was employing 25 local women and had built up a big interstate and export trade.
Frank Heller and Annie Hirsch met and married in Karlsbad, Czechoslovakia in 1936. They left for Prague in 1938, when the Nazi influence was very strong and it was very dangerous as a Jew to remain in Karlsbad. Frank became involved in a Zionist organisation that assisted in the escape of youth and people in danger of being arrested in Prague. When the situation in Prague deteriorated further in 1939, Frank and Annie left for England. Annie’s brother Erich, Eva’s father, had helped secure visas for the family, after luckily running into an old friend turned German officer who was willing to help him.
Annie’s parents and older sister Wilma, her husband and nine year old child were waiting for visas to South America. The visas never eventuated and they were sent to camps. Only Wilma's husband survived. Both Leopold and Erna Hirsch were murdered in Treblinka in October 1942.
In Australia, the Hellers were actively involved in Jewish charities, particularly the Jewish National Fund, Wizo and B’nai Brith. Frank was President of Youth Aliyah Australia for many years.
Место изготовленияSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Дата circa 1960
Наименованиеnewspapers
Материалpaper
Размерность
- width: 91.00 mm
height: 320.00 mm
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Eva Scheinberg