The Camden Motorcycle Club, founded in 1919 and led by Dr. Francis W. West, played a pivotal role in local motorcycle culture in early 20th-century Australia. Members,. like Laurie Kelloway, engaged in adventurous overlanding, promoting camaraderie and the excitement of the open road. The club also provided community support, such as raising funds for disabled veterans like Private Cecil Wheeler.
Tag: Motoring History
Clintons Motors Car Showroom, motoring and modernism
In March 1948, Camden celebrated a new era in motoring with the opening of Clintons Motors' modern showroom. The introduction of the FX Holden marked a pivotal moment in Australian automotive history, showcasing innovation and capturing community excitement. This Art Deco building symbolized modern shopping and transformed Camden's motoring landscape.
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History Magazine photoshoot for RAHS captures a window into the past in Camden
A photo shoot for the History Magazine of the Royal Australia Historical Society at Camden NSW captures a window into the past.
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Davey & Olsen, Dungog: an interwar garage
A country town interwar garage is a fine example of early motoring history in Australia. Dungog has a number of motor garages with many elements that show their origins from the Interwar period.
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Greens Motorcade Museum Park Leppington, a lost Sydney icon
Greens Motorcade Museum Park Leppington was a large private collection of vintage, veteran and classic motor cars.
