Item #CL169-98 Some Of The NSW Police On AJS Motors
Some Of The NSW Police On AJS Motors
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Some Of The NSW Police On AJS Motors

c1915. Silver gelatin photograph, titled in negative lower left, photographer’s blind stamp on image lower right, annotated in ink verso, 14.7 x 20.5cm. Creases and scuffs overall, slight tears and minor surface loss to edges of image.

Stamp reads “Milton C. Kent [Aust., 1888-1965], 131 Cardigan Street, Stanmore, NSW.” Annotation reads “George McLennan – far left – 4444, father of Jessie, Ross, Heather, and husband of Grace (nee Jones). He resigned from police force in 1925, died 6-11-1932, aged 67.”

The British company A. J. Stevens & Co. Ltd (AJS) made motorcycles and cars from 1909 to 1931, holding 117 motorcycle world records during that time. In 1913 due to congestion in the streets of Sydney the Inspector-General introduced a motor cycle patrol to carry out specific traffic duties. The first departmental solo motor cycle was a horizontal twin cylinder 2.3/4 h.p. “Douglas”, capable of a top speed of 50 miles an hour. In February, 1915, the first motor patrol unit in Australia was established. By January, 1920, the departmental fleet of motor vehicles had increased to six four-wheeled vehicles and 29 motor cycles of varying makes. Ref: Aust. Police.

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Item #CL169-98

Price (AUD): $1,250.00  other currencies

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