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422801
  • Title
    York Motors (Holding) Limited - records, 1923-1987
  • Creator
  • Call number
    MLMSS 5239
  • Level of description
    fonds
  • Date

    1923 - 1987
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    422801
  • Physical Description
    Textual Records - 40 boxes held onsite (MLMSS 5239) - 51 outsize volumes held offsite (H 9285-H 9335) : ;
  • ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

    York Motors Pty. Ltd. was formed in 1932 by Richard Cobden to distribute Morris cars in New South Wales. The company expanded its business to include other states and the distribution of other makes of cars. In 1939 York Motors (Holding) Limited was formed to acquire York Motors Pty. Ltd. It became a public company. In later years subsidiary companies were formed, including Lancaster Motors, Dominion Motors, Peter Lloyd, U.K. Motors, Rose Motors, Lanyork Parts and York Toyota. During World War II the production plants manufactured military equipment. The Company conducts technical courses to train its dealer mechanics in current developments.
  • Access Conditions

    This material is held offsite and is usually available after 4pm on the next business day. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian
  • General note

    A detailed contents list to this collection is available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room.
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