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Just found one of the Meadowbank rotary lawnmowers (that Jack has written) about on

ebay

Its pretty pricey, but its a meadowbank

G'day Kye

Thanks for spotting that!

Unfortunately, it is not a 'new' Meadowbank, but one already recorded.
It was offered for sale in May, 2015, for quite a considerable price.

How it got to the NT from VIC would be a story in itself.
I can only hope it goes to a loving collector who appreciates this
rare machine, made by a small Melbourne manufacturer during the
golden age of Australian rotaries.

I hope we find more about this mysterious brand.

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Jack

must have had a long journey jack! haha. The sad thing is some people want ridiculous amounts of money for things, just because they are old, then when they don't get that money they think its worthless and throw it in the scrap metal bin! hopefully it does not happen to this mower

Hi Kye

That's one of the most mature statements on the state of collecting I have read.
I have said before that 'oldness' or 'rarity' does not mean 'money'. Things should have
value because of the stories they tell - their provenance. Remember that word, Kye.

This Meadowbank won't go to the scrapheap, but the tyranny of distance
freight charges, and the narrow band of collectors who recognise the significance
of the machine, will be problematic for the seller.

Hope it goes to an ODK collector though

Thanks Jack, i will definitely remember that word