Photograph - Massey Ferguson, MF35S Tractors Pumping water, 1963

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Summary:: Photograph of four MF35S tractors pumping water. Image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd (and earlier related companies) agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.

Article published in the August 1963 edition of Massey-Ferguson Review features images of: "Up to 25 million gallons of brackish water every 24 hours was pumped into Lake Corangamite, Victoria, for about 12 weeks. Except for daily lubrication it was a non-stop pumping marathon for six tractors, including four MF 35S units."
Description:: Black and white photograph
Description Of Content:: Four MF35 Tractors pumping water out of Cundare Pool and Martin's lake into Lake Corangamite. Tractors are labelled State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. A man is standing nearby.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	170 mm (Height), 215 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	manufacturing, agricultural equipment, industry
Themes this item is part of:	H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE
Secondary Classification:	Water Management
Tertiary Classification:	drainage equipment
Model Name/Number:	MF35S
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted:	Colac, Victoria, Australia, 1963
User:	Massey-Ferguson (Australia) Limited, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1963 Of Image