Summary

Black and white photographic copy of the McKay Family at Rupertswood with Sunshine Harvester Works Pipe Band, Sunbury, 1926. This is the last photograph taken of H.V. McKay at 'Rupertswood' Mansion. Those depicted include: (Front Row) Sunshine Harvester Works Pipe Band Leader Andrew Small next to Mrs H.V. McKay, (2nd Row) George McKay, Mrs S. McKay, Jessie McKay, Ralph McKay, Sam McKay, (3rd Row) Cecil McKay, Stuart McKay, Mrs Sam McKay, Raymond Robinson [?].

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 family and band stand outside at the main entrance of the mansion with a pipe band. H.V. McKay is in the centre.

Physical Description

Black and white photographic copy. Handwritten inscription on reverse in blue ink.

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