Summary
Details the benefit if the Sunshine chaffcutter. The availability of shields and cover is heavily featured, emphasising the dangerous nature of much agricultural work. The machine was equipped with three large knives of tempered steel driven in high rotation by exposed belts drive wheels, and covers were available as optional extras.
Phrases such as 'These guards comply with all special safety regulations' are used. A photograph unintentionally illustrates the possible dangers of environment in which this machine was used.
Title
'SUNSHINE CHAFFCUTTERS ... on tap for clean cutting, safety and dependability...', L414, 9781, Sm, 940
More Information
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Collection Names
Jas Smith Trade Literature Collection, H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection
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Collecting Areas
Engineering, Trade Literature, Sustainable Futures, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Jas. Smith Pty. Ltd., 26 Aug 1988
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Manufacturer
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Publication Date
1940/09
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Printer
Sunshine Harvester Press, Devonshire Road, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Sep 1940
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
"H.V. McKAY MASSEY HARRIS" (Chaffcutters) , "MASSEY" (Chaffcutters) , "HARRIS" (Chaffcutters) , "SUNDIAL" (Chaffcutters) , "SUNSHINE" (Chaffcutters)
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Number of Pages
4
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Page Size Format
190 x 250
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Primary Subject
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Illustration Types
Photographs; Black & White; Instructional Drawings; Line Drawings
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Printing Types
Limited Colour
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Publication Types
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Chaff cutters
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Chaffcutters, Elevators & Conveyors, Engines, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Equipment
