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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
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
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
Document pouch carried by Military personnel
Manufactured by GMH
Brown leather pouch, fastened in front with strip off cover and strip sewn across face
CAA 4400 DoD MH w1946=5
military, message, pouch
steel wrench used in construction and plumbing
Imported, used and sold by Holden and Frost
Two part steel adjustable wrench pivoting in centre
Footprint Made in England Etching of a footprint
wrench, steel, adjustable
General purpose adjustable leather strapping
as manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Military green leather multi purpose leather strapping, brass adjuster
Holden and Frost
military, leather, strap
used in Metal construction and plumbing
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost
Two part steel adjustable wrench, with outer covering inner, pivoted so that wrench is adjustable
Made in England
steel, footprint, wrench
Used for the polishing of glass or other high gloss surfaces
Imported and sold by GMH
Folded white chamois cloth contained in plastic envelope
Nil
chamois, polishing, leather
Used for the cleaning of glass or other high gloss surfaces
Imported and sold by GMH
Plain white pieces of Chamois leather
nil
chamois, polishing, cloth
Military issue waist belt with four pockets to carry money or other sundry items
Manufactured by HOLDEN
Leather waist belt with four pockets for carrying other sundry small items
Nil
military, money belt
Used as equine accessory
As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Corded white cotton girth made with 15 individual lengths of cotton with a 80mm brass ring on ach end
equine, girth
Used to cover equipment to protect from weather also used by soldiers as ground sheet for sleeping
Grey plastic sheet with three eyelets each side and two eyelets on one end
military, ground sheet
This stirrup is used by ladies who ride side saddle
Manufactured and sold by HOLDEN and FROST
Metal cirular ring with flat area on base, on the top there is a slot which is where the leather strap from the saddle is passed through
nil
stirrup, equestrian
Stirrup used by ladies who ride side saddle
As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Black metal ring with flat base , slot on top to fit leather strap from the saddle
equine, stirrup
This stirrup is used by ladies who ride side saddle
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Metal circular ring with flat area on base, on the top there is slot which is where the leather strap from the saddle is passed through, Painted black
nil
equine civilian, stirrup
Carried by soldiers to carry extra ammunition
As manufactured an sol by Holden and Frost 1915
Brown leather pouch with brass studs
military, ammunition pouch
Document pouch for carrying information on the battle field
As manufactured and sold by G M H.
Brown leather pouch with fold over cover/lid. Strip sewn in across face to enable lid to be held closed
GMH 1944 D D
military, pouch, document
Pack saddle as was used in the days that Australia was being opened up by settlers
As manufactured by Holden and Frost
Brown leather pack saddle, steel hooks on the top for adding accessories. On this saddle there is a steel water cannister on one side and attached to the other is a general carry bag made from leather
Holden and Frost
equine, civilian, packsaddle
As used by WW1 soldiers for leg protection, both by Infantry and Mounted
As manufactured by GMH, 1945
Army green cloth used to wrap around lower leg ,puttee, offering some protection
military, puttee
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