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Photograph - Studio Proof of the Official Opening of the Sunshine Foundry by Premier Bolte, 16 Nov 1967 — Photograph - Studio Proof of the Official Opening of the Sunshine Foundry by Premier Bolte, 16 Nov 1967

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Item MM 92873 Photograph - Massey Ferguson, Premier Bolte with Men in Foundry, Sunshine, Victoria, 16 Nov 1967

Summary

Black and white studio proof photograph of the official opening of Massey-Ferguson (Australia)'s Sunshine Foundry by Premier Bolte, 16 November 1967.

Part of the H.V. McKay Old Archive. Documents include photo albums, photographs, negatives, duplicate parts and service manuals, price books, company publications, financial and production records, plans, maps and factory photographs. This is part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The Australian operations of the Sunshine Harvester Works were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. The McKay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in Australia. In the 1950s, it was absorbed by Canadian firm Massey-Ferguson.

Description of Content

A man is showing a piece of machinery to three other men at the Foundry.

Physical Description

Black and white studio proof photograph.

More Information

Collection Names

H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, Old McKay Archive
Collecting Areas

Images & Image Making, Sustainable Futures, Working Life & Trades
Acquisition Information

Donation from Mr. Ron Doubleday - Massey Ferguson (Aust) Ltd, 02 Dec 1982
Place & Date Depicted

Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 Nov 1967
Format

Proof, Black & White
Classification

Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Public relations
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Image
Image Dimensions - Photograph

214 mm (Width), 164 mm (Height)
Keywords

Foundries, Factory Visits