Summary
Photograph of tractor with side delivery hay rake.
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
Man driving a MH 55 tractor with a Sunshine Side Delivery hay rake being drawn behind in field of mown lucern.
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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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1948
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In black type on back of photograph, 'No.258 [crossed out]. On Mr. Robert Green's property, "Underbank", Bacchus Marsh, Vic. / Sunshine Side-delivery Rake drawn by Sunshine Massey Harris Tractor. / raking mown lucerne into windrows preparatory to baling with the Sunshine / Picl-Up-Baler. February, 1948. In blue stamp pad ink, ' H.V.McKAY MASSEY HARRIS PTY LTD / SUNSHINE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, / Photo. Reg. No. 258 FEB 1948'
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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 rakes
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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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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Hay Rakes, Farms, Farmers
