From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming the despatch of a model Girling Brake shoe and expander set-up for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\3\ scan0114 | |
| Date | 13th December 1934 | |
| TELEGRAMS: "WONDER, BIRMINGHAM." TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 0321 (5 LINES). CODES: A.B.C. 5TH. EDN. BENTLEYS. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, WAR OFFICE, G.P.O., COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. NEW-HUDSON LTD MOTOR AND GENERAL ENGINEERS, YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/12/KW. OUR REF. AP/AL. ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S WORKS, ICKNIELD STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 18. 13th December 1934. Sole Manufacturers of THE GIRLING UNIVERSAL BRAKE. Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, For Attention of Mr. Robotham. With reference to yours of the 8th inst., we have despatched today, per passenger train, one model Shoe and Expander set-up for GIRLING BRAKES. You will note that the shoe is a 12" x 1 1/2" size, and we sincerely trust that you will find your test thoroughly satisfactory. Any further information or particulars you may require will be gladly sent. Many thanks. Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LTD., [Signature] WORKS MANAGER. | ||