JERSEY BREEDERS

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 60, Issue 4311, 31 July 1950, Page 5

JERSEY BREEDERS

THAMES VALLEY CLUB ‘ ' A SUCCESSFUL YEAR ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTED The'annual report presented to the annual meeting of the Thames Valley Jersey Breeders’ Club held at Waihi recently read as under: “1950 brings : to a cldse the 29th yeAr of service that the Thames' /Valley Jersey Breeders’ Club has . given to Jersey enthusiasts and progressive dairymen. Indeed this last year has been' one of continued success and we look forward to carrying on our service in the interest of the industry. . /The Jersey cow still holds her place at head of the dairy industry and it .is here that we could emphasise that leaders in our breed, say we must ccmsfdfer the dairy farmer as well as our stud book, and cull in accordance.

The outsider looking in to Thames Valley will again see that o,ur club jmetnbers produced 10 V.H.C. cows and a good humber of H.C.’s, while it is •noteworthy that some of the highest producing herds in the Auckland province may be found in the Thames Valley. / Membership:—This year membership has r held steady around the 60 mark. A total of 58 members were financial this 1 year including one junior member. Junior, members are nfcw admitted to the club at half subscription. . 'Field Days:— Only two field days were held this .season; the third was cancelled on account, of the severe drought The first which was preceded by a meeting at Mr and Mrs F. Brake’s residence at Katikati, was held in the delightful surroundings of .their Seaway Stud. A really jnstruc?tsye demonstration was given by Mr - is. G. Morgan of Eltham and a really enjoyable, day was spent. The other field day was held at the Ngahina Stud of. Mr and Mrs J. K. 'Dean,Komata, Paeroa. -Although the Wither was not at its . best Mr J. (Smith of Cambridge capably handled 'the demonstration and' interested the Croivd with a, lecture. z 801 l Fair:— The qualify of entries, at the 1949 fair was higher thpn ever, BQ .bulls sold averaged over 37 guineas the. running of/the sale generally, very efficient. Laurels of the show went io Mrs K. N. Jones of Vfhihi, who wpn the two-year-old class With ‘nUawartr a'Radiant King” and the Championship with her winning parting Cutterstocks Trustee,” who acid for *3sgns. Bulls of good quality 'Asjtl banking brought sound values and Sis'now evident that'mbre progresmen are securing their herd frmn our bull fair. Top price ■of 95 giiineas was paid to, Mrs Rayner for ‘"Taiamai Fan Tan.” Heifer Fair 'before cataiogued? the heifers this season were better class: and came forward in Mood condition despite the drought. SttyF. R,. Brake’s “Seaway” Stud both winner's in the show as ■Well as the winning progeny group. Champion heifer was the winning two 'fear .old Seaway Beryl sold at top price of 85 guineas. Although practically a total, clearance was made, prices were not up to the expectations of most vendors. ' Qaiks:—Finalised at the Hauraki Show' in December, the Third Thames ’ Valley Oaks produced a fine line of ten , <fihree year olds. Both first and second ffaces went to Mrs A. E. Dean’s Crofton Yetta and Crofton .'Biutan respectively, the winner gainring maximum points. - Third place Jwirt to Mrt R. Irvine’s “Illawarra Ffrimula.” The minor places were -wull spread amongst Messrs Muir and ..jjlttreer and Mrs Jones.’ Nineteen have had, their Ist acceptance paid for the Fourth Oaks to be -fiftadfaed at Waihi in November, 1950. , Tfrglang Cups— Good production was recorded by 'many cows within the chib’s area but credit is due to one of ‘ Ike veterans of our club, Mr W. Muir, who tested the winners of both produetion cups. Unfortunately Mr Muir Mlp suffered ill health over the last buj; his good work has been jeonscientiously carried on by his wife. £she winner of the Junior cup, Goldbred by Mr Muir on at 2 years, produced 6071b5. in 365 days. Senior cup winner Kaipatiki Silver Basilua, H.C. by M. D. Sexton) with a G.H.T. f fig 9171b5. fat in 305 days. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Muir. Conclusion — To summarise a suc- ■ year, we have held two field two fairs, finalised an oaks and Upheld the interests of the Valley Breeders within the ■ ; 'e|gh- Membership has remained conwßmt’and at present hold a credit in bur general fujid of over St/At $ll times the officers of your the co-opera-

tion of all members as it is pulling together that makes the club function for the benefit of our breeders. It may also be warranted to note that again this year we subsidised both the local shows. In conclusion we will welcome any suggestions which will contribute to the running of the club.a nd we hope that it will hold its place for the benefit of the valley.”