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BMC news
30 November 1959
The British Motor Corporation (Australia) announces the appointment of Mr H. J. Graves as managing director. Mr Graves, a director of the Austin Motor Co., England, and associated with that company for 40 years, became joint managing director of B.M.C. (Australia) together with Mr G. Lloyd last January. Mr Lloyd relinquishes his position as joint managing director in the New Year, but will remain a director and will also act in a consultative capacity.
Mr N. W. Lawrance has been appointed commercial director and Mr R. L. Abbott director of manufacturing. Mr H. Sainsbury and Mr L. Shimmin have been appointed associate directors.
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