Summary
Photograph showing harvesters being loaded onto a train.
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
Three men loading a Sunshine Stripper Harvester onto a railway freight wagon. At least twenty loaded wagons can be seen in the background. Written on side of the freght wagon is "McKay Load 15 tons". The photograph was most likely taken at the Sunshine factory.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph. Copy 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 Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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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
230 mm (Width), 185 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Stripper Harvesters, Railway Lines, Railway Wagons, Railways
