043893
Photograph 043893 Period 1970-1979HMAS SYDNEY LEAVING SYDNEY HARBOUR FOR THE LAST TIME, 1975-12.
042495 Accession Number: 042495
Description
THE CONVERSION OF PRIVATE VEHICLES TO ARMOURED CARS WAS A SCHEME ENVISAGED BY MR. R.V. KIRSCH, A MELBOURNE BUSINESSMAN WHO, IN 1942, PROPOSED THAT PRIVATE MOTORISTS BE INVITED TO CONVERT THEIR CARS, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, AND PLACE THE VEHICLES AND THEMSELVES AT THE DISPOSAL OF THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES AS A HIGHLY MOBILE DEFENCE FORCE. AS PART OF HIS SCHEME, MR. KIRSCH PROPOSED THAT THE GOVERNMENT BE ASKED TO MAKE ARMOUR PLATE AVAILABLE, AND THE CONVERSION WORK CARRIED OUT IN COMMERCIAL WORKSHOPS OR GARAGES. ARMAMENT WAS TO BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES. THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS A PROTOTYPE OF THE SUGGESTED ARMOURED CAR.
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042495
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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