Summary
Photograph of a man alongside an MF30 tractor with a mid mounted mower. (Possibly an FE79).
Part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd and its predecessors. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay, at Ballarat, in the late 1880s, and by 1895 was operating as the Sunshine Harvester Works. After relocating to Braybrook Junction (later renamed 'Sunshine') on the western outskirts of Melbourne, during 1904-1907, the business rapidly developed into the largest agricultural implement works in the southern hemisphere. In 1930, H.V. McKay merged with the Australian operations of the Canadian firm, Massey Harris Ltd, of Toronto, becoming H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was fully absorbed into the growing multinational corporation that became Massey Ferguson Ltd in 1958.
Description of Content
A man posing and using a spanner to adjust mid-mounted mower on an MF30 tractor in field.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
More Information
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Collection Names
Massey Ferguson Sunshine Collection (Deposit No.1), H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd, Before 2002
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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
H.V. McKay Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, 2 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956-1965
The mid mounted mower was both manufactured in Australia and imported from England by Massey Ferguson. Research to identify the place of manufacture is to be undertaken. -
Importer
H.V. McKay Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Australia, 1956-1965
The MF30 tractor was imported and distributed by Massey Ferguson (Australia) Limited. -
Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back: 'MF 30 TRACTOR WITH / MID MOUNTED MOWER / Cutter bar type' Handwritten in pencil on back: 'MF Review / 120# / 3" wide' Handwritten in blue ink on back: '3017'
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
"MASSEY-FERGUSON (AUST.)" (Mid Mounted Mower) , "MASSEY-FERGUSON (UNITED KINGDOM)" (Tractor)
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Hay mowers
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
158 mm (Width), 160 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Harvesting, Hay Harvesting Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Tractors