# Event Details

- **Event Name**: “Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” with Don Loffler.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+09:30)
- **Event Description**: Step back in time and experience the nostalgia of 1948 with Don Loffler as he dives into the captivating story of the Holden car.About this Event“Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” presented by Don Loffler.The first half of this 45-minute photographic presentation includes disastrous events in South Australia in 1948; popular commodities that were readily available and vital necessities that were strictly rationed. It was a time of austerity that our grandchildren can scarcely imagine.The second half covers briefly the designing of the Holden in Detroit, USA, and production of the first Holdens in Australia; then a full description of the elaborate announcement functions at General Motors-Holden’s headquarters in Fishermen’s Bend, Victoria, for the launch of the Holden in November 1948.PHOTO: Prime Minister Ben Chifley with one of the announcement Holdens, © GM Australia and New Zealand.Free Event.Bookings Essential.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/62d5e040-e3a8-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w1200-h56-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Want to connect with us?Follow City of Charles Sturt on Eventbrite.Follow Charles Sturt Libraries on Facebook.Sign up to our monthly eNewsletter.Visit our website or search our catalogue. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6301d240-e3a8-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w1200-h56-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Please note:Stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.Maintaining social distancing is the responsibility of the individual. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6349b0b0-e3a8-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h56-dcffffff-gmir.jpg The City of Charles Sturt would like to acknowledge the land we occupy today is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/637bbd30-e3a8-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w1200-h302-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/henley-beach/life-in-1948-and-the-dramatic-arrival-of-the-holden-car-with-don-loffler/100001977676577882
- **Event Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Henley Beach
- **state**: SA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Ngutungka Henley
- **lat**: -34.9168885
- **long**: 138.493822
- **full address**: Ngutungka Henley, 378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is “Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” with Don Loffler. being held?
  - **A:** “Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” with Don Loffler. takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Ngutungka Henley, 378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing “Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” with Don Loffler.?
  - **A:** “Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” with Don Loffler. is organized by City of Charles Sturt.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** “Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” with Don Loffler. is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Henley Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If “Life in 1948 and the dramatic arrival of the Holden car” with Don Loffler. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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