trucks—and during the second world war, also turned out a range of army vehicles and marine craft. Includes Beverley, Birkenhead and Finsbury For Birkenhead see also BRG 213/81 [General Motors Australia]. [Holden's 'People' magazine, Nov. 1965].From left: A.J. Commodore Dr, etc. Correspondence of JR Holden relating to … If you want to become a member with full access click on "Register" in the bar just above this notice The GMH Facts booklet for 1967 says that Birkenhead was "a Miscellaneous plant, ground area 4 1/2 acres, building area 106,490 sq. The Birkenhead Plant was later used as a centre for export boxing.
Page 1 of 2 - GMH in South Australia - posted in Torana Trivia and Memorabilia: Evening Members Trying to do a bit of research/history on GMH in South Australia. trucks—and during the second world war, also turned out a range of army vehicles and marine craft. Even the dual gauge QLD & NSW rail line running into the plant remains, although I believe the administration building has recently been demolished. It employed 100 people at the time of its launch and had an assembly capacity of 35 cars per day. The last payout began in 2013, when General Motors was given a staggering $2.17 billion, to be passed on over 12 years. ft." The Plant was then turned into an Export boxing area, and a storage area for NASCO service bodies. pics User Name: Remember Me? First Aid Dressing Station' sign on roof, and the 'Holden's Employees Canteen Society' Chevrolet van parked outside. The Holden was known as ‘Australia’s Own Car’ and dominated the Australian car market throughout the 1950s.Award-winning residential developer Cedar Woods is leading the new development which has commenced at Fletcher’s Slip, which will comprise around 500 new homes as well as a public promenade, parks and plazas.“We are delighted that this beautiful vestige of our industrial past has been preserved, as it is something that we have campaigned for and is an important reminder of the role that the GMH factory played in the economic and cultural life of the Port at the time,” said Michelle Hogan, Chair of the Port of Adelaide National Trust.“Many people don’t even know that the GMH factory existed at Port Adelaide, but now everyone will have the opportunity to learn about it when the mosaic is reinstalled and celebrated as part of future development in the Port.”A rediscovered piece of South Australia’s automotive heritage has been saved for future generations with the excavation of an art deco mosaic located on the former site of the General Motors Holden (GMH) factory at Port Adelaide.When it was opened it was considered to be one of the most modern motor factories in the state, designed by Williams & Sons architects in Adelaide.The Birkenhead plant was responsible for assembling several different makes of cars—including Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Oaklands, Buicks, Vauxhalls, Cadillacs and G.M.C.
Includes some photographs of the Birkenhead Plant.GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/7GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/23GM Holden Ltd, 1944, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/17GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/18GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/22GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/1Engineering staff working at tables.GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/21Building with 'A.R.P. Finally on Friday, August 13, at 4.03 p.m., the GM-H Birkenhead plant came to a standstill after the last Birkenhead assembled vehicle, a Pontiac, rolled off the assembly line. One main purpose of the construction of the new plant was to manufacture GM-H’s new small car line. GMH produced aeroplanes, trucks, ambulances, military vehicles, ammunition, weaponry, tents, assorted canvas goods, boats and associated materials.Employee filling Chevrolet vehicles with fuel.GM Holden Ltd, c. 1940-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/11GM Holden Ltd, c. 1940-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/12GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/10GM Holden Ltd, 1944, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/5Stacked wooden crates and other transportation material, with a factory beyond.Looking towards Cheltenham Racecourse.GM Holden Ltd, 1944, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/6View across Port Road towards factory and entrance gate.GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/8GM Holden Ltd, 1944, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/4GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/20GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/16Employees filling Chevrolet cars and trucks with fuel, with entrance gate beyond.Engineering staff working on plans at drafting tables, with an open office area to the left.One photograph missing: 'Bow Bending-Marine Craft-Birkenhead Plant'.GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/13GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/15GM Holden Ltd, c. 1937-1945, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/19Black and white mounted photographs, with annotations, of General Motors-Holden's Limited Woodville Plant during World War Two.
The original GMH Acacia Ridge plant building still exists today and is used by several companies for warehousing etc. Holden passenger vehicles started to roll off the assembly lines at Elizabeth in January while all C.K.D.
What did both plants manufacture?
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