FLOCK EWES
HORORATA COMPETITION Results of the Hororata flock ewe competition conducted by the Hororata branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, and judged on Tuesday, are as follows. Tile possible points in Classes 1 and 2 were 84 —wool 23, constitution and carcase 28, evenness and type 28. In classes 3 and 4 possible points were 100—wool 28, constitution and carcase. 28, evenness and type 28. age 16.
The challenge cup for most points in the competition was awarded to T. F. Hight with G. H, Grigg and T. D. Jarman (equal) runners-up. Some 30 or 40 farmers followed the judging with keen interest, and the judges, Messrs J. Rudd and J. D. Henderson. stated that they had had some difficulty in separating the winners as the leading flocks were so even. MALVERN-COURTENAY The annual competition of the MalvernCourtenay flock ewe district was held on Thursday. Entries were made by exhibitors from over a wide district. The judges were Messrs T. F. Hight (Hororata). and A. P. Chamberlain (Norwood). The following are the results: — CLASS I—Flock of two-tooth ewes, 50 or more: possible points, 90. Judd Bros. (83 points) .. .. 1 C. O. Redfern (82 points) .. ..2 Major Hutton (81 points) .. ..3 CLASS 2—Flock of ewes, four-tooth and upward; not less than 100, and not more than 400: possible points, 100. J. D. Henderson (85 points) .. .. 1 A. Manson (77 points) .. ..2 CLASS 3—Flock of ewes, more than 400; four-tooth and upwards: possible points. 100. Major Hutton (87i points) .. 1 C. O. Redfern (86 points) .. ~ 2
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CLASS 4—Flock of ewe hoggets, more than 50 and under 200; possible points, 90. . x , i Judd Bros. (80 points) .. * J. D. Henderson (75 points) .. CLASS s—Flock of ewe hoggets, more than 200: possible points, 90. C. O. Redfern (78i points) .. •• J Major Hutton (77 points) .. •• % H. B. Shipley (76 points) -.3 R. and R. Townshend (70 points) .. 4 The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency’s silver cup for most points in the competition was won by C. O. Redfern.
CLASS 1—Ewe Hogget Eventution ness and and Wool. carcase. type. n. T. F. Hight .. 26 22 26 74 W. Stone 23 25 24 72 T. Stone 24 20 25 69 V. Harris 20 19 23 62 CLASS 2--Two-tooth : Ewes G. H. Grigg .. 27 26 27 80 T. D. Jarman 26 27 26 79 T. F. Hight .. 26 24 26 76 W. Stone 23 26 25 74 CLASS 3—Four-tooth Ewes and over. T. D. Jarman .. 24 24 25 *15 88 G. H. Grigg .. 25 22 26 *14 87 T. F. Hight .. 25 22 26 *13 86 W. Stone 23 24 23 *15 85 CLASS 4—Four-tooth Ewes and over, not bred by owner. H. Eallagh 21 20 23 *12 76 •Age.
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22419, 4 June 1938, Page 10
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