Summary
Photograph of FE35 Tractor fitted with large wheels. Image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd (and earlier related companies) agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description of Content
There is no tractor with the high clearance necessary to clear the rows of fully grown Brussels sprouts on Mr. V. Wightman's market gardening establishment at Ashton (SA), hence this efficient improvisation. Rear wheels are 6 ft. 6 in. in diameter; front tyres are from a 500 Series Drill. Mr. Wightman who has two other MF 35s, is able to spray crops right up to maturity -- without damage.
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
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1955
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Individuals Identified
Wightman, V
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Format
Photograph, paper base, Silver gelatin print, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In black type on note on back of photograph, 'Necessity is the mother of invention. There / is no tractor with the high clearance necessary to clear / the rows of fully grown Brussels sprouts on Mr. V. Wightman's / market gardening establishment at Ashton (SA), hence this / efficient improvisation. Rear wheels are 6 ft. 6 in. in / diameter; front tyres are from a 500 Series Drill. / Mr. Wightman [Ashton crossed out] who has two other MF 35s, is able to spray crops / right up to maturity -- without damage.' In blue ink, '5 7/8" wide Bleed RH side / 33/8 deep Bleed Top'
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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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Dimensions
250 mm (Width), 205 mm (Height)
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