Summary
Photograph of Syd Neve using a drop press to form a tine.
Part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The McKay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in Australia. The collection relates to the agricultural manufacturing firm, the Sunshine Harvester Works. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s in Ballarat. Between 1906 and 1907, McKay moved production to Sunshine where the firm became one of the largest industrial businesses in Australia. Change in ownership is a recurring theme in the company's history. In 1930, it merged with Massey-Harris to become H.V McKay Massey Harris. In the mid-1950s, the company was absorbed by Canadian agricultural firm Massey-Ferguson. Production in Sunshine ceased in the mid-1980s, following almost 100 years of manufacturing agricultural equipment.
Description of Content
'Syd Neve, holds a tine point in position for the drop hammer blow. One blow puts a bevel on a large tine point.' Extract of article taken from Massey-Ferguson "Outlook" Decemeber 1963
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
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Individuals Identified
Neve, Syd
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, 'SUNSHINE BLACKSMITH SHOP / DEPT 21 / FORGING BEVEL ON BLANK TYNE POINT / BEFORE FINAL FORMING / OPERATOR SID NEAVES' In blue ink, '1 3/8" wide / 120# / MF Outlook'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Factory interiors
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
165 mm (Width), 220 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Blacksmithing, Factory Departments, Factory Workers, Presses