The manufacture of Australia’s own car from the initial design on a drawing board to the completed vehicle as it comes off the assembly line. Precedence is given to safety in both design and engineering. Rigorous tests are carried out at Lang Lang testing track which incorporates all types of road conditions. In creating an automotive industry G.M.H. has stimulated the nation’s industries and economy.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000731
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Automobile industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → General Motors-Holden's Limited
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobile driving
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobile industry and trade
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Design and construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Safety measures
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → General Motors-Holden's Limited
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)