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.
While this photograph is inscribed on the rear as Colac, further information suggests its location is actually Camperdown.
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
Massey Ferguson dealership at Colac, Victoria showing dealership building and Shell petrol station. Tractors, motorbikes, agricultural machinery and a HD Holden car are pictured parked out the front of the building.
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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Place & Date Depicted
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Organisation Depicted
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Colac, Victoria, Australia, 1960s
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: 'MF DEALER COLAC VICTORIA' Hand written in black ink on back of photograph: '74% / 8-180' Hand written in blue ink on back of photograph: 'MF Review / Page 7 / 3 cols / Extensions are being made'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Buildings & grounds
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
219 mm (Width), 160 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Agricultural Machinery, Motor Cycles, Motor Vehicles, Rural Industry, Sales Office, Tractors
