Beverley, South Australia
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''The Register'' (Adelaide, 6 August 1927) describes a labour conflict between Holden and engineers at the Beverley factory. According to the article, the Beverley facility was not engaged in motor body construction but producing automotive parts, such as ball sockets and hood frames, as well as blacksmithing for the Woodville shops.[https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/11746_beverley_history.pdf Environment Protection Authority, Beverley assessment area, Summary of historical activities, 2016, p.20.][[File:GM_Holden_Ltd,_Beverley_Plant,_approximately_1939_-_1945.jpg|thumb|right|GM Holden Ltd, Beverley plant, Approximately 1939–1945.|240px]] |
''The Register'' (Adelaide, 6 August 1927) describes a labour conflict between Holden and engineers at the Beverley factory. According to the article, the Beverley facility was not engaged in motor body construction but producing automotive parts, such as ball sockets and hood frames, as well as blacksmithing for the Woodville shops.[https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/11746_beverley_history.pdf Environment Protection Authority, Beverley assessment area, Summary of historical activities, 2016, p.20.][[File:GM_Holden_Ltd,_Beverley_Plant,_approximately_1939_-_1945.jpg|thumb|right|GM Holden Ltd, Beverley plant, Approximately 1939–1945.|240px]] |
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According to Susan Marsden, when war broke out in September 1939 the Government purchased Holden's small Beverley plant and annexe to produce anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns,A History of Woodville, By Susan Marsden, 1977, p.215. |
According to Susan Marsden, when war broke out in September 1939 the Government purchased Holden's small Beverley plant and annexe to produce anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns,A History of Woodville, By Susan Marsden, 1977, p.215. Equipment produced at the Beverley plant included 2-pdr. anti-tank guns and carriages, assembly of 6-pdr. anti-tank guns and carriages and assembly of Polsten 20{{nbsp}}mm anti-aircraft guns and mountings.War Record, General Motors Holden's Ltd, Australia, September 1939 - August 1945, p.17. |
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Due to the significant technological advancements during World War II, one of the first weapons of high priority demanded of Australia was an anti-tank gun, the British army possessed only a limited number of the 2-pounder (bore - 40mm or 1.57 inches) anti-tank guns, which were designed just before the war, though only a few had been manufactured, recognizing this need, the Australian Army, in consultation with the Ordnance Directorate, determined a requirement for 1000 complete guns, including all necessary accessories and ancillary equipment, to be produced at a rate of 100 per month and made ready for deployment. |
Due to the significant technological advancements during World War II, one of the first weapons of high priority demanded of Australia was an anti-tank gun, the British army possessed only a limited number of the 2-pounder (bore - 40mm or 1.57 inches) anti-tank guns, which were designed just before the war, though only a few had been manufactured, recognizing this need, the Australian Army, in consultation with the Ordnance Directorate, determined a requirement for 1000 complete guns, including all necessary accessories and ancillary equipment, to be produced at a rate of 100 per month and made ready for deployment. |
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