Watson (Adelaide)
Watson Cycle and Motor Works at 140 Unley Road, Adelaide, established 1903.
John Henry Watson worked with Edwin P Rush in Adelaide. He married Ada Nancy Webb in 1903.
His first motorcycles appeared in 1903, powered by Minerva.
"He built a motorcycle and trailer before the marriage, and before his works were established, it is said, on finance from Ada." ~ VCCSA. The machine is pictured in the photo of John and Ada on their honeymoon, headed to Victor Harbor.
Another photograph (c.1905-06) shows Claud Kerrison (L) with a Watson Minerva, on which he completed a 1000 mile tour, and John Watson (R) with machine which may be powered by Sarolea. They are with members of the Sturt Cycle Club, of which Watson was Chairman.
"Claud Kerrison has just arrived in Adelaide after doing a thousand miles tour around the Peninsular and North country on his Watson motor cycle."
Quiz newspaper, (Adelaide, SA) Fri 3 Nov 1905. ~ Trove.
Other marques with the Watson name: Disambiguation
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