South Australia Australia Collection

Transport de materiaux a dos chameau dans le partie septentrionale de lAustralie du Sud... 1914. Creator: Unknown
Transport de materiaux a dos chameau dans le partie septentrionale de lAustralie du Sud; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Une vue de lac Torrens; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Une vue de lac Torrens; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Our Colonial Empire - Three Australian Mayors, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Our Colonial Empire - Three Australian Mayors, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 for World Land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, 1964
Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 for World Land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Elfin Ford used to test tyre grip during Bluebird record attempt, Lake Eyre, 1964
Elfin Ford used to test the grip of scale models of Bluebird CN7s tyres on the salt, driven by Andrew Mustard during Donald Campbells World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Ampol fuel trucks en route to Lake Eyre for Bluebird CN7 Land Speed Record attempt, 1964
Ampol fuel trucks en route to Lake Eyre for Bluebird CN7 Land Speed Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 at lake Eyre for World Land speed record attempt, 1964
Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 at lake Eyre for World Land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Support vehicles, Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia
Toyota and Land Rover support vehicles, Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Longines timing equipment for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 support team barbequeing at Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964. Creator: Unknown
Bluebird CN7 support team barbequeing at Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Scene during Bluebird CN7 world land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 deploying parachute at Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt, 1964
Bluebird CN7 deploying parachute at Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 in temporary canvas hangar for World Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 being transported to Lake Eyre for World Record attempt, 1964
Bluebird CN7 being transported to Lake Eyre for World Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Toyota Ampol fuelling trucks for Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Australia
Toyota Ampol fuelling trucks for Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt at Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Transporting Bluebird CN7 through the bush to Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt
Transporting Bluebird CN7 through the bush to Lake Eyre for World Land Speed Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7, Donald Campbell and support crew, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964
Bluebird CN7, Donald Campbell and support crew, World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Donald Campbell with his wife Tonia and Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 support crew, Ken Norris (3rd from left), Leo Villa (3rd from right)
Bluebird CN7 support crew, including Ken Norris (3rd from left) and Leo Villa (3rd from right), Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 support crew member Allan Dougherty, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Mechanics fuelling Bluebird CN7 for World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, 1964
Mechanics fuelling Bluebird CN7 for Doanld Campbells World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Marking the course for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed record attempt, Lake Eyre
Marking the record run course for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Mechanics inflating Bluebird CN7 tyre for World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre
Mechanics inflating one of Bluebird CN7s tyres for Doanld Campbells World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Donald Campbell in front of Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964. Creator: Unknown
Donald Campbell in front of Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

World Land Speed Record course for Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964
Blue paint marking the World Land Speed Record course for Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Allan Dougherty, support crew member for Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, holding on of the cars wheels, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Donald Campbell being interviewed in front of Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

South Australia, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen &
South Australia, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1890

Trinity Church, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Trinity Church, Adelaide, 1901. One of the earliest surviving Anglican churches in South Australia built on land donated by Pascoe St Leger Grenfell. From " Federated Australia"

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Unveiling the Quest for Speed: Mechanics tirelessly work on the iconic Bluebird CN7, gearing up for a World Land Speed Record attempt at Lake Eyre, South Australia in 1964. The Elfin Ford puts its tire grip to the test during this historic event. Ampol fuel trucks make their way to Lake Eyre, carrying the lifeblood of this record-breaking endeavor. With determination and precision, mechanics fine-tune every detail of the Bluebird CN7 at Lake Eyre, leaving no room for error. Support vehicles stand ready to assist in this audacious pursuit of speed and glory. Longines timing equipment ensures accurate measurement as history is made on Australian soil. Amidst intense focus and hard work, the Bluebird CN7 support team takes a moment to savor a barbeque by Lake Eyre's picturesque shores in 1964. A captivating scene unfolds during the world land speed record attempt at Lake Eyre – an unforgettable moment frozen in time. As velocity reaches its peak, the Bluebird CN7 deploys its parachute with grace and precision at Lake Eyre's vast expanse. Sheltered within a temporary canvas hangar lies the mighty Bluebird CN7 – poised to conquer new frontiers of speed at Lake Eyre in Australia. Witnessing an awe-inspiring sight, as crowds gather to witness the transportation of Bluebird CN7 towards its destiny at Lake Eyre in 1964. Toyota Ampol fuelling trucks play a vital role in supporting this ambitious World Land Speed Record attempt by providing essential energy along every mile of this thrilling journey through South Australia.