In the early days of settlement in South Australia there was a general shortage of farm labourers to manually harvest crops. In 1943 a competition was held in search of a design for a reaping machine. The eventual winner was John Ridley, whose machine was known as The Stripper. There was some contention as to the true inventor; John Wrathran Bull claimed he had submitted a design in the contest and Ridley's machine was an adaption.Over the years the machine was modified and improved; it was used as the primary method of harvesting until the early 1900's. I am not sure as to the age and make of the harvester photographed.
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ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Whom ever designed it is a moot point. Its use for so many years is the most important thing. I admire those who can figure out something that will make peoples lives more comfortable and profitable. Great post Gordon.
This must be the great granddaddy to the combine.
That looks like some workhorse Gordon - must be female! lol! Great stuff as ever - thanks so much.
Denise
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