Time to Roam Magazine Issue 9 - June/July 2014 | Page 53

| out the back just for fun HILL BROKEN 880 NSW, 2 Toying with Caravans BY ALAN STEVENS Bumper sticker spotted at the Broken Hill National Vintage Caravan Rally Japanese toymaker Modern Toys made vibrant coloured cars and popular trucks from the 1940s through until the 1960s Their friction powered cars had towbars and there were a series of 1950s caravans to match. This particular caravan is not an orginal, but rather a tiny teardrop stamped - Fox Australia, which matches up pretty well. Have you seen a funny sign while roaming Australia? Send us a pic: [email protected] Alan Stevens can be contacted at vintagecaravanhire.com.au SYDNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS LEARN TO CAPTURE THE PERFECT HOLIDAY MOMENT Enrol in one of our premium hands-on photography courses www.spw.net.au | 02 9699 4255 Photo by Richard Kentwell Kondinin WA 6367 Located in WA’s wheatbelt, 267km east of Perth, Kondinin has one of Australia’s most photographed fuel stops – possibly the last remaining Golden Fleece roadhouse. Golden Fleece was one of the country’s most recognized brands from 1913 through to the early 1980s when it was taken over by Caltex and a little bit of Australiana disappeared forever – except in Kondinin! • • • • 8 week beginner courses 1/2 day or 1 day photographic workshops Private Tuition Thriving online community Issue 09 Jun/Jul 2014 53