Summary
Photograph of an engine functioned pickup baler and 102 Junior Tractor.
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
A man driving a HV McKay Massey Harris 102 Junior Tractor towing a Sunshine Engine functioned Pickup baler in a field. Baled hay appears in the background
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 Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1946
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Typwritten on back, 'Sunshine Engine-functioned Pickup Baler drawn / by Sunshine Massey Harris Tractor, baling Per- / ennial Rye grass on the Metropolitan Board's farm / at werribee, Vic, February 1946. In blue ink stamp on back ' H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd / Sunshine victoria, Australia / Photo ref. No. 147' handwritten in pencil on back, 'HO1198/65 120# / 5 1/4" wide
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Hay balers
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
215 mm (Width), 170 mm (Height)
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