First Delivery Vehicle is Purchased

The year 1922 marked a pivotal moment in Arnold's history with the acquisition of their first motorized delivery vehicle. Harry Arnold, ever the forward-thinking businessman, recognized a significant opportunity in the construction of the Hume Dam and its accompanying worker's villages. With hundreds of workers and their families needing regular supplies of fresh produce, the timing was perfect for expanding their delivery capabilities.

Making a bold investment in the business's future, Harry purchased a Reo motor delivery truck. The vehicle, though basic by today's standards with its doorless design, represented a revolutionary step forward for Arnold's. This acquisition transformed their delivery capabilities, allowing them to efficiently serve the growing communities around the dam construction site.

Harry Arnold & His Reo Truck (1922)

The Reo truck proved to be more than just a means to serve the dam workers' villages. Harry leveraged this new asset to dramatically expand Arnold's wholesale operation, establishing regular delivery routes covering an impressive radius of 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Albury. This significant reach allowed Arnold's to serve communities that had previously been beyond their regular distribution network, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the business's regional expansion.

This strategic investment in motorized transport demonstrated the Arnold family's continued commitment to innovation and their ability to adapt to changing times. The Reo truck became a familiar sight on the region's roads, symbolizing Arnold's progression from a local shop to a significant regional supplier of fresh produce.