Summary
Photograph of Massey Harris 55K tractor and Suntyne seed drill. 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
Mr J Ludlow of Dooen Victoria, driving a Massey Harris 55K tractor connected to a Sunshine 500 series Suntyne seed and fertilizer spreader, in a muddy 800 acre Wimmera 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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Place & Date Depicted
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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1952
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Individuals Identified
Ludlow, J
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Format
Photograph, paper base, Silver gelatin print, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In black type on back, 'No. 442. Sowing in Wimmera mud. Mr. J. Ludlow, / Dooen, Vic., sows 800 acres with his new 500-series / "Suntyne" Cultivating Drill and 55K Sunshine Massey / Harris Tractor. June, 1952. In blue stamp pad ink, 'H.V. McKAY MASSEY HARRIS PTY LTD / SUNSHINE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA / PHOTO REG. No.442 JUN 1952'
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
Massey Ferguson (Seed & Fertilizer Drills) , Massey Harris (Tractors)
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - seeding & fertilising, Seed & fertiliser drills
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
220 mm (Width), 165 mm (Height)
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