Summary
Photograph of Mr Perrett.
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
Mr O Perrett standing in a badly flattened wheat field holding a sheaf of wheat.
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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Creator
H.V. McKay, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1916
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Individuals Identified
Mr O Perrett
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, 'Mr O Perrett / "Mayfield" / Kelvin / Gunnedah / This is a companion picture to No. 2 - 3 and 4 for each / one was taken in the / same paddock. It will / be noted that the fallen / crop does not cover the / horses hoofs nor Mr / Perretts boots. In 1916 / Mr Perott burnt a similar crop as he could / not harvest it. The 'Sunlight' / Header this year gathered / over 14 bags of wheat / to the acre from it. All / Mr Perretts crop was badly / lodged but he secured / 3500 bags of wheat from / 350 acres. Rgls.' 'O Perrott / No. 1' 241 In blue stamp pad ink [upside down] 'Hugh V McKAY / per......... / Advertising Department.'
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Wheat fields
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
300 mm (Width), 180 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Farmers, Wheat
