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War production at General Motors-Holden's [BRG 213/121/10/20B] • Photograph

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Summary

Photograph album titled 'War Production' produced by the GMH Public Relations Department, Melbourne, featuring photographs relating to the production of equipment for the Defence Forces during World War II. Comprising 'A pictorial review of our contribution to the National Effort' including Aero engines - Gipsy Major and Allison; aircraft components - Trainer, Boomerang, Beaufort, Beaufighter, Mosquito and Lancaster; munitions production - anti-tank guns, gun Howitzers, tank attack guns, anti-aircraft guns, torpedoes, anti-submarine bombs, shells and miscellaneous; small craft - pontoons, folding boats, dinghies, life boats, motor dories and work boats; Vehicle production for the Allied forces. Covers plants throughout Australia including Woodville, South Australia.

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Physical description

1 album (155 photographs) : black and white, red text highlights ; 42 x 54 x 4 cm

Dates / Publication details

1939-1943

Creator

GM Holden Ltd

Collection

Part of Holden Collection

Subject

General Motors-Holden's Limited
World War, 1939-1945 -- Australia -- Equipment and supplies
World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- Australia
World War, 1939-1945 -- Australia -- Transportation
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, Australian
Defense industries -- Australia
Automobile industry and trade -- Australia

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Historical information

With the outbreak of war in 1939 manufacturing production in Australia was swung towards wartime production. On June 16th 1939 the Australian Parliament mobilized all the country's resources and manpower, materials and productive capacity. GMH placed all plants, personnel and facilities at the disposal of the Australian Government. GMH produced aeroplanes, trucks, ambulances, military vehicles, ammunition, weaponry, tents, assorted canvas goods, boats and associated materials.

Information from a researcher: 'GM-H only completed two of this particular model [No9 Field Artillery Tractor (Aust), see image 50c], although they did build many bodies which were sold after the end of the war. Several have been restored using Chevrolet C15A chassis. There was also a similar body on the same chassis but without the step in the roof known as the No8 Field Artillery Tractor (Aust).'

Digitisation information

Date

27/06/2016

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

4,873 x 3,712 pixels (18.1 MP)

Size

54.29 MB

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