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PART TWO - Identification

Of the few advertisements I have found on the George, all were for the famous Sydney
Department Store Nock & Kirby. That was telling. Second, one of the ads (below) conveniently
shows illustrations of a Victa, Pace, and a John Boundy Lawn Patrol along with a George.

It's pretty clear isn't it? The speculation and assertion I make is that John Boundy made the
George exclusively for Nock & Kirby. There are clear differences in handle, height adjuster,
and possibly the base - but the similarities are striking.







It was not uncommon for large lawnmower manufacturers to make exclusive-
store brand mowers for the large retailers. I think this is the case here.
But one more clue convinced me ...

TO BE CONTINUED ...