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).
Advice note from New-Hudson Ltd for the dispatch of brake operating rods from the Girling Brake Department.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\1\ scan0014 | |
| Date | 17th July 1938 | |
| 1029 TELEGRAMS: ''WONDER, BIRMINGHAM.'' ADVICE NOTE CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, WAR OFFICE, G.P.O., COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (8 LINES) NEW-HUDSON LTD MOTOR AND GENERAL ENGINEERS ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S WORKS ICKNIELD STREET BIRMINGHAM 18 No. 15913 GIRLING BRAKE DEPT. REF. W/B Date: July 17 1938 To: Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd Derby. We have this day forwarded the undermentioned goods to: For the attention of Mr Martindale Per Passenger Train Description of Package: 6, 6 CONTENTS: 1/4" Brake operating Rods, 5/16" Please note we are sending 6 5/16 + 6 1/4" Rods, kindly return for credit, those not applicable. Our Part No.: GB2052, GB1658 Our Order No.: Parcel Post 17/8/38 JR{Mr James Royce} PER PHONE TODAY NOTICE - Please examine goods before signing Carrier's Book, or sign with the words "Not Examined." No claim in respect of goods, for loss or damage during transit, will be considered unless the same be made in writing within three days after delivery of the goods. All Wood Packing Cases, etc., must be returned to our Works, at your expense, and in good condition, otherwise full credit cannot be allowed. The Railway Companies will not recognise any claim for non-delivery of goods lost in transit if they are not identified by senders within fourteen days from date of despatch; nor will they admit any claim for goods damaged or short delivery unless advised within three days from date of delivery. We cannot accept liability unless we are advised in time to allow us to comply with the above conditions. | ||