Summary
Photograph of the Massey Ferguson dealers attending the Show of Progress concert at the Palais Theatre.
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
A large group of Massey Ferguson dealers stand in the Palais Theatre Ballroom. 'Show of Progress' promotion.
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
Palais Theatre, St Kilda, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, 'M9 / Massey Ferguson Dealer function ~ held at the / Palais Theatre - Ballrom St Kilda - early 60's (1961?)'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Social functions
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
255 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
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