- In the years that followed, another maker rose from the farthest shore,
- A kingdom of craftsmen beneath the Southern Cross.
- They looked upon the red earth and said, “Let us build not for luxury, but for the land itself.”
- And behold – the Holden was born, strong of frame and faithful of heart.
- It toiled through heat and dust, over corrugations and creek beds.
- The people looked upon it and saw themselves reflected in its steel.
- From paddocks to cities it carried the nation’s load,
- A servant, a companion, a symbol of pride.
- And the people gave thanks, saying, “It is ours, and it is good.”
- The lion and stone became its mark,
- A promise of strength and endurance.
- And the roads of Australia became its kingdom.
- At Bathurst it roared upon the mountain,
- Its rivals close behind, its glory echoing through the valleys.
- Men and women cheered from the fences and the flats,
- For the red cars of Holden had become legends of the land.
- Yet beyond the borders others took notice,
- For Holden was not merely a badge, but a belief.
- It stood for work and for family, for freedom and for fight.
- But the world grew restless, and the age of change drew near.
- The factories fell silent, and the forges grew cold.
- The faithful mourned, for the heart of their homeland ceased to beat.
- Still, in sheds and backyards the spirit endures.
- The faithful polish their machines and share stories of glory past.
- For though the maker is gone, the name is spoken in reverence.
- And so it was written: “As long as the mountain echoes, the roar of Holden shall be heard.”
The Book of Holden
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