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Black and white photograph of of a mechanic working on a Holden car

'Rear vision' exhibition gallery talk

'Rear vision' exhibition gallery talk

Black and white photograph of of a mechanic working on a Holden car

Overview

Take a drive through the story of an Australian icon in Rear vision: the Holden collection at National Archives of Australia in Canberra.

Trace Holden's journey from a 19th-century saddlery to 'Australia's Own Car' and its lasting impact on the nation's economy, industry and identity.

Explore archival records, rare artefacts, drawings and images that reveal the people, innovations and decisions behind General Motors-Holden.

Join these daily gallery talks at 11:10 am and 1:10 pm, where they delve deeper into the stories behind 'Australia's Own Car'. Bookings not required.

National Archives of Australia, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Map of the venue location

Map of the venue location

Tour Formats

Small Group Tour

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Contacts

[email protected]

Where

National Archives of Australia, Parkes

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.