PART 2 - Anglo-Australian Engineering Co.

The second manufacturer was the Anglo-Australian Engineering Company with premises at
Exceller Avenue, Bankstown, Sydney. They manufactured - or marketed - this machine from 1958.

I do not know what arrangement caused this change in manufacturing company. I do know that the design
was improved and modernised. The machine was renamed as the Exceller 18" Collect-O-Matic.

The two important changes were in providing a folding handle and, most interestingly, in providing
automatic height adjustment that was controlled from the handle!

NOTE: Note the similarities in the "hey Dad!" headline. Also notice the
metal tray under the catcher (supported by chains to the handle), and the handle height adj. lever.

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Here is a rare photograph of the Anglo-Australian Engineering Company's display
at the 1958 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Note here that the mower had four blades.

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TO BE CONTINUED ...