Summary
Image from a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Founded as Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s, the company became H.V. McKay Pty Ltd in 1921 then merged with Massey Harris's Australian operations to become H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd in 1930. Then in 1955, this company was in absorbed into the Massey-Ferguson global entity becoming Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Limited.
Description of Content
Opening of Massey Ferguson factory in Aprilia, Italy, showing a group of men in suits walking through the factory. Mr Albert Thoornborough is wearing dark sun glasses talking to Mr Mitchell. Mr. Giulio Andreotti, then Italian Minister for Industry and Commerce, is walking to the right of Thoornborough. Mr Victor Rice is standing second from left in front row shaking hands.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd, by Mar 1995
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: 'Aprilia / Opening' Printed in blue ink on back of photograph: '6 2'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, International visitors
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
169 mm (Width), 121 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Factories, Industry, Manufacturing Plants, People
