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The Meadows

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NameThe MeadowsTypeFarmResidenceAddress140, Calderwood Road, CalderwoodDescription'The Meadows' was the farm of the Grey family at Albion Park (Calderwood).

Theodore Grey married Ada Gordon and they farmed at Jerrara from 1910.

In 1924 they moved to 'The Meadows', at Albion Park.

Theodore Grey served with the NSW Lancers and the Light Horse during WWI.

They Grey's were well-known breeders of Jersey Cows, and Theo served as President of the Jersey Herd Society of NSW on two occasions.

Theo and Ada's son Keith Grey, served as Mayor of Shellharbour Municipal Council.

External LinkThe Meadows Jersey StudThe Diary Farmer's Year in ReviewJersey Winners at Albion Park 1936Presentations 1935Theo Grey Forced to Break Long Royal Show Record 1950Albion Park News 1951Albion Park Golden Fleece Wedding Fete 1953

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Jersey cows on the Grey family farm, The Meadows, c.1950.

Jersey cows on the Grey family farm, The Meadows, c.1950.

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CollectionPlacesFamilyGreyLocalityCalderwoodAlbion ParkPersonGrey, Theodore JamesRelated ItemJersey cows on Grey's farm, 'The Meadows'Ian Grey milking at 'The Meadows', Albion ParkLast of the cabbage trees at 'The Meadows', Albion ParkJersey herd at the Grey's farm, 'The Meadows', Albion ParkDon and Ian Grey milking at 'The Meadows', Albion Park