Restyle
Restyle
In 1905, the Adelaide City Council took the pioneering step of issuing the first number plates in South Australia. These plates predate the state government's legislation in 1906, rendering them among the earliest issued plates in the state.
With the establishment of the state government's number plate system, a clash emerged with the existing local government system, resulting in considerable confusion. To resolve this, it was mandated that the existing plates carry an "A" prefix, thereby distinguishing the two systems. The two system ran concurrently until 1913.
In 1909, the A28 plate was allocated to Mr. Joseph S. Nunn of Osmond St, Hindmarsh, for his 16hp Argyll automobile, as evident in accompanying images.
The A28, is in a custom plate format and is officially recognised by the current state government and is transferable. Such a plate, with its rare combination of photographic evidence and documented provenance, represents a unique investment opportunity. As one of the earliest government issued plates on South Australian roads, its value is poised to appreciate.
Only a limited number of A prefix plates were issued at the time and today less than 10 exist with known photographic provenance.
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The primary image captures a scene from a circa-1910 car rally outside the Dublin Hotel on Port Wakefield Road, Dublin, South Australia.
State library photo active link for reference.
https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+280/1/13/502
https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+280/1/11/254
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