STUD SHEEP SALE

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6853, 7 March 1929, Page 2

STUD SHEEP SALE

WINGATE ROMNEYS DISPERSED, Notwithstanding the small attendance at the sale of purebred Romney Marsh sheep conducted at the Palmerston North Showgrounds yesterday on account of the estate of the late Mr. John Wingate, good prices were secured. The offering comprised 326 registered and 442 unregistered animals. The flock was founded in the year 1907 from ewes bred by Messrs McHardy Bros., and during the two following years ewes were purchased from the flocks of the late D. Rowland and Robert Cobb. Tho flock book shows that the two latter flocks were founded as far back as 1877, both starting from foundation ewes of the well-known “Ludlam” strain. Some years baek, sires were imported from the celebrated breeder, File, of Kent, and others used were from the famous Parorangi flock, tho late M. Voss, and, in addition, the son of Messrs Percey Bros.’ ram, which realised at auction, 350 guineas. The flock is particularly noted for bone and constitution and has always been under careful and experienced supervision. The sale presented a good opportunity to breeders and others wishing to found a flock. Tho following prices were realised: — Two-tooth owes sold in lots of four: To J. E. Collins (Taoroa, Taihape) at 3}gns and 3}gns; to B. Wingate (Longburn) at 3gn3 and 2}gns; to Steadman (Mataroa) at 3Jgns, 3Jgns and 2Jgns; to D. Henderson (St. Jchn’3 Hill, Wanganui) at 3igns. Four and 6-tooth ewes sold in lots of eight: To W. E. Bauber (Foxton) at 3igns; to Steadman at 3gns and 3igns; to J. E. Collins at 3gns; to D. Henderson at 31gns; to B. Wingate at 3gns. M.A. ewes sold in lots of four: fo J. E. Collins at 3 gns. Signs, 31gns and Signs; to W. E. Barber at 2gns and 24gns; to Morrison Bros. (Max 1 well) at 2igns; to B. Wingate at 3gns; to Steadman at 31gns. Ewe lambs in lots of five: To Steadman at 22gns; to B. Wingate at 2gns and Signs. _ _ , Ram lambs in lots of five; To W. J. Smith (Colyton) at Signs and 3-igns; to D. Bniclc (Cloverlea) at 3gns, Signs and 24gns; to New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co. (Wanganui) at 2|gns, Signs, Signs, Signs, 3gns; to Morrison Bros, at SJgns, 3gns and Signs. Two-tooth ewes (unregistered): fo B. Wingate at 43s and 455; to Mrs. R. J.’ Marsh (Ohingaiti) at 455. _ Four and G-tooth ewes (unregistered): To W E. Barber at 42s 6d; to Mrs. R. J. Marsh at 42s 6d; to B. Wingate at 445. M.A. ewes (unregistered): To Morrison Bros, at 345; to B. Wingate at 30s. _ Ewe lamjra (unregistered): To B. Wingate at 30s, 32s 6fl and 335.