AN INGENIOUS VEHICLE

Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1930, Page 5

AN INGENIOUS VEHICLE

PROVISION FOR LEGLESS MAN

AUCKLAND, November 13

An unusual vehicle has been constructed for the use, of Charles R. Ohristey, who has lost both legs, and is one of the regular donors of bicod for transfusion at the Auckland Hospital. At times lie receives hurried calls to the hospital when surgeons require blood for their patients at short notice, and in order to permit of Mr Ohristey making the journey from his home in Ponsonby as quickly as possible, a modern wheel chair was obtained through the generosity of members of the public who were aware of his activities,

Made like a motor-ear, it consists of a frame constructed from the tubular steel used in bicycles, and carrying a one-sea ter body. The four wheels are ordinary bicycle wheels, while the steering is arranged like that of a car. Jt is propelled by hand, as Mr Christey declares that he requires the exercise he gets in moving it, but provision has been made for converting it to power propulsion if required. There are three speeds, arranged on the same principle as on a motorcycle, while the vehicle can he allowed to coast in neutral, A brake is fitted, as are electric head and tail lights supplied with current from a battery.