Summary
Black and white photograph of a MF35 Tractor and pump in a quarry.
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 MF35 tractor coupled to a PTO driven pump in the base of a quarry.
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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User
Massey-Ferguson (Australia) Limited, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1963
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, 'MF35 TRACTOR / WITH PTO DRIVEN / PUMP WORKING / IN A QUARRY' In blu ink, 'MF REVIEW ' 120# / 2 1/4" wide'
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, General - industrial equipment, Industrial equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
170 mm (Width), 215 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Tractors, Quarries, Waste Disposal, Waste Disposal Equipment
