GORE RAM FAIR

Southland Times, Issue 20662, 18 April 1929, Page 4

GORE RAM FAIR

LARGE ENTRY FORWARD.

EXCELLENT SALE RESULTS.

The Gore A. and P. Association held its annual ram fair on the showgrounds yesiviua.v, when there was a large attendance of farmers from all parts of the province. The entry, while not quite up to last year when a record was established, was nevertheless a very large one and the quality taken all through was excellent. The arrangements made in connection with the fair were very complete and the association and its officials have to be congratulated upon the expeditious manner in which the sales were effected. The sale, particularly for stud rams was an exceptionally good one, the prices showing an advance on last year’s figures. There was a comparatively small entry in the stud section, and the sale for these opened quietly, the first two or- three pens being passed. The top price was obtained by Dalgety and Co., Ltd., for an excellent type of Romney, bred by Mr W. G. Ladbrook, Gore. This was purchased by Mr Wedge, Glenure Station, at 34gns. Mr Oliver Grey, Milburn, also had several good rams forward, and these ranged in price from 134 to 16gns. Apart from the popular Romney Marsh breed there was only one Southdown in the stud section. This was entered by Mr W. A. Baxter, Pomahaka, and realized Sgns. The sale of flock rams also opened somewhat dully, but as the sale progressed competition became very keen and the general average of prices was extremely satisfactory. One of the outstanding features of the offering was the excellent quality of the rams sold on account of Mr Alan Galt, Tuturau. These were brought forward in excellent condition, showing plenty of bloom and were dense in the fleece. The top price obtained by him was 22jgns for three 1-shear rams, sold by Dalgety and Co., Ltd., and purchased by Mr J. C. Nichol, Riversdale. Another fine type of ram offered on his behalf by the Southland Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd., realized 20$gns, and was purchased by Mr A. Gow, Waikoikoi. His average price was a particularly good one. Mr W. J. Ladbrook also had some typical rams forward in the flock section and these were keenly sought after, prices ranging from 10 to 141gns, the latter price being paid by Mr W. Mclntosh, Wallacetown, for two twoshear rams of excellent quality. Mr W. L. Scott, Mataura, also had a fairly large entry forward, and all his entries were cleared at prices ranging- from 9 to 13gnsi Mr J. H. Galt, Tuturau, had a small entry, but all of his lots met with keen competition, and a good sale. The entry in all other breeds was extremely limited, and while most of the lots were cleared, their sale did not arouse the same interest as that taken in the Romney Marsh and none of the prices were outstanding. In the sale of unregistered flock rams, the top price of lOJgns was secured by the Southland Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd.; on account of Mr J. L. Keir, Charlton. A pen of four were purchased at this figure by Mr J. McMillan, Hope Hill. The same vendor sold rams at 7gns, 7:}gns, 7Jgns, Bgns and up to lOgns during the sale. Mr C. R. Keir, of Charlton, also secured high prices for his offering, his sales ranging from sJgns to BJgns. Sales were as follows:— STUD RAMS. Romney Marsh. ■Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd.: Ac-

count D. Robertson, Waikoikoi, one 1-shear ram passed at lOgns; account J. Robertson and Sons, Waikoikoi, 1 2-shear ram bred by Oliver Grey, Milburn, at lOgns to W. Robertson, Glenham; account Oliver Grey, Milburn, 1 one-shear ram bred by R. Matthews at Ifigns to J. R. Taylor, Clinton; 1 do. bred by W. 0. Small, Feilding, at 14gns to R. Lockhead, Balclutha. Southland Farmers’ Co-operative Association: Account R. D. Smith, McNab, one 1-shear ram, bred by Murray Bros., Clydevale, passed at 124gns; account Oliver Grey, Milburn, one 1-shear ram bred by W. D. Hunt at 13Jgns to Stark Bros., Waikoikoi. J. E. Watson and Co., Ltd.: Account W. G. Ladbrook, Gore, one 1-shear ram bred by Boss Bros., passed at logns; account A. Noble, 1 4-shear ram bred by D. Robertson, Waikoikoi, at 84gns to C. Body, Kelso. National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd.: Account 0. Grey, Milburn, 1 1-shear rani, bred by W. D. Hunt, at 12Jgns, to J. Lockhart, Fairplace Station, Riversdale; 1 do. at. 14gns to W. Dickson, Otamita; account I W. G. Ladbrook, Gore, 1 1-shear ram passed at 17gns. Dalgety and Co., Ltd.: Account W. G. Ladbrook, 1 1-shear stud ram, F. 8.382, at 34gns, to M. Wedge, Glenure Estate. Southdown. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd.: Account W. A. Baxter, Pomahaka, 4 1-shear rams at Bgns to R. Lockhead, Balclutha. FLOCK RAMS. Romney Marsh. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd: Account W. A. Baxter, Pomahaka, 4 1-shear rams at 7gns; account J. A. Edwards, Otikerama, 2 1-shear rams at 6gns; account W. G. Ladbrook, Gore, 3 1-shear rams at 9gns to W. B. White, Waikaka; 5 at 7igns; account J. McPhail, Waikaka Valley, 2 1-shear rams at Signs, 2 at 7Jgns; 2 at ■ 71gns; 2 at 7Jgns; account Alan Galt, Tuturau, 2 1-shear rams at lljgns, to T. Logan, Otama; 2 at lOlgns; H. J. Wright, Otama, 3 at 164gns to E. France, Benio; 1 at lOlgns to A. Marshall, Conical Hills; : account J. R. Roy, Wairuna, 3 1-shear rams at Bi'gns; 3 at 7gns; account J. 11. Galt, Tuturau; 3 1-shear rams at lljgns to J. Cunningham, Benio; 2 do. passed at lOgns; account G. R. Herron, Pukerau: 2 1-shear rams at 6gns; 2 do. at sgns; 2 , at Glgns; 2 at sgns; account R. S. White, Otama: 3 1-shear ranis at 7Jgns; 1 at ' s’jgns; 5 at 7gns; 5 at 7gns; 3 at 7}gns; 2 at 6Jgns; 4 at 74gns; 3 at 6gns; account ( L. Turnbull, Waikaka: 5 1-shear rams at . figns; 5 at 6|gns; 3 at 6<gns; 2 at 64gns; 5 at Signs; account W. P. Hishon, Oreti: • 5 1-shear rams at Signs; 3 at 6<gns; ; 2 at 6gns.

Southland Fanners’ Co-operative Association Ltd: Account A. R. Johnston, Wal-k-aka Valley: .3, Lshear rams at sgns; 2 at 4:}gns; 4 at 7gns; 2 at 7lgnsi account W. G. Ladbrook, Gore: 5, 1-shear rams passed at 7gns; 5 do at 7}gns to R. Irwin Wyndham; Account R. D. Smith, McNab: 5, 1-shcar at 7Jgns-’ 4 at Bjgns; 1 passed at Signs; 3 at 7.}gns; 2 at 6gns; 5 at 6lgns; 5 at Signs; 4 at 7gns-‘ 1 at 6gns; 3 at 7gns; 2 at Ggns; 3 at. Signs; 2 at 6Jgns; 3 at 6J’gns; 2 at 6,igns; 3 at 6gns; 2 at Signs; 2 at 7?gns; 2 at 6gns; account McPhail Bros., Waikaka Valley: 2 at 74gns: 2 at 6gns; 2 at lOlgns to W. A. Dickie, Tuturau; 2 at Signs; account Alan Galt, Tuturau: 4, 1-shear rams at 20?gns to A. Gow, Waikoikoi; 1 do at 12gns to J. McMillan, Hope Hill; account J. H. Galt, Tuturau, 4 at Signs to C. Smaill, Heriot; 1 do passed at 6Jgns.

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd: Account W. G. Ladbrook, Gore: 4 1-shear rams passed at 74gns; 1, 2-shear ram at lilgns to Stark Bros., Waikoikoi; account R. D. Smith, McNab: 3, 1-shear rams at ssgns; 2 at 4-Jgns. J. E. Watson and Co., Ltd.: Account D. Robertson, Waikoikoi: 5, 1-shear rams passed at sgns; 6, 1-shear do passed at 6gns; account W. G. Ladbrook, Gore: 3, 1-shear rams at 10-jgns to W. Paterson, Riversdalel 2 do passed at 74gns; 3 do at lOJgns to estate late J. W. Lamb, Wendon Valley; 2 at 9gns to A. Varcoe, Lintley; 2 at 144gns to W. Mclntosh, Wallacetown; 2 at ligns to J. Brown, Kingston Crossing; account McPhail Bros., Waikaka Valley: 2, 1-shear rams at 9gns to W. Spittle, Waikoikoi; 2 at 71gns; 2 at lljgns to J. Brown, Kingston Crossing; 2 at Signs; account Alan Galt. Tuturau: 2, 1-shear rams at 15}gns to M. Kirkpatrick, Greenvalci 2 at 12|gns to Juno Bros., Ferndale; 2 at 134gns to W, Haugh, Crookston: 1 at lOJgns to do; account. J. R. Roy, Wairuna: 3, Lshear rams at 6gns; 2 at sgns; account John H. Galt, Tuturau: 3, Lshear at 13jgns to J.

Brown, St. Patricks; 2 at lOlgns to Juno Bros., Ferndale; 2 at lljgns; 2 at 9gns. J. G. Ward and Co., Ltd.; Account W. Dickson, Otamita: 5, 1-shear rams at 6gns; 5 do at 7.jgns; 3 at G.jgns; 2 at 4«gns; 5 at sJgns; 3 at signs; 2 at 44gns. National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd: Account D. Robertson, Waikoikoi: 5, 1shear rams at 7gns; 5 do at s.lgns; account J. A. Edwards, Otikerama: 3, 1-shear rams at 12gns and 4, 3-shear rams at 7gns to C. Chittock, Waikoikoi; account McPhail Bros., Waikaka Valley: 3, 1-shear rams at Signs; 2 do at 7gns; 5 at 7]gns; account J. W. Byars, Waikaka: 3, 1-shear rams at 71gns; 2 do at 7gns; account W. G. Ladbrook, Gore: 3, 1-shear rams at lljgns to G. Hay, Brydone; 2 at lOlgns to do: 3 at 91gns to Manson Bros., Croydon; 1 passed at filgns; 2, 2-shear rams at llgns to A. Varcoe, Lintley; account Alan Galt, Tuturau: 3, 1-shear rams at 15jgns to R. Foster, Heriot; 2 at 12Jgns to W. Spittle, Waikoikoi; account J. R. Roy, Wairuna: 5, 1-shear rams 7jgns; 3 at 64gnst 2 at 6gns; 3 at 74gns; 2 at 51gns; account J. H. Galt, Tuturau: 3 at lOJgns to J. H. Dixon, Gore; 2 passed at 9}gns; account R. D. Smith, McNab: 3, 1shear at 6 <gns, 2 at olgns; 3 at s.lgns; 2 at sgns; account R. Gardyne, Waikaka, 3, 2-shear at llgns; 3 do at Signs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd: Account W. L. Scott, Mataura: 5, 1-shcar rams at 91gns to D. Gilchrist, Waikaka Valley: 3, 1-shear rams at llJgns to J. S. Shaw, Balfour; 2 do at Signs to R. Aitken, Waipahi; 3 at 101 gns to W. A. Morris, West Gore; 2 at Signs; 3 at lOlgns to H. J. Wright, Otama; 2 at 81gne; 5 at 9Jgns to A. L. Pratt, Waimumu ; 3 at 12gns to J. W. Kingdon, Gore; 3 at lOlgns to S. Graham, Knapdale; 5 at 12|gns to do; 5 do at Signs; account W. G. Ladbrok, Gore: 3, 1-shear rams at 13J gns to J. Smith, Wendon Valley; 2 do passed at 94gns; 4 do at llgns to C. Tripp, Otaria; 3 passed at Bgns; 3 at 91gns to A. Dillon, Otama; 2 passed at Sgns; 3 at 14 gns; 2 at lOgns; account Alan Galt, Tuturau: 3, 1-shear at 22}gns to J. C. Nichols, Riversdale; 2 at. 16Jgns to W. B. White, Waipahi; account J. H. Galt, Tuturau: 3 1-shear at 17gns to J. Dixon, Mataura; 2 at 124gns to W. B. White, Waipahi.

UNREGISTERED FLOCK RAMS. Romney Marsh.

Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd: Account J. Robertson and Sons, Waikoikoi: 5, Lshear at 6-}gns; 3 do at 6|gns; 3 do at 31gns; account J. J. Wylie, Kaiwera: 5 1-shear at 61gns; 5 do at 7|gns; 5 do at 6lgns; account, J. L. Keir, Charlton: 3, 1shear at Sgns; 2 do at 7gns; account D. Elder, East Chatton: 3, Lshear at 64gns; 2 do at s|gns; 3 do at 7:}gns; 2 do at olgns. Southland Fanners’ Co-operative Association Ltd.: Account J. J. Wylie, Kaiwera: 5, Lshear at 6gns; 5 do at s?gns; 3 do at 6}gns; 2 do at, Signs; account J. L. Keir, Charlton : 5, Lshear at 7gns; 2 do at 7 }gns; 2 do at. 6{gns; 4 do at lOJgns; 1 do at 7J gns; 3 do at lOgns; 2 do at 7gns; 5 at 7jgns; 3 do at 7gns, 2 do at. 6{gns; account D. Elder, East Chatton: 3 Lshear at 6J gns; 2 do at 41gns; 4 do at, 64gns; 1. do at 4{gns; 3 do at 61gns; 2 2-shcar at 6gns; account C. R. Keir, Charlton: 3, Lshear at Bgns; 2 do at signs; 3 do at 71gns; 3 do at 7?gns; 2 do at 6Sgns; 3 do at 7gns; 2 do at 61gns. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd: Account J. L. Keir, Charlton: 5, Lshear at 61gns; account C. R. Keir, Charlton: 3 Lshear at 7?gns; 2 do at 6jgns. J. E. Watson and Co., Ltd: Account J. Robertson and Sons, Waikoikoi: 5, Lshear at s?gns; 3 do at 7?gns; 2 do at Signs; account J. L. Keir, Charlton: 3, Lshear at 7-Jgns; 2 do at 6gns; account C. R. Keir, Charlton: 3, Lshear at Bgns; 2 do at 6} gns; 3 do at 7.1 gns: 2 do at 6}gns. J. G. Ward and Co., Ltd: Account J; L. Keir, Charlton: 5, Lshear at 7}gns; 5 do at 71gns; account C. R. Keir, Charlton: 3 l-shear at Signs; 2 do at 7]gns. National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd: Account W. Gardyne, Chatton: 3, Lshear at Signs; 1 do at Signs; account D. Elder, East Chatton: 5, 1-shear at 6?gns; 3 do at Signs; (2 do at s’Jgns. Da’lgefy and Co, Ltd: Account C. R. Keir, Charlton: 4, 1-shear at Signs; 1 do at 6|gns.