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MIxing grass seed at Flett and Sons
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MIxing grass seed at Flett and Sons

James Flett & Sons (Orkney) Ltd. 1961
John Marr mixing grass seed upstairs.
A stoory job.
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Picture added on 15 May 2011 at 18:13
Comments:
Was mercury not added to the grass and oat seeds at that time. I seem to remember we got tins of the stuff and mixed it in on the barn floor. no fancy mask then, a folded hankie tied over your nose and mouth. Health and safety ??
Ian Cameron
Added by Ian Cameron on 16 May 2011
It still is a stoory job!
Added by William Shearer on 16 May 2011
I hope you dont sell the stoor Wullie
Added by Grass grower on 27 May 2011
The boxes stacked to the right were for transporting day old chicks.
Added by Sandy on 13 August 2011
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