Charley

Charley was made in Melbourne, Victoria in 1911. Charley was later sold to a director, Ernest Schultz.

John Joseph Charley lodged a patent in Australia (Patent 11358 /1908) on 24 Februaty 1908 for the "Improvements in road traction vehicles and the like" & (Patent 4870 /1912) on 23 December 1911 for "Improvements in vehicular construction for absorbing or reducing road shock and the like". Charley Motors Limited lodged a patent in Australia lodged a patent in Australia (Patent

Ernest Schultz lodged a patent in Australia (Patent 6262 / 1912) on 31 August 1912 for "Improvements in shock absorbing spring suspension means for motor cars and other vehicles."

Walter George Charley (son of John Joseph Charley) lodged a patent in Australia (Patent 14523 /1914) ib 30 September 1914 fo "Improvements in the suspension of vehicles for road or rail and the like."

Also part of the Ivan Hoffmann Collection, but not appearing here are copies from the National Archives of Australia (A461/1); emails and an article from The Flinders History of South Australia.

15 February 1913 The Australasian Coachbuilder And Wheelwright

25 April 1908 Patent 11358 figure 1-6a

10 February 1912 Patent 3907 figure 1-8a

 8 May 1912 Patent 4870 figure 1-4

9 May 1912 Patent 4890 figure 1-4a

31 August 1912 Patent 6262 figure 1-10a

30 September 1914 Patent 14523 figure 1-6a

15 June 1915 The Australasian Coachbuilder and Wheelwright

December 1983 Brass Notes