Summary
Black and white photograph of H.V. McKay at 'Rupertswood' Mansion in Sunbury, 1922.
Part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The McKay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in Australia. The collection relates to the agricultural manufacturing firm, the Sunshine Harvester Works. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s in Ballarat. Between 1906 and 1907, McKay moved production to Sunshine where the firm became one of the largest industrial businesses in Australia. Change in ownership is a recurring theme in the company's history. In 1930, it merged with Massey-Harris to become H.V McKay Massey Harris. In the mid-1950s, the company was absorbed by Canadian agricultural firm Massey-Ferguson. Production in Sunshine ceased in the mid-1980s, following almost 100 years of manufacturing agricultural equipment.
Description of Content
The front of the mansion with H.V. McKay standing on the entrance steps.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph. Handwritten inscription on reverse in grey pencil.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs. Cecil Newton McKay (nee Shaw), University of Melbourne Archives (The), circa 1970
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Place & Date Depicted
3 Macedon Street, Sunbury, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Jan 1922
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Individuals Identified
McKAY, H.V
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten inscription on reverse in grey pencil reads: 'Rupertswood / Taken Jan. 1922'.
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
156 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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