THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH INSPECTS A DAIRY FARM NEAR CHRISTCHURCH.—(1) The Royal ear arriving at Mr C. J. McFadden’s farm at Belfast, where the Duke spent an hour yesterday afternoon. (2) Walking over to the pumping station of the border dyke irrigation system serving the property and that of a neighbouring farmer. Behind His Royal Highness is Mr E. J. Fawcett, Director-General of Agriculture. (3) At the farmhouse, Mr McFadden (back to camera) presents members of the family. The Duke is shaking hands with Mr R. E. McFadden. Others shown are Mrs McFadden (left), Mr B. Perry (a son-in-law), and Miss Pam Littlejchn (fiancee of Mr J. N. McFadden, who is not in the photograph). (4) Mr McFadden shows the Duke some of his Friesian cows. The farm carries 100 grade Friesian cattle.
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Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28154, 18 December 1956, Page 16
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133THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH INSPECTS A DAIRY FARM NEAR CHRISTCHURCH.—(1) The Royal ear arriving at Mr C. J. McFadden’s farm at Belfast, where the Duke spent an hour yesterday afternoon. (2) Walking over to the pumping station of the border dyke irrigation system serving the property and that of a neighbouring farmer. Behind His Royal Highness is Mr E. J. Fawcett, Director-General of Agriculture. (3) At the farmhouse, Mr McFadden (back to camera) presents members of the family. The Duke is shaking hands with Mr R. E. McFadden. Others shown are Mrs McFadden (left), Mr B. Perry (a son-in-law), and Miss Pam Littlejchn (fiancee of Mr J. N. McFadden, who is not in the photograph). (4) Mr McFadden shows the Duke some of his Friesian cows. The farm carries 100 grade Friesian cattle. Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28154, 18 December 1956, Page 16
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