Schofields Lane, Graham Park, Berry

GG Grandfather John Schofield was deported in 1821-England. He was a fellow who got orphans to steal for him (like oliver twist). He himself stole a rheem of silk. English convict-Anglican. Alocated to the family Harley farm. Founders of Schofields the suburb north west Sydney. John married the squatters daughter Bridget Harley April 1829.They had 6 sons 6 daughters -one was Samuel who was Alberts father. Samuel had a market garden at rockdale then went into butchering as well. Albert lived on the land known as Schofields Lane today. He purchased the Butcher Shop in Berry and it came with slaughter yards and land equalling 188 acres.Arthurs eldest son Philip dairy farmed there with 20-30 cows. Pam and Bill (Philips kids) remember standing on slide with cans going to the milk truck. They milked jerseys-butter to cheese-berry co-op. George Williams had the farm across from them.After the introduction by Sweeney, covering the build up and history toward Graham Park Breeding Centre with a focus on 2 main players A.N Binks & Fred McIntosh, recreated through press articles and geneology. David Armstrong a former Manager of Graham park is engaged to discuss the Centre under his direction. David lives in Berry and was recently widowed.References: W.Bailey, Shoalhaven 1975 2nd Ed. Pages 206-207 plus various press articles.Season 2 : Sponsored by Ian Zandstra from Pyree. A leader in dairying & advocacy in the Shoalhaven.Website: theresesweeney.com.au