Churches joiu fur


AT TODBER CARAV.UV PARK, GISBURN, MAY 26lli, 27tli, 28th, 1973 WARNING


PENNINE RANGE MOTOR CLUB. ENGINES IN STEAM FROM 11 A.M. EAC ADMISSION: ADULTS 30p; CHILDREN & O.A.P. lOp In aid of charity fo bo opened by Chris Bates, of Radio Blackburn.


HAVE COMBINED WITH THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER, THE CLITHEROEADVERTISER.^^ AND ORGANS THAT HAVE COME MANY MILES TO BE WITH, US TH^ SPR^N^


IT IS AGAIN MY PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO THIS OUR


YEARS THE HEYDAY OF THE TRACTION ENGINE OATES FROM THE IBW s ROLLERS INTO THE 1960's AND WERE TENDED WITH CARE AND AFFECTION BY


ENGINE IN ITS MANY DIVERSE FORMS WAS PRE-EMI^


FOUND IN ITS PETROL-DRIVER RIVALS. THEN THE DIESEL ENGINE WITH ^ COMMERCIAL ROAD HAULAGE BY STEAM THE STEAM ENG NE ^ ALWAYS WILLING. SO COME ALONG Tl^S W E E K ^ Ml CH FOR COMING ^


YOUR SHOW GUIDE


General Purpose Engines


No. 9 Marshall. No. 54492. 7 h.p. Built 1910. Weight 121- Tons.


Steam Wagons


No. I Yorkshire 3 Ton Patent


Steam Wagon.


‘Pendle Queen.’ New to Claytons, of Leeds, then worked in a scrap yard until 1931, then covered up with scrap.’ It was unearthed after 30 years beneath 2,000 tons of scrap and cut up. It was purchased in 1959 and completely rebuilt by the pre­ sent owner and his friends, took part in the I970 Trans- Pennine Run and won the Concour d'Elegancc, covering


the 53 miles in 11 hours. Owner: T. ]. Varlcy, Cisburn.


No. 2 Yorkshire 2 Ton Wagon


Built 1905, works no.


117, reg. no. CA 170. Worked in Wales 1905 to 1924, then left for scrap. Brought to Yorkshire 1972. Probably the smallest Steam Wagon ever built and in pre­ servation. In final stage of renovation.


No. 3 Yorkshire WG. This is a shaft driven York­ shire on pneumatics. It is hoped that it will be ready for this Rally but at the time of going to press it was not certain to be able to attend but well worth while watching out for at later Rallies this year. Owner: W. Fcarnicy, Castlcford.


No. 4 Fowler Underfype.


No. 19708. ‘Pendle Prince.’ Reg. No. UB 8660.


6/7 Tons. Built 1931. New to Leeds Corporation as a gulley emptier and worked until 1941. It was then laid in a scrap yard until 1961 when it was cut up and left in a heap until 1969 when the present owner purchased it in bits and pieces. Renova­ tion took approximately 10 months with the help of friends and fellow enthusiasts. Believed to be the only re­ maining wagon of this type in the world. Owner: T. ). Varley, Gisburn.


No. 5 Sentinel Undertype S4.


No. 9075. ‘Holmevalian.’


120 b.h.p. Reg. No. BEV 467. 51 Tons.


Built 1934.


Shaft driven. Originally delivered to Brown and Sons. Timber Merchants, Chelmsford. It was then owned by the Castle Firebrick Co., Flintshire, until 1947. It was purchased in near dere­ lict condition in 1965 and completely rebuilt over a period of three years by the present owners. She won 2nd prize in the Steam Class in the 1968 London to Brighton run. Owners: Messrs Brook and Hirst, Hoimfirth.


The organisers would like to thank all the people who have given their time so generously.


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New and Used HOLIDAY TOURING CARAVANS for Sale.


Self tow hire from £14 per week.


Agents for Astral, A-line, Lynton, Fleetwind, Kestrel etc. Most makes acquired at the


right price.


Hire Purchase Available. Part Exchanges.


Sites available on our delightful country caravan site.


TODBER


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MUSEUM OF STEAM


NEAR CISBURN, LANCS


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YOUR LOCAL FORD DEALER NEW AND USED CARS


AVAILABLE FROM STOCK


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EXCHANGES AND H.P. ARRANGED


Tcl. Cisburn 254. Also at Bawdlands, Clitheroc Tel. 22173


CENTRAL GARAGE, RIMINCTON


HOOVER EREEZER


OR REFRIGERATOR FROM


FRED LAWSON


wiio wili then be pleased to supply you with the finest quality of fresh poultry and frozen foods of all descriptions PENDLE TRADING


ESTATE, CHATBURN TEL. CHATBURN 260 or 496


FRESH FRUIT DAILY


A wide selection of fruit and vegetables for you to choose from at


Choice Fruits 9 Moor Lane, Clftheroe


Tcl. 23163. Also at HILLARDS King Lane. Tel. 22685


Slonebridge Colton Manufacturing Co. Ltd


Victoria Mill, Chatburn TEL. 281


MANUFACTURERS OF FINE FABRICS FOR HOME AND EXPORT MARKETS


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No. 6 Sentinel Undertype DG6 No. 8562. ‘Pendle King.’ Reg. No. FD 6603. 9 Tons. Built 1931.


Chain driven. Delivered new to Dudley and Blowers, Haulage Contractors, and did regular service Lon­ don to Manchester. Purchased in derelict conditions after being cut in two. Has been known to carry over 22 tons.


Owners; T. ). Varloy, Cisburn and N. Jackson. ■


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No 7 Sentinel Undertype No. 8694. Reg. No. YC 746. 110 b.h.p. 6 i Tons.


Built 1931. Supplied new to Thomas Sugden, Flour Millers, of Brig- house, from whom it was pur­ chased for road works by Clossops Limited. It was pur­ chased in 1964 in scrap con­ dition and completely rebuilt by the present owner. Owner; C. E. Aston, Brotherfon.


No. 8 Sentinel Undertype S4. No. 9003. ‘Pendle Lady’ 120 b.h.p. Reg. No. VE 9963. 51 Tons. Built 1934.


Shaft driven. Delivered new to Foster Mills, of Cambridge, who were taken over by Homepride Flour Mills, the wagon then being transferred to the Liv>er- pool area, where it worked until 1953, travelling daily into Cheshire.


This engine was exhibited by its manufacturers, Marshalls, of Gainsborough, at the Liver­ pool Show in 1910. It worked until 1959 in Lincolnshire. Mr F. H. Kidd, of Southery, bought it and rebuilt it over a period 'Of 3 years. It was then purchased by the present owner, who steamed it home from Lincolnshire, the journey


taking 4 days.


Owner: J. J. Ostlc, Long Preston, Near Settle.


Organs


No. 12 48 Key Verbeeck


Was originally 61 key. Con­ verted by Chiappa, of London. Was used in Circus jungle Roundabout. Owned and preserved by


Mr T. j. Varley. No. 13 46 Key Du Wynn Dutch


Street Organ. This organ was purchased m 1966 from Mr Henk Mohl- mann, one of the main organ builder/owners of Amster­ dam. Since the war the pre­ sence of these organs in the streets of Holland has been on the decline. The licensees are turning to more re­ munerative forms of employ­ ment, and the younger men are not following in father s footsteps taking organs


around the street.


Owned and Preserved by: Mr K. Rcdfcrn, Denton, Manchester.


No. 10 McLaren. No. 787. ‘Loughrigg.’ 8 h.p. 3 Tons. Built 1913.


This engine is believed to have spent most of its work­


ing life in the Pontefract/ Wakefield area, threshing, hauling and doing general work, the owners being Thomas Fairburn, of Ponte­ fract, and later Messrs Wards, of Ackworth. It was pur­ chased from W. Douthwaite. of Skelton, in 1966 by the present owner who renovated it. first attending rallies in 1967.


Owner: E. Myers, Loughrigg, Near Ambicsidc.


No. 11


Burrell 5 h.p., 3 speed compound. No. 3398 Built 1912


It then lay


derelict until 1967 when it was purchased by the present owner and completely rebuilt. Owner: T. J. Varlcy, Cisburn.


JOHN


HACKING OX-CLOSE FARM RIMINCTON.


Tcl. GISBURN 378


FARM BOTTLED MILK from


Brucellosis and Tuberculin Tested Cows


Fresh Eggs, Cream and Dressed Poultry Supplied Daily


H. & M.


COSGROVE TAILORS and OUTFITTERS


PENDLE GARAGE, r im in g t o n .


Tel. CISBURN 371 TRANSPORT DUTTON


YOUR TRANSPORT IS OUR BUSINESS ! !


Regular services from Whallcy and Norwich to all areas.


Extensive warehousing facilities available at Norwich with dis­ tribution services to all areas.


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NEW GARAGE, MITTON RD., WHALLEY. Tel. 2330/ 1/2 and 3303


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“ROCKDALE” CLITHEROE


Private Hire Service


TEL. 22454 Funeral Service


TEL. 22345


y ^ 4.* SALES SERVICE


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THE BARGAIN CENTRE OF THE NORTH


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2 and 2A Shawbridge St., Clitheroe


FOOTWEAR — WRANGLER &


“SEE OUR WINDOWS FOR BARGAINS”


JONKEX JEANS — TENTS SLEEPING BAGS etc.


BOILER SUITS & INDUSTRIAL CLOTHING.


SUITS TO MEASURE SAVING POUNDS


New to Fylde Rural District Council, then to Issac Ball. Bought in scrap condition and completely restored by pre­ sent owner.


Owner: Mr F. Preston, of Cabus, Near Carstang.


GOOD FOOD


GRILLS AND SNACKS IN A LOVELY COUNTRY AREA


EXTENDED HOURS DURING THE HOLIDAY


PALMERS INN


PAYTHORNE


Off Cisburn— HcHifield Road TEL. GISBURN 488


No. 14 89 Key Gavioli. Manufactured about 1897 new to Hibbic and Mcllors on a roundabout, was bought in 1969 from Butlins at Filey in


a very bad, dilapidated state as scrap. Completely rebuilt by present owner and Mr John Gregory, a master cutler from Sheffield without whose help it would virtually have been an impossible task, and still works on bellows as originally made to. A great credit to all people concerned with the restoration work. Owner: Mr E. Myers, of Ambicsidc.


Commercial


Vehicles No. 15 -


1930 Willys Overland Crossley Manchester Tipper Truck HL 4911.


22.5 h.p. This truck is fitted with


Clayton Dewandre hand operated rack and pinion tip- ' ping gear.


it was used for


miners home coal deliveries. Restored to present condition by the owner. Will be carry­ ing coal to engines on display.


Owned and Driven by: E. H. Walters, Esq.


JOHN W. SPENCER


Carpenter £r Joiner For YOUR


JOINERY REPAIRS ALTERATIONS, EXTENSIONS,Etc


Southcroft joinery 'Works Rimington, Nr. Clitheroe Tel. Cisburn 412


AGRICULTURAL AND DAIRY ENGINEERS


^HAMrF WE


^ETAlS'^OF THE ENGINES STEAM TRACTION


pQ,^ ^°ME 90


^g^O's. COUNTY COUNCILS USED STEAM nRIVERS OF ADVANCED ACE. IN FACT


IT WAS COMMON FOR DRIVERS TO RETIRE AT THE SAME TIME AS ™^''^p,^^\^^p^HASE ^ TO 1939, USING MANY FEATURES WAGONS WERE DEVELOPED TO A HIGH DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY N TH^


YOU WILL FIND OUR SHOW ENJOYABLE. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR CUMIINL. ai


PURCHASE THEM. STEAM ,pp,p OEATH-KNELL OF


PERSONALITY. NEVER HARSH. BUT


w m YOU AS YOUR PROGRAMME. I HOPE BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS.


VARLEY


Everything possible has been done to enswJ safety but you are requested not to take ris|(j| Admission to the grounds is on condition ||tj|| anyone admitted agrees to hold harmless l||J promoters and organisers of this rally and eveiyl other person taking part from all liability any injury, damage to persons or property.


Grateful acknowledgments to all officials a organisations for their support.


PLEASE KEEP BEHIND THE ROPES -ertt f "


ceremony


IT Church. ChUicroc. ■’ f the Bishop ot Burnlep


, . special occasion a:


s “■rrom St Paul's Churcli. | ■


'“T also a s p e c i a l ’‘•Sion iutime that the new


first confirmation


“'Jricc has been used incon- S with,the newfacnc-


i- , ronimunion. of the cnnlirm.ation


^mriitcs Helen Bfcwei' ' mlc and the .eospel.


; Rector, the Rev. Ken- : Broadliurst, vvlide tlic


“tIic ch il d re n from St ■


P i f J es's were presented b.v


" wren from St Pauls vyorc ntecl bv Uie vicar ol b' the 'Rcv. Alan Hunt.


r; ilcl


'^'°fnnm-mcd a grout) the children , tnis was Uif |


time’ lh«*- c h i l d r e n ! tile l-4'o churchc.s have . conhriucd togeihci-.


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^‘Cindidalcs were Bryan Robinson. Carol Robinson. uTrk C Upton. Chnslopber - Pcal-son. Peter M. H. Williams, Michael ,J. Chilci. vorman Turner, David J.


I Lean, Trevor S h a r p_l c .s. rlirisfoplier Hoskci. Ivetin


’ Robinson. MargarcL ReiU.' Id Helen C. Brewer, all o! St James's and Riis.scll Me-


KniWit. Steven Halliwell. Simon Finder. Ian Thornton. Robert Foi t lke. s, Deni.se Monk Heallier Hosker. Dawn 'ual l iwcl l and Patricia Harrison, all of St Paul .s. Copies of tile book " Pray-


' Steam


Rollers No. 16 Wallace and Stevens Roller


Probably one of the oldest advance types in existence. Found in Bury in bits and pieces and has had a ^ re­ markable job done on it in the last month. Full marks to the team of enthusiasts at Riminton. At time of going to press we hope it will be able to attend.


Owner: Rufus Carr> of Rimington.


No. 17 Fowler. Built 1895.


Possibly the oldest Fowler roller in the country, was new probably to War Department as a tractor, bought by present owner during first World War and made into a roller and used by them until the early 60's. then laid up and reno­ vated 1970/71. Driven to Rally by Ian Race and friends.


Owner; Croft Bros Engineers, Preston.


No. IS 1926 6 Ton Wallis and Stevens Advance Type Roller. Works No. 7867.


Spent its working life for Lytham Corporation. Found derelict at Classon Dock, res­ tored 1968/69 by john Armcr.


Owner: Tommy King, Bcntham.


No. 19 Aveling and Porter. No. 8727. Reg. no. TC 2173. Weight 8 Tons.


Built 1916. ‘Pendle Witch.’


New to Morecambe Council and used by them until 1958, then sold to Isaac .Ball, of Wharles, from whom it was purchased by Walton-le-Dale Council, where it worked until January, 1969. Purchased by the present owner in February, 1969, and restored to its original condition.


Owners: N. Jackson and T. J. Varley, Barrowford, Lancs.


STIRK HOUSE


HOTEL GISBURN


TEL. 581/2/3/4 FULLY LICENSED


RESIDENTIAL 38 BEDROOMS Lunch 85p plus V.A.T.


served 12-30— 2 p.m.


Dinner £1.75 plus V.A.T. Served 7 p.m.— 10 p.m.


10% service charge on all accounts


BURNLEY AUTO- ELECTRICAL


SERVICES LTD


Complete auto-electrical repair and replacement service.


Top quality workmanship at competitive prices.


TALBOT ST,. BURNLEY Tcl. 29244/5 •


No parking problems FOR YOUR BUILDING _


OR BUILDING MATERIAL REQUISEMENTS PHONE


George


Waddingtou (Builders) LTD Chatburn 511


Concrefe Mixers etc for hire EXCELLENT FOOD


BEAUTIFULLY SERVED LUNCHEON : DINNER


SWAN and


ROYAL HOTEL CASTLE ST., CLITHEROE For Reservations


Telephone 23130 or 23665 VALKYRIE


MOBILE CATERING COMPANY


ROSSENDALE -Tel. 5644


Provide expert catering services for all functions from house dinners to agricultural shows and carnivals, snacks, buffets, dinners, etc.


For details Telephone— Mr Mayes. Rossendale 5644


THE


CORONATION Horton-in-Craven, Skipton


Tel. Cisburn 288


We take pride in making your •neal a pleasure. Enjoy our Fine Service and Delicious Food. Meals served 8-30 a.m. — 10-0 p.m. 7 Days a Week.


—


Private Parties and Wedding Receptions our Speciality.


Coaches by appointment only. SIMON JAMES


MOTORS LTD PENDLE GARAGE, RIMINCTON


Specialist Suppliers of QUALITY CARS


for the Discerning Motorist


EARBY 2333 CISBURN 535


MAGNET


PET WOULD CHOOSE! adyertisEi has been rolling ofM''*


THE FOODS YOUR


MAGNET PET FOODS LTD


MAGNET HOUSE,


RISHTON, Nr BLACKBURN Tel. Great Harwood 885484


J. B. BURGESS (Clitheroe) LTD


SAWLEY GARAGE Tel. CHATBURN 228


REPAIRS TO ALL VEHICLES. WELDING and BODYWORK TESTING WHILE YOU WAIT


24-HOUR BREAKDOWN , SERVICE


GLOBE PETROL AVAILABLE


over 100 years- For all the news and pictures read'! every Thursday-


T T tR^'J Stotion To*!


62 Henthw * " ' l Clithcroe. Tel-


We are at your Day or


Distanc^J^^J I the LOCAL FIRM


51/53 YORKSHIR Telepht


■ Warehouse— I TAXI!


Tel. Clitheroe 2292| anytime


bridge tax| 52 Moor Lane, ClitM'l


CLITHEROtl printing presses fbt I I


YOU D O N 'T .11 S T P R IC E S IN T O V i l A FEW EX/|


eridces


Hoover 601 2B ................................. Ticity Triumph 4 ...................... hoover 6029 B Electrolux 49 EEC TW 64 2 Door ..............


Tw in TU B S


Hoovcrmaiic 3310 ..................... noovermalic Deluxe Holpoim 1460 ..........


Supertwin . . . . Automalic Tlh'


FREEZER SP l i s t £99


LEG F243 9ft.— Itt.f U.d |


* You get Personal Service Free Delivery, plus rcmovablr|


Demonstration, We ni.ikc product.


After Sales Service. National ' 3Ctory trained staff look aftcl


YOU KNOW W h | AT


the domestic a p p l iJ ^ ■ Showman's


Tractors No. 20


Garrett No. 3705 Built 1919, Reg. B54788


Started life as a Tractor. Con­ verted to a roller during last v/ar, then to Suttons, of Beckermet, who sold to Tommy Hodgson, of Blencow, Converted to Showmans. Bought in June, 1972, and has been completely over­ hauled and repainted.


Owner: T. J. Varlcy, Cisburn.


No. 21 Aveling and Porter No. AD 14068


‘Hunslet.’ Reg. no. VN 2092. lOi Tons. Built 1930.


This engine was delivered new to the North Riding County Council as a Roller and used until 1960, when it was sold to a firm of contrac­ tors in the Richmond, Yorks., area, it was purchased by the present owner in 1968 in scrap condition, partly rebuilt and renovated as a Roller. During 1970/71 the owner converted it to a tractor.


Owner: R. Oliver, Bishop Auckland.


■ Steam


Tractors No. 22 Burrell No. 3862. 4 h.p. Double Crank Compound. Built 1921


This is a convertible type now run as a tractor. It was pur­ chased in 1965 as a roller in derelict condition from Isaac Ball, of Wharles. It was then stripped down and completely rebuilt in a short time into a very fine engine. Driven to Rally by owner and friends.


Owner: J, Johnson, Banks, Near Southport.


No. 23 Burrell No. 33808 ‘Forester.’ Reg. no. AH 570. Built 1919. It was new to a man in Nor­


folk as a tractor, then to Isaac Ball who made it into a roller, was bought in 1959 in dere­ lict condition, absolutely stripped in pieces and new firebox fitted and rebuilt again as a tractor. Driven to Rally by present owner and


friends. Owner: C. Howard, Banks, Near Soufhpnrt.


The Steam Engines illustrated above are on the left THE BURRELL 38621 the centre THE PENDLE QUEEN, on the right THE PENDLE PRINCESS' three superb examples of restoration work.


PROCEEDS OF THE RALLY GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES


No. 24 Garrett “Pop-Eye" DCC 4 horse power Engine No, 35225 Reg. No. 3239. 1929.


Was the last Garrett ri built. Driven to rail/


its own steam by tworl siasts from Banks, near;:| port.


Owner: Mr Nigel M mii] 'D


no k t l i)cT Ijel


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ers for the Young People." signed bv the Bishop, were presented to all the children.


Woman dies in


THE wife of a Bapii.4


j minister died in Blackimrn Ito.val Infirmary alter beiiiz tnvolvccl in a Iwo-vehiiic accident on the Whalicy- Clitliei'oe by-pa.s.s near tiie ?etre Arms roundabout on Tiie.ctla.v. .M


I North when tier mmi-v.in v.as in collision witli an Siipraachine ear. Mrs Finch, wlio na.


i The Man.sc. Inskip, near Kirkham, was iravellinc


rs Jlary Pincli, J7. o:


I thrown out of the van. was j laken to hospital wuii i estcn.sivc leg and head I itijiirie.s and died later the I tame day. Driver of the oUicr vehiclo . car. wa.s Mi.ss Kathic-n


Jirar-oltl health vLsitor. Botli I sae and her passcn,c!cr. Dr I Donald Williams, of Claines. I Skiinon Old Road. Colne. ! iverc taken to hispital and tieiUed for .slioek. Tliey


! Fcrp allowed home liner. Mrs Pinch was a leae'iier I at a .school in Accrington.


Councirs rilling on payment


of grants IMPROVE.MENT g r a 1


f-pproved by CliUicroe Rural Council will not in future be y twill iintil the propony for "liicii Itie grant hii.s been c iHsde is oceupied. the pu'plic t itcultli and housing commit- a Icc have decided.


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I Cli.uburn had not been I Occupied for a numticr ot [ tioalhs after its alteration j ‘'•'(I been completed, Mem- I ™r.s jolt that this \va-s a


l'»c committee heard Uiat a soni-cleiached house in


I wnii of speculation and was 1 "01 in ^hc spirit oi impi'ove- nient grani.s.


^ .U its Monday mccUng. 1 ri


i .irnliclcl. of Islc.s House, (.Irbory Road'. Padiham, a :!'J-


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