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PART FOUR - 2008 & 2010 Newsprint - The Historical Record
There are two other stand-out articles about Lawrence Hall.
They come from 2008 and 2010 and represent the push by the
Hall family to get recognition in the Victa story at that time.
Rightly so ...

They are:
- Cutting down the myth to find the man behind the mower [2008] and;
- Museum's boat has a story to tell [2010].

The first article has quotes from Lawrence's son, Frank, and his
recollections of the event:

With a boat engine turned on its side, a kerosene tin for a petrol tank and
water pipe handles, the mower was a model of ingenuity, Frank said.

But there's more - this time from Granddaughter Karen ,
"But the Hall family insist the truth should still be told.
Over the past 15 years, Lawrence's granddaughter, Karen, has penned letters
to media outlets and museums asking that history be corrected."

"Merv did market it - we're not taking that away from him. But it's
important to mention that he didn't invent it. Some people might say
"oh well, so what?" But as time goes by we won't have the opportunity
to correct the truth, because there won't be anyone to ask," Karen said.

The second article is equally important, and it reiterates the story the Hall
family have told. We also learn this: Longhurst (of Pace mower fame), married
Lawrence Hall's daughter!

I will reserve my comments, but these articles are a fascinating read, nonetheless!