Photographs by D. Darian Smith of production at General Motors-Holden's Limited Plants in South Australia [BRG 213/207] • Photograph


Fire extinguisher being filled
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


Fire sprinkler and cleaner
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


Grinding room
Employees at work at machinery.


G.6 barrel boring lathe
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


G.6 profiling attachment
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


G.6 milling attachment
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


G.6 piercing
Worker at machinery.


G.6 special milling machine
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


Gas producer starter setup
Holden employees working on Chevrolet trucks and cars fitted with gas producer units at the Woodville Plant.


Exterior of garage
With employees working on Chevrolet cars and trucks parked outside. The car at the rear right is fitted with a gas producer unit.


Interior of garage
Employees at work, with a Chevrolet truck fitted with a gas producer unit parked inside


New garage site
Was No.10 site at Woodville Plant.


Old German jack
Jack set up at rear of utility.


Gas furnace for O.S. 28
Various views of the furnace, open and closed, in the workshop.


Grinding wheel guards
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


Grinding machinery in Tool Room
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


New garage
Construction of building, believed to be at the Woodville Plant.


New garage
Construction of building.


Model of gun
Various views of a model for a seated gun with a sight and wheels. Believed to be an anti-aircraft gun.


West end of garage
View of building interior under construction. Believed to be at the Woodville Plant.


East end of garage
View of building interior under construction. Believed to be at the Woodville Plant.


South side of garage
Exterior view. A horse and cart is being used to transport material.


Garage brake tester and wheel aligner
Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.


View showing garage conduit and runway
View of inner walls and ceiling of garage construction. Believed to be at the Woodville Plant.


Greasing pit
Newly constructed pit in garage.


North side of garage
Exterior view. Believed to be at Holden's Woodville Plant.


Greasing hoist
New hoist in garage. Believed to be at the Woodville Plant.


Diesel crankshaft grinder
Machinery in workshop.


Garage petrol pump installation
Set of fuel bowsers outside the garage. Believed to be at the Woodville Plant.


Interior of garage
Left side with employees working on cars fitted with gas producers raised on hoists. Believed to be at the Woodville Plant.