Summary
Black and white photograph of children at the H.V McKay Massey Harris Christmas party in December 1949 at Sunshine Gardens. Pictured are employees Chas. Anderson (dressed as Santa Claus) and Fred Richer. The company's Social and Welfare Association organised the party which was attended by 150 children.
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
Group of children surrounding a man dressed as Santa Claus.
Physical Description
Black and white copy negative.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Place & Date Depicted
Sunshine Memorial Gardens, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Dec 1948
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Format
Negative - Copy, Black & White
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Social functions
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Charities, Children, Workers, Parties, Christmas Celebrations, Social Activities, Santa Claus
