Well-bred sheep sell well at Oxford

Press, 19 February 1983, Page 12

Well-bred sheep sell well at Oxford

Heavy Romneys and Coopworths and well-bred station lines of Halfbceds had the best of the Oxford ewe fair yesterday. Little interest was’ shown in light sheep, particularly in the adult section where many lines were passed in. Although prices overall for two-tooths were back on those paid at last year's fair, the drop was not as great as at recent fine-wool breed sales in North Canterbury. Some breeders yesterday received about $lO less a head than last year, but others were paid similar prices. The quality of the yarding was mixed. The well-known breeders presented their sheep in very good condition.

Several well-bred lines of Romneys were bought by buyers from the West Coast and other support came from Ashburton and local areas. A buyer from Southland bought several Halfbred two-tooths.

The top price was $30.60 received by J. U. McCracken (Haylands) for a pen of heavy Romney two-tooths. Mr McCracken, who topped the market last year with $42.50. sold four other pens of Romneys at $l9 to $23.20.

K. M. Wells (Moana Downs) had a consistent sale, receiving from $22.80 to $26 for four pens of Romneys. A. H. and L. F. Blatch (Pineview) sold one pen of Romneys at $25.

Coopworths from J. D. McLaughlin (Glengarry) sold from $20.60 to $22.40. and J. H. Scott (Ohoka) had sales at $22.20 and $20.20. A pen of Perendales from W. F. Ashe (Mountain View) made $2O. Gibson Brothers (Snowdale) sold an excellent line of wellgrown Halfbred two-tooths at $24.40. and R. H. M. Johnston

(Ashley Gorge, sold Halfbreds to $l7 20. Prices of up to $16.40 were received by A. M. SpencerBower and Sons. iClaxby, for Halfbreds. Because of a lack of excess feed in North Canterbury, many lines of light annual draft ewe's failed to attract a bid Buyers concentrated on ewes showing plenty of condition and a good mouth. Good sheep had a ready sale from $l2 to $l7. but buyers showed no interest in poor sheep. Some sales were made under $5. K. M. Wells received $16.60 for an attractive line of five-year Romneys, compared with $22.50 last year. Birch Hill station (Glentui) sold four and five-year Perendales to $l6. and the Lands and Survey Department (Okuku Pass) received $15.80 for a line of five-year Halfbreds. The yardings were 9542 twotooths (10.515 last vear) and 11.411 adults iT0.413). ’ Sales included: Two-tooths Dalgety New Zealand. Ltd. sold on account of: J. U. McCracken (Haylands). 87 Romnevs at $21.20. 85 at $22. 132 at $30.60: 93 at $l9. 116 at $23.20: A. M. Spencer-Bower and Sons (Claxbv). 100 Halfbreds at $l6. 100 at $15.20. 100 at $16.40. 82 at $l4. 100 at $l4: K. M. Wells (Moana Downs). 93 Romnevs at $24.20. 78 at $22.80, 106 at $26, 111 at $24.80; J. R. Russell (Island Hill). 144 Halfbreds at $14.40. 67 al $14.80, 77 at $12.20: T. A. and D. R. Dale (The Grange). 74 Romneys at $21.60. 62 at $lB. 72 at $2l; R. H. M. Johnston (Ashley Gorge). 151 Halfbreds at $l6. 55 at $ll.BO. 79 al $17.20. 136 at $17.20; J. H. Scott (Ohoka). 56 Romneys at $20.20. 101 Coopworths at $22.20; Okuku Hills

(Lees Valiev;. 52 Halfbreds at $11.40. 104 at $l3 20. Woodstock Station (View Hdb. 68 Romney Cross at $13.20: P. J. Williams ■ Maitland Valet. 118 Coopworths j at $18; A 1 and N. R McArthur (Woodstock Downs). 125 Romnevs at $l9: I. Boocock (Oxford). 21 Romneys at $16.80. 78 at $2l. N.Z. Farmers Co-op Association. Ltd. sold on account of: D W. Gillespie (The Downs). 112 Romneys at $lB. 81 at $l9. 176 at $2l; R. E. Meyer iMatapuna). 84 Romneys at $l6. 125 at $2l; R. J. Charles (Lvtham). 118 Corriedales at $16.60. 81 at . $13.60; R. F. and J E. Cottam (Gienrose Farm). 51 Border cross at $15.80. 86 at $22. 104 Corriedales at $ll. 131 Borderdales at $22.80: E. R and A. C. Mover (Wairau Valiev). 153 Romnev cross at $l9. 167 al $2O to $20.40. 123 Romneys at $16.20: M B Cottrell (Ashlev Downs). 137 Romneys at $17.20. 66 at $lB.BO. . 78 at $16.20; D. Meyer (Loburn). 56 Border cross at $l4; Marchbank Farm (Cust). 40 Romnevs at $20.80; B. L. E. Taylor (Mellrav). 60 Coopworths at $16.40. 72 at $13.80: T. K. Blair (West Rovlan). 59 Perendales at $14.20. 91’at $l7: J. R. Harrison (Springbank). 50 Romnevs at $22: W. R Ensor (Bullock Creek), 96 Romneys at $19.60. 58 at $17.60: Okuku Farm. Ltd (Okuku). 93 Coopworths at $21.20. 60 at $20.20; J. D. McLaughlin (Glengarry). 139 Coopworths at $22.40. 81 at $22.40. 48 at $20.60: N. T Duckworth (Wharfdale). 73 Halfbreds at $9.40: G C. Early (Ringwood). 97 Corriedales at $14.40; R. Harvey (Oxford). 54 Romneys at $15.20: W. F. Ashe (Mountain View), 51 Perendales at $2O; G. W. Telford (Loburn), 118 Romnevs at $19.60; Innishmore Farm (Oxford). 130 Romnevs at $20.20.

Wrightson N.M L. Ltd. sold on account of: W. D. J. Small (Glentui'. 119 Border cross at $15.60; Malben Farm ißurnt Hill). 150 Border cross at $2O. 74 at $l9: B. A and K Thompson (Oxford). 85 Coopworths at $2l 20. Lands and Survey Department (Okuku Pass). 94 Halfbreds at $l7; Gibson Brothers (Snowdale). 93 Halfbreds at $24 20. 233 at $lB 80; J R and R J. Roy ißutherford). 83 Border-Romney cross at $lB4O. P H. and J R. Schurink (Oxford). 61 Coopworths at $l6. E. C. Briden and Son (Tiverton). 112 Coopworths at $l2; A. H and L. F Blatch (Pineview). 65 Romneys at $25. Pyne. Gould. Guinness Ltd. sold on account of: Ngakuroa Farm (Oxford:. 75 Romney-Border cross at $l6BO. J D S Watherston (Midlothian). 81 Border-Corriedale cross al $l4 60 Adult sheep Dalgety Neu Zealand. Ltd. sold on account of: Okuku Hill station il.ees Valley). 124 two-shear Halfbreds at $14.80. 186 annual draft at $9.60. 90 at $7.60: J. R. Russell (Lees Valiev). 161 annual draft Halfbreds at $4 90, 142 at $9.20. E. D. Croy (Spring Creek). 97 two-shear Romneys at $11.20: A. R. and N. I. McArthur (Woodstock Downs). 88 mixed-age Romneys at $l2. Birch Hill station (Glentui). _ 200 four and five-vear Perendales at $lOBO. 300 at $l6; D. G. Edge (Loch-lea). 330 five-vear Corriedales at $11.60: K’. M. Wells (Moana Downs). 251 five-year Romnevs at $16.60: A. R. Mackintosh (Whiterock Mains). 287 five-vear Corriedales at $12.30. 199 at $8.60. N. Z. Farmers Co-op Association. Ltd. sold on account of:

N T Duckworth iWh.irldale), 167 annual draft Halfbreds at $9. 130 at $4 60. G C. Early •.Ringwood:. 153 annua! draft Corriedales al $5 60; R B. Frost (Karakatoat. 114 Mixed-age Border cross at $ll6O. G. L B Burnett iLees Valiev). 154 annua! draft Halfbreds at $8 40. 80 at $4 80. P L Winter (Brooklyn). 241 annua! draft Romneys at $ll2O. D W Gillespie (The Downs). 236 annual draft Romneys at $lO 80. J O. and G. Arres (Summerhill). 192 two-shear Corriedales at $9 80. B L. E Taylor i.Mellray). 250 annual draft Coopworths at $7 20. W. F Ashe iMountain View). 170 four-year Perendales at $4 20. Miss M G Worner i Acadia i. 66 Drvsdales at $ll2O Wrightson N .M.A.. Ltd. sold on account of: A H. and I. F Blatch i Pineview). 127 annual draft Romneys at $7.60. 187 four and five-year ai $ll. E D Croy (Springereeki. 103 annual draft Romneys at $l2. 144 . four and five-vear at $14.40; J. H and D. H. Martin (Grafton). 213 five-year Romneys at $7.60; R. E Judson (Glencoe). 100 annual draft Romneys at $12.80; Gibson Brothers (Snowdale). 287 fiveyear Halfbreds at $l3 80. 202 sixyear at $11.60; M. Harper iMt Pember). 218 five-vear Halfbreds at $l2. 544 four-year at $l5; M. R. Campbell (Oxford). 187 annual draft Romneys at $10.20; M. G. H. Evans (Clearburn). 28 annual draft Border cross at $10.80; ■ Lands and Survey Department (Okuku Pass). 170 four-year Halfbreds at $15.20. 339 five-vear at $15.80. 375 at $ll 60. M. J.’ Dwver and Son (Pine Acres). 277 annual draft Romnevs at $1240; L. C. Cherrv (East F’.yreton). 100 threeyear Border-Cdrriedales cross al $l7. 132 four-vear Coopworths at $13.60.