Hello ODK History Lovers

All I have is a photograph ...

Whenever I look at old photographs and I see a lawnmower, I want to know the
mower's identity. This one was a challenge!

I feel there is real historical significance in it though. I think this is Australia's first power
reel mower in use at one of Australia's most important locations: a 21" New Moon
lawnmower made by Lark Parkes Limited of Sydney, and in use at the historic
Vaucluse House!

I remember visiting this house as a teenager on holidays in the late 1970s.

The image has been professionally dated to 1926, but the Photograph was found
pasted into an album and captioned 'Vaucluse House 1922.
I think the professional dating is closer ... and accurate.

[Linked Image]
Source: Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, Sydney Living Museums

[Linked Image]
You may view the Record and enlarge the image here:
http://collection.hht.net.au/firsth...?recnoListAttr=recnoList&recno=47875

TO BE CONTINUED ...