68th northern merino ram breeders show and sale

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at the Armidale Exhibition Centre,

Canambe Street, Armidale

Mr Max Endacott Mr Carl Carlon Mr Leo Blanch

The Armidale Stud Ram Show and Sale

MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide a venue and organisation structure for the sale of quality and productive Merino genetics for commercial and stud use in Australia.

Stud stock are drawn from New England and Southern New South Wales.

ARRIVAL:

Monday 4th February, 2013 All rams to be penned by 3.00pm. Vendors’ Meeting 4.00pm.

Day One - Tuesday 5th February, 2013

Day Two - Wednesday 6th February, 2013

Rams are penned and open for viewing by 8.30am. Ram Sale at 10.30 am.

Morning Tea and Lunch available on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Catalogues are free and are available from your agent, at the canteen or can be sent to you via e-mail.

A gold coin donation to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated. A donation tin will be located at the canteen.

NMRBA Inc. Life Members.

8.30—9.30am Body Weighing. 9.30—11.00am Classification . 11.00am Ram Show . Open to

all to attend. 45 minute Lunch Break.

3.00pm Trophy Presentation. Elders’ Meet and Greet 3.30 pm.

All Welcome to attend (vendors and general public).

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Welcome to the 68th Northern Merino Stud Ram Show and Sale. This show and sale is held at the Armidale Exhibition Centre, under the auspices of the Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ Inc., in conjunction with agents AWN Livestock, Elders and Landmark. The Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ and many Southern Studs come together each year to offer leading Australian genetics in ultrafine, superfine and fine wools to wool producers throughout Australia. This venue provides an opportunity for wool producers to secure stud rams of the highest quality. Not only is the quality outstanding, but a broad range of wool types is available and with mutton becoming increasingly important to producers, studs are offering larger sheep with more muscle development in their rams. Rams can be viewed on Tuesday afternoon, where Elders provide a venue for purchasers, vendors and the general public to meet and talk. The Elders’ Meet and Greet will commence at 3.30 pm Tuesday at the Exhibition Centre and you are welcome to attend. On Wednesday, rams are available for viewing from 8.30 am with the sale commencing at 10.30 am. Please register at the desk if you intend to buy. This catalogue provides you with details of all vendor studs’ history and bloodlines, their health status and the number of rams being offered by each stud. On the left hand side are the details of each ram’s micron, SD, CV and Com. Factor taken by the stud Principal during 2012 while above the pen is the current micron, SD, CV and Com. Factor and body weight. Stud Principals, agents and members of the Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ Association are always willing to help you in ram selection or explaining test result details. Please feel free to approach us if you need help or guidance during the show or sale. The NMRBA is indebted to the many sponsors whose contribution makes this Show and Sale possible. We encourage you to support these businesses during the year as a gesture of appreciation. Enjoy the culture and atmosphere of the Show and Sale. We are sure you will find the ram you are looking for during the two days.

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ELDERS PRO-ACTIVE STUD, WOOL & LIVESTOCK TEAM PROVIDING EXPERT ADVICE ON CURRENT TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY IN THE NORTHER TABLELANDS:

Roger Sambell - Livestock Manager 0427 753 722 John Newsome - Wool / Stud Stock 0428 669 498 Tom Henry - Wool/Sheep 0409 659 877 Craig Brennan - Wool Manager Newcastle 0417 859 575

PROUDLY INVOLVED WITH AND SUPPORTING THE ARMIDALE MERINO RAM SHOW AND SALE FOR 68 YEARS

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PRESIDENT: Sean Ballinger Ph: 02 6724 8386 TREASURER/SECRETARY: Natasha Pearson Ph: 02 6771 4617

VICE PRESIDENT: Rod Kent

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE: Northern Merino Ram Breeders represented by a committee of ten members - S Ballinger, N Pearson, R Kent, J Holley,

T Bower, D Carter, A van Eyk, J McLaren, D Watson, P Carlon.

NMRBA Committee: (L-R) Joe van Eyk, Natasha Pearson, Sean Ballinger, John Newsome.

Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ Association Incorporated Incorporation: 1991 Registered Number Y13736-26

Management Team 2012—2013

Sean Ballinger

PUBLIC OFFICER: Mr S Ballinger

LIFE MEMBERS: Mr Leo Blanch, Mr Max Endacott & Mr Carl Carlon

AGENT SECRETARY: Mr John Newsome - Elders

REFEREES: 1. Mr. Greg Fletcher, 2. Mr. Tony Gall

HON. VETERINARIAN: Mr Robert Franklin

TESTING RESULTS: Mr T Beaumont

ADVERTISING OFFICERS: Mr & Mrs Joe van Eyk

AVERAGING OF SALE RESULTS AND PENNING OF RAMS: Mr C Pearson

SAMPLE COLLECTION Mr D Carter

RSA OFFICER Mr J Teitzel

STEWARD IN CHARGE OF TROPHIES: Mrs Sybilla Bower

STEWARD IN CHARGE OF SHOW: Mr Tony Gall

STEWARD FOR SHOW AND SALE: Mrs Janet Gall, Mrs Lois Holley, Mrs Sybilla Bower, Mrs Judy Ballinger.

ASSISTANT STEWARDS:

Angus Carter (Landmark), John Croake (AWN Livestock), John Newsome (Elders)

CLASSIFYING COMMITTEE: Nominated Judges, President and Secretary

SOUTHERN RAM BREEDERS POINT OF CONTACT: Mr Geoff Rayner

STRAW & NIGHTWATCHMAN: Mr John Teitzel

Northern Rams Breeders’ Committee would like to thank all vendors, businesses and sponsors for their strong support and help for our Ram Show and Sale.

Without your support and commitment our sale would not be possible. A big thank you to all.

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GUIDELINES FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION OF RAMS

1. The sample taken, should only be the size of a cigarette packet or size of a narrow comb. 2. Samples should be taken on the left side, when standing facing the ram’s head. 3. The sample should be located from the area designated as the mid-side location. 4. If the ram has already been sampled on that side, take another sample as close as possible to the first sample.

(Do not include any shorter wool from the first sample). 5. The AWN Livestock nominated officer will hold the ram for you and call the tag number for NEFT. 6. Cut the wool as close as possible to the skin. 7. Ram side samples will be collected on arrival, if possible. Body weight will also be completed at the same time.

GUIDANCE FOR NVD COMPLETION

Please transfer all sale rams to the Armidale Exhibition Centre PIC Number NI 024703 on your NVD.

Remember that each ram to be offered for sale, must have an original NVD, no photo copy will be accepted.

GUIDANCE FOR WOOL CLASSIFICATION.

On Tuesday morning the 5th February all rams that vendors intend to show will be classified by the nominated judges. The President and Secretary will accompany judges during the classification. The chief steward will be present to take entries for the show during classification. Vendors should be available during 9.30 a.m. and 11a.m for this to make entries and hold nominated sheep for classification.

Life Membership to Past President of NMRBA

At their annual general meeting in July 2012, Mr Carl Carlon was given life membership of the NMRBA. Carl began his term as president in 1987, drawing up a constitution that saw Armidale continuing to be a major centre for the sale of stud rams administered by a committee of northern ram breeders. This structure has continued over the years with some refinements. During Carl’s presidency rams sales were held at the Elliott Pavilion and later at the selling complex that was destroyed by hail. Carl said he “was very honoured to be president of the NMRBA and very grateful for the support of the committee and agents during his term and would like to thank the present committee for this honour”. Carl will be presented with his life membership by Mr Sean Ballinger and Ms Natasha Pearson at the annual Armidale Ram Show and Sale in February 2013.

John Teitzel Recognised by NMRBA

At the 2012 annual meeting the of NMRBA John Teitzel and his wife Margaret were present, to receive a special certificate and gift for John’s contribution to the Association over nearly thirty years. Mr Leo Blanch presented the gift and said “ that John has made a major contribution to the success and function of our annual ram sale over nearly thirty years”. John has organised many aspects of the sale, attended every meeting and has always been the person who was first to put up his hand for a job. Congratulations John and we look forward to your valuable support continuing for many more years!

Above: Mr. Carl Carlon. Below: Mr. John Teitzel receiving his Outstanding Service Award from Mr. Leo Blanch.

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Winners of Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ Show 2012

RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRA SUPERFINE RAM Sponsored by AWN Livestock

Won By: ……… Pomonara ………

RESERVE CHAMPION SUPERFINE RAM Sponsored by Grazag

Won By: ……… Alfoxton ………

RESERVE CHAMPION FINE WOOL RAM

Sponsored by PD Bower & Associates

Won By: ……… Kurrajong Park ………

RESERVE CHAMPION FINE MEDIUM WOOL RAM Sponsored by Landmark

Won By: ……… Middle View ………

CHAMPION PEN OF THREE RAMS Sponsored by The Land Newspaper

Won By: ……… Kurrajong Park ………

SUPREME EXHIBIT

Sponsored by ANZ Bank

Won By: ……… Nerstane ………

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Reserve to Supreme and 3 Champions Sponsored by PD Bower & Assoc.

Won By: ……… Grassy Creek ………

CHAMPION ULTRA SUPERFINE RAM (Classes 1 and 5) Sponsored by AWN Livestock

Won By: ……… Bocoble ………

CHAMPION SUPERFINE RAM (Classes 2 and 6)

Sperry Coventry Memorial Trophy - Sponsored by The Coventry Family

Won By: ……… Nerstane ………

CHAMPION FINE WOOL RAM (Classes 3 and 7) Sponsored by Landmark

Won By: ……… Grassy Creek ………

CHAMPION FINE MEDIUM WOOL RAM (Classes 4 and 8) Sponsored by Landmark

Won By: ……… Merryville ………

CHAMPION AUGUST SHORN MERINO RAM (Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12) Sponsored by Mr Len Hawkins—Quamby Park

Won By: ……… Alfoxton (Fine/Med) ………



2007

Roseville Park

2008

Alfoxton

2009

Alfoxton

2010

Merryville

2011

Alfoxton

2012

Nerstane

Previous winners of the Supreme Exhibit

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Order of Sale

March Shorn Aug. Shorn MARCH SHORN RAMS ABC Points OJD Status Pen No. Page Pen No. Page Nerstane ………………………….. 8………………… MN3 ……………. 1-3 ……… 23……………………………... Glenbrook …………………………. 8………………… MN3 …………… 4-6……….. 24………... …………………... Grassy Creek ……………………... 4………………………. ……………. 7-9 …….…24 ...…………………………... Merryville …………………………. 6………………… MN1V ………….. 10-21…….. 25……………………………... Bocoble …………………………... 7……………………………………...22-24…….. 31………… …………………... Petali Poll …………………….……. 8………………… MN3 ……………. 25 ………...31 ……………………………... Airlie …………………………….…. 6………………… MN1 ……………. 26-30…….. 32……………………………... Egelabra ………………………..… 7………………… MN3 ……………. 31-33…….. 33…………………………….… Kurrajong Park …………………... 5………………… Pr. Area ……….. 34-37…….. 35……………………………... Glanna …………………...………… 8……………….... MN2 …………… 38-41 ……. 37 ...…………………………... Alfoxton …………………………... 8………………… MN3 …………… 42-45…….. 38………… 89 ……….. 53…... Shalimar Park ……………………. 8………………… MN3 ……………. 46-49…….. 39…………90-91…….. 53…... Middleview ………………………… 7………………... MN2V ………….. 50-51 ……. 41 ...…………………………... Demondrille ………………………. 6………………… MN1V ………….. 52-54…….. 41……………………………... Waverley Downs ………………….. 4………………… MN1…..………… 55-57 ……. 42 ...…………………………... Pomanara …………………………. 7………………… MN2V ………….. 58-60 ……. 42 ...…………………………... Conrayn ……………………………. 8………………… MN2V ………….. 61-62 ……. 43 ...…………………………... Westvale …………………………. 8………………… MN3 …………… 63-64…….. 43……………………………... Stanley Vale ………………………. 8………………… MN3 ……………. 65………... 44 ...…………………………... Yoorooga ………………………….. 8………………… MN3 …………….66-67 ……. 44 ……….. …………………... Grathlyn ……………………………. 10……………….. MN3V ………….. 68-74 ……. 45 ...………92 ……….. 54…... Maister’s Swamp …………………. 7………………… MN3 ……………. 75-78 ……. 47 ……….. …………………… Whyworry Park ……………………. 4……………………………...……… 79………... 47 ...…………………………... Queenlee …………………………. 8………………… MN3 …………….80………… 48……………………………... Hillcreston …………………………. 8………………… MN3V …………. 81-82…….. 48……………………………... Lyford ..……………………...…...…...………………… …... ……………. 83-85 ……. 49 ...…………………………... Woodfield Poll……………...……... 4………………… FREE…………... 86-88 ……. 49 ...…………………………...

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Advertisers and Sponsors Page No. Rational Nutrition (P.D. Bower and Associates) IFC Northern Merino Ram Breeders Association Inc 2 Elders Limited 4 Elders Limited 9 Landmark 10 Australian Wool Network 12 NAB Agri Business 14 Eco Enterac 19 Novartis 20 Grazag 22 Elders Limited 23 Landmark 26 Bayer 27 New England Fibre Testing 28-29 New England Wool 30 Australian Wool Network 32 Igrain 33 Practical Systems 34 Rational Nutrition (P.D. Bower and Associates) 34 Tony Williams Machinery 36 Wool-Overs 37 Allstock 38 The Uralla Wool Room 40 Veterinary Health Research 50 Supermoto Armidale 52 Mike Rival 52 Rational Nutrition (P.D. Bower and Associates) 54 Ozziewebs Digital Business Services 55 Rational Nutrition (P.D. Bower and Associates) IBC NAB Agri Business BC

Advertisers On-Property Sales 2013

Page Stanley Vale Merinos Friday 8th Feb 18 Annual Ram & Ewe Sale

Westvale Merinos Wednesday 13th Feb 22 29th Annual Ram Sale

Glanna Stud Ewe Sale Thursday 14th Mar 36

Shalimar Stud Sale Thursday 7th Mar 39

Waverley Downs Saturday 16th Feb 40 20th Annual Ram Sale

Maister’s Swamp Thursday 14th Feb 46 6th Annual Ram Sale

Queenlee Merinos Tuesday 12th Feb 46 24th Annual Ram and Ewe Sale

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Armidale Stud Ram Show 2013

Open to the General Public Where: The Armidale Exhibition Centre

When: Tuesday, 5th Febrary 2013 at 11.00 am

The Committee welcomes Mr Allan Phillips and Mr Oliver Wythes to the official judging of stud rams and extends a warm welcome to both them and their families. The Committee is very appreciative

of the time given and their expertise.

Show and Sale Conditions of Entry

Left: Mr Allan Phillips Ultra and Superfine Rams

Right: Mr Oliver Wythes Fine and Fine/Medium Rams

1. No age restriction in any class. Entries will be taken on the day (Tuesday 5th February between 9.00am and 10.30am after classification).

2. All sheep should be healthy, Brucellosis accredited and Footrot free. A minimum of four (4) OJD ABC points is required for all studs. 3. All show and sale entries must be yarded by 3.00 pm the day prior to Show (Monday). 4. Show entries are confined to Sale Rams only. 5. All rams must bear a state Sheepbreeders’ regulation shearing inspection tag (March or August 2012). 6. Restricted, shall mean a stud that has not won either a Champion at any open show (Sydney, Bendigo, Dubbo or Canberra), or

Supreme at the Armidale Ram Show and Sale. 7. No Poll section exists, they may be shown in the horn classes (Scurs should not exceed 25mm). 8. The judge’s decision is final and no disputes will be entered into. Any subject not covered by the conditions will be decided by the

NMRBA Incorp. committee. 9. The NMRBA Incorp. committee will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever incurred or caused by

exhibits, exhibitors or property. 10. All show sheep to wear compulsory micron tickets (on poll) for judging (NEFT micron to be displayed). 11. All Show Classes must adhere to visual appraisal of 80’s / 74’s / 70 / 64 counts. Ultrafine classes must be 17.5 mic and finer (NEFT

Test). 12. The Vendors, Agents, Committee and associated companies will not be held responsible for any disputes that may arise in

relation to test results of micron measurements. 13. In the event of retesting, the second test will be shown. 14. Those studs entered for Restricted Classes, cannot enter into Open Classes or vice versa. 15. 1% commission to outside agents, notifying 24 hours prior to Sale. 16. August Shorn rams will be judged separately in their wool class and penned separately after March shorn sheep. These rams will be

offered for sale after the completion of the March Shorn ram sale. 17. If a March Shorn ram is replaced with an August Shorn, the March Average will exclude the August ram. 18. The NMRBA Incorporated rely totally on the information supplied by the vendor. Purchasers should check details with the vendor. 19. Stud averages for the sale are calculated on the rams offered for sale on the close of agent books on sale day. 20. All nominated show sheep to be classified by Judges. 21. Microns on display must be from samples taken on the day prior to Show (Monday).

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Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ Association Show Classes 2013

RANGE OF CLASSES OPEN RESTRICTED AUG. SHORN

Class 1 Class 5 Class 9 Ultra Superfine Wool Ram 17.5 m. and finer and visual 80’s.

Class 2 Class 6 Class 10 Superfine Wool Ram 74’s visually.

Class 3 Class 7 Class 11 Fine Wool Ram Visually 70’s.

Class 4 Class 8 Class 12 Fine / Medium Wool Ram Visually 66’s / 64’s. Class 13 Champion Pen of Three Rams. Open to all studs to enter. Champion & Reserve Champion Taken from Classes 1 and 5 Ultra Superfine Wool Ram Champion & Reserve Champion Taken from Classes 2 and 6 Superfine Wool Ram Champion & Reserve Champion Taken from Classes 3 and 7 Fine Wool Ram Champion & Reserve Champion Taken from Classes 4 and 8 Fine / Medium Wool Ram Champion & Reserve Champion Taken from classes 9, 10, 11, 12 August Shorn Ram

Champions from above will compete for the NAB Agribusiness Supreme Exhibit and Kurrajong Park, Yoorooga & Glenbrook Studs Reserve Grand Champion

Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ Show ~ Class Sponsors ~

Class One Landmark Class Two P.D. Bower Class Three Landmark Class Four Elders Class Five Bayer Animal Health Class Six Landmark

Class Seven NMRBA Class Eight NMRBA Class Nine GrazAg Class Ten NMRBA Class Eleven NMRBA Class Twelve NMRBA

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Northern Merino Ram Breeders’ Show 2013 Championships

CHAMPION PEN OF THREE RAMS Sponsored by The Land Newspaper

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...…

NAB AGRIBUSINESS SUPREME EXHIBIT Sponsored by NAB Agribusiness

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...…

KURRAJONG PARK, YOOROOGA & GLENBROOK STUDS RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Reserve to Supreme and 4 Champions

Sponsored by Kurrajong Park, Yoorooga & Glenbrook Studs

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...…

CHAMPION ULTRA SUPERFINE RAM (Taken from classes 1 and 5) Sponsored by AWN Livestock

Won By: ……………………………...………………………………...…

RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRA SUPERFINE RAM Sponsored by AWN Livestock

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...……

CHAMPION SUPERFINE RAM (Taken from classes 2 and 6)

Sperry Coventry Memorial trophy - Sponsored by The Coventry Family

Won By: ……………………………...………………………………...…

RESERVE CHAMPION SUPERFINE RAM

Sponsored by GrazAg

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...……

CHAMPION FINE WOOL RAM (Taken from classes 3 and 7) Sponsored by Landmark & Novartis

Won By: ……………………………...………………………………...…

RESERVE CHAMPION FINE WOOL RAM Sponsored by P.D. Bower & Associates

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...……

CHAMPION FINE MEDIUM WOOL RAM (Taken from classes 4 and 8) Sponsored by Landmark

Won By: ……………………………...………………………………...…

RESERVE CHAMPION FINE MEDIUM WOOL RAM Sponsored by Landmark

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...……

CHAMPION AUGUST SHORN MERINO RAM (Taken from classes 9, 10, 11 and 12)

Sponsored by Mr Len Hawkins - Quamby Park

Won By: ……………………………...………………………………...…

RESERVE CHAMPION AUGUST SHORN MERINO RAM

Sponsored by Airlie Merino Stud

Won By: ……………………………...……………………………...……

Northern Rams Breeders’ Committee would like to thank all vendors, businesses and sponsors for their strong support and help for our

Ram Show and Sale. Without your support and commitment our sale would not

be possible. A big thank you to all.

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Ron Rayner

Ron is widely known to many of us, for his dedication to the wool industry, his great sheep and his readiness to engage in conversation to explore the attributes of sheep breeding. R o n m a r r i e d Dianne in 1977 and they have two children, Jeff and Kim. He was the son of Jack and Enda Rayner who had purchased the property Glanna, north east of Gulgong, in 1934. At that time Glanna was 800 acres, the majority of it cleared by hand. Ron’s father purchased Mudgee blood fine wool ewes and rams of Dalkeith blood to stock the property, later introducing Bocoble blood to his flock. Further purchases of land by Ron’s dad, Ron and his brother John saw the enterprise reach 9000 acres. When young, Ron loved his sport, namely cricket, tennis and table tennis. He represented Mudgee and Gulgong in Western District Cricket for many years and represented Mudgee in tennis for a long period of time, with tennis becoming his real passion. Ron started classing the Glanna flock in 1963, when only eighteen and for the next twenty years learnt the wool types that were the most profitable for his country and climate. It was during this period he gained much experience in the production of wheat, oats and barley, farming up to 2700 acres of these crops. By the late seventies their sheep flock was producing 300 bales and their efforts in sheep breeding saw their surplus sheep highly sought after. In 1984 Ron registered the Glanna Merino Stud with 302 of his own ewes and 70 ewes from Merryville, then in 1989 registered his poll stud. His sheep by this stage were heavy cutting, some bolder crimping, soft and yielded well during the drought years. In 1984 tragedy stuck Ron’s family with the death of his

father Jack and his brother John within four weeks of each other. He had also lost his mother a year earlier. His son Jeff returned to the property in 1996 after completing school at Hurlestone Agricultural College. Ron has built upon his father’s foundation of Glanna, over the years purchasing the highest quality rams from Merryville and engaging industry leaders to progress his stud. (Dr Jim Watts from 1993 to 1997 and Dr Paul Swan) Ron has now down sized his operation to become a specialised stud operation and concentrates on sheep classing and consultancy work with his clients as his outside interests. He is very proud of winning each of the four years of the Orange Weather Trials with his 1991 wether drop. One of his greatest joys are his three grand children, two of whom are twins. Lachlan, one of his grand children, (like his grandpa Ron) is a promising cricketer! ‘Glanna Fine Wool Merinos’ is Ron’s life and an achievement he can be proud of. Pete and Jayne Lette

Founded in 1991 by Jayne Suthern, with enormous help from her father M o r t , t h e Conrayn stud sits in the heart of the NSW S n o w y M o u n t a i n s nestled between the village of Berridale and Dalgety, in the Monaro region. The stud is now owned and operated by Peter and Jayne with the help of their two young sons, Cade and Jamie. Pete and Jayne were both born at the Cooma Hospital, as were their sons. Pete’s life ran parallel with Jayne’s, both living their lives in Berridale and growing up on neighbouring properties. Pete lived at the Lette family property, Birkenhead, with his parents, younger sister and brother and Jayne on the Suthern family property, Crieve Hill, with her parents, older sister and brother. Jayne and Pete attended the Berridale Public Primary School as did Jayne’s father and now their sons Cade and Jamie. Although they had known each other from childhood it was not until Jayne saw Pete (handsome!) repairing a fence in the Booth Paddock at Wheat Hill that she realised someone with such great fencing skills could play a bigger part in her life. They were married at Berridale in November 1995 and Cade was born in May of 2001 and Jamie in November 2008. During their teen years and early twenties Jayne competed in camp drafting and excelled at cake decorating, a skill in great demand and appreciated for family events. Pete played League in primary school and union in High School. He was also a single figure golfer but has not hit a ball in the last 17 years. Holidays for Pete and Jayne, along with their sons, include travelling to Sydney, Canberra and Bendigo showing their stud sheep and enjoying the experiences.

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Greg Fletcher

Greg is known to many in New England and is our referee for the Armidale Ram Show and Sale. He has also judged at many major shows and in 2011 was a judge at the RAS for the third time. Born at the Walcha hospital in 1952 to Don and Esme, he was the middle son between two brothers David and Lee. Greg’s love of sheep began very early in life when he would be found among mobs of sheep travelling to the Auchen-Dhu woolshed for shearing and crutching. Only by his blonde curls bobbing up and down among the ewes and lambs were his parents able to find him. Walcha Central School and later TAFE allowed Greg to develop his talents for wool and during shearing he honed his skills in the shearing shed at Auchen-Dhu, often slipping into the shed after school to examine the lines and pocket wool to study later. He further developed his skill in fine wool by completing a specialist course at the Melbourne College of Textiles. His father Don encouraged Greg to develop his wool skills and with that encouragement he classed clips skilfully and economically for many large properties in New England, including Lyndhurst, Europambela and Abbotsley. Success also came from his stud, Auchen-Dhu merino stud. Over time he won many championships for his stud ewes and rams. The highlight of the show circuit came when in 1996 his ram Minister was the Supreme sheep at the Melbourne Sheep Show and later the Supreme Sheep of Australia. His brother David and his nephew Will continue the Auchen-Dhu blood line. Greg is a man of many talents; he is a keen tennis player, enjoys great music and acting. He continues to class wool in New England, maintains a strong reputation in the wool industry and is held in the highest regard by his many friends.

Mr John Doak

John spent many years of his younger life in the shearing sheds of the New England, giving him a strong appre-ciation of wool as a fibre and a passion for breeding merino sheep. His childhood was spent a t “Boxmoor” at Bundarra. Aside from helping with the farm work, John was an active member of The Junior Farmers’ Organisation. John always had a keen interest in nature, especially native birds. He was School Captain and excelled in athletics, particularly the 100 yard dash. After finishing high school John took up shearing and wool classing. His interest in wool was further developed by exhibiting fleeces in local agricultural shows and helping his father Fred Doak as a steward in the wool section at the Bundarra show. John continued this tradition for around 40 years. He’s always valued the advice of mentors including Wilbur Porter and Max Endacott and is always willing to pass on what he has learnt to others. Away from work, John enjoyed playing rugby league football, fishing and shooting. In fact, he purchased his first Ford ute with the proceeds of rabbit shooting and trapping. Later many hours of spotlighting for foxes helped fund dates with Annette. Those dates must have been a success; they married in 1972 and have three children Emily, Matthew and Gina. In 1986, John and Annette registered the Emoh Ruo Merino Stud. Breeding large framed productive sheep that cut a lot of quality, soft, bright, crimpy wool is a cornerstone of John’s sheep breeding philosophy. “There’s nothing like the hands on experience of shearing and classing to teach you which sheep will fill the bales,” he said. “But it’s got to be good wool with plenty of length and character.” John has been a familiar face at sheep shows since 1989 and Emoh Ruo has enjoyed success at major shows in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. He’s also judged at major sheep shows in Tasmania, New Zealand, Goulburn, Canberra and Western Australia. John also takes great pride in exhibiting fleeces and has been rewarded with Supreme Fleece prizes at the major shows in three states. Exhibiting sheep is on the back burner at the moment as John and Annette enjoy spending time with their three ‘prospective sheep breeder’ grandsons at Tumut. Much joy is gained from long walks with the boys discussing the varied wildlife, trucks, tractors and cattle. John and Annette and their show sheep are greatly missed at New England Shows but they still find time to meet up with many of us at luncheon at Guyra or Inverell.

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Annual On-Property Ram Sale

Inspection: 10.00 am Sale: 1.00 pm Offering for sale

60 Rams 500 surplus ewes

NEFT tested. MN3 Status, Brucellosis Free Accreditation and Footrot Free

Further Details

Tim Bower “Stanley Vale” URALLA NSW 2358

Telephone/Fax: 02 6778 4598 Mobile: 0421 704 598 Email: [email protected]

John Teitzel - Landmark - 0428 659 435 Angus Carter - Landmark - 0427 471 597

Sponsored by Novartis

JUDGE PROFILES Mr Allan Phillips - Ultra and Superfine Rams

The “Glen Stuart” stud is located at Deddington in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania. It is based on Saxon bloodlines with infusions of Merryville type sheep. The studs aim is to produce positive testing traditional wools of a spinners type. The clips average is 16 micron.

Mr Oliver Wythes - Fine and Fine/Medium Rams

I am Co-Principle and Manager of Rockdale Merino Stud at Canowindra NSW. Rockdale

has been pure Egelabra bloodlines since 1937 and a stud since 1975. We run both Stud and

Commercial operations, along with a large farming operation. I work in partnership with my parents and wife Kassie. We have three children

Victoria, Marcus and Fraser.

Previously, I Jackerooed at Egelabra Merino stud for two years before completing an Advanced Diploma in Farm Business Management at

Marcus Oldham College, Geelong, graduating in 2000. Through this I completed a practical studies year at Auchen Dhu Merino Stud, Walcha in

1999. I then went on to work at Nerstane Merino Stud from 2001 – 2003 as Stud Overseer. Kassie and I then returned home to the family property and took over the stud and livestock operations.

I have judged in many situations, from the Don Brown Ewe Competition to local shows, most recently Cooma and Dunedoo.

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ECO have been manufacturing sheds and rural products for 25 years and have developed a rock

solid reputation in the industry.

ECO ENTERAC 32-40 Goddard Lane, TAMWORTH

Ph: 02 6760 7866 Fax: 02 6760 7899

Web: www.ecoenterac.com.au Email: [email protected]

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Offering: 10 Rams - 2½ years full wool. 40 Rams– 17 months of age, 6 months wool. NEFT Test - straight from paddock, ready to join.

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LR & JE Blanch Tel: (02) 6778 7321 - Mob: 0428 431 065

Inspection 10:00am - Sale 1:00pm at “WESTVALE” WOLLUN

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A/C: Nerstane Pastoral Co Registered Flock No. 3298 ‘Nerstane’ Woolbrook NSW 2354 Email: [email protected] Ph: 0429 775 891 Fax: 02 6777 5922 Mob: 0429 772 778

NERSTANE MERINO STUD OJD Status

ABC Points: 8 MAP Status: MN3

Nerstane is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 18.0 microns.

Stud History: The McLaren family established Nerstane Merino Stud in 1965. The Nerstane Merino breeding flock comprises 4000 ewes with 1800 stud ewes. From 1967 to 1988 the only introduction into the stud were rams and ewes from Koonwarra Stud, Crookwell. We are constantly progeny testing other bloodlines using AI against Nerstane’s top proven sires, to try and gain further improvement. Stud Objectives: Nerstane’s Merinos are bred to maximise commercial productivity by producing large framed, heavy cutting easy care sheep bred in high summer rainfall. Nerstane’s wool is noted for its soft handle, long staple & deep stylish crimp. Our recent review and update of the Nerstane index has increased emphasis on wool cut and body weight to achieve considerable gains in both these traits – an additional 7% in adult clean fleece weight and 2kg of bodyweight at 10 months of age. The emphasis on bodyweight will increase early age weight gain while at the same time maintain as much as possible adult ewe body weights. Emphasis on staple strength, CV and WEC will be continued to allow Nerstane clients to improve wool returns and reduce costs associated fly and worm control.

Vendors 2012 Test NEFT Current Test 30/01/12

Pen No. Micron 18.7 Sire: N4636 Micron 1 SD 2.8 Dam: 07-1467 N888 SD

—————— CV 15.1 Tag. No.: M31449 CV Agent: Com. F. 99.95 Com. F.

ELDERS B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......


—————— CV 18.0 Tag. No.: M 31452 CV Agent: Com. F. 99.8 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......


—————— CV 16.5 Tag. No.: M 31446 CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F.

LANDMARK B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

ARMIDALE GUYRA and WALCHA

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● Specialised Stud Marketing ● Insurance ● Real Estate

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A/C: CD & NM Pearson Registered Flock No. 4341 5 Ashtree Drive Armidale NSW 2350 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6771 4617 Fax: 02 6771 4617 Mob: 0407 402 526

GLENBROOK MERINO STUD OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 16.2 Sire: ROCKBANK SUPER SILKY Micron 4 SD 2.73 Dam: GLENBROOK SPECIAL STUD EWE SD

—————— CV 16.9 Tag. No.: M31767 CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 15.8 Sire: GRATHLYN 3285 Micron 5 SD 2.43 Dam: GLENBROOK SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Glenbrook is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.1 microns.

Glenbrook Merino Stud was founded in 1985, based on Merryville and Grathlyn blood lines. In recent years the stud has continued to breed based on these blood lines with introductions from Rockbank and also within itself. Flock Average is 17.1 micron, with the breeding emphasis based on producing large framed, structurally sound, soft handling superfine wool sheep. Stud Achievements in 2012. Reserve Grand Champion Fleece Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo.

Pen No. Micron 17.4 Sire: ROCKBANK SUPER SILKY Micron 6 SD 2.68 Dam: GLENBROOK SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


GRASSY CREEK MERINO STUD OJD Status

ABC Points: 4 MAP Status:

Grassy Creek is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.2 microns.

Grassy Creek Merinos. Breeding productive fine and superfine wool Merinos and Poll Merino sheep. Our breeding objective is to continue to reduce micron, increase wool cut and body weights.

A/C: Grassy Creek Pastoral Registered Flock No. 5030 / 1366 (Poll) ‘Dryburgh’ Reids Flat via Boorowa NSW 2586 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6345 2201 Fax: 02 6345 2201 Mob: 0428 272 889


Pen No. Micron 18.4 Sire: LANGDENE 4073 X N43 Micron 7 SD 2.5 Dam: RED 060005 X SP 344 SD


Pen No. Micron 16.4 Sire: GRASSY CREEK SYN Micron 8 SD 2.6 Dam: GRASSY CREEK MAIDEN SD


Pen No. Micron 17.3 Sire: COROMANDEL 2 (SIR THOMAS) Micron 9 SD 2.2 Dam: GCP 080173 X P646 SD



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A/C: Merryville Stud (Wal & George Merriman) Registered Flock No. 56 / 223 (Poll) PO Box 103 Boorowa NSW 2586 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6385 3333 Fax: 02 6385 3671 Mob: 0427 008 843

MERRYVILLE MERINO STUD OJD Status

ABC Points: 6 MAP Status: MN1-V

Merryville is offering twelve stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of ___ microns.

Merryville Stud was founded in 1903 by the late Sir Walter Merriman and is in the unique position of having maintained management, selection and classing in a father/son relationship for the last 110 years. While recent years have continued to deliver many highlights and records to the stud, all of these were smashed by the stud’s success in 2010. Never before has any stud won the supreme and all four champions at Armidale or the supreme and all three champions at Mudgee. The best was yet to come with Merryville ultimately leaving the 2010 Sydney Royal by breaking the show and the stud’s own Sydney record by not only showing the Supreme Merino and winning the Stonehaven Cup but also bagging a total of 37 broad ribbons which included those for 7 grand champions. In April 2011 the stud claimed its 25th Stonehaven Cup at Sydney Royal, took out the most successful superfine & fine wool exhibitor award for the 29th time & the most successful March-shorn fine to medium wool exhibitor award for the 33rd time. At Sydney Royal in April 2012, Merryville claimed the most successful superfine and fine wool exhibitor award for the 30th time since 1973. Merryville rams are available throughout the year at all major multi-vendor sales as well as the stud’s on-property ram sale on Friday 13th September 2013. Flock rams are also available from mid September each year. Enquiries can be directed to Wal Merriman 02 6385 3333, George Merriman 02 6385 3282 or your agent.


Pen No. Micron 18.3 Sire: GRAND MONARCH SUPER 5TH Micron 10 SD 2.8 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 17.0 Sire: BRILLANT MONARCH 8TH Micron 11 SD 2.6 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 17.0 Sire: FRANCESCO 3RD Micron 12 SD 2.1 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 18.4 Sire: GRAND MONARCH SUPER 5TH Micron 13 SD 3.0 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 15.9 Sire: CENTENARY 2ND (DR ALBERTO) Micron 14 SD 2.5 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD

—————— CV 15.7 Tag. No.: M33974 CV Agent: Com. F. 100 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 16.6 Sire: CENTENARY 2ND (DR ALBERTO) Micron 15 SD 2.3 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


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Pen No. Micron 18.2 Sire: RINGMASTER SYNDICATE Micron 16 SD 3.2 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 18.4 Sire: BRILLIANT EXAMPLE SYNDICATE Micron 17 SD 2.9 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 15.1 Sire: FRANCESCO 3RD Micron 18 SD 2.5 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 18.2 Sire: GRAND MONARCH 43RD Micron 19 SD 3.2 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 16.7 Sire: UNIFORM SYNDICATE Micron 20 SD 2.9 Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron Sire: GRAND MONARCH 42ND Micron 21 SD Dam: MERRYVILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD

—————— CV Tag. No.: M33883 CV Agent: Com. F. Com. F.


MERRYVILLE MERINO STUD cont’d

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WALCHA NSW 2354 Telephone: (02) 6777 2122 Facsimile: (02) 6777 2780

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A/C: Cox Brothers Registered Flock No. 1336 ‘Moolarben’, 275 Moolarben Rd, Mudgee NSW 2850 Email: Ph: 02 6373 4642 Fax: 02 6373 4642 Mob: 0427 734 642

BOCOBLE STUD OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 17.3 Sire: B.R MERRYVILLE Micron 22 SD 3.0 Dam: B.S.S.E SD


Pen No. Micron 17.5 Sire: B.R MERRYVILLE Micron 23 SD 2.9 Dam: B.S.S.E SD


Bocoble is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.5 microns.

The Bocoble Stud is one of the oldest fine wool studs still operating in New South Wales. The Stud now celebrates 120 years of careful management and breeding. The Bocoble Merino Stud was founded on the famous Mudgee blood in 1893 by the purchase of 200 ewes from the late GH Cox of Burrundulla, Mudgee and 40 ewes from the late AH Cox of Wallinga, Mudgee. Rams of the same blood were used until 1944 when Merryville blood was introduced and continued since that time. Bocoble sheep are noted for both quality and quantity of their wool, shown by an outstanding show record with both sheep and wool. The studs long term adult average micron is 17.5.

Pen No. Micron 16.5 Sire: B.R.MERRYVILLE Micron 24 SD 3.0 Dam: B.S.S.E SD


PETALI POLL MERINO STUD OJD Status


Petali is offering one stud ram, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.1 microns.

Petali Poll Merinos are fine and productive sheep bred for over 160 years in the high summer rainfall New England region of NSW. Petali genetics are designed to breed cost efficient modern merinos that cover the current & future trends in fibre & meat production. Petali Merinos produce bright white & crimpy high value wool & will thrive in a range of environments. Constitution, fertility & resistance to worms and minimal body strike are features, following years of strict selection. Petali is one of Australia’s most worm resistant flocks. Adult production is 16.0—18.0 micron, 85-95mm staple length, greater than 42n/kt staple strength, well nourished & high yielding wool. Selection includes more early growth, more muscle and fat, low breech wrinkle on long & plain bodied sheep, resistant to fleece rot & fly strike. All progeny are fully pedigree recorded, measured & MicroSelect ASBV’s are available. A new ASBV trait recorded this year at Petali is Dag score. Petali is well linked within flock & across industry flocks for high accuracy. Petali Poll on-property ram sale will be conducted on Thursday 7th February, 2013.


Pen No. Micron 17.8 Sire: LEAHCIM POLL 050154 Micron 25 SD 2.4 Dam: PETALI POLL 062789 SD

—————— CV 13.5 Tag. No.: M31657 (100218) Petali Poll CV Agent: Com. F. 99.8 Com. F.


A/C: Petali Pastoral Co. (M & C Oppenheimer) Registered Flock No. 1279 (Poll) ‘Petali’ Walcha NSW 2354 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6777 2124 Mob: 0413 580 040

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A/C: Iona Partnership Registered Flock No. 2225 / 1283 ‘Iona’ Walcha NSW 2354 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6777 3936 Mob: 0429 918 631

AIRLIE MERINO STUD OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 18.6 Sire: B;UE 118 (Champion Production Ram Dubbo) Micron 26 SD 2.9 Dam: AIRLIE STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 17.4 Sire: Micron 27 SD 2.4 Dam: AIRLIE STUD EWE SD


Airlie is offering five stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 18.4 microns.

Airlie Merino Stud was founded in 1954, due to the retirement of previous owners Reg & Pam Power. Airlie has been relocated to Walcha and is being run by Murray and Michelle Power. Our goal has always been to breed well balanced sheep that meet the requirements of both the wool and meat industry. Producing white, well defined, deeply crimped and highly nourished 18—19.5 micron wools, on large framed, structurally correct, easy care sheep, keeping constitution, productivity and wool cut as priorities.

Pen No. Micron Sire: ) Micron 28 SD Dam: } DETAILS AVAILABLE ON SALE DAY SD

—————— CV Tag. No.: ) CV Agent: Com. F. Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 18.5 Sire: SYD POLL Micron 29 SD 2.5 Dam: AIRLIE POLL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 18.8 Sire: JNR FRED Micron 30 SD 2.9 Dam: AIRLIE POLL STUD EWE SD



For expert advice on ram selection, wool marketing and more, talk to your AWN representative at the Armidale Ram Sale.

NORTHERN Harold Manttan - 0418 253 976

Peter Meakes - 0409 486 213

John Croake - 0428 977 589

CENTRAL & WESTERN Brett Cooper - 0407 136 129

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A/C: HE Kater & Son Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Registered Flock No. 32 Oxley Highway, Warren NSW 2824 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6847 4808 Fax: 02 6847 7100 Mob: 0428 478 696

EGELABRA STUD OJD Status


Vendors 2012 Test NEFT Current Test 30/01/12 Pen No. Micron 18.0 Sire: EEM Micron

31 SD 2.3 Dam: SD —————— CV 12.8 Tag. No.: M33224 (Tag ID HEK 1.1377) CV

Agent: Com. F. 100 Com. F. LANDMARK B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 16.7 Sire: EE4 Micron 32 SD 2.5 Dam: SD

—————— CV 15 Tag. No.: M33232 (Tag ID HEK 1.1990) CV Agent: Com. F. 100 Com. F.


Egelabra is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 20.1

Egelabra Stud is one of the oldest pure Merino studs in Australia. The sheep are noted for their high yielding heavy cutting fleece; bright white, well nourished wool. This wool is extremely popular in higher rainfall areas with a high resistance to fleece rot and fly strike. Egelabra sheep have been line bred for over 125 years, no outside blood has been introduced, which guarantees they will breed true-to-type. They have an excellent eye muscle depth which is well above the Australian Merino average. All these traits have led Egelabra Bloodline sheep to be in huge demand in recent years selling at premium prices.

Pen No. Micron 18.1 Sire: GEN Micron 33 SD 2.4 Dam: SD

—————— CV 13.3 Tag. No.: M33200 (Tag ID HEK 1.3408) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.7 Com. F.


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A/C: R & G Kent Registered Flock No. 1770 / 1160 ‘Kurrajong’ Delungra NSW 2403 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6729 1340 Fax: 02 6729 1340 Mob: 0428 101 787

KURRAJONG PARK STUD OJD Status

ABC Points: 5 MAP Status: Prot. Area

Kurrajong Park is offering four stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 18.5 microns.

As Kurrajong Park Merino Stud moves into its 75th year of breeding, aims of the stud have remained consistently high, breeding sheep of superior constitution and wool quality. With marketplace and client demand we have endeavoured to breed wools of stylish character, long staple and soft handling. The stud’s sire selection is paramount to maintain our heavy frame and wool cut. Sire Selection and purchases in 2003 have included:

Ringmaster Merryville Ram for $14,000 at Armidale Ram Sale. A ’99 syndicate Roseville Park Ram for $11,000 at Dubbo Show and Ram Sale. 2006 Roseville Park Dubbo $18,000

Kurrajong Park has still enjoyed the show arena throughout 2003, with great success at regional shows. This was emulated at 2003 Dubbo Show and Ram Sale with seven ribbons spread over eight exhibits; the most prestigious being Champion and Reserve Champion Super fine Ewe of the Show. Fleece exhibition remains a high priority, best being Grand Champion Fleece of the Brisbane Royal 2004. Champion Fine Ram at Armidale housed Ram Sale 2006.

Reserve Grand Champion fleece Qld State Sheep Show Reserve Champion Medium Wool Ewe Qld State Sheep Show Reserve Junior champion Ewe Qld Sheep show As Kurrajong Park Merino Stud moves into its 74th year of breeding,

aims of the stud have remained consistently high, breeding sheep of superior constitution and wool quality. With marketplace and client demand we have endeavoured to breed wools of stylish character, long staple and soft handling. The stud’s sire selection is paramount to maintain our heavy frame and wool cut. Sire Selection and purchases in 2003 have included:

Ringmaster Merryville Ram for $14,000 at Armidale Ram Sale. A ’99 syndicate Roseville Park Ram for $11,000 at Dubbo Show and Ram Sale. 2006 Roseville Park Dubbo $18,000

Kurrajong Park has still enjoyed the show arena throughout 2003, with great success at regional shows. This was emulated at 2003 Dubbo Show and Ram Sale with seven ribbons spread over eight exhibits; the most prestigious being Champion and Reserve Champion Super fine Ewe of the Show. Fleece exhibition remains a high priority, best being Grand Champion Fleece of the Brisbane Royal 2004. Champion Fine Ram at Armidale housed Ram Sale 2006.

Reserve Grand Champion fleece Qld State Sheep Show Reserve Champion Medium Wool Ewe Qld State Sheep Show Reserve Junior champion Ewe Qld Sheep Show


Pen No. Micron 18.2 Sire: MERRYVILLE Micron 34 SD 2.77 Dam: S.S.S.E SD

—————— CV 15.22 Tag. No.: M31356 ( MA-035) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 16.8 Sire: ROSEVILLE PARK Micron 35 SD 3.0 Dam: S.S.S.E SD

—————— CV 18.3 Tag. No.: M31355 (R-061) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 16.9 Sire: ROSEVILLE PARK Micron 36 SD 2.7 Dam: S.S.S.E SD

—————— CV 16.5 Tag. No.: M31352 (R-063) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 17.9 Sire: MERRYVILLE Micron 37 SD 3.1 Dam: S.S.S.E SD

—————— CV 17.3 Tag. No.: M31387 (MU-35) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

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• Offering 9 Stud and Specially Selected Rams at MUDGEE, MONDAY 11th FEBRUARY, 2013. Superfine to Fine Wool Rams. 16.4 to 19.7 micron (Current A.W.T.A. Tests).

• New Draft of specially selected and flock rams to be classed early February 2013, for Immediate Sale. Large numbers of Flock Rams currently available.

• Glanna Annual Stud Ewe Sale (Incorporating Glanna Blood Invitation Sheep Sale) Thursday, 14th March, 2013. (All sheep MN2 or MN3)

• Glanna has been selling up to 540 rams a year. Rams have been sold to over 30 studs in the last 15 years.

• Stable long term breeding program, with a family based breeding program. Sheep bred in both fine and bolder crimping families, with both horned and a increasing Poll Stud.

• Classing and consultancy service available through Glanna Merino Services. • Semen available from selected Glanna sires. • 25th Annual On-Property Ram Sale, Saturday 26th October, 2013. Approx. 110 quality

rams on offer (including approx 18 Poll Rams).

GLANNA blood sheep are well known for good frames and heavy wool cuts of quality, bright, very soft wool.

Principals: Ron Rayner (02) 6374 1124 ● Jeff Rayner (02) 6374 2239 Victorian Stud Rep: Dennis Ekstedt (03) 5256 3421

Glanna Merino Stud, PO Box 237, Gulgong NSW 2852

Visit us at www.glanna.com.au

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Pen No. Micron 19.1 Sire: GLANNA POLL 3 MUP Micron 38 SD 3.4 Dam: GLANNA POLL SPECIAL STUD EWE (Fine Wool Family) SD



Pen No. Micron 17.7 Sire: MERRYVILLE POLL (UNIFORM 14TH FAMILY) Micron 39 SD 3.5 Dam: GLANNA POLL SPECIAL STUD EWE (QP FAMILY) SD



The Glanna flock was commenced 1934, by the late Jack Rayner, and rams from Bocoble were used exclusively. In 1984 and 1985 ewes from the “Glanna” flock were passed by official inspection for registration of the Stud. Since 1984, 14 Merryville Stud rams have been introduced into the Stud. The Stud now has 1620 stud ewes mated in 2011 (including 300 poll stud ewes) and over 90% of these ewes are mated to Glanna bred rams. The Supreme Champion at the 2000 Mudgee ram Sale was purchased by Glanna from Merryville for $20,000. The ram being from the Ringmaster Superior 12th family. Another Merryville Superfine Family (Ringmaster 35th) stud ram was purchased at Armidale in 2003 for $7000. “Glanna” wethers came first for the fourth consecutive year at the Australian National field Days Wether Trial at Orange in November, 1996, in the Fine Wool Section and highest overall of the 40 teams of 15 wethers from 6 states of Australia. Glanna breeds rams in both fine and bold crimping families and are being successfully bred in many areas of NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Flinders Island. For a period of six years Glanna and Glanna Poll was selling an average of 500 rams per season, but the last four years has reduced considerably with a shrinking industry.

GLANNA and GLANNA POLL STUD OJD Status


Glanna is offering four stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.8 microns.

A/C: RA, DJ & JC Rayner (t/as Glanna Merino Stud) Registered Flock No. 4003 / 1019 (Poll) PO Box 237 Gulgong NSW 2852 Ph: 02 6374 1124 Fax: 02 6374 2191 Mob: 0428 742 191

Pen No. Micron 19.3 Sire: GLANNA POLL 4DQP Micron 40 SD 3.3 Dam: GLANNA SPECIAL STUD EWE (FINE WOOL FAMILY) SD



Pen No. Micron 18.2 Sire: GLANNA 10SBS Micron 41 SD 3.0 Dam: GLANNA SPECIAL STUD EWE (UFBP) SD



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A/C: CW & LS Clonan (Alfoxton Merino Studs) Registered Flock No. 4294 / 1333 (Poll) ‘Alfoxton’ 70 Wattle Drive Armidale NSW 2350 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6775 3245 Fax: 02 6775 3266 Mob: 0429 125 567

Alfoxton is offering four stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 18.0 microns.

The ‘Alfoxton Merino Stud’ was founded in 1984. 80 Poll Merino ewes were purchased at the Cromarty Stud dispersal in 2005. A Poll Stud was registered: Flock No. 1333. At the Armidale Show and Sale 2009 Alfoxton President was awarded Champion Superfine Ram and sold for $18,000 top price. At the Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo, a son of President 08387 (diplomat) was awarded Champion Superfine Ram and sold for $46,000. Alfoxton 08288 was awarded Supreme exhibit at Armidale in 2011 and sold for top price $16,000. This ram was August shorn.

ALFOXTON / ALFOXTON POLL STUDS OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 16.9 Sire: ALFOXTON POLL 070412 ET Micron 42 SD 2.5 Dam: ALFOXTON POLL 080243 ET SD

—————— CV 14.8 Tag. No.: M31743 (100443 AI) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 17.2 Sire: ALFOXTON POLL 070412 ET Micron 43 SD 2.4 Dam: ALFOXTON POLL 080142 AI SD

—————— CV 14 Tag. No.: M31739 (100386 AI) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.8 Com. F.


Pen No. Micron Sire: LONGFORD BRIGADIER 040015 Micron 44 SD Dam: ALFOXTON POLL 080106 ET SD

—————— CV Tag. No.: M31742 (100229 AI) CV Agent: Com. F. Com. F.


Pen No. Micron 17.3 Sire: ALFOXTON PRESIDENT 060041 ET Micron 45 SD 2.2 Dam: ALFOXTON 060118 ET SD



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Pen No. Micron 17.4 Sire: MERRYVILLE MUDGEE (Champion Ultrafine 2010 Mudgee Ram Sale) Micron

46 SD 3.08 Dam: SHALIMAR PARK STUD EWE SD —————— CV 17.70 Tag. No.: M31511 (542) CV

Agent: Com. F. 100 Com. F. ELDERS B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

A/C: Shalimar Park Merino Stud Registered Flock No. 2425 / 1278 ‘Shalimar’ 619 Bergen Rd Walcha NSW 2354 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6778 7339 Fax: 02 6778 7490

SHALIMAR PARK / SHALIMAR PARK POLL MERINO STUDS OJD Status


Shalimar Park is offering four stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.8 microns.

The Shalimar Park Stud was established in 1954 and the Poll Stud in 2000. Shalimar has competed in shows with Sheep and Fleeces and Wether Trials over many years with great success. At the 2012 Sydney Royal won 11 broad ribbons including Supreme Merino Sheep, Best Merino Ram. Grand Champion Superfine Ram, Grand Champion Ultrafine Ram, Grand Champion Superfine Poll Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ultrafine Ewe. Also in 2012 Shalimar’s team of wethers won the Stanthorpe Wether Trial.


Pen No. Micron 17.2 Sire: SHALIMAR PARK 468 (Grand Champion Superfine Ram Sydney Show 2008) Micron

47 SD 2.46 Dam: SHALIMAR PARK STUD EWE SD —————— CV 14.30 Tag. No.: M31508 (265) CV

Agent: Com. F. 99.95 Com. F. ELDERS B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 18.7 Sire: YOOROOGA HOLLEY BLUE Micron 48 SD 2.88 Dam: SHALIMAR PARK STUD EWE SD

—————— CV 15.40 Tag. No.: M31801 (544) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F.


Pen No. Micron 16.9 Sire: MERRYVILLE 824 Micron 49 SD 2.56 Dam: SHALIMAR PARK STUD EWE SD

—————— CV Tag. No.: M31524 (371) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.9 Com. F.


Shalimar Park Merinos

Joe and Alison van Eyk with the Supreme Merino at the 2012 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

- Semen available for sale -

Shalimar Surplus Sheep Sale 7 March 2013

● 1300 1 ½ year old wethers ● 1000 3 ½ year old ewes ● 440 4 ½ year old ewes

Contact:

Maurice & Alison van Eyk on 02 6778 7339 Joe van Eyk on 0417 614 755 or

Des Carlon 02 6778 7445

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MIDDLE VIEW MERINO STUD OJD Status

ABC Points: 7 MAP Status: MN2V

Middle View is offering two stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 18.4 microns.

Middle View was formed in 1977 on Merryville bloodlines and has since lost 2.5 microns and gained almost 3kg of wool cut. We have performed very well in wether trials being in the top 10% of money makers. Poll genetics have been introduced in the last 5 years and are remarkably good wool cutters with a lambing percentage second to none.


Pen No. Micron 19.5 Sire: COROMANDEL 0002 Micron 50 SD 2.6 Dam: MIDDLE VIEW SD


Pen No. Micron 18.3 Sire: COROMANDEL 002 Micron 51 SD 2.7 Dam: MIDDLE VIEW SD



A/C: B & M Walters Registered Flock No. 1362 (Poll) 1258 Jimenbuen Rd Dalgety NSW 2630 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6456 6744 Fax: 02 6456 6701 Mob: 0428 645 667

A/C: Demondrille Partnership Registered Flock No. 3994 ‘Fairview’ Harden NSW 2587 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6386 3596 Fax: 02 6386 3596 Mob: 0427 202 339

DEMONDRILLE MERINO STUD OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 17.7 Sire: PRESIDENT 41 Micron 52 SD 2.5 Dam: DEMONDRILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 18.0 Sire: DEM 9818 Micron 53 SD 2.5 Dam: DEMONDRILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD

—————— CV 14.4 Tag. No.: M 33745 CV Agent: Com. F. 100 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Demondrille is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 18.0

The stud was founded in 1983 by BJ & RM Davis with the purchase of a Merryville ram and 100 stud ewes and their lambs from Tulangi Stud 996, sires introduced since have been from Merryville based studs. Additional stud ewes were purchased from Merryville No. 56. Bede Davis & Sons classed the stud until 1995 when John Williams of Cooma was introduced as the stud’s classer. The stud, now comprising of 1050 stud ewes joined to lamb for the 2009 lambing. The stud is renowned for their large frame, heavy cutting 19 micron sheep. On shearing March 2002 the stud ewes averaged 7.3kg at 19.2 micron.

Pen No. Micron 18.0 Sire: DEM WEBKE Micron 54 SD 2.7 Dam: DEMONDRILLE SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



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A/C: SS & JA Ballinger Family Trust Registered Flock No. 4071 / 1174 (Poll) ‘Lecoin’ 591 Glenesk Road Delungra NSW 2403 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6724 8386 Mob: 0488 613 466

WAVERLEY DOWNS MERINO STUD OJD Status


Waverley Downs is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.8 microns.

Waverley Downs Merino Stud was founded in 1983 by Kevin and Jane Leader. In 1998 Sean and Judith Ballinger purchased the Stud. It is based on Merryville bloodlines. Our focus is on breeding Superfine and Finewool sheep with special attention paid to frame size, wool cut and micron.


Pen No. Micron 17.6 Sire: WR651 Micron 55 SD 2.5 Dam: S.S.S.E. SD


Pen No. Micron 17.3 Sire: POLL SYD Micron 56 SD 2.8 Dam: S.S.S.E. SD


Pen No. Micron 18.7 Sire: SYD Micron 57 SD 2.3 Dam: S.S.S.E. SD



POMANARA MERINO STUD OJD Status


Pomanara is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 16.3 microns.

Since registering as a stud in 1984 Pomanara has continued its stud-breeding program, purchasing rams from both the Merryville and Hillcreston studs. Both studs have influenced the flock and stud breeding programs at Pomanara since early 1950, enabling us to produce a rich, soft superfine wool for the wool market of today.


Pen No. Micron 15.1 Sire: MUTRIE Micron 58 SD 2.0 Dam: S.S. EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 16.0 Sire: ROCKBANK 007 Micron 59 SD 2.5 Dam: S.S. EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 15.2 Sire: MUTRIE Micron 60 SD 2.4 Dam: S.S. EWE SD



A/C: GJ & RA Rayner Registered Flock No. 4057 ‘Pomanara’ Sallys Flat NSW 2850 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6337 8223 Mob: 0428 288 075

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A/C: LR & JE Blanch Registered Flock No. 1587 334 Westvale Rd Wollun NSW 2354 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6778 7321 Mob: 0428 431 065

WESTVALE STUD OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 17.4 Sire: ALFOXTON PRESIDENT 41 Micron 63 SD 3.21 Dam: WESTVALE BLAIRICH SD


Pen No. Micron 14.4 Sire: WV BLAIR Micron 64 SD 2.87 Dam: WV SOFTY SD



Westvale is offering two stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.0 microns.

Westvale Stud is a traditional superfine type producing rams for the breeding of spinners wool for the world’s top fashion market. The rams offered this year show these traits and carry S.G. figures for worm resistance as well as Staple Strength. Westvale’s main achievement in 2012 was to win the Grand Champion Ultra Ewe in Sydney. The ewe was a two tooth.

CONRAYN MERINO STUD OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 15.1 Sire: PRESIDENT Micron

61 SD 3 Dam: CONRAYN SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 15.4 Sire: PRESIDENT Micron

62 SD 2.9 Dam: CONRAYN SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Conrayn is offering two stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 16.8 microns.

Conrayn Merino Stud was founded in 1991 with the purchase of one ram and 100 ewes from Grathlyn Stud, Flock No. 1885. Rams have since been purchased from the Merryville Stud, Brilliant Example & Ringmaster families. Flock average is 16.8 micron and we are combining micron testing and fleece weighing with visual classing to produce a large framed sheep with soft, bright well nourished ultra fine, superfine wools with good weights, concentrating on staple and length. Conrayn in partnership has purchased two Alfoxton rams in 2009 and 2010 for $18,000 and $46,000.

A/C: Jayne Lette (Conrayn Merino Stud) Registered Flock No. 4560 ‘Foxglen’ 650 Rockwell Rd Berridale NSW 2628 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6456 3034 Fax: 02 6456 3042 Mob: 0409 916 117

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Pen No. Micron Sire: DETAILS TO BE DISPLAYED ON SALE DAY Micron 65 SD Dam: STANLEY VALE STUD EWE SD

—————— CV Tag. No.: CV Agent: Com. F. Com. F.


A/C: T Bower, Stanley Vale Partnership Registered Flock No. 4595 ‘Stanley Vale’ 77 Stanley Vale Lane Uralla NSW 2358 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6778 4598 Mob: 0421 704 598

STANLEY VALE STUD OJD Status


Stanley Vale is offering one stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 16.7 microns.

The Bower family settled at Stanley Vale in the 1860’s, the property is situated in the heart of the New England region, 10 kilometres east of Uralla. The Bower family has been involved with wool for over 145 years. The stud was registered in 1992. Tim and his father Kevin undertake an extensive A1 programme annually to optimise sire potential and minimise the risk of disease. The average adult fleece diameter this year was 16.7 micron. Tim and Kevin are committed to breeding superfine Merinos which have excellent conformation with wool that is soft handling, stylish and bright. Achievements: Wins in Marubeni Clip Preparation Award, New England Wool Ultimate Clip Preparation Competition, Ermenegildo Zegna National Superfine Fleece Competition. Footrot Free and Brucellosis Accredited

A/C: JE & LA Holley Registered Flock No. 3713 ‘Yoorooga’ PO Box 119 Tenterfield NSW 2372 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6736 1323 Mob: 0429 400 460

YOOROOGA STUD OJD Status



Pen No. Micron 18.3 Sire: ROCKBANK GRANT Micron 66 SD 2.3 Dam: YOOROOGA SPECIAL STUD EWE SD



Pen No. Micron 17.1 Sire: YOOROOGA ‘JACK’ HB7067 Micron 67 SD 2.6 Dam: YOOROOGA SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Yoogooga is offering two stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 16.8 microns.

Yoorooga breeds a distinctive type of crimpy, lustrous, ultrafine and superfine wool and is a daughter stud of Rock-Bank Merino Stud, Victoria. In 2011 Yoorooga was honoured to win the Grand Champion Fleece at the Australian Fleece Competition, Bendigo. The 2013 lead ram is sired by Rock Bank Grant and is an outstanding sire prospect. The second ram is sired by Yoorooga Jack (HB 7067), carrying thick, lustrous, crimpy wool on a sound frame.

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Pen No. Micron 17.6 Sire: LONGFORD 08-17 Micron 69 SD 2.6 Dam: GRATHLYN SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 17.2 Sire: GRATHLYN 0002 Micron 70 SD 2.9 Dam: GRATHLYN SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 17.6 Sire: GRATHLYN 0002 Micron 71 SD 2.5 Dam: GRATHLYN SPECIAL STUD EWE BL0974 SD

—————— CV 14.2 (Reserve Grand Super Ewe Sydney ‘03) CV Agent: Com. F. 99.8 Tag. No.: M32569 Com. F.

B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......



B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 17.0 Sire: GRATHLYN ULTRA BM Micron 73 SD 2.5 Dam: GRATHLYN SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......



Pen No. Micron 15.5 Sire: GRATHLYN 45 Micron 68 SD 2.5 Dam: GRATHLYN SPECIAL STUD EWE SD


GRATHLYN MERINO STUD OJD Status


Grathlyn is offering seven stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 15.9 microns.

Grathlyn Stud was founded in 1935 on pure Merryville blood. The Stud breeds predominantly within itself, but periodically a sire is purchased from Merryville (F56). The long term fibre diameter of the Grathlyn clip is 17.3 microns. Brucellosis & Footrot Accredited Free


A/C: S.M. Rayner & Co. Registered Flock No. 1885 ‘Grathlyn’ Hill End Road Mudgee NSW 2850 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6373 8677 Mob: 0429 820 223

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24th On-Property Ram & Ewe Sale Tuesday 12th February, 2013

Schute Bell: Todd Clark 0428 248 427 Landmark Armidale: John Teitzel (02) 6772 8188

Philip & Jenni: (02) 6778 7437 Tony & Barb Carlon: (02) 6778 7437

MN3

Inspection 10:00am

Sale 1:00pm

MAISTER`S SWAMP MERINOS

6th Annual Ram Sale Thursday 14TH February 2013

at Uralla Showground, King Street, Uralla

► Heavy Cutting Ewe Base ► Family Structured Stud

► Ultrafines / Superfines ► Finewools and Polls

Contact Details:

David & Tina Watson Email: [email protected] Web: www.maistersswampmerinos.com.au

Ph 02 67787244 Fax 02 67787248 Mobile 0427831799

2012 Stud Ewe Figures 6.2kg at 17.7

micron

Offering:

60 Rams - 15 months of age

6 months Woolgrowth Helmsman & Open Auction Systems

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A/C: David & Tina Watson Registered Flock No. 4497 / 1284 (Poll) ‘Dorlie’ 86 Dorlie Lane Kentucky NSW 2354 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6778 7244 Fax: 02 6778 7248 Mob: 0427 831 799

MAISTER’S SWAMP MERINO STUD OJD Status


Maister’s Swamp is offering four stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.8 microns.

The breeding of Merino sheep on Maister’s Swamp started over 45 years ago, and in 1991 Maister’s Swamp Merino Stud was registered. In 2000 Maister’s Swamp Poll Merino Stud was also registered. Now with Merryville and Glanna stud sires both studs have created a ewe family structured stud, with distinct sheep and wool families, such as Ultrafines, Superfines, Finewools and Polls, which we believe can give sheep and wool producers the flexability to select genetics from a stable but prepotent stud, that will deliver consistent and predictable results. 2011 joined stud ewe shearing results 6.2kgs at 17.7 micron average.


Pen No. Micron 16.7 Sire: MAISTER’S SWAMP Micron 75 SD 3.2 Dam: M.S.S.S. EWE JH88 (Finewool Family Bred) SD



Pen No. Micron 15.9 Sire: MAISTER’S SWAMP Micron 76 SD 2.5 Dam: M.S.S.S. EWE JH 88 (Finewool Family Bred) SD



Pen No. Micron 15.4 Sire: GLANNA AP (POLL) Micron 77 SD 2.8 Dam: M.S.S.P.E. AQP 46 (Superfine Family Bred) SD



Pen No. Micron 18.6 Sire: GLANNA JUMBO DIRECTOR Micron 78 SD 3.0 Dam: M.S.S.S. EWE JM Z6 (Finewool Family Bred ) SD


WHYWORRY PARK MERINO STUD OJD Status


Whyworry Park is offering one stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.2 microns.

The Carter family have been growing superfine wool at Whyworry Park since 1946. Why Worry Park is situated 4 km west of Uralla. In 1973 50 stud ewes were purchased from Shalimar Park at Wollun. 1983-1990 rams and ewes purchased from Grathlyn Mudgee. 1995-1998 rams purchased from Merryville. 2004 ceased mulesing. 2004 ceased mulesing. 2010 Won 2nd place in the Ermenegildo Zegna Unprotected Wool Trophy. 2010-2011 very little breech strike. 2011 Av micron is 17um and yield 75% av strength 47 nkt.


Pen No. Micron 17.8 Sire: BLUE BRILLIANT RINGMASTER (SON) Micron 79 SD 2.71 Dam: WHYWORRY PARK RINGMASTER SD


A/C: Darryl & Robyn Carter Registered Flock No. 3962 ‘Whyworry Park’ 376 Kingstown Rd Uralla NSW 2358 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6778 4147 Fax: 02 6778 5147 Mob: 0427 784 147

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A/C: T & B & P Carlon Registered Flock No. 2471 ‘Queenlee’ Uralla NSW 2358 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6778 7437 Fax: 02 6778 7379

QUEENLEE MERINO STUD OJD Status


Vendors 2011 Test NEFT Current Test 30/01/12 Pen No. Micron Sire: RAM DETAILS AND TEST RESULTS Micron

80 SD Dam: AVAILABLE ON SALE DAY SD —————— CV Tag. No.: CV

Agent: Com. F. Com. F. LANDMARK B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Queenlee is offering one stud ram, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.2 microns.

The Queenlee Stud was founded in 1935 on Merryville and Tasmanian blood and since then most Stud Sires have been from Merryville. Our aim is to breed large superfine sheep with good constitution, good bone and dense soft handling wool. For the immediate future we aim to lower our average micron, maintaining fleece weight, body weight and crimp frequency. This achievement should be possible with our large sire battery. Queenlee was lucky enough to sell into a good wool market in 2011, prices achieved included: *138 bales ex Sup AAAA (grown sheep). Mic 16.76; VM 0.7, SL 86, SS 43, 1944c/kg av; *41 bales ex Sup AAAA (hoggets) Mic 15.5, VM 0.8, SL 78, SS 41, 2201c/kg av. *Other grown sheep prices included: Sup AAAA to 2170c/kg, Sup AAA to 2088c/kg, AAA to 1841 c/kg. Backs to 1699c/kg. Seed FLC to 1670c/kg. Bkn to 1519c/kg. Sup Bls to 1499c/kg. Flock health: Footrot Free and Brucellosis Accredited.

A/C: D.D & M.M. Picker Registered Flock No. M4584 / PM 1161 ‘”Summer Hill”, 2615 Bigga Rd, Bigga NSW 2583 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 4835 2220 Mob: 0427 123 478

HILLCRESTON PARK OJD Status

ABC Points: 8 MAP Status: MN 3V


Hillcreston is offering two stud ram, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 16.8 microns.

Hillcreston Merino Stud was founded in 1910 when the Picker Brothers purchased Collaroy blood ewes from G.D. Hay, ‘Goonoogla’, Bigga, NSW. In 1925 Sam Picker acquired a portion of the flock from his father and from that year until 1954 only ‘Merryville’, Flock No.56 rams were introduced. Hillcreston Park has continued to set the same high standards that has been set in the past by our father and grandfather. Our aim is to produce larger framed sheep with a long white staple, while still holding our traditional 1PP type wool. We believe with the current meat market trends a larger frame sheep is required while still holding our traditional type wool. In July 1992 Hillcreston Park Poll Stud was registered, Flock No.RM 1161, after the purchase of Super Bute, a $10,000 buy at Melbourne Sheep Show and Sale in 1989 from Mt Bute Poll Stud of Linton, Victoria. In December 1989, 20 stud ewes were purchased from Mr Bute Poll Stud and 30 stud ewes from Hillcreston to raise the stud ewes to 50. In 2009 a 15 micron Stud Poll ram was purchased from Greenlands Stud and is breeding very well.

Pen No. Micron 17.5 Sire: 425 POLL Micron 82 SD 2.3 Dam: HILLCRESTON PARK STUD EWE SD


Pen No. Micron 16.7 Sire: PRESIDENT Micron 81 SD 2.9 Dam: HILLCRESTON PARK (SNOWY) STUD EWE SD


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A/C: Rayner Family Registered Flock No. Mudgee, NSW 2850 Email: [email protected] Ph:

LYNFORD OJD Status

ABC Points: MAP Status:

Lynford is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of ___ microns.

Lynford Poll Merino Stud was founded in 2009 with the purchase of poll ewes from ’Longford’ and a select few horn ewes from ‘Grathlyn’. In 2011 a selection of ewes were added from Blaxland Stud. With sires being acquired from ‘Longford’ and ‘Roseville Park Poll’.

Vendors 2012 Test NEFT Current Test 30/01/12 Pen No. Micron 16.4 Sire: LONGFORD CAPTAIN Micron

83 SD 3.0 Dam: BLAXLAND SSE P0237 SD —————— CV 18.9 Tag. No.: M32592 CV

Agent: Com. F. 99.8 Com. F. LANDMARK B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 17.0 Sire: AVON 753 Micron 84 SD 3.0 Dam: GRATHLYN SSE B3227 SD



Pen No. Micron 18.3 Sire: LONGFORD CAPTAIN Micron 85 SD 3.0 Dam: BLAXLAND SSE W1958 SD



A/C: Windarra Agriculture Registered Flock No. 1361 (Poll) PO Box 1584, Armidale NSW 2350 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6775 3220 Mob: 0417 297567

WOODFIELD POLL OJD Status

ABC Points: 4 MAP Status: FREE

Woodfield is offering three stud rams, Rule 19 March Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 15.5 microns.

We have been breeding sheep for over twenty years, buying quality rams from Victoria, Mudgee, NSW and New England. Recently from Longford Stud (closed) and Lorelmo & Kyaba (closed). Our focus is of breeding plain bodied animals with quality fine wool with a minimum of maintenance.

Vendors 2012 Test NEFT Current Test 30/01/12 Pen No. Micron 14.3 Sire: LORELMO (BLUE) Micron

86 SD 2.41 Dam: WOODFIELD SD —————— CV 16.85 Tag. No.: M31797 CV

Agent: Com. F. 100 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

Pen No. Micron 14.3 Sire: LORELMO (BLUE) Micron 87 SD 2.59 Dam: WOODFIELD SD


Pen No. Micron 12.9 Sire: LORELMO (YELLOW) Micron 88 SD 2.28 Dam: WOODFIELD SD


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Pen No. Micron Sire: ) Micron 89 SD Dam: } DETAILS TO BE DISPLAYED ON SALE DAY SD

—————— CV Tag. No.: ) CV Agent: Com. F. Com. F.



—————— CV Tag. No.: ) CV Agent: Com. F. * 1 1/2 yo Ram Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......


—————— CV Tag. No.: ) CV Agent: Com. F. * 1 1/2 yo Ram Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

A/C: CW & LS Clonan (Alfoxton Merino Studs) Registered Flock No. 4294 / 1333 (Poll) ‘Alfoxton’ 70 Wattle Drive Armidale NSW 2350 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6775 3245 Fax: 02 6775 3266 Mob: 0429 125 567

Alfoxton is offering one stud ram, AugustShorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 18.0 microns.

The ‘Alfoxton Merino Stud’ was founded in 1984. 80 Poll Merino ewes were purchased at the Cromarty Stud dispersal in 2005. A Poll Stud was registered: Flock No. 1333. At the Armidale Show and Sale 2009 Alfoxton President was awarded Champion Superfine Ram and sold for $18,000 top price. At the Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo, a son of President 08387 (diplomat) was awarded Champion Superfine Ram and sold for $46,000. Alfoxton 08288 was awarded Supreme exhibit at Armidale in 2011 and sold for top price $16,000. This ram was August shorn.

ALFOXTON / ALFOXTON POLL STUDS OJD Status


A/C: Shalimar Park Merino Stud Registered Flock No. 2425 / 1278 ‘Shalimar’ 619 Bergen Rd Walcha NSW 2354 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6778 7339 Fax: 02 6778 7490

SHALIMAR PARK / SHALIMAR PARK POLL MERINO STUDS OJD Status


Shalimar Park is offering two stud rams, August Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 17.8 microns.

The Shalimar Park Stud was established in 1954 and the Poll Stud in 2000. Shalimar has competed in shows with Sheep and Fleeces and Wether Trials over many years with great success. At the 2012 Sydney Royal won 11 broad ribbons including Supreme Merino Sheep, Best Merino Ram. Grand Champion Superfine Ram, Grand Champion Ultrafine Ram, Grand Champion Superfine Poll Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ultrafine Ewe. Also in 2012 Shalimar’s team of wethers won the Stanthorpe Wether Trial.


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Pen No. Micron Sire: ALFOXTON PRESIDENT Micron 92 SD Dam: GSSE W1789 SD

—————— CV (Grand Champion Ultrafine Ewe Sydney ‘09) CV Agent: Com. F. Tag. No.: A20420 Com. F. AWN B. Wt. Purchaser: ………………………………………………………………...….. $ …………......

GRATHLYN MERINO STUD OJD Status


Grathlyn is offering one stud ram, August Shorn, with an average adult fleece line over five years of 15.9 microns.

Grathlyn Stud was founded in 1935 on pure Merryville blood. The Stud breeds predominantly within itself, but periodically a sire is purchased from Merryville (F56). The long term fibre diameter of the Grathlyn clip is 17.3 microns. Brucellosis & Footrot Accredited Free


A/C: S.M. Rayner & Co. Registered Flock No. 1885 ‘Grathlyn’ Hill End Road Mudgee NSW 2850 Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 6373 8677 Mob: 0429 820 223

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AWN LIVESTOCK

John Croake 0428 977 589 Mob. (02) 6762 6463 AH Harold Manttan 0418 253 976 Mob. (02) 6778 5187 AH

ELDERS LIMITED

Roger Sambell (02) 6772 7500 BH 0427 753 722 Mob. John Newsome (02) 6772 7500 BH 0428 669 498 Mob. Tom Henry (02) 6772 7500 BH 0409 659 877 Mob.

LANDMARK

John Teitzel (02) 6772 8188 BH (02) 6772 7151 AH 0428 659 435 Mob.

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