OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums The History Forum Personal Histories Wiltshire-Boundy - the Bob Davies' Memoir

It was fortuitous I retrieved this personal story of a Wiltshire File Company employee,
Bob Davies, from the internet in 2012. This story has long disappeared.

Bob Davies' recollection record events from the late 1950s, when Boundy was partially,
and then wholly owned, by the Wiltshire File Company.

Bob Davies was employed at the Brisbane Wiltshire Premises, seemingly one of four
service technicians for Boundy lawnmowers at that facility. There was also a mobile
service technician.

Like all the major lawnmower makers, there were state offices to handle distribution
and service. All Boundy lawnmowers were made at the Melbourne Headquarters and
Factory.

Bob gives us a rare and fascinating glimpse into Boundy history - in terms of the
BMS engine and its servicing in the field. There is also mention of everyday-life in the
workshop, as well as the mention of Boundy fibreglass boats. His internet memoir is
sometimes humorous.

I guess Bob left Wiltshire with the demise of their lawnmower making in the early 1960s.


Bob's short memoir (two pages) has had little editing - for typos and clarity.
Yes, there are a few factual errors. Overall, it is a great read.
I guess Bob is no longer with us, but his memory lives on here.

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