Street Machine

NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED

IN THE early years of last century, Alice Anderson had a pioneering vision: to turn the mechanics trade into an accepted and aspirational career choice for women.

MY AMBITION IS TO TURN A TRADE INTO A PROFESSION FOR WOMEN, AND IT IS WELL WITHIN THE GRASP OF THOSE WHO HAVE INITIATIVE AND GRIT

Born in 1897 in Melbourne,

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