Henderson. Chassis, Axles and Springs.

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Henderson. Chassis, Axles and Springs.

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Hendersons.
Federal Spring Works Pty Ltd.
Head Office. Alfred St North Melbourne. Victoria.
O'Riordan St Alexandria Sydney. NSW.

This a 1940 Flyer for Henderson Caravan parts and chassis. It is interesting to note that the business was founded in 1892, and that even in 1940 they were looking toward the future, and the end of the war.
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I found this fantastic Henderson's 12 page catalogue of caravan chassis, frames and parts.

Pages 1 - 4
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Pages 5 - 8
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Pages 9 - 12
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Another Henderson 12 page catalogue, which would be earlier than the one shown above.
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1953 article on the Henderson's caravan kits.
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1950 Vintage Caravan ad for Hendersons Chassis.
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An advertisement from The Argus 26-11-1938 shows that Henderson's were there at the start of the caravanning boom in Australia, offering their components for budding builders.
A very nice, stylised caravan is shown, and they were obviously quick to realise that a young lady in shorts would attract some attention too.
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