PART THREE - Significant KudosThe great Australian firm
Scott Bonnar was the sole distributor for Rexmow in
NSW in
1937.
Clearly that would indicate the machine was of merit and quality, "a Really High-class Hand Mower".
I do know that
Rexmow was one of the exhibitors at
The Argus 20th Century Exhibition, held in
Melbourne in
1938. The headlines proclaimed: "Over 3 Acres of Science, Industry, Education, and Amusement".
It is clear that 'amusement' would be short-lived, as industry would shortly more to war-time production.
In any case, the record from 29 July, 1938 indicates the
Rexmow was successful: it was used
by a number of Councils. Also note that the machine used
'twin connecting bars', a significant
feature for
frame rigidity, that would be used in other, post-war Australian hand mowers.
TO BE CONTINUED ...