Summary
Photograph of Sunshine pickup baler.
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
Man driving a Massey Harris 30 tractor towing an engine functioned self tying Sunshine pickup baler, in a field of windrown hay.
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, 1952
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In black type on back, 'Sunshine Self-tying Pickup Baler baling rye grass / from the windrow on the Metropolitan Board's farm / at Werribee, Vic., january 1952. In blue stamp pad ink, 'H.V.McKAY MASSEY HARRIS PTY. LTD. / SUNSHINE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. / Photo reg. No. 413 Jan 1952'
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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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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Pickup Hay Balers, Farms, Farmers
