[Photographs of the Woodville plant prior to World War II continued] [BRG 213/77/52/32-70] • Photograph
Crane lifting machinery part from ship.
Believed to be part of the Hamilton Press arriving by sea
Adjusting the crane to lift machinery part from ship.
Believed to be part of the Hamilton Press arriving by sea
The press part crated for land transportation.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
The press part labelled for HMBB.
Side view.
The press part on a railway truck.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Press part almost on the dock.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Holden executives inside the press part.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Press part dangling from the crane.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
First load of Hamilton Triple Action Press from ship.
From left R.W. Millage, H.G. Longbottom, ?. Stewart, G.C. Wigan[?], J. Banyer.
Press part on way to Woodville.
Major part of the 180" Hamilton Triple Action press on route to the Woodville factory.
Installing part of the Hamilton Press.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
J. Lyons starting the Hamilton Press.
The Prime Minister, J. Lyons, starting the new Hamilton Press in the Woodville Press Shop.
Hon. J. Lyons with E.W. Holden.
Prime Minister at the ceremony to start the new Hamilton Press.
Hon. J. Lyons, H. Rymill and L.J. Hartnett.
Prime Minister with Holden executives at the ceremony to start the new Hamilton Press.
Prime Minister Lyons about to start the new Hamilton Press.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Prime Minister, The Hon. J. Lyons with E.W. Holden.
In the Woodville Press Shop with a newly pressed panel at the ceremony to start the new Hamilton Press.
Prime Minister J. Lyons starting the new Hamilton Press.
With L.J. Hartnett watching on.
Guage room.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Draughtsman in Development Department.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Another draughtsman in the Development Department.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Luigi a GMOO Engineer and J.R. Horn.
West of plant 2
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1935 Chevrolet[?] body outside plant 2 at Woodville.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Squab and cushion assembly benches in spring plant.
Hour glass seat coil springs being assembled into jute (sewn) casings for seat assembly, Plant 4, Woodville. Foreman in dust coat, Frank Martin.
Water testing.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Testing imported body on weaving machine.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Working on wood frame sedans.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Marking sedan bodies.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Kellar copying machines.
Full width flange top and bottom only.
Welding team working on a sedan body on hoist.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.
Lineup of 1940 Chevrolet body shells.
Black and white photographs associated with the Holden's Motor Body Builders Limited factory at Woodville, which then became General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises factory in production, examples of vehicles produced, machinery, the guage room and draughtsmen working in the development department. Includes images of the delivery of parts for the Hamilton Press in 1938, their installation, and the ceremony for starting the massive Press attended by the then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons.