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Photographs of GMH Fishermen's Bend during World War II [BRG 213/73/6/VOL2] • Photograph

Woman at work.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/31

A woman in lab coat uses precision equipment.

Woman at work. — Woman at work.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/31

A woman in lab coat uses precision equipment.

Woman at work.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/32

A woman in a lab coat uses laboratory equipment.

Woman at work. — Woman at work.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/32

A woman in a lab coat uses laboratory equipment.

Truck being painted.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/33

Men in protective clothes spray a truck with paint.

Truck being painted. — Truck being painted.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/33

Men in protective clothes spray a truck with paint.

Electrical equipment.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/34

Equipment at Fishermen's Bend.

Electrical equipment. — Electrical equipment.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/34

Equipment at Fishermen's Bend.

Man works at lathe.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/35

Interior factory view.

Man works at lathe. — Man works at lathe.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/35

Interior factory view.

Bookshelves in office.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/36

Woman inspects large bookshelves of technical and scientific books.

Bookshelves in office. — Bookshelves in office.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/36

Woman inspects large bookshelves of technical and scientific books.

Transformer.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/37

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Transformer. — Transformer.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/37

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Distributor panel.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/38

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Distributor panel. — Distributor panel.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/38

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Sand hopper.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/39

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Sand hopper. — Sand hopper.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/39

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

High & low tension switch panels.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/40

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

High & low tension switch panels. — High & low tension switch panels.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/40

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Sand hoppers.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/41

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Sand hoppers. — Sand hoppers.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/41

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Sand mill.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/42

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Sand mill. — Sand mill.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/42

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Laboratory switchboard.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/43

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Laboratory switchboard. — Laboratory switchboard.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/43

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Underground conveyor.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/44

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Underground conveyor. — Underground conveyor.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/44

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Shot blast furnace.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/45

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Shot blast furnace. — Shot blast furnace.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/45

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Moulding machines.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/46

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Moulding machines. — Moulding machines.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/46

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Electrode winches, hydraulic pump and oil tank.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/47

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Electrode winches, hydraulic pump and oil tank. — Electrode winches, hydraulic pump and oil tank.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/47

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Laboratory.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/48

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Laboratory. — Laboratory.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/48

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Compressor.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/49

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Compressor. — Compressor.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/49

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Roll-over moulding machine.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/50

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Roll-over moulding machine. — Roll-over moulding machine.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/50

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Birlec Lectromelt Furnace.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/51

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Birlec Lectromelt Furnace. — Birlec Lectromelt Furnace.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/51

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Birlec Lectromelt Furnace (charging door).

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/52

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Birlec Lectromelt Furnace (charging door). — Birlec Lectromelt Furnace (charging door).

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/52

In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.

Engine Assembly, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/53

Men working on engine assembly, Fishermen's Bend.

Engine Assembly, No. 1 Plant. — Engine Assembly, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/53

Men working on engine assembly, Fishermen's Bend.

Frame spring and axle assembly, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/54

View of No. 1 Plant and men working.

Frame spring and axle assembly, No. 1 Plant. — Frame spring and axle assembly, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/54

View of No. 1 Plant and men working.

Supply store, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/55

Interior view of shelving and storage.

Supply store, No. 1 Plant. — Supply store, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/55

Interior view of shelving and storage.

Factory store receiving, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/56

Men and boxes of materials at loading bay.

Factory store receiving, No. 1 Plant. — Factory store receiving, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/56

Men and boxes of materials at loading bay.

Sheet metal clean, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/57

Workers with sheet metal and overhead conveyors, Fishermen's Bend.

Sheet metal clean, No. 1 Plant. — Sheet metal clean, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/57

Workers with sheet metal and overhead conveyors, Fishermen's Bend.

Warehouse, No. 1. Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/58

Interior view of crates, shelving and piles of materials.

Warehouse, No. 1. Plant. — Warehouse, No. 1. Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/58

Interior view of crates, shelving and piles of materials.

Sheet metal paint, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/59

View of machinery in factory building, Fishermen's Bend.

Sheet metal paint, No. 1 Plant. — Sheet metal paint, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/59

View of machinery in factory building, Fishermen's Bend.

Sheet metal paint furnaces, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/60

Interior view of furnaces and walkways.

Sheet metal paint furnaces, No. 1 Plant. — Sheet metal paint furnaces, No. 1 Plant.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1939-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/60

Interior view of furnaces and walkways.

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Summary

Photographs of production at Fishermen's Bend during war years with boats, trucks, engines, interior shots of laboratory, hospital, engineering areas, machinery and equipment.

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Physical description

Photograph album (black and white prints); 6cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1939-1945

Creator

GM Holden Ltd

Collection

Part of Holden Collection

Subject

GMH Fishermen's Bend (Factory : Fishermen's Bend, Vic.)
Industrial sites -- Australia
Automobile industry and trade -- Australia
World War, 1939-1945 -- War work
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women
Industrial mobilization
Defense industries -- Australia

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Additional notes

BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/1: Building with signage for GMH, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Vauxhall, Cadillac and La-Salle.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/2: Military trucks parked in warehouse with Chevrolet crates.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/3: View of GMH Fishermen's Bend factory and Salmon St taken from aircraft.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/4: Photograph of a scale model of Fishermen's Bend factory.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/5: Men examining trucks, propellors and other parts.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/6: View of dynomometer test room labelled 'housekeeping layout'.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/7: Men and women work with equipment at desks.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/8: Workers in lab coats in laboratory.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/9: General interior view of foundry.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/10: Workers and materials in core making room.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/11: Doctor tends to the foot of a patient in a medical examination room.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/12: Hospital bed and surrounds.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/13: Men at work assembling chassis.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/14: Interior view of Indian Army ambulance, assembled by the Fishermen's Bend area.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/15: Petrol transporter truck, assembled by the Fishermen's Bend Plant.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/16: Vehicle assembled by Fishermen's Bend Plant.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/17: Interior view of factory with half-built boats.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/18: Completed boats outside factory buildings.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/19: Men and a woman working on wings for CAC Boomerang planes.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/20: Men work on engine assembly line.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/21: Rows of completed torpedo engines, built by Fishermen's Bend Plant.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/22: Laurence Hartnett hosts visitors at Fishermen's Bend Plant.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/23: Interior view of work on new Social Centre and canteen, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/24: ARP trailer pump undergoing tests after assembly at Fishermen's Bend Plant.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/25: Rear view. The production of this engine is co-ordinated b the Fishermen's Bend Plant, which also manufactures components and carries out final assembly and test.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/26: Front view of engine.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/27: Workers in lab coats in laboratory.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/28: Man in GMH Engineering Department lab coat works with equipment in laboratory.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/29: Man in lab coat inspects view through a Vickers Projection Microscope.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/30: Male worker inspects liquid in a beaker.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/31: A woman in lab coat uses precision equipment.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/32: A woman in a lab coat uses laboratory equipment.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/33: Men in protective clothes spray a truck with paint.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/34: Equipment at Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/35: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/36: Woman inspects large bookshelves of technical and scientific books.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/37: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/38: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/39: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/40: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/41: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/42: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/43: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/44: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/45: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/46: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/47: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/48: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/49: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/50: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/51: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/52: In Foundry, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/53: Men working on engine assembly, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/54: View of No. 1 Plant and men working.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/55: Interior view of shelving and storage.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/56: Men and boxes of materials at loading bay.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/57: Workers with sheet metal and overhead conveyors, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/58: Interior view of crates, shelving and piles of materials.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/59: View of machinery in factory building, Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/60: Interior view of furnaces and walkways.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/61: Interior view of factory with overhead conveyor belts.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/62: .Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/63: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/64: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/65: .Men working with metal in factory with overhead conveyors.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/66: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/67: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/68: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/69: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/70: Interior factory view with partially assembled vehicles transported on rails.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/71: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/72: Trucks in factory.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/73: Men working in factory.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/74: Men and women work with fabrics inside factory building.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/75: Men working with large lengths of wood.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/76: Interior factory view including men working on emery wheel.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/77: Large machinery in factory building.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/79: Exterior view of No. 3 Plant at Fishermen's Bend.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/80: Exterior view of No. 2 Plant at Fishermen's Bend, with boat outside.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/81: Women and men working with equipment at desks.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/82: Interior factory view.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/83: Interior factory view with large machines.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/84: Interior factory view with large machines.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/85: Exterior view of foundry under construction.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/86: Exterior factory view of truck parked near weighbridge.
BRG 213/73/6/VOL2/87: View of dynomometer test room labelled 'housekeeping layout'.

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