1920 | |
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Oldbury Farm is mentioned with a Broadstreet Green Farm, although what, if any, connection there was is not explained, for the sale of dairy cows and other livestock and dead animals, as well as equipment, in 1920. The Auctioneers are A.Burtenshaw & Son (based in Hailsham). The stock comprised of 48 dairy cows, 4 'promising' in-calf heifers, [a] pure-bred Sussex bull, 7 cart horses and colts, in-foal cob mare, cross bred sow, 7 porkers, and the capital [?]. It is said that the sale was by the order of 'Messrs. C. Drake and H.Strane respectively', although no explanation of their relationship to the farms is given. Sources: BNA (No Date), original article SExp (24-09-1920) |
1954 | |
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Mentioned here, as it relates to Oldbury Farm, is the marriage between a Derek Mitchel and an Annette Potsmanlane; the Pontmanlane family being of Olbury Farm. The wedding was at St Oswald's Church, Hooe at 2 o'clock. Sources: BNA (No Date), original article BXO (06-02-1954) |
1963 | |
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On Friday June 28th 1963 there is an advert for the sale of a 'Dennis' cesspool emptier by J.P Gorringe of Oldbury Farm. Sources: BNA (No Date), SExp (28-06-1963) |
There are several other articles about Oldbury Farm in the British Newspaper Archives but access requires subscription.
| Reference | Subject | Link | Date (Accessed) |
| BNA (No Date) | The British Newspaper Archive | https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000655/19200924/289/0006 | 27-11-2025 |
| SExp (24-09-1920) | The Sussex Express | as above | 27-09-1920 |
| BXO (06-02-1954) | The Bexhill Observer | as above | 06-02-1954 |
| SExp (28-06-1963) | The Sussex Express | as above | 28-06-1963 |
