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Holden 48-215: news release on start of production [BRG 213/27/9/6/2/1] • Manuscript

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Summary

News release from General Motors Overseas Operations [GMOO], New York, on the announcement by Edward Riley of the beginning of production of the 48-215 [FX], 'the first Australian-built automobile--the Holden'. Includes information on the vehicles' features, conception in 1945, history of GMH, the proving grounds, and specifications.

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Physical description

2 news releases (10 leaves) : ink on paper, typescript ; 28 x 21 cm

Dates / Publication details

29 November 1948

Creator

GM Holden Ltd

Collection

Part of Holden Collection

Subject

Holden FX automobile
Holden 48-215 automobile
Holden automobiles -- History
Automobile industry and trade -- Australia
Automobiles -- Australia -- Firsts

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Date

29/08/2017

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,405 x 4,483 pixels (15.3 MP)

Size

45.82 MB

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