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Regnis MAG 1919

Matheson & Ripper, 295 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

Numerous models were built for Regnis from 1912 to 1920, most of them by A. G. Healing. These included the Peerless fitted with JAP, MAG, King Dick, Precision and De Luxe engines, all of which were sold under the Regnis brand.

Originally named Lamande & McColl (both previously at E.W. Brown), the firm which marketed the Regnis changed its name several times before becoming Matheson & Ripper.

Regnis models included:
1912 JAP fitted to a Chater Lea frame
1913 Healing Peerless with JAP or King Dick engine.
1914 Healing Peerless with JAP, Adler or Precision
Regnis-MAG 1914-1920 - Healing Peerless with 746cc MAG.
Regnis-Cleveland 1918. Rebranded Cleveland lightweight.

Initially the Peerless fork was fitted to the Regnis-MAG, then from 1917 on the Druid fork was used. It had chain drive to the rear wheel, and was available with rigid or spring frame. Saddle tanks were introduced in 1920, and the last last Regnis motorcycles were constructed towards the end of that year. Matheson & Ripper ceased trading in 1921.

MOTOR CYCLE TRADER
MR. A. MATHESON,
Agent for the M.A.G. and Singer Motor Cycles.
EXTENSION OF BUSINESS
MOTOR CYCLE DEVELOPMENT
An interesting development of the. motor cycle trade will he the extension of the business conducted by Mr. A, Matherson, of Lonsdale street. Arrangements have been concluded for the introduction of Mr E. C. Ripper to the firm. Mr Ripper had had about 14 years experience in the motor cycle industry, and has been, for many years connected with Messrs A. G. Healing and Company where he has been intimate with every branch of the trade.
Mr. Matheson was formerly in partnership with Mr Henri Lamonde, who has since enlisted...

The Herald Mon 31 Jul 1916. Trove NLA

Sources: Robert Saward, Trove NLA, et al

N.B. The word "regnis" means "kingdom" in Latin. However, in this case it is the word "singer", reversed. Matheson & Ripper were Singer agents.

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