Historical information

This book was written by Vivienne Worthington, a relative of the family of Albert Withers, the founder of Pioneer Coach Tours.
From the hire of his first vehicle in 1905 Albert Withers always used the name 'Pioneer', until he ultimately established Pioneer Tourist Coaches, which became 'the largest of its kind in the Commonwealth' and in many respects unique. It began with motoring in Victoria and eventually covered the whole of Australia.

Significance

This book is a useful reference tool.

Physical description

A paperback book of 136 pp. The cover is dark blue with the title, " Pioneer Tours" in yellow print at the top and "oldest name in the coach industry / Vivienne R Worthington" in white print beneath it. In the centre is an outline of a fawn coloured map of Australia with a black drawing of a family in a touring car. - probably from 1930s. At the top in red print is "PIONEER" and below the drawing in brown print is "TOURS" At the bottom of the page is "NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH NO ROAD TOO FAR" in white print inside a pale blue rectangle with rounded ends.
It contains black / white photographs and the history of the Pioneer Travel Company.

Inscriptions & markings

on cover at bottom in white "NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH NO ROAD TOO FAR"
on cover at top - "PIONEER TOURS : AUSTRALIA'S OLDEST NAME IN THE COACH INDUSTRY / VIVIENNE R WORTHINGTON."