WWPCM:     "Hudson Industries"  Melbourne, Victoria, Australia             1934-1996

Founded in 1934 by TJ Hudson, who was proprieter of H&H Printing Co.
Cards printed since 1936 under the supervision of Philip Hudson (son of TJ Hudson).
First issues were one or two colors only. In 1937 a press was installed to print 4 color cards.
'Rathdowne Series' were quality version in 4 color backs and courtsr, while 'Trump' and 'Country club' were cheaper 2 color courts.
These commenced production in the 1950's  Hudson was sold to Valentine in 1972.
By 1975 cards were being printed in Asia (Singapore)
There were about 600 different backs printed by Hudson/Valentine.
"John Sands" took over in 1989 (http://www.johnsands.com.au/htm_about.asp).
American Greetings took over John Sands in 1996, so perhaps a decision was made then to stop producing playing cards by the new owners?

first Hudson Ace, 1930s

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Hudson boxes marked before 1983: 3/3

1930s

Thank You  John Daniels for information