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CG #40 - Thornycroft Hathi truck
« on: June 30, 2012, 11:58:55 PM »
For 1 point, tell me the make and model of this truck, as well as the meaning of the model name.

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Re: CG #40
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2012, 11:22:23 AM »
Is what appears to a date (March 19, 1932) accurate for the date of the photo?

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Re: CG #40
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2012, 12:27:43 PM »
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Is what appears to a date (March 19, 1932) accurate for the date of the photo?
Yes, that would be correct.
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Re: CG #40
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2012, 04:53:03 PM »
Photo shot in Australia?
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Re: CG #40
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2012, 05:14:19 PM »
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Photo shot in Australia?
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Re: CG #40
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2012, 03:42:18 AM »

Looks like the opening of the bridge. Probably after deGroot slashed the ribbon.

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Re: CG #40
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2012, 03:51:27 AM »
Manuel, spot on, you're right. It's the opening parade of the Sydney Harbour bridge.

Also, congratulations on becoming an Expert. If you're going to post a few puzzles, I look forward to having a go at them.
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Re: CG #40
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2012, 05:21:58 PM »

Thanks Craig.
I think I prefer solving them. I was having a ball until I was told I am now an expert.

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Re: CG #40
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2012, 09:17:42 PM »
Up to Professional level.
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Re: CG #40
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2012, 02:53:54 AM »
It is a Thornycroft Hathi, which is the Hindi word for elephant.
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Re: CG #40
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2012, 03:11:08 AM »
Exactly correct. Here are a couple more photos of Hathi's in military service in Australia during the early 1930's.
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