Summary
Photograph of Imperial steel tractor and Suncog stump jump plough. It is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd. 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 looking at back of Suncog stump jump disc plough which is attached to a Imperial all steel tractor. Made by A.H.McDonald & Co Richmond Victoria. On back of tractor is a large wooden barrel.
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 Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, '5 DISC STUMP JUMP PLOUGH / BEHIND "IMPERIAL" ALL STEEL TRACTOR / SALMON GALAQUIL / SUNCOG / PAGE 3'
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Brand Names
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - ploughing, Disc ploughs
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
315 mm (Width), 210 mm (Height)
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