British Plastics was located in Victoria St, North Melbourne from 1945, then later at Burwood Hwy, Hawthorn, Victoria. British Plastics Pty. Ltd. was taken over in 1963 by Associated Leathers Ltd. They produced ‘Ornamin’ and ‘Vogue’ Melmac dinner ware from 1959-1980, under licence from the American Cyanamide Company.
In 1961 British Plastics was bought by Michaelis Bayley (Aust) Ltd.
From around 1975-1980 the branding became ‘Hostess Housewares’.
Products
Sandles, canisters (1970s) bread boards, butter dishes, mugs, bowls, plates, picnic sets containers, ashtrays, toys.
The Argus (Melbourne), 14th October 1954 p.30
toast rack
bunny bowl
Cake container
The Australian Women’s Weekly, 10th December 1975 p.166
The Australian Women’s Weekly, 21st April 1976 p.6
British Plastics ‘Ornamin’ Melmac dinner ware, produced from 1959-1980.
Ornamin cups
Michael Bayley branded glass ware set.
The Australian Women’s Weekly, 30th April 1975 page 128. Hostess houseware.
The Australian Women’s Weekly, 17th November 1976 page 88.
Ornamin Melmac.
Vogue Melmac
1976
The Australian Women’s Weekly, 5th March 1980 page 36.