I grew up in Menangle went to the little school there, my father worked on Camden Park Estate for 45 yrs also my mother worked at the Rotorlactor and the local orchard ,so very sad to see the Rotorlactor the way it is now, so many people would come to Menangle to see the cows being milked and also for the best milkshakes.

sad to hear this…..I worked there in 1971 to 1972 when I moved from England with my mate Andy met a lot of good people and still do have friends over there although I returned to England in 1973 lots of happy memories

I was a Vet Sc student I the early fifties and we felt privileged in being allowed to inspect this magnificent piece of machinery. Having worked as a young farmer in Sussex, England in a milking shed, i was quick to recognise the improvements in efficiency. I do recall that there were some comments at the time – the milk would be curdled because of its ride on the merry-go-round. I also noted how relaxed the cows were. It was a significant step forward and the structure should be restored.

I arrived in Sydney from England 21/07/52, just turned seventeen.Iworked at the rotolactor 1953-1954 prior to call-up for national service. Mr Lamb was the manager. We had 12 hrs between milking, and milking 1500 twice a day at that time. A highlight was a visit by Albert Namatjira. The milk sold in Sydney for a penny more tha others,it was called “the milk with the golden top,” {cream content.} Saddened by prior comment on situation now,is it still working?