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General Queensland Motoring History

Here is a collection of items of relevant Queensland motoring history that might otherwise have been lost.  

Centenary Cavalcade of Transport

1959 saw statewide celebrations of the centenary of Queensland separating from New South Wales.  In Brisbane, the "Centenary Cavalcade of Transport" featured examples of transport through the ages.  The parade included 14 Veteran Cars from our Club.  

The Gilltrap Dynasty

Pioneer Ascents of Mt Tamborine by Motor Car

The George Whatmore Collection

Sunshine Coast member John Page has researched the 1915-1917 travels of George Whatmore, Ford Distributor for Queensland  ( Queensland Motor Agency Ltd.)  

 

He travelled the length and breadth of Queensland, signing up new dealers and demonstrating the toughness of the Model T Ford. The trips are illustrated with never before published photos taken by Whatmore, a keen photographer. The photos were obtained in 2017/18 from his photo albums, then held by his granddaughter.

1915 trip of 2650 miles through drought-stricken Western Queensland

1916 trip of 2785 miles through Western Queensland after drought breaking rains.  

1917 trip of 3250 miles to the Gulf and back

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