Olver Brothers transport van.

ID: 9806
Copyright: This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced for other purposes without the prior permission of the Werribee and District Historical Society.
Local ID: 90

Description: Location:- 236 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. (Note different street number to photo 89). Van made by N .A. Kendall of Werribee, Victoria. See also photo nos.90 and 339. The Olver brothers Stan and Arthur started a daily Werribee to Melbourne transport service in 1922. The patronage they received from traders and residents made the business viable very shortly after its commencement which led to commencement of another service to Sassafras. Ordinary deliveries were done by the two International vans and in rush periods, Christmas etc, the Ford (left of photo) was brought into commission (recollection of Stan Olver). Gordon Barnes bought the business during the middle of the was and later sold it to Eric Anderson. Truck height was too tall to come out through door - photo shows trenches dug to allow exit. Norm Kendall is at the back wheel with Jim Carter looking on. Original photograph not mounted 25 x 16.5cm. Original held by Historical Society. All Blue Carriers; Motor Vehicles; Motor Transport; businesses olver bros

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