Summary
Photograph of MF542 Harvester.
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 driving a MF542 self-propelled header in transport mode with the header being towed behind. The front is fitted with Heaslip (incorrectly spelt on the back of the photo) crop lifters, which were made in South Australia.
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
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970
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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, 'The quick-attach frame designated around the front elevator casing / on the MF 542 self-propelled header enables farmers to exchange / one type of front for another (a five-minute job) or remove the / front for transport on the ingenious rig pictured (about 10 / minutes). The accessory transport kit comprises an axle with / two pneumatic-tyred wheels, an adjustable jack, tubular towing / frame with ball and a socket coupling.' In handwritten pencil, 'FRONT IS FITTED WITH HYSLIP CROP LIFTERS. / A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DESIGN'
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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, Harvesters
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
220 mm (Width), 165 mm (Height)
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