Summary
Photograph is of MF3080 Tractor.
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
Front view of MF3080 Tractor standing in a field.
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 1986
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Attached to back of photograph is a letter from Photo Service ( see photo 118049a). Extract from letter : 'New MF3000 Series Tractors / Autotronic models in Massey Ferguson's 3000 tractor range, like this four wheel drive 105 BS hp M-F 3080 fitted with safety / frame, are equipped as standard with a variety of automatic / functions that free the driver from having to carry out many / routine functions'
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Internal combustion power, Tractors
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
200 mm (Width), 145 mm (Height)
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