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Overhead irrigation system being used on tobacco plantation at Coley's Farm
"Overhead irrigation system being used on tobacco plantation at Coley's Farm. 35 year old Alexander Lee is seen pulling up shrubs in his 2 acres field."
Portion of the 5 acres block of land some with 700 tobacco beds
"Portion of the 5acres block of land with some 700 beds with seedlings where several adults and of Trinity-Ville, Cedar-Valley and Seaforth Primary School as well as Coley's and Seaforth Secondary High children earns up to $20 weekly some can be seen…
Collin McCarty began reaping tobacco
"Collin McCarthy began reaping tobacco 5 weeks ago on the 5 acres lot of land given to him by Carreras of Ja. Limited. to cultivate tobacco, he is joined by school boys and girls earning up to $18 weekly to buy school books among other things."
Holland Mountain farmer
"The Steering Committee of the Holland Mountain farmers after their election on Saturday afternoon. At right is leader Aston Whyte."
New farm tools
"New farm tools: Agriculture Minister, Dr. Percival Broderick [centre] examines a new lightweight fork for farmers. This fork is made of aluminium and wood and costs $18. Occasion was the reopening of the JAS farm store in May Pen, Clarendon last…
Hillside farming & burning, Blue Mountains St. Andrew or St. Thomas
Land clearance by burning, Blue Mountains, St. Andrew/St. Thomas?
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DeMontevin Lodge, Portland
The DeMontevin Lodge, built in 1881, was built by custos David Gideon. The Lodge which now operates as a guest house, was frequently visited by…