News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Monday 21 July 1924, page 8
MOTOR CYCLE NEWS :, GRAND DISPLAY OF ALL-BRITISH MACHINES
At Melbourne Show
Motorcycle exhibits at the All-British Motor Exhibition comprise 17 different makes of machines --Triumph, Rudge Whitworth, Royal Enfield, Raleigh, Norton, New Imperial, New Hudson, Matchless, J.A.P., Levis, A.J.S., Beardmore- Precision, B.S.A., Douglas, Invincible J.A.P., Coventry-Eagle, British Excelsior, Velocette. In an attractive setting the firm of Turner Brothers has benched 16 exhibits of Douglas and Invincible J.A.P. models. Three of the machines are special jobs from the Douglas factory. Four types of of the 2¾-h.p. model are shown. The actual racing machines that figured prominently on the Aspendale speedway provide the centre of interest on the stand.
A striking effect has been produced with Invincible J.A.P.'s by completely nickelling them. After nickelling, two of the machines have been finished in transparent crimson and blue respectively.
Finlay Brothers contribute a wide range of B.S.A. models, the products of the famous Birmingham firm. A working exhibit of a Floater sidecar chassis shows the numerous movements of the springing under road conditions. The idea is to demonstrate that the body springing is not interfered with by the chassis springing. Five exhibits of Beardmore Precision motor cycles are presented by McCrae & Pascoe Motors. Three different models are shown.
Disney Brothers contribute seven exhibits of Raleigh and Matchless machines. A feature of the special sports Matchless is that an over head camshaft is used. This model embodies good design with strong construction. and the machine is mechanically lubricated throughout.
The Raleigh display comprises the 2½ h.p., this super-sports and the 7-h.p. twin. Three and a half and four horsepower Norton motor cycle models and the 249 c.c. Velocette are benched by McCrae & Pascoe. All are single cylinder machines. The Velocette is a mechanically oiled two-stroke, and substantial advances have been made in power output and balancing. The Norton is a high-speed amount. Five models of Triumph machines are exhibited by Milledge Brothers. Solo and sidecar outfits are displayed, a feature of the exhibit being a striking aluminium sidecar body. -
Various models of New Imperial motor cycles are contributed by "Sports" Motor Cycle Depot. The remarkable little 1½-h.p. (147 c.c.) Excelsior is also shown. New Imperial machines had the distinction of winning the "junior" and the "lightweight" events in this year's Tourist Trophy races in the Isle of Man.
Sidecar Outfits
The A.J.S. motor cycle is exhibited in various forms by Stillwell & Parry. A sidecarrier is shown fitted out for the delivery of "The Sporting Globe." Two sidecar outfits are displayed. Five models of Levis machines form the exhibit of Levis Motors, Elizabeth street, while three types of the Coventry Eagle are shown by C. W. Stewart.
The Acme Cycle Company features the New Hudson motor-cycle. Six machines are exhibited. A display board of box spanners made by Accles and Pollock, Birmingham cannot fail to capture the eye of the owner-driver of a ear. At the same stand there are two Ailsa Craig marine engines of 6.8 and 10.14 h.p. respectively. The firm of Rogers Brothers has a comprehensive display of Royal Enfield machines. The 2½-h.p. standard model is fitted with Sturmey Archer gears and side-by-side valves. An overhead valve machine of the same horsepower is also shown. Not the least interesting exhibit is the two-stroke, two-speed, all chain-drive model, which is fitted with 24 x 2 tyres.
A.J.S. Motor Cycles
A.J.S. machines are suited for Australian work. The range of models covers every requirement. Where the conditions call for ample reserve of power the 7-h.p. twin-cylinder machine can be relied upon. It is fitted with the A.J.S. three-speed countershaft gear, hand-controlled clutch, all-chain trans mission, quick-detachable wheels, and adequate mudguarding, with ample clearance between the tyre and guard. The tank holds two and a half gallons of petrol and one quart of oil. The brakes on both wheels are of the internal-expanding type, of large diameter, and will hold the machine on any declivity. Wheels are interchangeable and it is not necessary to shift chains, sprockets, or brakes to replace a wheel.
The Argus, Wednesday 16th July 1924, page 11 (portions omitted)
CYCLES AND SIDECARS.
REPRESENTATIVE DISPLAY.
Following the example in Great Britain, the motor cycle, with and without the side-car, has become one of the most popular motor vehicles in this country. As a machine it has been developed along utilitarian lines after the most severe tests in reliability and speed trials. It often has been remarked that the racing machine of today is the tourist machine of tomorrow.
Motor-cycle Exhibits.
Maplestone Motors Ltd, 318 Elizabeth street, exhibit on Stand No 38 models of the high grade Beardmore Precision motor cycles, of 2 ¼ and 2 ¾ h.p. , for solo work, and while the higher powered machine is some times used for the sidecar, a more powerful model of 4 ¼ h.p. for the combination is available. There also is on view a racy-looking sports model of 2 ¾ h.p.
Sports Motor Cycle Co, 527 Elizabeth street, show on Stand No 75 the New Imperial machines which recently were successful in the TT races on the Isle of Man. There are solo mounts of 2 ¾ and 3 h.p., with overhead valves and an all-chain driven sidecar machine of 3 h.p. In addition the company handles the 1 ½ h.p. Excelsior machine. There are several special features to be found on all of the machines exhibited.
Disney Bros, 326 Elizabeth street, have a fine display of Matchless machines on Stand No 71, comprising solo, touring, and sports models of 2 ¾ h.p. , one having an overhead camshaft, while for sidecar work there is the 5 h.p. Matchless O.V.H.[sic], and the 8 h.p. Matchless J.A.P., a powerful machine. The firm is agent also for the Raleigh motor cycles and exhibits both touring and sports models of 2 ¾ h.p.
Milledge Bros 287-9 Elizabeth Street, for years have handled the famous Triumph machines and have a full range of models on view on Stand No 73. These include the "Baby" Triumph of 2 ½ h.p., the standard 4 h.p. all chain drive, which also is used for sidecar work, and a new 2 ¾ h.p. model with engine and countershaft transmission in one unit; it also has an outside flywheel and forced oil feed.
Stillwell and Parry, 311 Elizabeth street, agents for A J S motor cycles also successful in the TT races, are showing on Stand No 67 a 2 ¾ h.p. model of great efficiency suitable for the sidecar as well as for solo work and a more powerful type of 7 h.p. with interchangeable wheels, front and back wheel brakes, detachable head and chain driven.
Rogers Bros 301-7 Swanston street, on Stand No 72, show several models with and without sidecars of the 2 ¾ h.p. Royal Enfield field machines of great efficiency. They are fitted with three speed gears and kick starter while a special feature is the Glider triple bar sidecar
C.W. Stewart, 484 Bourke street, has an attractive exhibit in the Coventry Eagle "Flying Eight" on Stand No. 69. This machine is one of the most powerful in the show. The lightweight model of the same make is also on view.
Levis Motors 512 Elizabeth street, direct representatives of the manufacturers (Butterfield Ltd Birmingham), show on Stand No 67. a wide range of types - 2 ¾ h.p. , in both fixed mid geared models; 2 ½ h.p. , with ball-bearing countershaft and a specially tuned engine, also a 2 ¾ h.p. three speed all-chain drive suitable for sidecar work.
McCrae and Pascoe 242 Elizabeth Street, show on stand No. 39 solo models of the Norton machines of 3 ½ h.p., for touring and speed work, also a colonial type with a more massive frame, a 3 ½ h.p., with all all-chain drive, found well-suited to Australian conditions. There is a larger model - the Big 4 - really a 6 h.p. mount - for sidecar use, while the "Baby" Velocette with 2 ½ h.p., two-stroke engine, completes the display.
Turner Bros, 343 Swanston street, have a big display on Stand No 15 of Invincible-JAP machines of 4 ½, 6, and 8 h.p., the two more powerful being ideal for combination work with sidecars of the Goulding type. On the same stand there are models of Douglas machines - the well-known 2 ¾ h.p. and 3 ½ h.p. models, with horizontally opposed twin cylinders, a speciality with manufacturers of this machine. One of the more powerful mounts is a TT model, and a special design of brake to each wheel.
Don Riley Motors 526 Elizabeth street, show on Stand No 68 a model of the 2 ¾ h.p. Rudge, four speed, a handy solo mount and a heavier type, the 3 ½ h. p. Rudge four speed model, which will take a sidecar anywhere. These machines have mechanical oilers, interchangeable and quick detachable wheels.
Sidecars - In addition to the Glider triple-bar sidecar, shown on stand No 72 by Rogers Bros, the Goulding sidecar shown by A G Healing and Co on stand No 44; the new Brooke sidecar, with patent quadrant spring mechanism applied to the road wheel, shown on stand No 86, there is the Floater sidecar, exhibited by Finlay Bros on stand No 36, and a fine display of Millford-Rock sidecars, with cantilever action and adjustable ball joints, on stand No 74.
Source: Trove NLA
(Apologies for the typos.)
