Medals Tell Our Story of Australian Jubilees and Founding Events
Students received Jubilee Books and an Australian Badge as schools nationwide commemorated significant moments. Bendigo issued a medal for the 1891 gold discovery, while another medal marked the founding of Australia’s first Federal Parliament in 1901. The pieces feature portraits of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and royal figures, with inscriptions on both sides. The event links the nation’s history to local civic memory through commemorative medals.
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Watson Benge
Aera
Vietoris
Bendigo
Town Hall
Commonwealth of Australia
Quiver Vittoria
Edward VI
Australiag
Benalla Bowlers Aid Wangaratta Hospital Donation
The Wangaratta Hospital manager and secretary acknowledge a donation of 22 pounds 15 shillings from Benalla Bowling Club members. The letter notes awareness of Benalla patients treated at the hospital and expresses a wish to support the base hospital while involving the committee.
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Wangaratta Mase Hospital
S. J. Alexander
Benalla
Heapita
Hereford A70 Saloon Marks Austin Range Upgrade
The Hereford A70 replaces the Hampshire in the Austin lineup. It features a larger body, four doors, integrated headlights, and revised sidelight mounting. A detachable rear wheel cover is dropped, wings top the fenders, and air conditioning is added. The Flamimatte engine and improved frame provide new driveline design across the mid 1960s position.
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Hereford
Hampshire
Heavy Duty Foden Chassis Debuts in Australian Market
A new special heavy duty Foden chassis has been introduced as a prime mover for Australian operations. The eight-wheeled unit, designed to haul up to eighty tons, is powered by a Gardner Diesel straight eight engine delivering 160 horsepower.
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Luncthes
Caravans Surge in Australia Amid Government Orders
Australia sees over 19 000 caravans in use with registrations rising about 50 percent last year. Immigrant arrivals aid trades as Melbourne firm redirects half output to government orders. Public Works Dept has taken seven vans and ordered more.
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Australia
Melbourne
Vicariar Public Works Department
Australia’s safety record cited in international survey
Australia reports fewer road casualties per 1000 miles than any other country in a survey by the nursefield Organization. The study highlights Australia’s comparatively low fatality rate on long-distance journeys.
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Australia
Nulfield Organisation
British makers dispute six month ply car push
UK manufacturers had touted three ply models to beat steel shortages and launch within six months. The Austin Motor Company refutes the plan as completely fantastic saying the idea is untenable.
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Austin Motor Company
Glass car with no gears model shown in France
A glass car built from alloy with no gearbox and four electric moons on each wheel is exhibited in France. The engine powers a dynamo driving the moon wheels, with curved windows and a roof feature noted.
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France
Headlight Rules Simplified Under New Regulation
The law outlines headlamp height and alignment requirements. Front lamps must be mounted between five and ten feet from the ground with the beam aimed straight ahead. Rear lamps must be centered on the vehicle and not more than three feet six inches from the ground when lit. A clear red rear light is required at a distance of yards. Number plate lamp must illuminate the plate so it is legible at sixty feet.
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Singer Utility
Singer
GEO. Noonan & Son
Victoria
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
George Yo
Mary
Trim
ALB
Jacka
Will
Kealous Service
Benalla Dry
Nunn Street
SHINE
Wangaratta Hospital
de P. Wannburny
Bens Motors
All
Sheean’s Tyre Service
St. Benalla
Insta
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