Finlay Brothers history site - Site map

Finlay Brothers history site

Preserving the bicycle and
motorcycle heritage of
Finlay Brothers, Elizabeth St
Melbourne, 1900-1961.

Site map

Site map

Home:
		Site map
Barb Cycles:
		Newspaper advertisements 1900-1939 Newspaper advertisements 1940-1961 The Cycle Department - Recollections of Keith Gales Barbs in road races Barbs in motorpaced cycling 1930's Barb brochure (issued 1935) 1940's Barb brochure 1940's Barb brochure (probably late 1940's) Bob Finlay as an early Barb racing cyclist The 1909 Barb Competition Country agencies for Barb bicycles
Barb Gallery:
		Barb pace bicycle Built for speed... A Barb returns to the M.C.G. A Sprung Frame Barb with a 'Cyclo' derailleur A Barb with a concealed rear brake cable (through the top tube) A restored Sprung Frame Barb "The Roy" - A one of a kind? UPDATED - 1930's Barb restoration project Barb frame to be restored "The Mighty Barb" Barb Roadster 1940's ladies Barb bicycle A 1940's Barb bicycle still owned by original family Barb bicycle with rear suspension Barb bicycle with front and rear suspension Barb bicycle head badge
Motorcycles:
		Newspaper advertisements 1900-1939 Newspaper advertisements 1940-1961 World War II Army motorcycles Motorcycle promotions - keeping a high profile for the business Motorcycle correspondence The Floater sidecar Advertising brochure for the Floater sidecar Catalogue of 1955 Motor Cycle & Scooter Show at Wirth's Rink Leather motorcycle jacket
Cars:
		Newspaper advertisements for cars Cars in the Finlay Brothers' workshops - recollections of Keith Gales Bound for Melbourne - a truckload of Goggomobils Showcasing the Goggomobil - a 1959 promotion at the Essendon Airport Buckle coupe & Goggomobil Dart in a 1959 fashion photoraphy session
Elizabeth Street Premises:
		Elizabeth Street premises - the stories behind the photographs Evolution of a streetscape - 316-322 Elizabeth Street The Workshop - Ground floor The Workshop - First and second floors C. Stewart Russell's architectural drawings "The Argus" article announcing 1941 opening A list of external links to other old photographs Information about the building firms involved in the construction
Working at Finlay Brothers
		"Newswheel" staff newsletter - May 1952 "Newswheel" staff newsletter - June/July 1952 "Newswheel" staff newsletter - June 1953
James Finlay:
		The earliest known Victorian bicycle race The Calvert lithograph The Burman photographs