Members may have noticed the Long Case Clock ticking (and chiming) in the entrance foyer of the Club.
Dr Graham Smith (NGC member) has spent many hours finding the clock parts (they have been missing for some years) and arranging the restoration etc of the clock.
Graham’s report to the Club states;
History
NEDLANDS GOLF CLUB LONG CASE CLOCK (8 DAY)
Triple weight driven pendulum mechanism made by the Enfield Clock Company, London circa 1948. This type of clock was first produced in 1670 and became known as a ‘grandfather clock’ after the song that was written in 1876.
PROVENANCE
Donated to the NGC as a trophy by Bill Mears circa 1949. Montford (Monty) Davis Mears (1883 – 1955) handicap 8, came to WA from SA in 1939, he was Deputy Commissioner for Taxation. (Informant daughter Meredith)
RESTORATION (2013)
Cabinet repair and French polishing – Mr Rob Viol
Mechanical repair, clean, lubricate, adjust and install – Dr Graham Smith
We are greatly indebted to Graham for his time, experience and generosity in making this clock a valuable part of our clubhouse.
Rob Viol
House Director
