Trans Australian Safari????

**Col.Coleman** · 6th June 2010, 07:19 PM

I brought home my '54 86" Series 1 today, which is being used for parts to resurect my other series 1's. On the left hand guard is a stuck on transer that has been over painted several times. In large letter is "TRANS AUSTRALIAN SAFARI".

I have googled this and come up empty so far. Does anybody remember an early expedition, tour operator and publicity event. the vehicle is way too far gone, but it would be good to know of any history for it.

CC

**justinc** · 6th June 2010, 08:37 PM

Hi CC,

The only thing that keeps popping into my head is the leyland brothers trip from east to west, Cape Byron to Steep point I think it was. But, series 1's IIRC were even too old for them weren't they?

JC

**Col.Coleman** · 6th June 2010, 09:44 PM

Thanks to the lense of Zulu Delta, make that "TRANS AUSTRALIAN FILM SAFARI"

Wonder what that was?

CC

**MickS** · 6th June 2010, 10:56 PM

I could find nothing on the National Film and Sound Archive with that title or combination...

**digger** · 6th June 2010, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by MickS

I could find nothing on the National Film and Sound Archive with that title or combination...

yes but what was written on the door?... was it

trans australian airlines (sponsor)
films and radio
safari across the carpark

I do recall a bloke called adams who did a great home movie crossing australia in a ? dodge ? with two women and a dog called tiger... it was
a little dog...(cant recall what type)

might have to look that up... (i remember enjoying the movie in our town hall!)

**pop058** · 7th June 2010, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by digger

yes but what was written on the door?... was it

trans australian airlines (sponsor)
films and radio
safari across the carpark

I do recall a bloke called adams who did a great home movie crossing australia in a ? dodge ? with two women and a dog called tiger... it was
a little dog...(cant recall what type)

might have to look that up... (i remember enjoying the movie in our town hall!)

are you thinking of Alby Mangels, ? (and Judy Green IIRC)

**subasurf** · 7th June 2010, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by justinc

Hi CC,

The only thing that keeps popping into my head is the leyland brothers trip from east to west, Cape Byron to Steep point I think it was. But, series 1's IIRC were even too old for them weren't they?

JC

It's was West to East

Originally Posted by digger

I do recall a bloke called adams who did a great home movie crossing australia in a ? dodge ? with two women and a dog called tiger... it was
a little dog...(cant recall what type)

You're thinking of Northen Safari, with Kieth Adams and his wife and sister (and their dog) who drove from Perth to the gulf of Carpentaria and back in a a diesel 2WD Buick from the 40's. All three are still alive and living in Perth. They filmed the movie in the 50s, re-released it again in the 70's with new footage and released it on DVD a couple of years ago.

**MickS** · 7th June 2010, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by pop058

are you thinking of Alby Mangels, ? (and Judy Green IIRC)

Possibly Alby Sandals....for the rugby league followers at least....

**adonuff** · 7th June 2010, 05:18 PM

Judy Green Pics would have been better

**pop058** · 7th June 2010, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by adonuff

Judy Green Pics would have been better

concur

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