PART FOUR - Who Invented the Presto?

William Adams was the target of a takeover in 1984. A biography of the
company was commissioned to record the 100 year history of this old
Australian firm.

The full title of the bio is:
The Bell-Wether: William Adams: an Australian company from foundation
to takeover 1884 to 1984. First published 1984, Thomas Nelson Australia.
Information here: http://www.auspostalhistory.com/articles/1938.php

The biography, though extensive (210 pages), does not mention the Presto lawnmower.
I guess there was just too much product to cover over the company's 100 year history.

However, there is just one small entry under 'Significant Dates' at the book's end.
That entry, from September, 1931, identifies the surname of who I believe was the
inventor and patent holder of the Presto. His name ... Hedges. It would appear, then,
that the Presto was initially a licensed arrangement whereby Adams paid a royalty fee
for every mower made.

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