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Hello ODK History Lovers

The Australian Meadowbank rotary lawnmower is another example of a small, little-known
manufacturer that has all but been lost to history.

The Meadowbank was manufactured by William Peeler Pty. Ltd. of 148 Queensbury Street,
North Melbourne. I have little evidence, but I know they manufactured lawnmowers from 1957,
but probably did not survive past the very early 1960s.



I have one advertising record from late 1957 that confirms their existence.
Also, their name was included in a Villiers� advertisement from 1959. I also note that their
company name was included in my late 1950�s Mower Maintenance Guide and a 1963 ACL parts catalogue.



To give you an idea, here is a picture of one:-



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