[9] Other once important manufacturing businesses of the area were Pope Products Ltd. on Princess Street, Adelaide Potteries Ltd. on Toogood Avenue and a number of independent brickworks.

A report from The Register (Adelaide, 6 August 1927) describes a labour conflict between Holden and engineers at the Beverley factory, according to the article, the Beverley facility was not primarily engaged in motor body construction but rather focused on producing parts essential for such construction, as well as handling all blacksmithing needs for the Woodville shops.

[14] Because of the dominant part played by the Germans in there advances Due to the significant technological advancements during World War II, one of the first weapons of high priority demanded of Australia was an anti-tank gun, the British army possessed only a limited number of the 2-pounder (bore - 40mm or 1.57 inches) anti-tank guns, which were designed just before the war, though only a few had been manufactured, recognizing this need, the Australian Army, in consultation with the Ordnance Directorate, determined a requirement for 1000 complete guns, including all necessary accessories and ancillary equipment, to be produced at a rate of 100 per month and made ready for deployment.

In June 1940, a prototype 2-pounder anti-tank gun arrived in Woodville, South Australia from Melbourne by passenger train, three weeks after Dunkirk.

Initial drawings had arrived earlier, with revisions and finalization ongoing, subcontractors inspected components, selecting those they could reproduce.

After assembly, the guns underwent rigorous military proofing, passing all assessments, showcasing Australian manufacturing prowess.

[17] The majority of residents (66.9%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being India (2.6%), England (3.6%), Italy (0.6%), Vietnam (1.0%) and Philippines (1.2%).

[20] Adelaide Arena, located between William Street and Toogood Avenue, is an indoor basketball stadium and function centre with a sitting capacity of 8000.