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Advertisment Dunlop tyres: for rough driving
(The Bulletin, 3 February 1910, 2004-02-25T05:48:21Z)
An advertisement for motor tyres that incorporates a photograph of a Vinot et Denigard car on a rough country road. One man sits at the steering wheel while another, dressed in a long coat, stands beside the vehicle. The car's logo is a V in a circle. The car has halted at a gap in a post and rail fence, and in the background can be seen bush terrain. The advertisement's headline caption is: For rough driving - no tyre will give the same wear and satisfaction as Dunlop Motor Tyres. In the early days of the motor car the Dunlop company sponsored motoring contests to demonstrate the new vehicles' reliability and to promote Dunlop tyres for motors. Harry James the advertising manager of Dunlop is known to have participated in many of these trials.
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Advertisement Dunlop tyres: you can always depend on
(The Bulletin, 14 April 1910, 2004-02-25T05:48:23Z) Darge, photographer
An advertisement for motor tyres that incorporates a photograph of two women in a Vinot et Denigard car on an unsealed road. Both women are dressed in coats and firmly secured hats, and the driver also wears gloves.The car is an open, unroofed model with padded leather upholstery and brass trim and light fittings. Its logo is an intertwined D and V in a vertical oval. The photograph was taken by famous Melbourne car photographer, Darge.The advertisement's main caption is: You Can Always Depend on Dunlop Tyres. For their Fine Quality ensures Long Wear - a Big Mileage - and a Minimum of trouble.
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Advertisement for Dunlop bicycle tyres: Cyclists! Start off right
(The Bulletin, 8 December 1910, 2004-02-25T05:48:24Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a photograph of a young woman on a bicycle. She is in front of the steps to what is probably a suburban house. The bicycle has a V frame rather than a cross bar, dark mudguards and pale tyres. The woman is dressed in a long white skirt, a high necked blouse and wears a straw hat with a black band. The dark haired model in her white hat appeared in many Dunlop advertisements of this time, including ones for tennis balls. The house steps are framed by classical garden urns in front of lush foliage and two metal sculptures of storks.The advertisement's main caption includes: 'they have no equal for- Wear, Quality & Satisfaction.'
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Advertisement for Dunlop bicycle tyres: the spot that tells!
(The Bulletin, 16 February 1911, 2004-02-25T05:48:26Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a painting of a hand in a fist with the thumb down superimposed on a photograph of Francis Birtle's bicycle. According to the caption, the bicycle is loaded up with 150lbs. of luggage for his trip around Australia. It leans against a rabbit-proof fence, with the front wheel in the Northern Territory and the back wheel in Queensland. The Dunlop Tyre label is visible on the rear tyre. Birtle's baggage, which is held onto the bike by a number of buckled straps includes a swag, a metal dish and a leather satchel. Birtles rode around Australia in 1910-11 on a two speed "Universal" bicycle. The advertisement's main caption includes: ' When a Cover is branded - Dunlop Tyre. You Know - Every Cyclist Knows - that it is the best that money can make or buy - and that it has no equal for - Wear, Quality, & Reliability.'
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Advertisement for Dunlop tyres: to motorists of the Empire
(The Bulletin, 17 August 1911., 2004-02-25T05:48:27Z) J.H.C.
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of a lion's head framed by a car tyre and on either side, the flags of Britain and Australia. The dimensions; 880 x 120 are impressed into the rim of a tyre that is advertised as British. The lion carries a sign in his mouth; Do Good Work. The advertisement's main caption includes: 'There is one Tyre that stands alone for Quality and Wear - it's the "Dunlop"- the British Tyre that has won such a great reputation for good service on Australasian roads. If you want Tyres of proved Strength and Durability use "Dunlops" - the Empire's Best'. In 1909, Australian Dunlop had entered a reciprocity agreement with English Dunlop whereby the former paid royalties in return for technical help in manufacturing motor tyres.
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Advertisement for Dunlop motorcycle tyres: 679 miles in one day
(The Bulletin, 13 March 1913, 2004-02-25T05:48:29Z) I.H.C.
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of a motorcyclist depicted as if he is riding out of the promotion and towards the viewer. He wears goggles and his clothing appears to be of thick material that is very securely fastened over his chest. The advertisement's main caption includes: 'This record performance has just been registered on Victorian roads by P.J. O'Brien, who added over 50 miles to the previous best figures'. In one day in early March 1913, the Melbourne motorcyclist O'Brien rode his 3 1/2 h.p. "Rover" 679 miles on a round trip to Camperdown via Mortlake and Lismore.
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Advertisement for Dunlop tyres: the winning car in the Sydney to Melbourne motor contest
(The Bulletin, 10 April 1913, 2004-02-25T05:48:31Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a photograph of W.R. Glasson and passengers in the winning car. The car is a 1913 Talbot 12 horsepower, Model AB. The event has been photographed in front of a large crowd, and with probably Melbourne buildings in the background. The car has a number three flag attached to it and a spare tyre on the running board next to the driver's seat. Its hood is folded and it has a slanting windscreen. The photograph's caption is: 'Mr W.R. Glasson's winning car shod with Dunlop Tyres'.
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Advertisement for Dunlop tyres: your Xmas and New Year touring
(The Bulletin, 13 December 1913., 2004-02-25T05:48:33Z) J.H.C.
An advertisement in the format of a calendar. A scrolled up page reveals the forthcoming festive season being celebrated with a roadside picnic scene in the country. A car, motorbike and bicycle have brought a group of men and women to a grassy area under a tall tree where a cloth is laid out. There is a post and rail fence along the side of the road, and telegraph poles which give the scene a modern look. The main caption includes: 'Touring will be all the more enjoyable if you have your Car - Motor Cycle - or Bicycle shod with Dunlop Tyres for they mean absence of trouble, and good service'.
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Advertisment for Dunlop tyres: renowned for their strength and service
(The Bulletin, 10 Septembem 1914, 2004-02-25T05:48:36Z) J.H.C.
An advertisement that incorporates a painting of a gigantic tyre that arches over an approaching fleet of warships, accompanied by aeroplanes. The ships fly white rectangular flags with dark crosses from their highest masts and similar flags that have union jacks in their upper right quarters from their sterns. Most of the planes have only one level of wing, but at least one bi-plane is visible.The spectacle is watched by a man and woman standing on a coast road alongside a car and its chauffeur. The composition shows a view along the coastline that includes a distant headland. According to Geoffrey Blainey (see Notes) this advertisement: "greeted the American warships, 'The Great White Fleet', which visited Sydney and Melbourne in 1908". Presumably, Dunlop advertising used the image twice, once in 1908 and again in 1914. The caption includes: ' The loyalty of motorists to these Australian-made Tyres is justified, for they are the Tyres that give the Best Results in Australasia to-day'.
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Advertisement for Dunlop Rubber Company: quality and service
(The Bulletin, 11 February 1915, 2004-02-25T05:48:37Z) J.H.C.
An advertisement that incorporates pen drawings and wash paintings. At the top of the image, a fist clutches ribbons connected to medallions depicting a large range of Dunlop products. The fist is drawn as if it has punched its way out of the Dunlop Rubber Mills. The factory was established in 1902 in Melbourne on land across from the Yarra River and close to the Montague railway station. A caption claims that it is the: 'Largest [mill] in Southern Hemisphere - Area 5 3/4 acres'.The advertisement also depicts a standing man and seated woman who study a huge parchment that lists the company's products and outlet addresses. The main caption includes: 'The Name Dunlop stands pre-eminent in this Country for the Highest Quality of Rubber Goods'.
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Advertisment for Dunlop Rubber Company: No need to purchase imported rubber goods
(The Bulletin, 11 December 1915, 2004-02-25T05:48:39Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a painting inset with detailled text panels. The painting includes a panoramic view of the Dunlop Rubber Mill at the top, an Australian flag behind three foreground figures on the right and a scattering of card shapes with images of Dunlop products on the left. The factory was established in 1902 in Melbourne on land across from the Yarra River and close to the Montague railway station. A caption claims that it is the: Largest [mill] in Southern Hemisphere - Area 5 3/4 acres. The two men and one woman are dressed in evening wear. One man smokes a cigar while the other holds a cigarette.The woman carries a fan. The main caption includes: ' by always using "Dunlop" Goods, you materially assist in advancing the interests of the Commonwealth, for your money is circulated in this Country instead of going into foreign lands'. This message was a reaction to the new economic factors that arose during the early years of World War l when Australian tyre manufacturers faced increased competition from American companies that had lost access to their European markets.
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Advertisment for Dunlop tyres: Every imported tyre bought in Australia means a leak in our resources
(The Bulletin, 20 April 1916, 2004-02-25T05:48:41Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a cartoon drawing that shows Australia's resources as a huge leaking sack of coins. The male passenger in a passing car points to the hole while a caricatured German and an Australian digger watch. There are two women passengers in the back. In the distance can be seen ships at a wharf where foreign goods are off-loaded. The main caption includes: 'Every Australian-made Dunlop Tyre sold means a satisfied motorist and money saved - not only to Australia, but to the Car Owner'. This message was a reaction to the new economic factors that arose during the early years of World War l when Australian tyre manufacturers faced increased competition from American companies that had lost access to their European markets.
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Advertisment for Dunlop Rubber Company: Always ask for "Dunlop" brand
(2004-02-25T05:48:42Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of a range of customers outside a Dunlop Rubber Goods shop. The shop's display windows are divided vertically to exhibit the variety of Dunlop products. The sign writing on the glass includes; Tyres & Motor Sundries; Waterproofs, Sporting, Heels & ..., Hoses & Belts. Among the people in the street are a well-dressed man and woman carrying respectively a walking stick and a parasol, a small girl and a motorist with his passengers. The car is depicted with no identifying logos or emblems, but the shape of the engine front is similar to that of the Model T Ford. Francis Birtles' much publicised overland trips in the Ford helped make it Australia's best-selling car in the 1920s. The main caption is: Always ask for "Dunlop" Brand. It's your Guarantee of Service and Satisfaction.
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Advertisment for Dunlop tyres: Happy motoring days
(2004-02-25T05:48:44Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of three men and two women gathered together for a picnic. The picnickers are equipped with a spirit stove for heating water, a kettle, baskets, crockery and napkins. One man presents a cake to the group. The car is depicted with no identifying logos or emblems, but the shape of the engine front is similar to that of the Model T Ford. Francis Birtles' much publicised overland trips in the Ford helped make it Australia's best-selling car in the 1920s. The sketchy background of clouds and distant hills suggests a fresh, open environment. The main caption is: Happy motoring days are only possible when you are free of all tyre troubles. A caption in the lower left corner of the advertisement includes: greetings of the season; however, since the picnickers are warmly dressed, it seems unlikely that the season referred to is the Australian Xmas season.
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Advertisment for Dunlop tyres: Records that count!
(2004-02-25T05:48:46Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of an approaching Vauxhall car's climb up a steep hill. The road below is interrupted by a river with a ferry raft moored at the near bank. This drawing was used in other advertisements, probably earlier ones, which included a text panel on a driving achievement by Mr Boyd Edkins. Edkins, who was a Vauxhall dealer, had established a new record of 26 hours and 3 minutes for the drive from Brisbane to Sydney in his 25 h.p. Prince Henry Vauxhall. In this version of the advertisement, Edkins' record is just one of six referred to in the text panel. Pencil lines that change the shape of the engine front and join the road over the river suggest that the advertising manager wanted to make this drawing less connected to a specific event and person. One record cited, that of Fraser and Armstrong from Fremantle to Sydney was achieved in Nov 1915 in a 6 cylinder Studebaker.The main caption includes: 'When it comes to records - has any other Tyre in Australia established such a Record for Speed and Durability as Dunlop Tyres'.
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Advertisement for Dunlop tyres: These are the roads
(2004-02-25T05:48:48Z) A. E. or E. A.
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of a Dunlop Non Skid tyre moving through mud. The wheel is attached to a car with a number "5" written on it. The country road is bordered by a post-and-rail fence with ploughed fields beyond. The main caption is: These are the roads that emphasise the undoubted superiority and dependability of Dunlop Tyres.
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Advertisement for Dunlop tyres: You can be sure they are good!
(2004-02-25T05:48:51Z)
In this advertisement the frame is incorporated into a drawing that depicts a cheerful young man who gestures towards a car equipped with Dunlop tyres. He is dressed in a shirt, tie and soft hat. His stance suggests that he is a salesman opening a showroom door in order to display a product. The car has no identifying logos or emblems, but does have a small flag flying from the cap on the hood. The main caption is: You can be sure they are good! Their efficiency is founded on scientific construction and the use of only the best materials with the utmost skill and care.
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Advertisment for Dunlop tyres: the scent of the gums!
(2004-02-25T05:48:52Z)
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of a car in a bushland scene. The trees are depicted with tall pale trunks that stand proud of the foliage. No people are visible so presumably the motorist and any passengers are enjoying the: "healthful charms [of the bush] in the fullest measure." The car is depicted with no identifying logos or emblems, but the shape of the engine front is similar to that of the Model T Ford. Francis Birtles' much publicised overland trips in the Ford helped make it Australia's best-selling car in the 1920s. The text panel includes: Motorists you are masters of distance ...and can reach and partake of the gifts of the bush with ease and comfort. ...To make your trips doubly enjoyable select dependable Dunlop Tyres.
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Advertisment for Dunlop Rubber Company: Helping the Prince see Australia
(2004-02-25T05:48:54Z) D.L., probably Darryl Lindsay
An advertisement that incorporates a drawing of a car cavalcade being greeted in a bush setting. Framed by large gum trees is a small crowd waving flags and cloths in front of buildings surrounded by post-and-rail fences. A flag pole flies the Union Jack. The occasion is the visit to Australia of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. He arrived 26 May 1920 in Melbourne aboard the Renown at the start of a three-month tour. According to the text panel: 'His progress was a triumph - and in no small measure its success was dependent on the automobile, for the car by its use, saved time and enabled many centres to be visited'. The cars depicted include 25.6 h.p. Crossleys shipped from England, the same model as that used by the Royal Air Force in France. In the lower right corner is a drawing of a Dunlop tyre with three plumes, a crown and the motto:'Ich Dien' (German for: 'I serve').
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Advertisement for Dunlop Rubber Company: Buy Peace Loan Bonds
(2004-02-25T05:48:56Z)
An advertisement comprising a large drawing of a tyre in a text box superimposed on a scene of three men driving on a country road. The tyre is the Railroad type because the tread pattern is like that of sleepers on a railway track. The main caption refers to the loan bonds that were introduced in 1915 to raise finance for the war effort, but which from July 1919 were sold as Peace Loans in order to fund repatriation schemes for returned soldiers.

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