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Used in the care and maintenance of leather harness and saddles. C1900
Imported and retailed by Holden and Frost
Round metal tin , with directions inscripted on yellow lid
S&H Harris's saddle paste. Brown harness leather paste
The styling of the EJ was a radical departure from the of the EK, with lower roof line,and no fins.
The EJ was the last model Holden that used the original "grey" engine
Cream coloured EJ ute, red coloured upholstery, black vinyl cover over tray
Holden badge on front bonnet, Holden across tailgate
utility, sedan, 1963
Belt buckle used to advertising Properts soap
Sold by Holden and Frost
Brass circular disc belt buckle, horse and rider etched on front. Wire clip and hook on back
Properts specially prepared leather and saddle soap
buckle, belt
As sold and manufactured by Holden and Frost
Small brown leather tapered conical sleeve to fit over dogs nose . Leather straps each side with a steel buckle connecting these straps, another strap with loops each end connecting the other two straps
leather, muzzle, dog
Belt used on horses to attach reins and strapping for use on carts and buggies
Made and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather belt that fits around horses belly two metal rings for reins and two brackets for strapping
Pattern etched on front of belt
leather, belt, equestrian
general purpose military belt
manufactured and sold by General Motors Holden
Army green webbing belt with brass clip on front two brass buckles on the back from which pieces can be attached
military, canvas, belt
Military bandolier made of leather with five pouches for storage of live ammunition for soldiers to carry during war
As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather belt with five pouches rivited onto it. Each end reduces on size with buckles on each end
Holden and Frost 1916
military, bandolier, leather
Military bandolier made of leather and contains nine pouches for the storage of live ammunition for soldiers to use during wars
As manufactured by Holden and Frost for use during Boer war, WW1 and WW2
Brown leather belt with nine pouches rivited onto it. Each end reduces in size with buckle on end
Holden and Frost 1916
military, bandoliers leather
Leggings used by horse riders for leg protection made to fit over boot
Manufactured by Holden in 1939
Brown leather legging with stitching on top, bottom and sides. straps on top and bottom with buckles to close
leggings, leather, military
Leather leg protection used by polo riders
Replica of leggings manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown suede leather left leg legging with velcro closing on side with two leather straps fitting into chrome attachment with elastic bottom to fit over foot
suede, leggings, polo
Canvas strap worn by soldiers as part of equipment to attatch ammunition pouches
Manufactured in 1946 by GMH for military purposes
Canvas strap with centre section 280 x 85mm stitched to 450 x 25 mm lengths each end. Brass fittings each end
GMH 1945 D D
military, war, canvas
Used in agriculture for directing a working horse
Replica of surcingles made by Holden and Frost
Black and brown leather straps with brass buckles. Two leather lined looped straps one with buckle the other with loop going over another strap
surcingles, agricultural, military, leather
Boer war military issue belt holster for pistol
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather pistol holder with flap and brass peg to close. Leather strap on back for belt to go through
boer war, military
Military uniform belt worn by soldiers during wars
Made and sold by Holden and Frost
Military webbing waist belt with brass buckle
,military, belt
Belt worn around waist or diagonally across body to carry ammunition pouches
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost during the war years
Tan leather belt with buckle in middle and holes on each end
Holden and Frost 1916
military, belt, leather
This military bandolier contains pouches for the storage of live ammunition during wartime. Worn by soldiers around their waist
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost during the Bore War, WW1 and WW2
Leather belt with nine pouches placed over belt. Has a buckle at end and holed other end, another buckle in middle of belt. Pouches leather with brass stud closures
Holden and Frost 1916
military, bandalier, leather
Holden Motor Body Builders were issued an order to build a total of 60 W class trams, at the Holden Motor Body builders workshop in Woodville South Australia.
built by Holden Motor Body Builders 1926
Brown and cream coloured W class tram. 3 entry points either side
323 both front and rear. Both sided MMTB insignia plus the number of the tram, 323
tram, w class, transport
Made by Holden and Frost for military use
As made by Holden and Frost
Brown leather gun carrier end opening covered by flap. Metal buckles
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soft leather gun carrier, military
As imported and sold by Holden and Frost
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost
Large glass jar with tapered shoulders and cork stopper in neck
Elliman's Universal Embrocation Drawing of horseman Lumbago Rheumatism Aches
equine, medication, cure
Part of an equestrian bridle used for leading a horse
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Tan leather strap with brass buckle on one end, series if holes in two locations on belt
Holden and Frost 1915
military, equestrian, bridle
Leather strap used in the control of a horse
Made and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather strap, holes mid length and at the end. Brass buckle at other.
Holden and Frost 1918
military, equine, belt
Leather belt worn by soldiers either around waist or diagonally across body to carry ammunition pouches
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Tan leather strap with holes midway and each end . One brass buckle midway
HOLDEN AND FROST 1916
military, belt
Use by soldiers to cover equipment from weather and also a a ground sheet for soldiers to sleep on
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Grey plastic sheet with three eyelets one end and two eyelets the other end
P.V.B.L. D D V681-1945 - made in Adelaide
military, ground sheet
Military pouch used by soldiers during ww1 to be attached to belt to carry bayonet
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather open ended pouch with two leather straps with buckles to attach to soldiers belt . Brass stud on front of pouch.
HOLDEN AND FROST 1915
military, bayonet pouch, leather
In 2015 during the development of the 2016 Commodores, which were to introduce the larger 6.2 litre LS # V8 engine, The decision was made ro return to the Nurburgring to attempt a sub eight minute lap, that success an ideal way the proposed Magnum range. This was the car chosen, a prototype ute, dubbed "McQueen" and a redline magnum development vehicle under a small team of engineers, it was extensively tested at Lang Lang proving ground and then track tested at Philip Island and Winton raceways to ensure that it had the necessary speed, handling and reliability.
Prototype V F Ute
Red painted V F Magnum ute with black painted mag wheels.
Holden emblem front grille and rear boot lid, LS3 6.2 Ltr V8 front bumper. RH rear boot V8 insignia. SS insignia LH Boot and both side panels
vehicle, v f model, holden
The Holden V U ute was decorated with a paint job to represent " Bushfire" with the combination of the colours and how they are applied.
This vehicle was a promotional car built and decorated to be shown at motor shows.
V U Model utility vehicle with gold and burgundy swirls, the name Sandman written in brown across the tailgate
SANDMAN across the the tailgate Holden badge bonnet centre HOLDEN across windscreen
vehicle, promotional, v u sandman
Vehicle designed in Australia
Designed in Australia Built in the U.S by Chevrolet
Yellow bodied with black stripes, 2 door Coupe
On front and rear boot cover Chevrolet Logo SS Grille RHS SS Right hand boot lid, Comaro both front mudguards
vehicle, comaro
Clay mock up of ZB model Commodore, used in the design process
Australian designed model used prior to production of car
Grey and black shrink wrap over clay mock up of ZB model Commodore
Holden insignia on Grille and boot lid centre
vehicle, clay, model
The VF was the final Australian built Commodore and was the finest and best equipped car ever built by that company
Manufactured by GMH 2017
Blue 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 sides
Police on bonnet, Holden emblem on both boot and bonnet centres
vehicle, commodore, police car, holden
Display round to show troops how to load gun and be able to handle safely
display ammunition to suit GMH built Polson gun
Brass cartridge casing with red painted bullet
NOT REAL DISPLAY ONLY TRAFALGAR HOLDEN MUSEUM
military, polson, cartridge
Used in the grooming of animals
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost
Cardboard box containing animal fur clippers
on clippers ; Patent Clark
clippers, animal, fur
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