Treasury Farm

RE: RE: Treasury Farm

How well I remember Treasury Farm - and I do hope memory does not play me false. I am sure this was the farm where I gained temporary employment while on leave from the Merchant Navy in 1954 when the annual cattle sales took place. I believe the farmer's name was Mr Sillers. During the day we would be employed assisting with the training of leading the cows and bulls around the arena under a Dutch Barn. To this end they would first have to get used to having a bridle attach. I remember one particular occasion when four of us held a long rope to give the cow a chance to get used to the restraint on her freedom. This particular cow decided there were better things in life and charged straight toward us. It was not until I was towed through the farmyard slush that I realised my three comrades had found urgent business elsewhere and I was the only one holding the rope. Another interesting chore was rasping the bull's horns smooth when they would be oiled to enhance them. Often the bulls would violently object to the treatment. On the eve of the sale we would be employed listening intently for the flop of cow dung which had to be cleared away before the show next day. One highlight for me was the birth of a calf one night with the local vet in attendance. A wondeful insight into the circle of life that is there in a Dairy Farm.