Initially at Drewery Lane, Melbourne.
301-307 Swanston street. 1925
347 and 350-2 Elizabeth St, 1933-37
"Rogers Brothers has a comprehensive display of Royal Enfield machines." "...the Glider triple-bar sidecar, shown on stand No 72 by Rogers Bros..." Melbourne Show, 1924
March 1926 advertisement: "...sole agent for the famous MONTGOMERY 1½ h.p. Engine, manufactured by J.A. Prestwich..."
ECONOMY: 125-130 MILES TO ONE GALLON
Price £39/ 10/
ENGINE AND GEAR UNIT: Latest Villiers 125 c.c. double port, with three speed gear, clutch and kick starter.
FRAME: Special design to suit above unit giving compactness and low riding position.
STAND: Central spring up.
TANK: Large capacity welded steel
SADDLE TANK. Finished Black and Gold and fitted with KNEE GRIPS.
LEG SHIELDS: WELL designed leg shields securing ample weather protection.
CARBURETTER: Special Villiers.
BRAKES: 4-in Internal expanding front and rear. Front operated from handlebar and rear by foot.
ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT: Villiers direct lighting from the latest type Flywheel Magneto, with 5½ - in head lamp and tail lamp. Dry battery for parking, etc.
TOOL BOX: Fitted between chain and seat stay with tool roll and tools.
TYRES: Dunlop 24 x 2.375.
WEIGHT: 125lbs
ROGERS BROS.
Motorcycle Agency Pty. Ltd.
350 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE, C.l
Phone: Cent. 9617.
Australian Cycling & Motor Cycling, Jan 20th 1937. Trove NLA
FAMED for its remarkable stability and ease of control, the 1937 Cotton fully lives up to its reputation as a "thorough-bred" machine for the critical and exacting rider. Rogers Bros., Pty. Ltd., the newly-appointed Victorian agents, have just landed 500 c.c., 350 c.c. and 250 c.c. models which are on view at the company's showrooms at 350 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
Powered by the high quality 2-port J.A.P. engine, the Cotton features vertical and lateral triangulated frame work in all important points between steering head and rear axle. It is claimed that it is the real secret of this type of construction which contributes so largely to the stability of Cotton machines.
Commenting on this feature the expert critic of "Motor Cycling" writes: — "Anyone who has seen a Cotton cornering in the I.O.M. must have longed to get across one, to see whether beautiful riding or sheer design are responsible for the swift, sweeping. effortless manner in which these machines take a bend or even sharp corner at speed. We have gratified our longing by covering 1,000 miles on the O.H.V. Cotton. It has proved a revelation of stability. You can bank it at impossible angles, swerve it out of a tight corner when travelling at utterly illegal speeds, and adjust your goggles at ease while negotiating rough greasy by-lanes which would make many a machine feel anything but comfortable. The reason for these points is that the Cotton frame is really free from whip, and so strong that the makers cheerfully guarantee it for 3 years."
The speed and reliability of the Cotton is amply demonstrated by the impressive list of performances in numerous Isle of Man T.T. races. Cottons have been first three times, second four times, third three times, and have also been awarded 25 T.T. replicas. In addition, these machines have secured over 1000 recent cups, championships, etc. Eric Fernihough, on a 248 c.c. Cotton, broke twelve world's records in one day from 500 kilos, at 78.74 m.p.h. to 12 hours at 73.09 m.p.h.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF COTTON O.H.V. MODELS.
Frame.— The famous Cotton Patent Triangulated giving perfect riding position with magnificent stability and controllability. Front and rear wheel stands fitted.
Engine.— Every engine specially selected and run in. Each layout carefully allows for the greatest accessibility and ease of adjustment and dismantling when necessary. Engine automatically lubricated by mechanical sight feed pump (dry-sump type on 500 c.c. and 600 c.c. Models). Grease gun forced lubrication to all usual cycle parts.
Silencing.—By imposing large bore chromium plated exhaust pipes, each pipe leading to a sports cylindrical silencer. These modern upswept pipes remain immaculate, and improve appearance.
Dynamo. Lighting and Electric Horn. —Latest 6-volt Miller full magdynamo lighting set with large headlamp, dimming. quickly detachable enclosed drive dynamo, also electric horn.
Carburettor.— Amal T.T. type or Bowden (as most suitable, or as available) with twistgrip throttle. May be set for high speeds, or economical consumption. Finger adjustment to slow running jet Gearbox.— The famous Burman with finger-light multiplate clutch, shock absorbers incorporated, and kickstarter.
Transmission.— By amply heavy best quality chains. Primary chain enclosed in neat steel chaincase and lubricated; rear chain carefully protected from mud.
Tank.— Large steel welded attractively streamlined saddle petrol tank, with large quick opening filler cap.
Forks.— Special Cotton-Druid carrying adjustable handlebars, and steering damper with special friction dampers.
Brakes.— Large wide internal expanding hub brakes, with mud protection shields. Finger adjustments to both.
Saddle. — Terry, Dunlop, or Lycett flexible top saddle; height from 25 inches from ground, adjustable.
Carrier.— Quickly detachable carrier, (leaving sports guard, number plate and lifting handle In position).
Equipment.— Extra strong toolbox contoured to mudguard. with complete net of tools in roll, greasegun. tyre inflator, etc.
Finish.— Perfectly and attractively finished in Black, with Tank Ivory and Black. Bright parts best chromium plated.
These high quality machines are well in the medium price class. The 500 O.H.V. sells at £ 89/10/-; 350 O.H.V. at £79/10/-; 250 O.H.V. at £69/10/-; and 250 S.V. at £59/10/-.
Rogers Bros. are fortunate to have secured the Cotton agency, as these machines, with the Rudge and Carlton, complete an exceptionally fine range of motor cycles to suit every pocket.
Australian Cycling & Motor Cycling, May 22, 1937. Trove NLA
