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PART TWO - Robert Grant

It would appear that Robert Grant was the driving force in the company.
The earliest records I have show that he was in business before his association
with Stanley Vickery, and trading from 18 Bridge Street in 1920, and then from
nearby 63 Pitt Street, Sydney. He was selling (as sole Australian Agent)
British Parsons marine engines.





Robert Grant would advertise these engines from Pitt Street until the end
of 1924, suggesting his move to Fivedock occurred shortly after this.
Sands Directory records show that Grant was at Pitt Street in 1925, but by
1927 the new company, Grant & Vickery, had established premises at Fivedock.

Interestingly, marine engines would again be advertised (along with associated
marine fittings) in the early 1930s. After 1933, the "marine side" of the
business seems to have ceased, probably because of a desire to specialise in
lawnmower production.



TO BE CONTINUED ...