Holden’s 73rd Anniversary: Reflections on Australian Manufacturing

Holden’s 73rd Anniversary: Reflections on Australian Manufacturing
The entrance of the Holden manufacturing facility in Elizabeth in Adelaide, Australia on Dec.11, 2013. Morne de Klerk/Getty Images
Cian Hussey
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The post-World War II era was a golden age for Australia. Australians were united around their shared values, including democracy, egalitarianism, free speech, and the fair go—along with widespread economic growth and prosperity.