Summary
Photograph of tractor-drawn No.6 Header.
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 operating a Sunshine Engine Functioned Header in a field of linseed. The header is being pulled by a tractor. A second Sunshine machine is harvesting 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, 1950
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Place & Date Depicted
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Individuals Identified
Mr. C.R. McDonald
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in ink on back, '1949 -1954' In black type, 'No.344 / Mr. C.R.McDonald, Winchelsea, Vic, "straight heading" / linseed with his Sunshine No.6 Engine-functioned Header. A second / Sunshine machine is harvesting in the far paddock. January, 1950.' In blue stamp pad ink, 'H.V.MCKAY MASSEY HARRIS PTY LTD / SUNSHINE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA / PHOTO REG. NO. 344'
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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, Header 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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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Header Harvesters, Farms, Farmers
