Two books, reviewed by Garry Pritchard and Hugh King The Library at the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation holds two books from the first decade of the 20th century, with contemporary accounts of the aviation activities of an extraordinary man. Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut, sportsman and inventor, and is said to be one of the […]
Newsletter – March 2023
We are over and done with the summer holiday season. I was overseas twice, double-dosing on the marvellous post-pandemic freedom of travel. I am not sure that our hard-working team really noticed my absence, and that was a fantastic outcome. We have helped to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the CMC (NSW), our marvellous early […]
Newsletter – January 2023
Last year was hard on many, as we came out of the long pandemic and began to move and breathe freely again. Some have lost family or friends to the virus, some suffered personal impacts and had to rethink plans, we all lost valuable time and opportunities but now WE ARE BACK! Our Christmas Party […]
Newsletter – December 2022
The Season of Goodwill is here, and my thanks go to all readers who have taken the journey with us this year. May you all enjoy a relaxing break. We do have a busy time coming. During a tough year the Foundation has moved ahead in many obvious ways. You can see our base at […]
Newsletter – September 2022
We have started our pilot program for our biggest task this year, transformation of our collection to a true online body of materials on the new relational database
Newsletter – August 2022
The AMHF continues with big steps towards its goals. We are working hard on it, enabled by Strategic Partners the ARDC and the CMC, by our Volunteers and by some great donations. Our website has been re-set with its new domain name www.motorheritage.org.au and is much easier to use. A very generous in-kind donation from […]
The Archeological Automobile – Understanding and Living with Historical Automobiles
This is the first book by Miles Collier, the renowned founder of the Revs Institute in Naples, Florida www.revsinstitute.org and it is a massive, beautiful work of art.