"Defiant" floor model no 80 Milling machine, Thomas herbert & Co, Sydney

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Hi all, newbie to the forum. I have been collecting some old machinery and doing restorations, latest being a Douglas Shaper. I have recently gotten my hands on a "Defiant" horizontal Milling machine, Floor Model no 80. I am not sure of the manufacturer but the plate on the side refers to Thomas Herbert & Co, Sydney. I have searched high and low for info and about all I have dug up is that they were at Clarence Street and used to distibute Mars Machine tools from about 1945. I would like to start the restoration with some info or photos as a reference so would really appraciate it if anyone could steer me in the right direction. Thanks in advance, Gordonhormill2.jpg (http://metalworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372664&d=1522408921)hormill4.jpg (http://metalworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372665&d=1522408957)hormill7.jpg (http://metalworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372666&d=1522408988)unnamed (9).jpg (http://metalworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372667&d=1522409023)unnamed (10).jpg (http://metalworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372668&d=1522409182)unnamed (11).jpg (http://metalworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372669&d=1522409221)hormill1.jpg (http://metalworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372663&d=1522408887)
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