Summary
Photograph showing the use of hay bales to store grain.
This image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, known as the H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded as Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. In 1930 it merged with Massey Harris's Australian operations to become H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was in turn absorbed into the Massey-Ferguson global entity becoming Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Limited.
Description of Content
Photograph of a grain auger unloading into a temporary storage area enclosed with hay bales. Empty storage bags are also seen lying around.
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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Place & Date Depicted
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User
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970-1980
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Format
Photograph, paper base, Silver gelatin print, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back 'USING HAY BALES FOR TEMPORARY / GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.'
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
260 mm (Width), 205 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Grain Elevators, Grain Stores, Industry, Manufacturing
