Hello ODK history lovers
The great Australian Consumers’ Association’s Choice Magazine
was first published in 1960. This ten-page article – on 2-stroke
lawnmowers – was the opening feature of the September, 1971 edition.

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Nine Australian-made lawnmowers were reviewed: -

FLYMO 19” Professional with Kirby engine.
JET-FAST with Villiers engine.
PACE Premier with Victa engine.
POPE 82-185 with Pope engine.
ROVER Princess with Villiers engine.
SCOTT BONNAR Model 49 with Villiers engine.
SUNBEAM Lawnkeeper with Kirby engine.
SUPA SWIFT Galaxy with Villiers engine.
VICTA VC 160 with Victa engine.

Yes, it’s hard to realize that these mowers are now half-a-century old!

TO BE CONTINUED …

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