Hello ODK History Lovers

The Mobilco Power Reel Mower was an Australian-made reel mower manufactured by Mobile Industries
of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, Victoria.

This was Mobilco's first lawnmower and it was introduced in late 1953 or early 1954.
By this time Mobile Industries was a highly successful company, manufacturing for local use,
and also exporting industrial and agricultural equipment. This was a company on the move and
it ventured into domestic goods in the early 1950s.

So we know what we're talking about, here is a photograph of one:-

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This was a well-made lawnmower and it would have looked stunning in its yellow baked enamel finish,
with a beautiful golden crest decal adorning the grass catcher.

But it wasn't just a simple reel mower ... It boasted an unusual feature, and a very unusual accessory.

TO BE CONTINUED ...