Photograph - Sunshine Post Office, 1955

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Summary:: Photograph of Sunshine Post Office.

This image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded as Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. In 1930 it merged with Massey Harris's Australian operations to become H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was in turn absorbed into the Massey-Ferguson global entity becoming Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Limited.
Description:: Black and white photograph
Description Of Content:: Photograph of the Sunshine Post Office, with two prams outside. A weighing machine and two telephone boxes are located on the pavement. The is also a sign on the street with three kerosene warning lamps hanging. The sign reads "LEFT ROUNDABOUT TURN".
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	165 mm (Height), 215 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	post offices
Themes this item is part of:	H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers & Importers, Sunshine, Victoria, Hugh V. McKay, Agricultural Implement & Machinery Manufacturer, Ballarat & Sunshine, Victoria, H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	COMMERCE & RETAILING
Secondary Classification:	(To Be Classified)
Tertiary Classification:	(to be classified)
Inscriptions:	Handwritten in pencil on back, 'Sunshine Post Office 1955' In blue stamp pad ink, '.H.V.McKAY MASSEY HARRIS / PTY LTD / SUNSHINE HARVESTER WORKS / SUNSHINE W.20 / APR. 1955'
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted:	Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, Apr 1955
User:	H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, Apr 1955 Of Image