File consists of the response by/about Sydney Chipperfield to the Saskatchewan Archives' questionnaire pertaining to pioneer farming experiences. Archives staff recorded that the respondent indicated on the questionnaire that they or their family came to Saskatchewan and/or the Canadian prairies in 1883.

Questionnaire number 6 on farming experiences included questions on: dates, locations, and acquisition details of land; financing; machinery; crops, livestock and other commodities; co-operative societies; hazards and difficulties (e.g. pests, weather); harvesting and secondary production activities; exhibitions and fairs; gardening; and interactions with North West Mounted Police.

Part of the staff of the Department of Agriculture at W.R. Motherwell's farm: H.V. Scott, F.H. Auld, A.P. Ketchen, Angus McKay, Mrs. Fred Bradshaw, W.R. Motherwell, Mrs. Scott(?), T.N. Willing, W.E. Ekins(?), Fred Bradshaw, John Bracken, W.A. Wilson.

Item is an image showing a distant view of farmsted belonging Art Barnsley near Abernethy, Saskatchewan.

Item is an image showing a view of farm house belonging Art Barnsley and located Abernethy, Saskatchewan.

Item is an image of Lanark Place - the farm/homestead of W. R. Motherwell located near Abernethy.

Items are images showing W.R. Motherwell stone house on the farm located near Abernethy.

Item is a panorama photograph of Lanark Place - W. R. Motherwell's farm located near Abernethy.

Items are images showing sewer and water installation on Sidney Allen's farm located near Abernethy.

Item is an image showing a stone house, covered with vines, belonging to Hon. W. R. Motherwell (Minister of Agriculture) located near Abernethy. Two women and girl are also visible in the photograph.