Historical information

The HV McKay Smithy replica is a replica of the original farm smithy where Hugh Victor McKay built his first stripper harvester in Drummartin, Victoria in 1884. It serves as a memorial to HV McKay's first harvester and the development of the Sunshine Harvester Works, a significant part of Australia's agricultural history.

Physical description

Audio Tape

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Inscriptions & markings

Opening of Smithy Replica 10/10/2001
Chairman Norman Carlton

Guest speakers Nicola Roxon MHR, Cr Natalie Suleyman Mayor City of Brimbank, John Kendall former Director Museums Vic, Scott McKay HV McKay family