Yesterday Today | Eugene Bennett was the man for haystacks in the 1920s

By Alan McRae
March 23 2020 - 1:30am
Yesterday Today | You needed a forker to make a good stack
Yesterday Today | You needed a forker to make a good stack

THREE fine looking, well-thatched haystacks were out at Eglinton in the early 1920s. They were made by Eugene Bennett, who was a legend at constructing successful haystacks. This style was known as an English haystack.

Farmers made hay for use during the winter months. Haystacks were once a common sight in Bathurst and district in the fields, though today we see big round bales instead.

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