Hello ozzie10
Yes, my professional opinion is that the mower in the top
photo is very similar to the one in the bottom photo ...
It's a pity the maker's plate has been removed by a previous
tenant. This is highly irregular ... And it robs the mower
of an identity.
I'm happy in saying this is a Morrison, manufactured in
Hastings, NZ. I note your location is ... NZ. I remain skeptical of the
incomplete engine code. I feel this machine dates from the 1960s, rather
than seventies. But maybe not.
It has a professional reel, so maybe it once belonged to a bowling
club. Maybe. Value in current form? Very little.
Hope this helps.
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Jack