Summary
Black and white photograph of H.V McKay Massey Harris employees who raised money for the Food for Britain Appeal in 1947.
This is part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The Australian operations of the Sunshine Harvester Works were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. The McKay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in Australia. In the 1950s, it was absorbed by Canadian firm Massey-Ferguson.
Description of Content
A group of 14 women surrounding a results board outside a factory building. Two women are seated on each side of the board.
Physical Description
Black and white negative.
More Information
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Place & Date Depicted
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, 2 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Dec 1947
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Format
Negative, Black & White
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Keywords
World War II, 1939-1945, Relief Appeals, Women's Work, Office Workers, War Bonds
