Summary
Two examples of stump jump disc units mounted on a wooden base. Model comprises of:
1. Draught restored stump jump disc unit as fitted to the Braybrook Implement Co. Plough, made from 1899. The design was probably patented by Daniel Crosby of Kadina, S. A. (v15520 8:9:1898).
2. Spring restored stump jump disc unit as fitted to the plough produced by the firm of W. C. Peacock & Bros. The design was first patented by C. A. Peacock in 1899 (v16253). Usually known in Australia as the Peacock plough. The first successful stump jump disc plough to be used in Australia.
Model made by H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd., Sunshine, Victoria.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Nov 1938
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Manufacturer
Braybrook Implement Co, Braybrook, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1899
Draught restored stump-jump disc unit as fitted to the Braybrook Implement Co. ploughs, made from 1899. The design was probably patented by Daniel Crosby of Kadina, South Australia (v15520 8:9:1898). -
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Peacock Bros. Pty Ltd, Printers & Stationers, post 1899
Spring restored stump-jump disc unit as fitted to the plough produced by the firm of W.C. Peacock & Bros. The design was first patented by C.A. Peacock in 1899 (V16253). Usually known in Australia as the Peacock plough, it was the first successful stump-jump disc plough to be used in Australia. -
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Mr Daniel Crosby, Kadina, South Australia, Australia, 1899
The stump-jump disc plough design was first patented by C.A. Peacock in 1899 (V16253). Usually known in Australia as the Peacock plough. The first successful stump jump disc plough to be used in Australia. -
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Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - ploughing, Model disc ploughs - stump jump
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