The Zwaal Family

The auction on the farm [Apr 29, 1972]

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In 1972, Alf and Anne sold the farm to a neighbour. Shortly afterwards, he held an auction to dispose of the equipment. Lee and Lez were there to experience and record the event.

The Poulter farm auction poster [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 1 / 14

The auction of small items [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 2 / 14

Implements to be auctioned. Lined up by the south barn [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 3 / 14

Lee helping out at the Poulter farm auction [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 4 / 14

There were lots of potential buyers at the auction. Vehicles in the field north of the farmyard [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 5 / 14

The John Deere 3020 (Big John) and the John Deere model AR waiting to be auctioned off [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 6 / 14

The tractors and Martha waiting to be auctioned off [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 7 / 14

The grain auger and water tank trailer waiting to be auctioned off [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 8 / 14

Auction of small items. Alf Poulter in the light coveralls [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 9 / 14

Lee helping out at the Poulter farm auction [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 10 / 14

Lee helping out at the Poulter farm auction [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 11 / 14

Auction as seen from a bedroom window in the house [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 12 / 14

Auction taken from the south east. Likely shot from top of grain bin [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 13 / 14

Lee helping out at the Poulter farm auction [ Apr 29, 1972 ] 14 / 14