Here is a slightly more convenient version of your nameplate picture:
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That machine seems very collectible to me. Here is the Museum of Victoria's entry for it, including the detailed 6 page brochure produced by the manufacturer:
http://museumvictoria.com.au/collec...mas-green-son-ltd-hand-mowers-circa-1955

Your Green seems complete and in good condition. It's a pity somebody sprayed it over in the wrong colour, obliterating the original decals in the process, but at the price you paid (zero) I suppose you can hardly complain.

Here is some more detail on the firm, and your mower:
http://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/moms/mom42-gm.htm

The engine is a 98 cc Villiers 2 stroke, similar to the ones ATCO was using at the time.

Last edited by grumpy; 07/04/13 02:03 PM. Reason: Add detail