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Photographs relating to Holden exports [BRG 213/86/9] • Manuscript

HR Holdens on a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1966-1968, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/2

HR Holdens parked on a dock next to ship 'Cannanore'. One car is being loaded onto the ship.

HR Holdens on a dock. — HR Holdens on a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1966-1968, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/2

HR Holdens parked on a dock next to ship 'Cannanore'. One car is being loaded onto the ship.

HR Holdens on a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1966-1968, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/3

HR Holdens parked on a dock next to ship 'Cannanore'. One car is being loaded onto the ship.

HR Holdens on a dock. — HR Holdens on a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1966-1968, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/3

HR Holdens parked on a dock next to ship 'Cannanore'. One car is being loaded onto the ship.

EK Holden at a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/4

EK Holden with sign reading 'Export Holden' in window, parked in front of cranes at a dock.

EK Holden at a dock. — EK Holden at a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/4

EK Holden with sign reading 'Export Holden' in window, parked in front of cranes at a dock.

EK Holdens being loaded onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/5

Two EK Holdens prepare to be exported by ship.

EK Holdens being loaded onto a ship. — EK Holdens being loaded onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/5

Two EK Holdens prepare to be exported by ship.

EK Holden suspended by a crane.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/6

EK Holden for export, being loaded onto a ship by a crane.

EK Holden suspended by a crane. — EK Holden suspended by a crane.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/6

EK Holden for export, being loaded onto a ship by a crane.

EK Holden being loaded onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/7

EK Holden for export, being loaded onto a ship by a crane. Another car is parked on the dock.

EK Holden being loaded onto a ship. — EK Holden being loaded onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/7

EK Holden for export, being loaded onto a ship by a crane. Another car is parked on the dock.

EK Holdens being loaded onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/8

EK Holden being loaded by crane onto a ship. Another car is parked on the dock.

EK Holdens being loaded onto a ship. — EK Holdens being loaded onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1961-1962, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/8

EK Holden being loaded by crane onto a ship. Another car is parked on the dock.

Holden LC Torana exports.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969-1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/9

Three Holden LC Toranas at a dock, believed to be in South Australia.

Holden LC Torana exports. — Holden LC Torana exports.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969-1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/9

Three Holden LC Toranas at a dock, believed to be in South Australia.

Holden LC Torana exported by ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969-1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/10

Holden LC Toranas being loaded onto a ship.

Holden LC Torana exported by ship. — Holden LC Torana exported by ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969-1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/10

Holden LC Toranas being loaded onto a ship.

Holden LC Toranas at a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969-1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/11

LC Torana being loaded onto a ship for export. More cars are parked on the dockside.

Holden LC Toranas at a dock. — Holden LC Toranas at a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969-1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/11

LC Torana being loaded onto a ship for export. More cars are parked on the dockside.

Holden Belmonts on dock awaiting export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1974-1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/12

Dozens of Holden Belmonts, possibly HJ models, parked on dock in front of ship. A man with a folder walks between the parked cars.

Holden Belmonts on dock awaiting export. — Holden Belmonts on dock awaiting export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1974-1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/12

Dozens of Holden Belmonts, possibly HJ models, parked on dock in front of ship. A man with a folder walks between the parked cars.

HJ Kingswoods for export to China.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1974-1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/13

Part of the Kingswood shipment to China waits on the dock. Cars are labelled 'Shanghai'.

HJ Kingswoods for export to China. — HJ Kingswoods for export to China.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1974-1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/13

Part of the Kingswood shipment to China waits on the dock. Cars are labelled 'Shanghai'.

HJ Holdens for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1974-1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/14

Row of HJ Holdens parked at a dock. Sign in car windows reads 'Export Holden'.

HJ Holdens for export. — HJ Holdens for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1974-1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/14

Row of HJ Holdens parked at a dock. Sign in car windows reads 'Export Holden'.

HX Holden utilities for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/15

Holden HX utes parked on a dock while one is hoisted onto a ship by a crane and workmen.

HX Holden utilities for export. — HX Holden utilities for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/15

Holden HX utes parked on a dock while one is hoisted onto a ship by a crane and workmen.

HX Holden utilities for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/16

Holden HX utes parked on a dock while one is hoisted onto a ship by a crane.

HX Holden utilities for export. — HX Holden utilities for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/16

Holden HX utes parked on a dock while one is hoisted onto a ship by a crane.

Workmen prepare HX Holden for loading onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/17

Men secure an HX Holden ute to a crane to hoist onto a ship for export. Other export vehicles are parked on the dock.

Workmen prepare HX Holden for loading onto ship. — Workmen prepare HX Holden for loading onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/17

Men secure an HX Holden ute to a crane to hoist onto a ship for export. Other export vehicles are parked on the dock.

Holden HX utilities parked on a dock beside a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/18

Holden HX utes waiting for export on a ship.

Holden HX utilities parked on a dock beside a ship. — Holden HX utilities parked on a dock beside a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/18

Holden HX utes waiting for export on a ship.

Holden HX utilities for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/19

Workmen guide a Holden HX ute onto a ship.

Holden HX utilities for export. — Holden HX utilities for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/19

Workmen guide a Holden HX ute onto a ship.

HX Holden utes parked on a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/20

Row of Holden HX utilities beside a ship, ready for export.

HX Holden utes parked on a dock. — HX Holden utes parked on a dock.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/20

Row of Holden HX utilities beside a ship, ready for export.

HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/21

Holden HX hoisted onto a ship for export while workmen walk past.

HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship. — HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/21

Holden HX hoisted onto a ship for export while workmen walk past.

HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/22

Holden HX hoisted onto a ship by a crane for export overseas.

HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship. — HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/22

Holden HX hoisted onto a ship by a crane for export overseas.

HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/23

Workmen guide an HX sedan being hoisted onto a ship for export.

HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship. — HX Holden sedan being loaded onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/23

Workmen guide an HX sedan being hoisted onto a ship for export.

HX Holdens for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/24

HX Holdens are loaded onto a ship for export.

HX Holdens for export. — HX Holdens for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/24

HX Holdens are loaded onto a ship for export.

HX Holden being hoisted onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/25

View from the deck of a ship as an HX Holden sedan is lifted by a crane.

HX Holden being hoisted onto ship. — HX Holden being hoisted onto ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/25

View from the deck of a ship as an HX Holden sedan is lifted by a crane.

HX Holden lifted by crane onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/26

An HX Holden sedan is suspended high in the air by a crane while loading onto a ship for export.

HX Holden lifted by crane onto a ship. — HX Holden lifted by crane onto a ship.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/26

An HX Holden sedan is suspended high in the air by a crane while loading onto a ship for export.

HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/27

View from the deck of a ship as an HX Holden sedan is lifted by a crane.

HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export. — HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/27

View from the deck of a ship as an HX Holden sedan is lifted by a crane.

HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/28

View from the deck of a ship as a Holden HX sedan is lifted by a crane. Wharf building 18 is visible behind.

HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export. — HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/28

View from the deck of a ship as a Holden HX sedan is lifted by a crane. Wharf building 18 is visible behind.

HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/29

View from the deck of a ship as a Holden HX sedan is lifted by a crane. Wharf building 18 is visible behind.

HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export. — HX Holden loaded onto a ship for export.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/29

View from the deck of a ship as a Holden HX sedan is lifted by a crane. Wharf building 18 is visible behind.

Cranes on a ship loading an HX Holden.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/30

View of ship's cranes lowering an HX Holden sedan into the hold.

Cranes on a ship loading an HX Holden. — Cranes on a ship loading an HX Holden.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/30

View of ship's cranes lowering an HX Holden sedan into the hold.

HX Holdens in a ship's hold.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/31

View of five HX Holdens stored in a ship's hold, taken from above.

HX Holdens in a ship's hold. — HX Holdens in a ship's hold.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976-1977, Manuscript, BRG 213/86/9/31

View of five HX Holdens stored in a ship's hold, taken from above.

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Summary

Photographs of EK export, HR export, LC export, HJ Kingswood shipment to China, HJ Belmont export, HX utility export, HX export leaving Woodville and the docks, HZ export to Trinidad, WB ute export, WB Statesman export, CKD crates, map of export countries and assembly operations of CKD Holdens at Surabaya.

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Physical description

52 photographs : black and white, colour ; 5 cm

Dates / Publication details

1961-1980

Creator

GM Holden Ltd

Collection

Part of Holden Collection

Subject

Holden automobiles
Holden Torana automobile
Torana automobile
Holden Kingswood automobile
Holden Belmont automobile
Holden HR automobile
Holden EK automobile
Holden HJ automobile
Holden HX automobile
Holden HZ automobile
Holden WB automobile
Foreign trade promotion -- Australia

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Additional notes

BRG 213/86/9/2: HR Holdens parked on a dock next to ship 'Cannanore'. One car is being loaded onto the ship.
BRG 213/86/9/3: HR Holdens parked on a dock next to ship 'Cannanore'. One car is being loaded onto the ship.
BRG 213/86/9/4: EK Holden with sign reading 'Export Holden' in window, parked in front of cranes at a dock.
BRG 213/86/9/5: Two EK Holdens prepare to be exported by ship.
BRG 213/86/9/6: EK Holden for export, being loaded onto a ship by a crane.
BRG 213/86/9/7: EK Holden for export, being loaded onto a ship by a crane. Another car is parked on the dock.
BRG 213/86/9/8: EK Holden being loaded by crane onto a ship. Another car is parked on the dock.
BRG 213/86/9/9: Three Holden LC Toranas at a dock, believed to be in South Australia.
BRG 213/86/9/10: Holden LC Toranas being loaded onto a ship.
BRG 213/86/9/11: LC Torana being loaded onto a ship for export. More cars are parked on the dockside.
BRG 213/86/9/12: Dozens of Holden Belmonts, possibly HJ models, parked on dock in front of ship. A man with a folder walks between the parked cars.
BRG 213/86/9/13: Part of the Kingswood shipment to China waits on the dock. Cars are labelled 'Shanghai'.
BRG 213/86/9/14: Row of HJ Holdens parked at a dock. Sign in car windows reads 'Export Holden'.
BRG 213/86/9/15: Holden HX utes parked on a dock while one is hoisted onto a ship by a crane and workmen.
BRG 213/86/9/16: Holden HX utes parked on a dock while one is hoisted onto a ship by a crane.
BRG 213/86/9/17: Men secure an HX Holden ute to a crane to hoist onto a ship for export. Other export vehicles are parked on the dock.
BRG 213/86/9/18: Holden HX utes waiting for export on a ship.
BRG 213/86/9/19: Workmen guide a Holden HX ute onto a ship.
BRG 213/86/9/20: Row of Holden HX utilities beside a ship, ready for export.
BRG 213/86/9/21: Holden HX hoisted onto a ship for export while workmen walk past.
BRG 213/86/9/22: Holden HX hoisted onto a ship by a crane for export overseas.
BRG 213/86/9/23: Workmen guide an HX sedan being hoisted onto a ship for export.
BRG 213/86/9/24: HX Holdens are loaded onto a ship for export.
BRG 213/86/9/25: View from the deck of a ship as an HX Holden sedan is lifted by a crane.
BRG 213/86/9/26: An HX Holden sedan is suspended high in the air by a crane while loading onto a ship for export.
BRG 213/86/9/27: View from the deck of a ship as an HX Holden sedan is lifted by a crane.
BRG 213/86/9/28: View from the deck of a ship as a Holden HX sedan is lifted by a crane. Wharf building 18 is visible behind.
BRG 213/86/9/29: View from the deck of a ship as a Holden HX sedan is lifted by a crane. Wharf building 18 is visible behind.
BRG 213/86/9/30: View of ship's cranes lowering an HX Holden sedan into the hold.
BRG 213/86/9/31: View of five HX Holdens stored in a ship's hold, taken from above.
BRG 213/86/9/32: Several rows of HX Holden sedans parked inside General Motors factory at Woodville. One has a red and white Holden banner across its windscreen.
BRG 213/86/9/33: Several rows of HX Holden sedans parked inside General Motors factory at Woodville. One has a red and white Holden banner across its windscreen.
BRG 213/86/9/34: View from above of HX Holden sedans parked inside General Motors factory at Woodville. Men in overalls and one woman are standing near the cars. One car at the front has 'Export Holden' sign visible inside car window.
BRG 213/86/9/35: View from above of HX Holden sedands parked inside General Motors factory at Woodville. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is visible in the distance.
BRG 213/86/9/36: HX Holdens parked in open area in front of factory building with sawtooth roof at Woodville GMH plant. 'Export Holden' sign is visible in one car rear window.
BRG 213/86/9/37: A woman poses in front of a Holden HX sedan for export, with men in overalls.
BRG 213/86/9/38: Rows of HX Holdens are parked at Woodville GMH factory, with men and women standing amongst the cars.
BRG 213/86/9/39: HZ Holden Kingswood wagons and sedans wait on the dock at Port Adelaide, part of a record GMH shipment to Trinidad.
BRG 213/86/9/40: Holden WB utility vehicles being driven onto a ship.
BRG 213/86/9/41: Holden WB utilities being driven onto a ship, watched by a workman in a hard hat.
BRG 213/86/9/42: WB Statesman de Ville before being loaded onto ship for export.
BRG 213/86/9/43: Twelve large crates each labelled 'General Motors Holden Motor Vehicles Made in Australia', on the back of a Bedford truck, Woodville, South Australia.
BRG 213/86/9/43A: Twelve large crates each labelled 'General Motors Holden Motor Vehicles Made in Australia', on the back of a Bedford truck, Woodville, South Australia.
BRG 213/86/9/44: Men watch a crate being loaded by crane onto a ship. Crate is labelled 'Tri-matic Automatic first to be exported to Argentina'. Believed to be CKD (Complete Knock Down) kits.
BRG 213/86/9/45: Photograph of wall map of the world identifying locations where Holdens have been exported. Labels on map read 'Holden Export Markets', 'Export Territories Established', and 'Export is Vital to Australia. Holden exports (complete and CKD units) have earned more than £5,000,000 in overseas exchange'.
BRG 213/86/9/46: Men working with car parts in Holden assembly factory of P.T. Udatin in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
BRG 213/86/9/47: Men working with car parts in Holden assembly factory of P.T. Udatin in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
BRG 213/86/9/48: Holden cars, including LJ Torana, parked outside the P.T. Udatin Holden assembly plant in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
BRG 213/86/9/49: Exterior of main building at P.T. Udatin Holden assembly plant, with sign 'Pabrik Mobil' ('car factory').
BRG 213/86/9/50: Men work on a row of partially assembled vehicles at Holden assembly plant in Surabaya, Indonesia.
BRG 213/86/9/51: Man working on Holden cars at P.T. Udatin Holden assembly plant in Surabaya, Indonesia.
BRG 213/86/9/52: A crouching man welds inside the P.T. Udatin Holden assembly factory in Surabaya, Indonesia.

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