Rocklea Heritage Show 2016 — celebrating the machinery that built Australia

Daniel Murphy’s original report visits the Heritage Truck Association Australia’s annual Rocklea show.

Words by Daniel Murphy. Images from the ACT archive; no individual photographer is identified in the retained feature.

At the Rocklea Showgrounds on the 21st and 22nd of May, the Heritage Truck Association Australia Inc (HTAAI) show was on.

Rocklea Heritage Show 2016 — celebrating the machinery that built Australia — archive photograph 2 — Image from Australian Custom Trucks Issue 10; individual photographer not identified in the retained feature.

This show featured a large range of new and old trucks, tractors, earth moving equipment, steam engines and stationary engines. With a packed venue, and the grandstand to capacity, it proved to be a great annual show once again. Formed back in 2002, the HTAAI aims to cater for the growing interest in historic trucks. The overall objective is to encourage the restoration and preservation of machinery over 30 years old, regardless of the size. It is a great way to celebrate the legacy of the men and women that once used these machines to build our nation to what it is today. We’ll see you all there next year!

Rocklea Heritage Show 2016 — celebrating the machinery that built Australia — archive photograph 3 — Image from Australian Custom Trucks Issue 10; individual photographer not identified in the retained feature.

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