Australian Motorcycles (L)

Lathey

Robert Lathey of East Devonport, Tasmania (1913-16)

Built motorcycles using Precision and Villiers engines.

Sources: Trove NLA, Simon Fleming.

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Laver (S.A.) c.1906-08

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Leitch c.1911-13 (Vic.)

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Lennox

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Leo

Saward reports that a used Leo 3½ h.p. motorcycle was advertised in Melbourne in 1920.

Source: Robert Saward

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Leslie

The Leslie Cycle and Motor Works (J. J. Moloney and Son), Thomson-street, Hamilton.

NO Matter what make of Motor Cycle you may consider your ideal, it will be to your advantage to investigate the 1912 "Leslie" before finally deciding to purchase. The "Leslie" is designed and built by practical Motor Cyclists. Simple and easily operated, no previous experience is necessary. It quickly develops the Novice into a Skilled Motorist, whilst to experienced riders its general handiness, greater comfort, wonderful reliability, reserve of power, and perfect speed control is a revelation.
For particulars, call at, write to, or ring up The Leslie Cycle and Motor Works (J. J. Moloney and Son), Thomson-street, Hamilton.

A 1914 article speaks of the "famous James motorcycle" on view at the Leslie Works.
In 1918 the Leslie business was bought by H. J. Johansen who also took over the Indian agency. In February 1920 the premises burnt down in what was described as a "suspicious" fire.
Sources:
Hamilton Spectator, Tue 11 June 1912 (Trove NLA)
Jason Palmer at VVC

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Lewis (Adelaide)

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Lewis (VIC)

Based in Williamstown, and later in Melbourne, they are listed as a manufacturer from 1909 until about 1919. The are unrelated to Lewis of Adelaide.

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Liberty by Acme of Melbourne, 1904~1916

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Limb: see Pirie 1903-1914 (S.A.)

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LOB

Manufactured by J. L. Lob & Son, 129 Rundle Street, Adelaide using Minerva engines and BSA rolling chassis, 1904 to c.1907.

Source: Trove NLA

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Local

Racing motorcycles built in Queenlsand 1906-1908, possibly other years, using 2 ¾ h.p. and 3½ h.p. engines, quite possibly Minerva.

The following records exist:

1906 - H. Henderson, Local, 3½ h.p. - J Campbell, Local, 2 ¾ h.p.
1908 - J. Campbell, 2¾ horsepower, Local - J. Bauman, 2¾ h.p., Local See also this page: Queensland Motorcycle Racing

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Lyall

The Lyall motorcycle is thought to have been built in Tasmania around 1925 using the Coventry-Victor engine.

Sources: Simon Fleming

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