PART TWO - DETAIL of Page 35

These three articles from p35 are revealing in both what was said and what remained
unsaid. I have argued here that Villiers decision to set up a manufacturing base here
was for commercial & political reasons, but the decision to set up shop in country Victoria
was clearly also political.

Summary: 'First Step'
- Decision to build Villiers in AUS made in early 1953
- Import restrictions created hardships
- Building at Ballarat commenced almost immediately
- First locally assembled engines commenced within months

Summary: 'Inspiring Example, Premier'
- Industry in country centres
- 250 engines per week (1953)
- 2,500 engines per week (1957)
- Gov. desire for Ballarat to become 'the Birmingham of Australia'

Summary 'Started on pedals'
- Villiers started as bicycle component manufacturer ... pedals
- Commenced manufacture of bicycle freewheels
- Engine manufacture prior to WW1
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