Photographs by D. Darian Smith of production at General Motors-Holden's Limited Plants in South Australia [BRG 213/207] • Photograph
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![Pump and impeller panes](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/3f/db/74ee-a980-536d-8d7d-ea2c5d36f6a4.jpg)
Pump and impeller panes
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.
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![Worker with large plywood sheet](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/98/61/85e9-c7e9-5bce-8a26-7c7d2825b971.jpg)
Worker with large plywood sheet
25' x 6' plywood sheet.
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![Project committee meeting](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/b2/c4/2b82-787e-529f-862c-a8e825d8e46b.jpg)
Project committee meeting
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.
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![Passport photographs of GMH employees](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/6c/0d/3693-45ff-5fa7-af4f-de8321f75196.jpg)
Passport photographs of GMH employees
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.
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![Royal visit to the United States of America](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/1a/0b/8757-3727-55e1-9fc1-0a78c0bef71b.jpg)
Royal visit to the United States of America
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.
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![T. J. Richards Plant](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/60/30/5d23-2415-5079-b5a6-ed5345d4e49a.jpg)
T. J. Richards Plant
Views of machinery and employees working in the T. J. Richards Plant, South Australia.
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![Red Cross cheque presentation](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/47/47/561e-9c1e-5314-a8d7-97ad0366d6f8.jpg)
Red Cross cheque presentation
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.
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![Rusted machinery](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/ce/f1/a7d2-fbd0-5bbf-9be5-43cc55ac2634.jpg)
Rusted machinery
Old 'Hertford' machinery.
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Rusted machinery
Old 'Hertford' switchboard.
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![Bent cross section of railing](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/87/d0/a8a1-3c5a-5d4b-9b50-3632f1d68269.jpg)
Bent cross section of railing
Samples.
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![GMH event](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/f0/b9/680a-45e7-5f70-ba06-a450a7ab4239.jpg)
GMH event
Mr Rymill on platform; Choir on stage; Crowd in foyer; View of crowd from platform. Photographs taken at the Adelaide Town Hall.
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![School class for machinists](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/46/14/62de-50d2-5650-981f-cfc132ca865c.jpg)
School class for machinists
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.
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![School for welders on aircraft](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/47/a3/0631-f5c1-5623-953e-b2bf28779a15.jpg)
School for welders on aircraft
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.
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![School class for machinists](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/7d/73/c520-a7c8-5ca8-abeb-171a3d060552.jpg)
School class for machinists
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.
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![St Peter's College munition making](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/c6/12/bb6c-b619-5625-a8ec-13e780e66366.jpg)
St Peter's College munition making
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.
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![School class for machinists](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/13/5f/16b1-1ddb-5dac-9eda-ae33db50c0fd.jpg)
School class for machinists
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.
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![6 pounder G.6 gun on show at GMH](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/8c/fa/3ee1-dbb8-52a2-be1e-72ea08e22ee1.jpg)
6 pounder G.6 gun on show at GMH
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.
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![Salt tablet container](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/f5/3a/1490-c86c-548f-b90e-90e7d8b6d90d.jpg)
Salt tablet container
Showing lock.
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![Social dance in GMH Plant No.11](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/bb/5d/3798-7d3b-5b67-abb0-2178e9475fc6.jpg)
Social dance in GMH Plant No.11
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.
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![Suggestion No. 2988](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/05/6c/bfa6-2ba0-5dda-8788-11e27129a1b5.jpg)
Suggestion No. 2988
Worker looking at part on table.
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![Suggestion board in W. Smith's office](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/8d/2a/11fd-02f7-52ed-af34-ccc0a8ebf047.jpg)
Suggestion board in W. Smith's office
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.
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![Sports during lunch hour](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/76/49/3446-5219-5b2e-a338-973a8f75ca80.jpg)
Sports during lunch hour
GMH workers playing sports including bowls in Plant No.5, quoits, table tennis, basketball, chess, indoor cricket, darts and wrestling.
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![Sports during lunch hour](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/bf/9f/74dd-47ff-5c07-ac22-755bd676d1ed.jpg)
Sports during lunch hour
GMH workers playing basketball.
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![Stolen goods](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/8a/91/42cb-0c22-5515-94e5-9dc7dc72e0a4.jpg)
Stolen goods
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.
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![Stolen goods](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/ff/17/d21c-49f8-5089-84ad-0467d7689588.jpg)
Stolen goods
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.
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![Test on corroded war office cab steel](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/0c/e5/8245-b23f-57be-b20a-79bd6af132b6.jpg)
Test on corroded war office cab steel
Samples.
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Test on corroded war office cab steel
Samples.
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![Tests on bearing](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/37/c0/29c8-63c1-5e2e-b628-58a132b8ca99.jpg)
Tests on bearing
Foreign matter.
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![Tests on bearing](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/fe/33/bb63-12c2-5944-ad34-db645dcfbff3.jpg)
Tests on bearing
Foreign matter.
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![Tests on cast iron pieces](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/42/32/d122-46ad-557d-909a-95d538580df1.jpg)
Tests on cast iron pieces
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.