Photograph - Massey Ferguson, Young Farmers Tractorthon, Perth, 1971

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Summary:: Black and white photograph of Young Farmers Tractorthon, Perth, 1971.

This image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description:: Black and white photograph
Description Of Content:: Massey Ferguson 165 tractor with six British riders, three dressed in speedway gear. Nigel Boocock is holding Union Jack flag and is sitting on the front of the tractor waving to crowd at Young Farmers Tractorthon, Perth, WA., 1971

Article in Massey Ferguson Review March 1971, "The Australian speedway team, with captain Chum Taylor seated in front position on the MF175 Tractor, parades at Claremont Showgrounds, Perth, where they defeated England in two tests. Following them were the English team (see MM118441) on an MF 165. The MF Perth retail store provided the tractors to grade the speedway track during the Tests.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	165 mm (Height), 210 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	agriculture, flags, marketing, tractors, racing, shows
Themes this item is part of:	Sustainable Futures Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection
Primary Classification:	MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Secondary Classification:	Agricultural & Horticultural Equipment
Tertiary Classification:	marketing & publicity
Inscriptions:	Hand written in pencil on rear: 'MF Review / Page 7 / 3 cols / (bottom of two together) / 58% .08/1.85' 'Young Farmers Tractorthon Perth WA' Typed crossed out: 'English Captain, Nigel Boocock, with flag' Stamped: 'Photograph by.../ Speed / Eade'
People Depicted:	Boocock, Nigel
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted:	Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 1971
Commissioned By:	Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1971