Summary
Photograph of Mr Murray Elmer from the Machine Shop holding a pair of broken Safety Glasses. In October 1969, Murray was machining a roll box when a cutting of steel flew from the job, shattering the right lens of his spectacles.
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
Mr. Murray Elmer from the Massey Ferguson Machine Shop is holding a pair of safety glasses showing the right lens shattered. A sign in the background reads 'TWO WISE OWLS'.
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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Individuals Identified
Murray, Elmer
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in penci on back, 'Mr MURRAY / ELMER MACHINE SHOP DEPT.33 / W/- BROKEN SAFETY GLASSES / NOTE 1 LENS BROKEN' 'HO1199/69 120# 4 9/16" wide'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Occupational health & safety
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
255 mm (Width), 205 mm (Height)
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References
Sunshine Outlook, December 1969
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Keywords
Safety Devices, Safety Products, Safety Wear, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Campaigns