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G'day Norm

I totally agree, and a perceptive point mate.

Every thing about the early rotary suited our lifestyle.
Merv didn't choose the cutting width by accident. He wanted a machine
wider than the largest (average) size reel mower. He knew the rotary
had key benefits - would cut closer to edges; would cut in reverse;
would cut much higher grasses (when one couldn't be bothered), and they
had much lower maintenance costs.

In other words,he recognised the average punter was not interested in
a 'manicured' lawn. The 'chore' of mowing could be achieved quicker
and cheaper with a rotary.

That attitude, combined with water availability must have spelt the end
of the desirability of the manicured lawn.

Those damn Victorians!
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Jack