Dictionary of Sydney

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Victa Mowers Pty Ltd

Company that popularised the rotary mower, just in time for the postwar expansion of backyards in Sydney.

Milestone
Formed
1952
Type

Victa Mowers Pty Ltd

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,
2008

Invented in Sydney, and adapted by the founder of Victa, the rotary lawnmower made a neat lawn easy to maintain, just in time for Sydney's postwar suburban expansion.