WAIROA DOG TRIALS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22318, 1 May 1947, Page 6

WAIROA DOG TRIALS

EVENTS OF THREE DAYS HIGH STANDARD SHOWN Close competition with a general high standard ol work marked the annual trials Held by the Wairoa Come Club over a period of three days. Appreciation ol the nelp given oy me Hurumua Settlers’ Association in making the grounds available the support of competing owners, and the generous co-operution ot donors of tropnies and those wno Pad combined in the administrative work was expressed oy the dub patron. Mr. A. T. Jarrol. Mr. Carrol also referred to the outstanding service given by Mr. K McKay as secretary of the club and voiced the keen regret felt over Mr. McKay s retirement. He extended the sincere thanks of the dub in appreciation of Mr. McKay’s work over a long period and as a token of gratitude to both Mr. and Mrs McKay made tne presentation ot an engraved silver tray. The judges were Messrs. M. Bellerby and Rutherford. Results: Class 1. —Opm Long Head. —J. W." Knocks' Fay, 46|pts„ 1; G. Mclntyre s Lass, 46, 2; E Tong's Joe, 444, 3; D. de Lautour’s Maud, 44, 4; J. Lambert’s Moss, 43, 5. Maiden Dogs: K. Lambert's Moss, 43, 1; P. Jones’ Man, 41, 2; C. Forsythe's Speed 39, 3; F. W. Kemp's Nell, 374. 4. Class 11.— Open Short Head: D. de Lautour’s Maud, 494, 1; J. Galbraith s Stalin, 44, 2; J. W. Knocks’ Fay, 43, 3; W. Powdrell’s Ken, 42|. 4; A. Smith s Vee, 394, 5. Maiden Dogs: C. Forsythe s Speed, 364 1; F. K. Kemp’s Nell 264, 2; J. Hodgson’s Scamp, 25, 3; P. Jones’ Man, 21, 4. Class 111.— Open Huntaway, zig-zag: Norman McKinnon’s Jock, 4U4, 1; J. Croon’s Glen, 38, 2; N. Munro’s Bow, 374, 3; R Walker’s Skip, 37, 4; F. Lambert’s Baldy, 35, 5. Maiden Dogs: C. O. Mackay's Sir, 334, R C. Denton's Chum, 33, 2; D. Barker's Boy, 32, 3; J. Hodgson's Sweep 28 4. Trophies.— Turiroa Settlers’ silver cup (Class II): D. de Lautour’s Maud, 39spts. Thomson and Jonson’s silver cup tClass HI): N. McKinnon’s Jock, 4Ujpts. N. J. Walker’s cup tClass I): J. W. Knocks’ Fay 464pts. Rowland Powdreil Merporial Challenge Cup (competitor scoring most points with two dog teams): Peter Walker’s Skip. Bailin Bros.' Silver cup: D. de Lautour's Maud, 934p.t5. Special, Rrizcs. —Youngest competitor: Murdoch McKay. Aggregate points in Classes 1 and 2: D. ae Lautour’s Maud. Points in Huntaway: N. McKinnon. Sheepiarmer or station manager, points in Huntaway: L McGrath. Shepherd, points: J. Galbraith. Local maiden competitor points: J. Hodgson. Returned soldier, points: P. Walker. Style heading dog: J. Knocks’ Fay Style huiitaway: N. McKinnon’s Jock. Drover, points: K. Lambert. Oldest competitor; E. Oldham. Maiden dog, points in Class 1: J. Knocks’ Fay. Maiden dog, points in Class II: J. Knocks’ Fay. Maiden dog, points in Class III: F. Lamberts Baldy. Young Farmers' Club member, points: I. McKinnon. Dog in Class I and 111, points: K. Lambert.