Summary
Photograph of a stationary thresher in the Threshing laboratory.
Part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, of Sunshine, Victoria, and its predecessors dating back to Hugh V. McKay, who developed an innovative combine harvesters design during the 1880s and founded the Sunshine Harvester Works, at Ballarat, in 1894.
Description of Content
A threshing test rig at the Sunshine Threshing laboratory. Articles in Sunshine Outlook June 1967 and Massey Ferguson Review July 1967.
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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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, 'MF Review / 120# all in / 4 916" wide / STATIONARY THRESHING LAB / SUNSHINE ST. ALBANS RD.'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Testing
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
205 mm (Width), 165 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Testing Equipment, Testing Machines, Test Machinery, Threshing Equipment, Conveyors, Harvesting Equipment, Harvester Components
