Australian Motorcycles

Holly Motorcycles

James Holcroft operated the Holly cycle and motorcycle works in Edward St, Brisbane.

It is recorded that he raced a 2½hp Holly on Saturday 11 May 1907, and a 2¾ horsepower Holly was ridden by J. Holcroft in 1908 races, Queensland.

The "Holly" Cycle Works for Bicycles and Sundries, quality of the best and prices lowest, 168 Edward-street.

Daily Standard, Friday 4 Aug 1916

About two years ago the firm of Houlihan and Holcroft, the builders of the Reliable Holly Cycle, was started at 458 Queen street. A definite policy of best quality workmanship, 'best quality goods, and all work open to inspection, was laid down...

The firm always has on hand a large stock of cycle and motor-cycle accessories. Houlihan and Holcroft have recently obtained the B.S.A. motor-cycle agency for Brisbane and Southern Queensland,...

The Telegraph Fri 19 Dec 1924

Sources: Terry Parker; Trove NLA; et al.


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