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Sir Laurence John Hartnett CBE (87), an engineer who made several important contributions to the Australian automotive industry and is often called “The Father of the Holden”, died

Friday 4th April 1986

Sir Laurence John Hartnett CBE (87), an engineer who made several important contributions to the Australian automotive industry and is often called “The Father of the Holden”, died.

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