Waterproof wax matches became illegal in the 1930's as they were difficult to out out and could cause a fire. Provenance and SignifcanceThis match box belonged to the Wise family.
Matthew Halley and Angela Marie Wise (nee Hogan) married in Victoria in 1942. They had several children; Daniel Patrick, John Matthew, Kevin Francis, and Stephen Bernard, and the family lived at Wollongong.
When Stephen married, he and his wife, Kathleen Marylynn moved to Albion Park.DonorWise, Stephen