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Holden officials safety vest

GM Holden Ltd, 1998, Realia, BRG 213/127/10/3

Fluorescent orange Holden 'Official' safety vest used during events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Holden 48-215 [FX], held November 28 & 29th, 1998.

Plaque awarded for to Holden for best family car, VP Commodore

GM Holden Ltd, 1991, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/7

Circular bronze plaque set in a wooden mount, featuring a relief of one side of a page in a magazine, 'Car Australia; Car of Australia', and 'Category Winner' near the edge. On the other side, engraved text reading 'Best Family Car, 1991, Holden Commodore VP'. Relief signed 'Michael Meszaros 1989'.

Holden Special Vehicles introductory brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1988, Manuscript, BRG 213/17/11/2

Brochure, 'The new marque of high performance' introducing the new Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) organisation, outlining the team members put together by Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to run HSV, the intended engineering and features behind the HSV vehicle philosophy. Also introduces the first HSV, the VL Commodore Group A SV.

Photographs of General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia: Products

GM Holden Ltd, 1939, Photograph, BRG 213/207/4

Photographs relating to 'Products' manufactured at General Motors-Holden's Limited, comprising images of Anti-tank guns, bombs, Anti-aircraft guns, field ambulances, Beaufighters, Lincolns and de Havilland aircraft, military vehicles, Dory boats, gaiters, pontoons, torpedoes, tents and their parts. Includes photographs of vehicle production such as Buicks, Bedford trucks and buses, Vauxhalls, Fords, Hillmans, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs, Wyvern, and of Gas Producer Units, and machinery used in production and GMH Plants at Beverley and Birkenhead. Also contains photographs of the Project 2000 prototype and parts, post-war vehicles, clay models and designs for Chevrolets and associated parts, Frigidaire parts, car part moulds, trim designs, production machinery, and wooden furniture manufactured at GMH, including dovetail joinery. Includes views of the Styling Section with designs for vehicles, including Project 2000, and model cars, drawings, and sample parts.

Holden 'People' magazine, Vol.1, No's.2-7

GM Holden Ltd, 1974, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/21

Volume 1, Numbers 2-7 of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, Vol.1, No.1

GM Holden Ltd, 1973, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/20

Volume 1, Number 1 of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, Vol.2

GM Holden Ltd, 1975, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/22

Volume 2, Numbers 1-6 of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, Vol.3

GM Holden Ltd, 1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/23

Volume 3, Numbers 1-5 of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, Vol.4

GM Holden Ltd, 1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/24

Volume 4, Numbers 1-5 of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, Vol.6

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/25

Volume 6, Numbers 1-6 of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, December

GM Holden Ltd, 1979, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/26

December 1979 issue of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, April-November

GM Holden Ltd, 1987, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/34

April to November 1987 issue of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 'People' magazine, April-December

GM Holden Ltd, 1988, Manuscript, BRG 213/92/35

April to December 1988 issues of the General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH) employee magazine, 'People'.

Holden 50th anniversary banner

GM Holden Ltd, 1998, Realia, BRG 213/127/10/2

Banner used during events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Holden 48-215 [FX], held November 28 & 29th, 1998.

[Photographs of General Motors-Holden's Birkenhead and Beverley plants]

GM Holden Ltd, 1928, Photograph, BRG 213/77/51/1-33

Black and white photographs of the GM-H Plants at Birkenhead and one image of the Beverley Plant. Includes photographs of the factory building at Birkenhead and extension work of the warehouse bay, the Plant's transformer station, the lacquer oven and heat exchanger room, and the production of boats during WWII. Also contains two photographs of the last car coming off the assembly line at Holden's Birkenhead Plant, a Pontiac.

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to General Motors-Holden's Elizabeth plant

GM Holden Ltd, 1963, Photograph, BRG 213/130/16

Photographic prints and positive negatives of the Royal visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to the General Motors-Holden's plant at Elizabeth. Also contains an invitation card to the event.

Photographs of General Motors Holden plant at Fishermen's Bend

GM Holden Ltd, 1934, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL1

Photographs of GMH factory at Fishermen's Bend and related sites, including Chevrolet display and conference, first ship at Fishermen's Bend Wharf, Governor of Victoria's visit in 1939, canteen and social centre, kitchens and functions at social centre, 25 years of progress dinner.

Photographs relating to the Holden family

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1856, Photograph, BRG 213/89/1/2-15

Photographs of Holden family members and people associated with the Holden's motor vehicle business.

Photographic study of GM-H Woodville Plant; public relations

GM Holden Ltd, 1941, Photograph, BRG 213/121/18/1-17

Black and white mounted photographs from an album titled 'Photographic Study, General Motors-Holden's Ltd., Woodville, South Australia, 1944'. Comprises images taken during World War II, with captions on verso, from the section in the album labelled 'Public Relations'. Includes visits by dignitaries inspecting military equipment, employee gatherings, displays of military equipment on floats in a Liberty Loan Pageant, trainees and students in workshops, and employee notice boards.

Export

GM Holden Ltd, 1954, Mixed material, BRG 213/86

Records relating to export comprising the book '10 years of Holden export 1954-1964', papers relating to export awards, the introduction of export credits for the world car and new engine, exports to various nations including New Zealand, and export credits.

Portrait of H.J Holden

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1920, Photograph, BRG 213/1/1/19

Framed black and white portrait photograph of H.J Holden, ca.1920.

GM-H South Australian Plants during World War II; volume 1 continued

GM Holden Ltd, 1937, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/25-37

Black and white mounted photographs, with annotations, of General Motors-Holden's Limited Birkenhead and Beverley Plants during World War Two. Comprises images of the Plants and of war time production including marine craft, torpedoes, and gun carriages.

General Motors Holden's Limited - Australia

GM Holden Ltd, 1965, Photograph, BRG 213/73/15/2

Album titled 'GMH - Australia' comprising annotated black and white photographs of the buildings and operations of the GM-H plants around Australia, including Fisherman's Bend plant and Technical Centre, Woodville, Elizabeth, Birkenhead, Mosman Park, Acacia Ridge under construction, Pagewood, NASCO, Frigidaire Dandenong, Frigidaire Punchbowl, Strathpine, and the 2167 acre GM-H proving ground at Lang Lang. Includes images of the bus and truck assembly line at Dandenong, the 'body drop' at Pagewood, and Schuler strip press and Clearing press at Woodville. Also contains images of the new Elizabeth plant including a development stage in the building of the metal stampings plant at Elizabeth, the modern drawing offices, the Body Hardware division, body assembly and welding sections, trim assembly lines, HR Holden car assembly line and rail transportation of new vehicle bodies. Personal copy of album belonging to D.L.Hegland [name inscribed on front].

Australian plants of General Motors-Holden's Limited

GM Holden Ltd, 1957, Photograph, BRG 213/73/14

Album comprising annotated black and white photographs of GM-H plants and their operations throughout Australia, including Fisherman's Bend, Woodville, Dandenong, Pagewood, Perth, Brisbane, Birkenhead, Elizabeth and the Lang Lang Proving Ground. Includes Fishermen's Bend images: Foundry operations at the Plant 5 Machine Shop, engine and transmission machining, assembly line and bench testing area, Plant 1 Machine Shop with axle production, packaging and boxing, GM-H gas furnaces, and Plant 5 Heat Treat Department. Woodville images: Aerial view of plant, Keller profiling machines, Toolroom, giant press in the Press Shop, metal presses, mechanical unloading hand, cutting tables in Trim section, Squab and Cushion Department, transport of bodies by train. Dandenong images: Aerial view and entrance gates, plant facade and Nasco building, completed cars in car park, Nasco parts warehouse, Nasco packaging and distribution area, Meter Miser units for Frigidaire refridgerators, Sheer Look fridges. Also contains images of Pagewood aerial view; Mosman Park aerial view; The Valley, Brisbane; Birkenhead; aerial view of site intended for Elizabeth Plant; an FE Holden being driven on various stages of the Lang Lang Proving Ground; vehicle body in various stages of assembly; the cleansing and rust protection dip; painting of panels; inspection and touch up; spray test booth and driers; final body inspection; lowering body onto rear axle and spring unit; and medical centre.

VH Commodore, Commonwealth games courtesy car photographs

GM Holden Ltd, 1982, Photograph, BRG 213/15/13/2-3

Colour studio photographs of the VH Commodore donated by GM-H for use as the XII Commonwealth Games Courtesy car, Brisbane 1982.

One millionth Holden commemorative paperweight

GM Holden Ltd, 1962, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/9

Red, silver and black coloured paperweight incorporating the distinctive horn button design of the 1962 EJ Holden, with the inscription '1962 The year of the Millionth Holden' on the reverse. The paperweight was issued by the GM-H to dealers and clients to commemorate the production of the One Millionth Holden in 1962. The one millionth Holden, a metallic 'Euroa Gold' EJ Premier sedan with a white roof, came off the assembly line on 25 October 1962.

Holden HQ and LJ Torana colour card

GM Holden Ltd, 1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/40/4/3

GM-H colour chart containing samples titled the 'Magic-Mirror colour range' for the exterior basecoat paint colours of the Holden HQ Kingswood, Premier, Monaro and LJ Torana. Catalogue number A 618. Includes a transparent mask featuring various models designed to place over colours to assist selection.

Holden HQ and LC Torana colour card

GM Holden Ltd, 1971, Manuscript, BRG 213/40/4/2

GM-H colour chart containing samples titled the 'Magic-Mirror colour range' for the exterior basecoat paint colours of the Holden HQ Kingswood, Belmont, Premier, Monaro and LC Torana. Catalogue number A 617. Includes a supplement chart and a transparent mask featuring various models designed to place over colours to assist selection.

Holden VS Caprice series II sales brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1997, Manuscript, BRG 213/104/2/3

Colour sales product brochure on the Holden VS Caprice Series II comprising information, images, warranty details, features and specifications. The VS Caprice series II featured Holden's 'new' Ecotec V6 engine as standard, with the choice of supercharged 3.8 litre V6 or 5 litre fuel-injected V8 engines as options. Includes information on the GM Card and the Holden Luxury Edge program.

Holden HQ colour card

GM Holden Ltd, 1974, Book/pamphlet, BRG 213/40/4/4

GM-H colour chart containing samples titled the 'Magic-Mirror colour range' for the exterior basecoat paint colours of the Holden HQ Kingswood, Premier, Monaro and Monaro GTS 4 door. Catalogue number A 621. Includes a transparent mask featuring various models designed to place over colours to assist selection.

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