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2-19 Praeclarum.Indd For Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts PRÆCLARVM PRÆCLARVMNo. 2-19 April 2019 The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia Bentley marks its Centenary Year Two new versions of its Third Generation Continental GT and GT Convertible, V8 models. Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile præclarum Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble. Royce, 1924 CULLINAN ONE LIFE, MANY LIFESTYLES EXPLORE EVERY POSSIBILITY ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS SYDNEY ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS MELBOURNE 75 - 85 O’Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015 420 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121 T: +61 2 8892 8167 T: +61 3 8866 3188 MD032535 LMCT9479 rolls-roycemotorcars-sydney.com.au rolls-roycemotorcars-melbourne.com.au © Copyright Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited 2018. The Rolls-Royce name and logo are registered trademarks. PRÆCLARVMPRÆCLARVM The National Journal of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia No. 1-19 April 2019 Issue 301 Regular Items Features Events Calendar 7565 From the Editor 7566 From the Federal President 7567 From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation 7568 News from the Registers 7588 Book Reviews 7592 - 7595 Market Place 7593 Articles and Features VALE: John Robert Vawser (NSW). Præclarvm says goodbye to a well 7569 known Rolls-Royce and Bentley 'mechanic', Club member and a friend to many NSW members and their cars. Henry Ford, the second Royce car and the Newcomen engine. After this 7570 article fi rst appeared in the April 1970 edition of Præclarvm, Tom Clarke (WA and UK) revisits this, his fi rst published article, with more information. Tom Clarke (WA & UK) continues to tell the story The Bookie and the Punter. David Neely (NSW) tells the story of two of 7573 of Royce's second car (M1137) and Henry Ford's Sydney's early racing fraternity, one a bookie and one a punter; both of whom search for a Newcomen Engine after 49 years. drove Rolls-Royces. See the story on page 7570. Some Hitherto Unknown Rolls-Royce Folklore. Ian Irwin (ACT presents 7575 another in an Occasional Series where we look at long ago Snippets and Media Reports on Australian Rolls-Royce and Bentley Cars and their Owners. From the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Archives - More Items from the 7578 SHRF Archives: Gilbert Ralph (Vic), Hon. Archivist of the SHRF, continues his presentation of more materials conserved within the Archives of the SHRF. The First Two Hordern Family Silver Ghosts - Chassis 1142 and Chassis 7580 1230. Ian Irwin (ACT) tells the story of Anthony and Samuel Hordern and their ownership of Rolls-Royce motor cars before the Great War. Tragedy Strikes Young Rolls-Royce and Bentley Owner. David Neely (NSW) 7586 tells the story of Dick Wilkinson, a young motoring enthusiast in his twenties, who was twice struck by tragedy, all in the space of five years in the 1930s. Twenty Topics No 78 - Spares on Local Swap Tables. In this edition David 7588 Anthony Hordern’s first Rolls-Royce, the Davis (NSW) talks of the bargains to be had at local car parts swap meets and 1909 model, Chassis 1142, with single-seater other items of interest to all Club members. coachwork by Barker similar to Charles Rolls’ 1908 balloon car, Chassis 60785 bodied by H.J. Mulliner. Front Cover: See Ian Irwin’s (ACT) story on page 7580 Bentley is introducing two new versions of its third generation Continental GT and GT Convertible models this year Both V8 models are equipped with a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine developing 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft (770 Nm) of torque. It combines great power with greater range, plus a characterful V8 burble through the quad exhaust pipes. (Photo courtesy of Bentley Motor Cars). Club Website: www.rroc.org.au Back Issues of Præclarvm: http://praeclarum.rroc.org.au/ Views expressed in Præclarvm are those of the individual writers. Dick Wilkinson, a young Australian enthusiast in the 1930s ordered this 1937 Rolls-Royce 20/25 hp, The deadline for the June 2019 issue is 15 May 2019. chassis GED30, Park Ward coachwork. See David Neely's report on the tragedy that befell him on page 7586. 7564 Præclarvm 2-19 Præclarvm (ISSN 0159-4583) is published six times per year by the Federal Council of the Events Calendar Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia. Whilst Federal, Register & Overseas Events every care is taken to check information published, no responsibility can be accepted 1 - 6 May 2019 RROCA LXI Federal Rally, Toowoomba, QLD Frank Carroll 0418-775-963 for errors. Views expressed by the Editor 22-24 Jun RREC (UK) 2019 Annual Rally, Burleigh House, Stamford Alisa Plain + 44-1327-810784 and contributors are their own and do not necessarily refl ect the policies of the 22-28 Jul RROC (USA) 2019 Annual Meet, Detroit, Michigan, USA RROC + 1-717-697-4671 Club. Nothing in this journal, including any 21-24 Sep Dawn Patrol XVII, Location TBA John Harriman 03-9598-6702 advertisement, should be construed as endorsement by the Editor or the Club of the Australian Capital Territory Branch - President: Martin Bennett quality or suitability of any product, service or procedure. 7 Apr Open-bonnet technical day, home of Ian & Tina Olive, Deakin Peter Hyland, 02-6286-4265 Change of Address: Members should notify 11 May Crookwell Potato Festival Show & Shine Peter Hyland, 02-6286-4265 their Branch Secretary (address below), not 19 May Open day at Peter & Ann Toet’s garages in Evatt and Hall Peter Hyland, 02-6286-4265 the Editor, in the fi rst instance to advise change of address or non-receipt of an issue. 5 Jun Monthly Meet, Ainslie Football Club. Dinner 6pm Meet 7:30pm Peter Hyland, 02-6286-4265 Contributions: Articles, letters and/or illustrations for publication should be sent New South Wales Branch - President: Jeanne Eve to the Editor, address below. Articles should 6 Apr Gourmet Gadabout, Port Stephens Danielle Harland 0402-055-012 preferably be sent as a text fi le, emailed to the [email protected] (otherwise as typed hard 17 Apr General Meeting, Barnwell Park Golf Club, Five Dock Danielle Harland 0402-055-012 copy to the Editor’s address below). 26 Apr Overlander departs Oberon for 2019 Queensland Fed. Rally Danielle Harland 0402-055-012 Federal Executive 15 May General Meeting, Barnwell Park Golf Club, Five Dock Danielle Harland 0402-055-012 President: Joe Quattrocchi, 19 May Drive & Be Driven, Peats Ridge Danielle Harland 0402-055-012 PO Box 787, Bowral, NSW, 2576 0416-304-027 Email: [email protected] 19 Jun Drive & Be Driven, Peats Ridge Danielle Harland 0402-055-012 Secretary: Stephen Peoples, Queensland Branch - President: Frank Carroll PO Box 21, Kew, Vic, 3101 0408-672-222 Email: [email protected] 7 Apr Carpark Capers Brett Roberts 07-3353-9915 Treasurer: Bruce Duncan, 26 May McLeans Bridge Classic Cars Meeting - Belmont Ian Warnett 0419-730-668 5 Fadden Place, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076 2 Jun Carpark Capers & Anglehurst Village Charity Day, Beenleigh Brian Carson 0403 -307-198 0447-242-371 Email: [email protected] 16 Jun Golden Oldies/Navigation Run, Bromelton House, Beaudesert Brian Carson 0403 -307-198 The Sir Henry Royce Foundation Russell Rolls, South Australian Branch - President: Michael Henningsen PO Box 140, South Yarra Vic, 3141. 14 Apr Run to the Victory Hotel, Sellicks Hill Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 0418-325-086 Email: [email protected] 26 May Run and Luncheon, Destination to be Advised Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 Federal Publications June No Event Peter Forbes 0411-246-841 Præclarvm Editor: Tim Dean, Victoria Branch - President: Greg Wayman 1630 Malvern Road, Glen Iris, VIC, 3146. 0401-987-808 Email: [email protected] 10 Apr Mid Week Run, Coast & Country, Inverloch Keith Mortimer 0403-581-479 Registrar (Chassis Plate): David Neely, 11 Apr General Meeting, BAH, Rowville Brian Williams 0458-888-767 23/1 Bay Drive, Meadowbank, NSW, 2114. 02-8084-8465 Email: [email protected] 21 Apr McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park Picnic, Langwarrin Brian Williams 0458-888-767 Branch Secretaries 19 May High Tea, RACV Club Healsville Brian Williams 0458-888-767 Australian Capital Territory: Peter Hyland, 13 Jun General Meeting, BAH, Rowville PO Box 773, Mawson, ACT, 2606. 02-6286-4265 Western Australia Branch - President: Mick Rust Email: [email protected] 11 Apr RAAF Aviation Heritage Museum, Bull Creek Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 New South Wales: Danielle Harland, 14 Apr Curtin Radio Classic Car Spectacular, Waterford Alan Dickson 0414-815-483 Box 2754, Sydney, NSW, 2001. 055-012 28 Apr Proposed Extraordinary General Meeting, VCC Rooms Alan Dickson 0414-815-483 Email: [email protected] 19 May British Car Day at Gingin. Branch Annual Concours Mick Rust 0418-915-356 Queensland: Glenn Cuff e, 87 Kauri Road, Ashgrove, QLD, 4060 TBA Jun Hotham Valley train trip to Dwellingup Roy Whitchurch 0411-747-403 07-3366-6306 Email: [email protected] left: As Bentley marks South Australia: Peter Forbes, its Centenary year it PO Box 355, Welland, SA 5007 acknowledges Walter 0411-246-841 Owen Bentley – or W.O. Email: [email protected] as he is fondly known Victoria: Brian Williams, – was born in 1888 in PO Box 21, Kew, VIC, 3101. London, when horse 0458-888-767 and carriage was still Email: [email protected] the most common form Western Australia: Alan Dickson, of transport. Growing PO Box 590, Kalamunda, WA, 6926. up in a busy household 08-9246-3295 of 11, and despite Email: [email protected] an undistinguished Section Contacts school career, W.O. Northern Territory: Keith Preston, used enthusiasm and PO Box 1066, Palmerston, NT, 0831.
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