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07-12-07, 04:23
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Matilda and grant
On AULRO / REMLR one of the users came up with these photos from his recently deceased fathers camera and is hoping to find out where they were taken. anybody know the spot??
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/remlr-disc...somewhere.html
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07-12-07, 05:16
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Probable Location
Phoenix
I would say this is the site of Peers Motors in Murrayville, Victoria. The Peers Brothers after WW2 collected a vast number of ex. military vehicles, mainly armour. Over the years they cut most of it up and what remains now is a shadow of its former glory. This site was always a pilgimage stop for any South Australians going to Corowa. The brothers were very anti-collector as so much stuff was pilfered from their yard over the years. I'll have to dig out my images of this yard and compare them. The country looks right. Bob
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07-12-07, 05:28
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Thanks Bob and Graeme for the fast answer. I was sure it looked familiar and knew this was the place to find out!!
Pity that they are anti collecter, but if stuff keeps getting pilfered who can blame them.
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07-12-07, 07:37
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Graeme - when did you last see Murrayville. I would say there is only 10% of the stuff left, if that.
Bob
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08-12-07, 10:01
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I visited Murrayville in August 2007, and the two chain drive Macks are no longer there. A few enquiries later I found that they are being restored by Mr. Peers grandson, in Murrayville. (Well one is).
There was a fair bit missing from the Macks, but one engine was removed many years ago and used as a standby generator engine in the family workshop. It was not often required, so is in excellent condition and therefore the resoration has had a big push along. Mr. Peers is quite elderly, so who knows what will happen to the rest in the not too distant future. Here are a few photos. AP shot through a Grant road wheel. One of the Grants. Interesting Tyre markings. Close-up.
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03-01-12, 11:41
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tanks
Going on a road trip tomorrow that will take me through Murrayville.
Where is all this stuff located? Is it easy to find. I want to talk to the owners before I take any photos, do I find them at Peers Motors? Ryan
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03-01-12, 12:22
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Hi Tim, wycheproof is probably the closest I get before we swing off to the west and birchip.
I don't want to stir up anything  with the south australian mob as we cross their border. The trip is offically a recce but may end up being a border raid. 
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03-01-12, 13:00
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Just a quick heads up mate, border guards posted on our side of the border. Good hunting.  Cheers Tony
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05-01-12, 02:44
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Hi Ryan,
How did you go? Any success? T.
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