RAM FAIR

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3666, 10 February 1940, Page 4

RAM FAIR

GOOD PRICES AT CLAUDELANDS

CAMBRIDGE BREEDERS TO THE FORE Cambridge breeders figured prominently among the large bench of buyers seen at the annual Hamilton Ram Fair at Claudelands on Thursday, Over 1200 rams were offered and values were considered very satisfactory. Top money was secured by the well-known Hawera breeder, Mr W. O. Williams, who in past years has sent many attractive lines to the Hamilton fair. Three of his tops sold at lit guineas. Rams from Messrs Bremer Bros., of Waverley, were auctioned from 63 to 8 guineas, Mr R. N*. Taylor, of Cambridge, buying two at the latter figure. One of the most successful Waikato vendors was Mr W. S. Harbutt of Fencourt, Cambridge. Eight of the attractive entries from this seller sold to the bid of 9 guineas, Mr J. W. Wakefield, of Roto-o-rangi buying four at this figure, and Mr R. v. Anderson, of Taihoa, also obtaining four at the same money.

From Palmerston North came a consignment from Mr M. !H. Humphries, which sold from 53 to 83 guineas, Mr S. N. Banks, of Cambridge, and Mr J. P. Keeley, of Karapiro, each buying two at the latter figure.