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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Main Street with a man in front of C. Hunt and Sons 1960's
... B/W 1960's C Hunt & Sons Building. 3 Holden cars parked...B/W 1960's C Hunt & Sons Building. 3 Holden cars parked out ...B/W 1960's C Hunt & Sons Building. 3 Holden cars parked out front and man waving. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Rod Laver and Frank Sedgman with Watson Holden, 1970c
... Holden. Cars were made available to transport players during... Sedgman with Watson Holden. Cars were made available to transport ...Tennis greats Rod Laver and Frank Sedgman with Watson Holden. Cars were made available to transport players during the Australian Open.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, watson holden, frank sedgman, rod laver -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
... ; motor transport section; studebaker car; holden panel van...; motor transport section; studebaker car; holden panel van ...Studebaker canteen registration number V-0172. There is a Holden panel van front right registration number JHE-915. The ground underfoot is muddy and there is snow in the trees in the background. Circa 1965police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker car; holden panel van; victoria police canteen -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - Holden 48 - 215 sedan, 48-215 Holden Sedan, November 1948
... Car Holden Special 4 Door sedan, two pane split screen ...The 48 - 215 was the first vehicle produced by GMH specifically for the local Australian market. This vehicle later became better known as the FX. This vehicle was manufactured from 1948 to 1953. From here Holden continued to pursue the goal of producing an Australian car. This involved compromise with GM as Holden managing director, Lawrence Harnett, favoured development of a local design, while GM preferred to see an American design as the basis for "Australia's Own Car". In the end the design was based on a previously rejected post war Chevrolet proposal. The Holden was launched in 1948, creating long waiting lists extending through 1949 and beyond. The name ":Holden" was chosen in honour of Sir Edward Holden, the company's first chairman and grandson of J.A.Holden. Other names considered were "GeM", "Austral", "Melba", Woomrah", " Boomerang", "Emu", and "Canbra", a phonetic spelling of Canberra. Although officially designated " 48-215" the car was marketed simply as "Holden" The unofficial usage of the name "FX" originated within Holden referring to the updated suspension on the 48-48 215 of 1953.This was the first vehicle manufactured solely for the Australian market.4 Door sedan, two pane split screen windscreen, lifting boot and bonnet. Powered by an 132.5 Cubic inch motor.Holden Specialautomobile, holden, 1948, vintage, car -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - EH Holden special sedan, August 1963 - February 1965
... on first only second and third 'top gear' Holden 1963 - 1965 Car ...It was the first Holden to incorporate the new "Red" engine, with a 7 main bearing crankshaft instead of the 4 main bearing crankshaft used in the "Grey" engine. The larger capacity 149 ci (2400cc) engine was first only sold attached to a three-speed manual gear box or the "Hydramatic" three-speed automatic transmission with a (column shift). Although the Controlled Coupling Hydramatic used in the EH was actually a four speed, it effectively worked as a three speed unit except at full throttle. The 179 ci (2900cc) engine was initially only sold with the "Hydramatic" three-speed. The first EH with a 179 ci engine and a manual gear box was called the "EH-S4", fitted with an up-graded manual gear box, with stronger gears than the 149ci gear box and an up-graded clutch. The three-speed manual (column shift) gear boxes had no synchromesh on first only second and third 'top gear'It was the first Holden to incorporate the new "Red" engine, with a 7 main bearing crankshaft instead of the 4 main bearing crankshaft used in the "Grey" engine. The larger capacity 149 ci (2400cc) engine was first only sold attached to a three-speed manual gear box or the "Hydramatic" three-speed automatic transmission with a (column shift). Although the Controlled Coupling Hydramatic used in the EH was actually a four speed, it effectively worked as a three speed unit except at full throttle. The 179 ci (2900cc) engine was initially only sold with the "Hydramatic" three-speed. The first EH with a 179 ci engine and a manual gear box was called the "EH-S4", fitted with an up-graded manual gear box, with stronger gears than the 149ci gear box and an up-graded clutch. The three-speed manual (column shift) gear boxes had no synchromesh on first only second and third 'top gear'Two tone, blue body and white roofon the boot of this car there is a 179 badge stating that this car was powered by the larger motor available. There was also a "Hydra-matic" badge showing this vehicle was fitted with an automatic transmission. Registered number 63454-Hholden, 1963 - 1965, car -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - VX Commodore Equip, Year 2000
... Australia vehicle Commodore GMH Car Holden Registered number RFL 681 ...August 2000 until September 2002Manufactured by GMH AustraliaTungsten Pearl 4 door Commodore Equip sedan.Registered number RFL 681 Commodore Equip on rear Front left and right panels Ecotek V6vehicle, commodore, gmh, car, holden -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - Holden EK Panel van, May 1961 to July 1962
... ) EK Holden Panel van Car Holden across bonnet, red Holden ...Very similar to the FB Model, this model was introduced at allow Holden to introduce automatic transmissions (Hydra-Matic)Ashley grey coloured Holden EK panel van no windows in back.Holden across bonnet, red Holden insignia on grille surround, Holden on tail gate.ek holden, panel van, car -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - HR model Holden Premier sedan
... And different light assemblies HR Holden Premier sedan Car Holden emblem ...The HR model was released in April 1966 . Its design was similar to the HD model that it replaced, but with strip tail light cluster, and indicators put on the grille in front. The Motor was upgraded to the 161 ci and 186 ci and retaining the 2 speed Powerglide automaticReleased April 1966, an upgrade from the HD model that it replaced. Had protruding guards both front and rear and an upgraded engine of either 161, or 186 ci And different light assemblies Holden HR Premier sedan, blue duco with white roofHolden emblem grille , Premier rear roof pillar, 186 logo left hand boot lid, premier across boot lid. Registered number 63458-Hhr, holden, premier, sedan, car -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - VF2 SS, 2017
... Manufactured by GMH 2017 Vehicle Commodore Police car Holden Police ...The VF was the final Australian built Commodore and was the finest and best equipped car ever built by that companyManufactured by GMH 2017Blue Bodied VF2 Holden Commodore. Blue and white check banding on sides Police warning lights on top with scanners and six aerials. Police sticker on bonnet, Highway Patrol singage on sidesPolice on bonnet, Holden emblem on both boot and bonnet centresvehicle, commodore, police car, holden -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - HG Holden premier
... Africa as the Chevrolet Kommando Vehicle Holden Premier sedan Car ...The 186 motor that was used in this vehicle was carried over from the previous model. The transmission was a Tri-matic, used for the first time in an Australian produced vehicle. In the premier, this transmission was the standard, also upgraded in this model were new safety features.The HG was also sold in South Africa as the Chevrolet Kommando4 Door Premier sedan. Four headlights, brown colour with beige vinyl roofTiger and rock emblem grille center, premier badges on bonnet, rear roof pillar and on boot lid. A 186 badge on both front mudguards.vehicle, holden, premier sedan, car -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - Holden model FB sedan, 1960 - 1961
... paintwork. Holden Automobile 1960 Car Holden Special Registered ...The FB was promoted as being longer, lower, more spacious and more powerful than the FC model, but in reality it was only slightly so on each count overerall length was 5.5 inches (140 mm) greater, although the wheelbase remained the same. The engine bore was still 3 inches (76 mm), the last model with that specification. Engine capacity was 138 cubic inches (2.16 L) but the compression ratio was raised. However, the resulting extra 4 brake horsepower (3 kW) of power did not compensate for the greater weight of the FB, so performance was inferior to that of its predecessor. Changes were also made to the brakes, front coil springs, air cleaner and clutch. Obvious styling differences were the lower bonnet, finned rear mudguards with new taillights (on the sedans and wagons only) and a wrap-around windscreen. Seating was improved, as was the instrument panel. A refinement of the FC model but appearance significantly changed with a wraparound windscreen, lower bonnet and finned rear guards.. This vehicle was purchased in NSW The interior was in excellent condition bur required extensive exterior work to bring it back to its original condition, It had a mileage of 8500. A refinement of the FC model but appearance significantly changed with a wraparound windscreen, lower bonnet and finned rear guards. It was the first Holden with acrylic paintwork.Two tone grey body , four door FB Holden sedan. Finned rear mudguard,. Holden Special Registered number 63452-Hholden, automobile, 1960, car -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Caldwell, 14/03/1966 12:00:00 AM
... (The Green Latrine) in the background. Has a Holden car advert... (The Green Latrine) in the background. Has a Holden car advert ...Perutz colour slide, grey plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of W5 782 east bound in Victoria Parade, to West Preston, route 11, with the Commonwealth Government Office buildings (The Green Latrine) in the background. Has a Holden car advert on the front. 14/3/1966In ink "Vic Pde 14.3.66" and a purple date stamp.trams, tramways, w5 class, west preston, route 11, victoria parade, tram 782 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: HIGH ST. EAGLEHAWK, c1960's (late)
... . A Holden car is in the foreground - early 60's model Holden.... A Holden car is in the foreground - early 60's model Holden ...Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. Black & white photo of High St. Eaglehawk. St. Peter's can be seen in background. A Holden car is in the foreground - early 60's model Holden with no plate HHN 577. A tram is on the tram tracks heading for Quarry Hill. A Bakers shop is in the background.photograph, streetscape, eaglehawk, harry biggs collection, high st. eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PETER ELLIS AND JOHN MEREDITH
... on it. A green Holden car is parked in front of the History sign.... on it. A green Holden car is parked in front of the History sign ...Colour photo of Peter Ellis and John Meredith standing in front of the sign at Kimba Half Way Across Australia. There are three signs, one has the History of Kimba, one is a map of Australia and the other is a map with Spencer Gulf printed on it. A green Holden car is parked in front of the History sign.photo, group, male, peter ellis collection, peter ellis, john meredith -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Dave Macartney, c1969
... is a Holden car dealer, the railway bridge over Flemington Road.... In the background is a Holden car dealer, the railway bridge over Flemington ...Digital Image of MMTB tram W5 836 inbound in Mt Alexander road, just before the crossing of Moonee Ponds Creek. Tram is freshly painted, showing City Route 59. In the background is a Holden car dealer, the railway bridge over Flemington Road. Photo by Dave Macartney 1969?trams, tramways, w5 class, mt alexander road, tram 836 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Royal Visit 1954, 1989 copy
... on Holden car, two others, 50's cars in foreground... on Holden car, two others, 50's cars in foreground on back: Royal ...Photograph of decorations on Criterion Hotel building, Royal visit 1954. Showing bar, Williams Shoe Shop, D. Phillips hair dressers. Group of people, post office, extreme left on Holden car, two others, 50's cars in foregroundBlack and white photograph of flags, palm leaves, bunting, decorations on balcony of Criterian Hotel. Royal Visit 1954. 3 cars at kerb. Hogan Street Taturaon back: Royal visit 1954 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1950
... hobnobbing. A Holden car, white utility and old Packard across... in shirt sleeves hobnobbing. A Holden car, white utility and old ...Two storey brick building with attic top. On left of building one storey section. Group of four men in shirt sleeves hobnobbing. A Holden car, white utility and old Packard across frontage. Top left hand corner Pine tree branches. On right side branches of Norfolk Pine.Close-up photograph of hotel, San Remolocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, hotel san remo, bergins hotel, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - RALPH BIRRELL COLLECTION: EIG SCHOOL, c1966
... (possibly Ralf Birrell) another with shovel. Holden car to right... Birrell) another with shovel. Holden car to right of picture has ...EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection - Construction of Latrobe Uni. C1966. Construction, Bendigo Institute of Technology, Engineering School, Applied Science. Men in suits on at microphone (possibly Ralf Birrell) another with shovel. Holden car to right of picture has sign on top, only partially visible, writing on top GEO T.V. R. Markings: red print, 17 66M8. Yellow print Made in Australia.Kodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection - construction of latrobe uni. c1966. construction, bendigo institute of technology, engineering school, applied science. men in suits microphone (possibly ralf birrell) shovel. holden, writing on top geo t.v. r. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - YOUNG MALE IN COSTUME RIDING PENNY FARTHING BICYCLE IN PALL MALL, c.1951
... penny farthing bicycle in Pall Mall. Holden car in background... penny farthing bicycle in Pall Mall. Holden car in background ...Black and white photograph. Young male in costume riding penny farthing bicycle in Pall Mall. Holden car in background. Male wearing cut-away coat & top hat. Portion of bank building w\showing which is (in 2000) Mully's Café. The bank to the R and the Beehive Building at R. Inscriptions: on back 'MP' 190', 'FH 88'. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'MP 190'. James Lerk ' Centenary of Bendigo?'person, individual, centenary, see also 2000.511.01, 2000.512.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.514.01, 2000.515.01, 2000.516.01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000.520.01, 2000.522.01.2000.523.01, 2000.524.01 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, Tram 39 in Sturt St, 24/03/1959
... advertisement for Holden motor cars. Photo by Doug Colquhoun 24-3-1959..... In the background is a window advertisement for Holden motor cars. Photo ...No.39 in bound in Lydiard St showing "Special" Has Moodys Provincial Hotel in the background. In the background is a window advertisement for Holden motor cars. Photo by Doug Colquhoun 24-3-1959.Yields information about the appearance of the No. 39 and Moody's Hotel in 1959.Black and white photograph with photographer's stamp on rear.On rear is Douglas A Colquhoun photo stamp, giving details of the photograph - see image i2.trams, tramways, lydiard st, provincial hotel, tram 39 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC, 1961
... at the back and the Black FX Holden, & a car behind .... of page watching. 2 buses at the back and the Black FX Holden ...Photograph black & white, Bert Graham Collection, Annual Club Picnic 1961, Lake Jubilee, Daylesford.6 males ready to start a race, and 3 heads at bottom of page watching. 2 buses at the back and the Black FX Holden, & a car behind .bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Ron Scholten, Mid 1960's
... adverts for Stillwells Holden, Ferris Car Radios and 3DB.... Bridge Station. The tram has adverts for Stillwells Holden ...Colour Slide, white cardboard mount, of W5 815 in Flinders Street mid 1960's to Richmond route 28. In the background is Flinders Street Station and Princes Bridge Station. The tram has adverts for Stillwells Holden, Ferris Car Radios and 3DB."Flinders Street W5 815 mid 60's" in inktrams, tramways, w5 class, richmond, route 28, flinders st station, flinders st, princes bridge station, tram 815 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Section of Swanston Street Melbourne", mid 1950s
... the safety zone for the northbound track in the view. Many Holden... for the northbound track in the view. Many Holden based cars are in the view ...Rose Series postcard No. P 13588, titled "Section of Swanston Street Melbourne", looking south from Bourke Street with the Town Hall in the background with two trams alongside. Has the safety zone for the northbound track in the view. Many Holden based cars are in the view.Yields information about Swanston St mid 1950sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, swanston st, town hall, holden, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, c1971
... with the Colonists Hotel in the background. Has two Holden motor cars... Streets with the Colonists Hotel in the background. Has two Holden ...Yields information about Ballarat streetscape and its trams in the closing days of the SEC tramway system.Digital image from a black and white print of tram 35 northbound in Lydiard St between Sturt and Mair Streets with the Colonists Hotel in the background. Has two Holden motor cars in photo. Also the Post Office tower in the background. Photo by Marc Dahlstrom c1971.On rear is the Marc Dahlstrom stamp.trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, tram 35 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHRAING CROSS 1962
... 'Birney' cars, in view street about to enter Charing Cross. Holden... to enter Charing Cross. Holden car to right of front tram ...Black and white photograph of Four(4) trams lead by 2 'Birney' cars, in view street about to enter Charing Cross. Holden car to right of front tram. Armstrong Tyre Service to left side. Caltex sign (freestanding). Goodyear sign on front of building. Reverse: Stamped in purple ink K. S. Kings No. N(y)(14) (handwritten in blue ink). Copyright reserved. Paper brand name 'Ilford' stamped in black in numerous places at and angle across the bak. Written in Blue ink, Bendigo A.R.H.S. convoy 'B' - 28, 30, 21, 7, 19, Charing Cross 20/10/1962.person, individual, basil miller -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, 23 05 1967
... her RDNS Holden car, with Registration number 'JPH 516... Holden car, with Registration number 'JPH 516' on the front ...This is a typical situation confronted by RDNS Sisters when travelling to the home of a patient to give them nursing care. The Sister is driving an Australian built Holden vehicle made in the mid 1960s which was part of the RDNS fleet of cars.From its inception in 1885 the Trained nurses of the then named Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later named Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) gave high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes. They nursed patients referred by Hospitals and General Practitioners giving treatments, such as injections, wound care and doing other procedures, as well as assisting them with general care when required. Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) had its own full fleet of vehicles by the mid 1960s. In many areas there were unsealed roads, in various conditions, which the Sisters negotiated to reach their patients to give care. Seat-belts had been introduced to Victoria in 1959 and District fitted them to their cars from 1962, even though they did not become compulsory until 1970. The Melways Directory of maps was introduced in 1966 which was a boon to the Sisters, though it was a few years before it went beyond Seville, so those that gave nursing care in the Launching Place, Yarra Junction, Warburton and Powelltown area used a large paper map and once the particular house was found an 'x' was marked to denote the street and approximate site of the house to assist the visiting Sisters. On the right of the black and white photograph is a front-on view of Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS), Sister driving her RDNS Holden car, with Registration number 'JPH 516' on the front number plate, on a dirt road approaching an intersection. Seen on the left hand side of the photograph is the cabin view of a truck as it is about to enter the intersection. A white house with a pitched roof can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph behind the truck. A lamp post is seen in the centre of the left hand side nature strip behind the bonnet of the truck. Trees line the road the RDNS car is traversing, and in the background behind the RDNS car, a hill with houses can be seen. photographers stamp. Quote No. GE 102rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, 1950's
... Pleasant. In the view is the City Shelter and a number of Holden... Pleasant. In the view is the City Shelter and a number of Holden ...Yields information about the use of the appearance of City terminus and vehicles during the late 1950's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 11 and another single trucker at the City tram stop, Sturt St, with the Town Hall in the background. Tram 11 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. In the view is the City Shelter and a number of Holden motor cars. Photo by Charles Craig possibly late 1950's. trams, tramways, sturt st, town hall, city, shelters, tram 11 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 23/12/1967 12:00:00 AM
... by Holden car has a Olympic rings sign on it, indicating location... via Sturt. St. Pole sign by Holden car has a Olympic rings ...Black and white photograph of SEC No. 28 and 32 at the intersection of Drummond and Sturt Sts. Tram 28 has destination of Mt Pleasant, coming from Drummond St. south, and carrying "Trotting Bray Raceway Thursday" auxiliary sign board on front of tram. Tram 32 has been decorated for Myers as a Santa or Christmas tram, and is outbound to Gardens via Sturt. St. Pole sign by Holden car has a Olympic rings sign on it, indicating location of Lake Wendouree and once was a tram stop sign. Taken on 23-12-1967. High Res Images added 5/3/2011. Note: Colour images are held in the Dick Jones photographs and also see Reg item 7408.On rear in blue ink "28 & 32 Sturt and Drummond 23-12-67" and "DJM" in penciltrams, tramways, ballarat, myers santa tram, hospital corner, decorated trams, christmas trams , tram 28, 32 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 31/01/1951
... and a 1950 Ford for 2,900 pounds. Holden cars sell for about 1,300... Plymouth for 3,200 pounds and a 1950 Ford for 2,900 pounds. Holden ...Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionFive page letter (0857.a1-5) written to Allan in black ink on pale brown paper headed Alfred Wolff, c/- Gilbert, 41 Kensington Road, Melbourne S.E.1. Port Adelaide 31/01/51. Airmail envelope (0857.b) has been re- addressed from C/- Australia House, The Strand, London, England to General Delivery G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. The post-mark, only partly legible, is South Australia and the value of the Australian stamp one shilling and sixpence. On the back of the envelope is a promotional stamp for 'British Industries Fair, 30 April - 11 May 1951, London & Birmingham'. Also a London postmark, an Oslo postmark and a return address as per the heading on the letter with 'South Yarra' substituted for 'Melbourne'.Letter commences "Dear Al,...." and concludes "...your pal Fred". This letter is in reply to a letter from Allan and contains descriptions of life as a crew member on board a Swedish ship. The writer comments on how much prices have increased in Australia in the last twelve months and lists various items (clothing, hair cuts, cigarettes) and their prices. A 1950 Buick is being sold for 3,500 pounds, a 1950 Plymouth for 3,200 pounds and a 1950 Ford for 2,900 pounds. Holden cars sell for about 1,300 pounds.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1951, alfred wolff -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 26.06.1972
... ) Holden Torana vehicles was taken in the RDNS Headquarters car... depicts two door Holden Torana cars of 1972. Royal District ...The photograph of the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Holden Torana vehicles was taken in the RDNS Headquarters car park at the rear of 452 St Kilda Road. These cars are part of the RDNS fleet, with others housed at RDNS Centres. The cars were used by the RDNS District nurses to visit patients in their own homes. This photograph depicts two door Holden Torana cars of 1972.Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) has had various modes of transport over the last 130 plus years. At first, from 1885 as Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), their Trained nurses (Nurses) walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of central Melbourne. As the Society expanded public transport was used, and bicycles were bought by the Society in 1903 and used in inner areas until 1945. During the Spanish flu epidemic, in 1919, MDNS appealed for assistance to procure Motor vehicles so the Nurses could visit an influx of cases. Through trusts, grants and donations four 'Ford T Model' cars were procured which enabled the Nurses to triple their visits. Through constant use the cars were in such a poor state two were sold in 1922 and the others later. In 1922-23 three Peugeot cars were purchased and a woman Chauffeur, 'Miss Sword', was employed who lived in the Home and was also in charge of the garage. MDNS was expanding and a Motor Auxiliary was formed in 1929 to take the Trained nurses (Sisters) to patients, and some Sisters used their own cars; even a motorcycle was used by one Sister in 1933. All these forms of transport were intermingled and in the early 1950s, and now as Melbourne District Nursing Service, seven Ford Prefect cars were bought followed by twelve Ford Anglia cars 1955. Having received Royal patronage; the now Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) had its own fleet of Holden vehicles by the mid 1960s and the Motor Auxiliary ceased operating in 1971 as by then all staff employed were required to have a driving licence. Seat-belts had been introduced to Victoria in 1959 and District fitted them to their cars from 1962, even though they did not become compulsory until 1970. The Holden vehicles were replaced with grey Holden Torana vehicles. After several years the fleet was changed to white Toyota Corolla vehicles. The Melways Directory of maps was introduced in 1966, which was a boon to the Sisters, though it was a few years before it went beyond Seville, so a large paper map was used by the Sisters visiting patients in the areas passed Seville. By 2009 there were 598 cars in the fleet and the Sisters travelled 9 million 200,000 kilometres – this is equivalent to 12 trips to the moon and back. Black and white photograph of 14, some partly hidden, new grey Holden Torana two door vehicles parked in two rows in the RDNS concrete based car park. The cars are parked with their front lights, grill, bumper bars and number plates facing the left of the photograph. The cars are seen side-on with the full side-on view of the two cars at the beginning of the rows seen in the foreground of the photograph. The flat bonnet is the same width as the rest of the body of the car; the windscreen slopes upward and joins the flat roof; there are two wiper blades resting at the base of the windscreen. In line, and at the level of the windscreen, a quarter window, and two windows divided by a narrow pillar can be seen running along the side of the car above the slightly convex body work and front door. The rear window slopes back from the roof and the slope continues on the upper bodywork of the boot lid. A metal strip runs along the side of the car about half way down the bodywork, and another runs just up from the beginning of the front wheel arch to the rear wheel arch; beside the front wheel arch is the word 'Torana'. The round, with capital letters 'RDNS', insignia can be seen on the upper centre of the front door of the two cars. The solid wheel caps have the Holden logo on them. The front grill which runs between the headlights on either side of the car, slopes slightly backwards from the central Holden badge. The bumper bar below this is metal. Black number plates with white written capital letters and numbers 'LFA - 208' and 'LFA - 207' are seen on two of the cars in the front row. The tops of two front seats with headrests and the top of a long back seat can be seen inside the car. A tall brick fence is seen running along the rear and right hand side of the car park. In the left background is a two storey building with a flat roof, and behind this on its left is a part of a tall building and to its right part of a bare tree can be seen. To the buildings right rear part of a house can be seen. In front and to the right of this is a three storey brick building, with the top two storeys seen above the car park fence. Multiple windows run along both levels of this building which has a tiled hip roof. The tops of some bushes are seen behind parts of the car park fence.Barry Sutton Photographer's Stamp Quote KX83rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns transport, rdns headquarters, rdns car park