Hello ODK members,

Much of what I say here is speculative and provisional.
Little is known about these intriguing machines. I have no doubt that more information
will be forthcoming in time.

The Lawn King was a 16 inch Australian rotary mower, having an alloy base with
a very thin skirt. It had rear wheels that appear to have a narrower track than the front.
The Lawn King did go through a couple of engine variants, but all seem to be Villiers two-strokes.

The earliest advertisement I have is from late 1955; the latest advertisement I have found is from
late 1956. I can only speculate that the Lawn King was introduced for the 1955-56 season,
and survived for a few years. I do not know whether it survived to see the 1960s.
I would think it did not.

The first ad. is recorded from a local newspaper; the latter from the State Sydney Morning Herald.
Here are the advertisements now:-

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