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STRATH-TAIERI COLLIE CLUB.

The twenty-second annual trials of the Strath-Taieri” Collie Club were held on Mr A. M'Kinnon’s property, “ Robertslea,” Middlemarch, on April 19, 20, and 21. They proved very successful, and in spite of the inclement weather there was a large attendance of interested spectators The club is indebted to Mr A. Al'Kinnon for the use of his grounds and sheep. The catering was in the capable hands of the ladies of the Middlemarch Presbyterian Church, assisted by friends. The lengthy programme was ably carried out by the president (Mr A. Matheson, senr.) and his committee. A pleasing feature of the trials was the large number of entries in the huntaway events, especially as previously this class of work has not received the attention which it merits. The following are the results Open Huntaway (24 entries). —Mr F. Golightly’s Sharp (47 4 points) 1, Mr F, Golightly’s Don (46 points) 2, Mr F, ; Golightly’s Nig (41 points) 3. Maiden Huntaway (13 entries). —Mr F. Golightly’s Sharp (47g points) 1, Mr F. Golightly’s Nig (41 points) 2, Mr D. M'Rae’s Bob points) 3. Driving and Yarding (27 entries). —Mr C. M'Erlane’s Speed (34 points) 1, Mr W, Ross’s Fan (29 points) 2, Mr K. O'Connell’s Nell (274 points) 3. Maiden Heading (21 entries). —Mr F. Golightly’s Kip (40 points) 1, Mr A. M'Millan’s Sharp (33 points) 2, Mr W. Ross’s Fan (321 points) 3. Open Heading (24 entries). —Mr F. Golightly’s Kip (404 points) 1, Mr C. Hore’s Mack points) 2, Mr M. A. Matheson’s Tweed (38g points) 3. —Special Prizes. Mr R. Conn’s Cup for winner of Open Huntaway.—Mr F. Golightly. Tradesmen’s Cup for dog gaining most points in heading events. —Air F. Golightly’s Kip. Club Cup for best mustering team.— Mr C. M'Erlane. Mr M'Kinnon’s prize for man with most entries not gaining a prize.—Mr W. S. Thomson, D. Heffernan, and J- Rancliffe, equal. Middlemarch Motor Company’s prize for youngest competitor.—A. Guild, junr. Mr J. Hislop’s prize for winner of Maiden Huntaway. —Mr F. Golightly. Afessrs J. and J. Arthur’s prize for competitor with greatest number of entries.—Mr AL A. Matheson and Mr K. O’Connell. Alessrs F. and R. Woods’s prize for competitor coming longest distance.—Air W. J. Tiddy. Mr C. Paterson’s gold medal for winner of Driving and Yarding.—Mr C. M'Erlane. Mr A. Matheson’s prize for dog taking best care of sheep.—Air W. J. Tiddy’s Boss. Arthur Barnett, Ltd.’s prize for fastest head in maiden event.—Mr A. M'Millan. Mr Hughes’s prize for fastest head in open event. —Mr A. • W. Pearson.

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Otago Witness, Issue 3868, 1 May 1928, Page 33

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STRATH-TAIERI COLLIE CLUB. Otago Witness, Issue 3868, 1 May 1928, Page 33

STRATH-TAIERI COLLIE CLUB. Otago Witness, Issue 3868, 1 May 1928, Page 33

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