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For Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts PRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 3-17 June 2017 Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile præclarum Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble. Royce, 1924 PRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 3-17, June 2017 Issue 290 Features Regular Items Events Calendar 7169 From the Editor 7170 From the Federal President 7171 From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Chairman 7172 News from the Registers 7191 Market Place 7196 2017 sees Russell Rolls (HLM VIC) chalk up 50 Articles and Features years membership of the RROCA, the RREC and the RROC the fi rst member of the 3 Clubs Three Golden Jubilees, Three Clubs Russell J. Rolls HLM (VIC). 7173 to do so. See Præclarvm’s recording of this The RROCA joins with the RREC and the RROC, led by Tom Clarke (WA), event on page 7173. Here Russell is talking in congratulating a 50 year member of the 3 clubs. to Victorian members (l-r) Lionel Gell and VALE, James Cousley Kelso (VIC & NSW). Præclarvm joins in 7174 John Reis. farewelling a friend and servant of the Club and SHRF. “One of the most handsome cars” 1910 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 7175 1379. David Neely (NSW) describes an interesting Ghost once owned by Anthony Hordern in 1910. Last of the 37 - Revisiting 26355. The Only 30 HP Survivor in the 7176 World. Ian Irwin (ACT) tells the story of the last 30 HP as it was found on a farm in South Australia. The Early Cars. Andrew Wood (ACT) from P & A Wood, the famous 7180 English Rolls-Royce restoration, repairs and sales company, describes how all the pre-Silver Ghost Rolls-Royce cars are to drive. The early 1906 Rolls-Royce 30 HP (26355) as From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Archives - A Selection of 7182 it was discovered as a wreck by Len Vigar on Cars from Victoria. Gilbert Ralph (VIC), Hon. Archivist of the SHRF again a tomato farm in South Australia. delves into the Photo Archives for Victorian Cars. See the fully history of this important car on page 7176. 12 years of Passion or was it Obsession? David Berthon (NSW) has 7184 recently completed the 12 year task of restoring his 1913 Silver Ghost, torpedo tourer by Peels of Brisbane, chassis number 2583. The Phantom IV ‘for Royalty and Heads of State’. David Marshall- 7186 Martin (NSW) tell Praeclarum of his passion in collecting and displaying scale models of various car, this time interesting Phantom IVs. Twenty Topics No 68 - GTM28 Through the Years. In this edition 7191 David Davis (NSW) continues to discuss 20 H.P. matters this time paying tribute to Jim Kelso (VIC/NSW), a true Twentyist,. The 30 HP (26355) as it is now. Read how these early Rolls-Royces are to drive by Andrew Wood, the A from P&A Wood the famous English Rolls-Royce repair company on page 7182. front cover: David Berthon (NSW) recently completed restoring his 1913 Silver Ghost, torpedo tourer by Peels of Brisbane, chassis number 2583, here shown posing on its fi rst outing in Sydney, after completion. Club Website: www.rroc.org.au One of David Marshal-Martin’s car models, the Back Issues of Præclarvm: http://praeclarum.rroc.org.au/ Phantom IV chassis (4FA22); a cabriolet by Views expressed in Præclarvm are those of the individual writers. Franay of Paris and was built for HRH Prince Talal of Saudi Arabia. See David’s complete The deadline for the August 2017 issue is 15 July 2017. model range of these large cars on page 7186. 7168 PRÆCLARVM 3-17 Præclarvm (ISSN 0159-4583) is published six times per year by the Federal Council of the Rolls- Events Calendar Royce Owners’ Club of Australia. Whilst every Federal, Register & Overseas Events care is taken to check information published, no responsibility can be accepted for errors. Views 23-25 Jun RREC (UK) Annual Rally, Burghley House, Stamford Trevor Baldwin +44-1733-262-680 expressed by the Editor and contributors are their own and do not necessarily refl ect the policies 22-24 Sep Dawn Patrol XVI, Albury, NSW John Harriman 0499-555-243 of the Club. Nothing in this journal, including 11-16 Apr 2018 2018 Federal Rally, Clare, South Australia Rory Poland 0422-163-827 any advertisement, should be construed as endorsement by the Editor or the Club of the quality Australian Capital Territory Branch - President: Ian Irwin or suitability of any product, service or procedure. 16 Jul “Christmas in July” lunch, Goulburn Fireside Inn Peter Hyland 02-6286-4265 Change of Address: Members should notify their New South Wales Branch - President: Bruce Duncan Branch Secretary (address below), not the Editor, in the fi rst instance to advise change of address or 14 Jun Dineamic Luncheon, Café del Mar, Cockle Bay Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 non-receipt of an issue. 14 Jun General Meeting, Barnwell Park Golf Club, Five Dock Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 Contributions: Articles, letters and/or illustrations 25 Jun Winter Solstice Run & Lunch, Sea-Cliff Bridge Robertson Brian Crump 0419-521-939 for publication should be sent to the Editor, address below. Articles should preferably be sent as Text fi le 19 Jul General Meeting, Barnwell Park Golf Club, Five Dock Judith Merlin 02-4308-3811 on CD, or emailed to [email protected] (otherwise 13 Aug Shannons Classic Car Day, Sydney Raceway Bob Adby 0409-317-974 as typed hard copy). Queensland Branch - President: Ian Maitland Federal Executive President: Neil Matthews, 18 Jun Navigation/Fun Run, Samford Brett Roberts 07-3353-9915 PO Box 443, Berwick, VIC, 3806 23 Jul Annual Concours & Display, Ormiston House, Ormiston Frank Carroll 0418-775-963 0408-995-720 (m) 20 Aug Toowoomba Reconnoitre Ian Maitland 07-3353-4825 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Steve McDonald, South Australian Branch - President: David Furniss 1/24 Homedale Cres, Connells Point, NSW, 2221 18 Jun Run to Penny’s Hill Winery, McLaren Vale Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 02-8064-9900 Email: [email protected] TBA Jun Technical evening at “Old Farts Garage”, Parkside Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 Treasurer: Peter Chan, 6 Aug AGM & Presentation Lunch, Kooyonga Golf Club Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 PO Box 827, Fyshwick, ACT. 2609 02-6161-7316 Victoria Branch - President: Noel Baker Email: [email protected] 8 Jun General Meeting, Bill Allsep House, Rowville Brian Williams 0458-888-767 The Sir Henry Royce Foundation 18 Jun Winter luncheon, Montsalvat, Eltham Brian Williams 0458-888-767 Russell Rolls, 13 Jul General Meeting, Bill Allsep House, Rowville Brian Williams 0458-888-767 PO Box 140, South Yarra Vic, 3141. 16 Jul Observation Run, Mornington Brian Williams 0458-888-767 0418-325-086 (m) Email: [email protected] 6 Aug Technical Section Judges’ Training, LGSI, Rowville Brian Williams 0458-888-767 Western Australia Branch - President: Diane Magrath Federal Publications Præclarvm Editor: Tim Dean, 11 Jun Concours d’Elegance at Stirling Park, Guilford Ron Magrath 0412-592-931 1630 Malvern Road, Glen Iris, VIC, 3146. 9 Jul Christmas in July, Chidlow Tavern, Chidlow Diane Magrath 08-9291-6549 0401-987-808 (m) Email: [email protected] 30 Jul AGM, Whiteman Park, Whiteman Diane Magrath 08-9291-6549 Registrar (Chassis Plate): David Neely, 23/1 Bay Drive, Meadowbank, NSW, 2114. 02-8084-8465 (h) Email: [email protected] Mailing list: Ian Dunn, 40 Murranji Street, Hawker, ACT, 2614. 02-6278-3763 Email: [email protected] Branch Secretaries Australian Capital Territory: Peter Hyland, PO Box 773, Mawson, ACT, 2606. 02-6286-4265 (h) Email: [email protected] New South Wales: Judith Merlin, 9 Twin Lakes Drive, Lake Haven, NSW, 2263. 02-4308-3811 (h) 0421-690-299 (m) Email: [email protected] Queensland: Glenn Cuffe, 87 Kauri Road, Ashgrove, Qld, 4060 Tel: 07-3366-6306 (h) Email: [email protected] South Australia: Peter Forbes, PO Box 355, Welland, SA 5007 0411-246-841 Email: [email protected] Victoria: Brian Williams, PO Box 21, Kew, VIC, 3101. 0458-888-767 Email: [email protected] BENTAYGA FALCONRY BY MULLINER Western Australia: Alan Dickson, – AN EXQUISITE ACCESSORY FOR AN ANCIENT SPORT PO Box 590, Kalamunda, WA, 6926. above: Hand-crafted by Mulliner the Bentayga Falconry features a bespoke installation in the 08-9246-3295 Email: [email protected] rear which houses all the equipment required for an enjoyable falconry expedition. Section Contacts At the heart of the installation are two individual natural-cork-fabric-trimmed units: a master Northern Territory: Keith Preston, flight station and a refreshment case. These sit on a movable tray that allows for easy access. PO Box 1066, Palmerston, NT, 0831. Inside the master flight unit is a special Piano Black veneered drawer with a saker falcon crest 08-8983-1029 containing bespoke storage for all the equipment required for this unique sport including: a Tasmania: Carney Cox, GPS bird tracking unit, binoculars and hand-crafted leather bird hoods and gauntlets. The 115 Gloucester St, West Launceston, TAS, 7005 refreshment case houses three metal flasks and durable cups, a blanket and refreshing face 0400-098-197 cloths. (photo courtesy of Bentley Motors) PRÆCLARVM 3-17 7169 F rom the Editor A Story on the last 30 HP: I hope this does not result in items from to advertise to all our members is an Irwin has surpassed himself in the previous year just being re-presented an attractive proposition for many Iengaging with our membership in for the current year.