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VOLUME 29 No. 1 MAY 2017
FOCUS ON: Warenda Stud
Featuring: Junior Camp | Sydney Show
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SHOW & SALE DATES 2017
SALES
Summerland Sale, Casino NSW 30 Jun
Tookey Creek & Jarrah Park Sale, Bellata NSW 17 Jul
Beefing up Australia
Watasanta Sale, Tamworth NSW 23 Aug
Red Hot @ Riverslea Sale 24 Aug
Moongana Invitation Sale, Springsure Qld 28 Aug
Cardona/Canowindra Sale, Emerald Qld 29 Aug
Rockhampton Sale, Rockhampton Qld 30 Aug
SANTA GERTRUDIS BREEDERS’
KM Cattle Co Sale, Biloela Qld 31 Aug
Big S Spring Classic Sale, Toowoomba Qld 31 Aug
(AUSTRALIA) ASSOCIATION
Cree Sale, Thangool, Qld 1 Sep Santa Gertrudis House
Yulgilbar Sale, Yulgilbar NSW 1 Sep 103 Copperfield Street,Geebung Q 4034
Balonne Invitation Sale, Balonne Qld 4 Sep PO Box 57, Geebung Q 4034
Benelkay Sale, Mullaley NSW 6 Sep
Phone 07 3216 2708 Fax 07 3216 2509
Dunlop Santa Sire Sale, Proston Qld 9 Sep
Email: sg@santagertrudis.com.au
Narromine Invitational Sale, Mirri Mirri Qld 12 Sep
www.santagertrudis.com.au
Heartland Sale, Roma Qld 13 Sep
Yarrawonga Waco Sale, Wallumbilla Qld 14 Sep
Diamond H Sale, Wandoan Qld 15 Sep
Broad Leaf Sale, Rolleston Qld 18 Sep
Brisbane Valley Sale, Toogoolawah Qld 20 Sep
Gyranda Sale, Theodore Qld 21 Sep
Greenup/Eidsvold Station Sale, Eidsvold Qld 22 Sep
Cooinda Sale, Poston Qld 23 Sep
Dangarfield Sale, Taroom Qld 25 Sep SGBAA COUNCIL
Wandoan SG Sale, Wandoan Qld 25 Sep PRESIDENT: Scott Ferguson 0407 645 917
Rosevale Sale, Jandowae Qld 26 Sep DEPUTY PRESIDENT: David Greenup 07 4668 6192
Santa Central Sale, Nobby Qld 27 Sep TREASURER: Mark Bolster 07 5536 1188
Rockingham Sale, Condobolin NSW 5 Oct
COUNCILLORS
Swan Hill Sale, Blackall Qld 16 Oct
David Bassingthwaite 07 4623 2631
Barcoo Sale, Blackall Qld - AM 17 Oct
Andrew Chapman 07 4975 6132
Strathmore Sale, Blackall Qld - PM 17 Oct Michael Doering 08 8581 1357
Clermont Sale, Clermont Qld 28 Nov Scott Dunlop 07 4168 9158
Wendy Gould 0418 947 521
COMMERCIAL SALES
Phillip Hague 02 6898 1543
Yulgilbar Commercial Sale 8 Sep
Burnett Joyce 07 4993 7144
Rockingham Commercial Sale, Condobolin NSW 5 Oct Ian MacCue 02 6793 7466
Moreton Beef Classic Show & Sale Yards, Qld - TBC 19 Oct Dennis Moxey 02 6857 1085
PATRON: Alastair Bassingthwaighte 07 4623 4176
SCHOOL / FIELD DAYS / OPEN DAY
Denngal Field Day, Forbes NSW 3 Jun OFFICE STAFF
Gyranda Open Day, Theodore Qld 17 Aug GENERAL MANAGER: Ben Noller 0459 318 758
ROYAL SHOW JUDGING DAYS REGISTRAR / OFFICE MANAGER: Kaylene Mann
TROPICAL CATTLE TECHNICAL SERVICES:
Brisbane Ekka 10 Aug
Paul Williams 07 4927 6066 | 0427 018 982
Adelaide Feature Show 1 Sep
Melbourne Show - TBC 30 Sep - 1 Oct FIELD STAFF
Perth Show - TBC 23 - 30 Sep FIELD DIRECTORS:
Launceston Show - TBC 12 Oct Russell Gray 07 5424 8138 | 0429 005 013
Hobart Show - TBC 25 - 28 Oct Nigel Ferguson 0429 347 954
COUNCIL & DELEGATE MEETINGS
PUBLISHED BY: Ben Noller
Brisbane - Council 10 Jul
Brisbane - Council 11 Aug GRAPHIC DESIGN BY: Ann-Maree Cutmore
Creed & Lang, Warwick Qld
Brisbane - Delegates 29 Oct
PRINTED BY: APN Print, Warwick Qld
Brisbane - Council 30 Oct
AGM & GENERAL MEETING
AGM - Brisbane 11 Aug Front cover:
James O’Brien at the 2017 National Junior Camp in Warwick.
TATTOO PREFIX Photo supplied by Judy Tones.
Queensland – N Jul 16 - Jun17
Queensland – P Jul 17 - Jun18 Background image:
Enniskillen Pastoral Company Steers
Other States – N Jan 17 - Dec 17 at Morgan Pastoral Companies Feedlot.
CHECK INDEX
THESE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 4 NEWS
Across the breed’s sale wrap up 44-46
ARTICLES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 5 Big S News 58-59
Mundrabilla Station 66-67
ADVERTISER INDEX 76 Tim Emery joins TBTS 72
Welcome Katrina 32
Welcome Nigel Ferguson 32
COMMERCIAL SUCCESSES 68-71 Western Downs Sale Group 60
FEATURES SALES
National Junior Show 20-31 Beaudesert Show & Sale 64
Sydney Show 12-19 Biara Sale 54-55
Blackall Sale 36
FOCUS Casino Weaner Sale 65
Clermont Sale 34-35
Warenda Stud 38-43
Goolagong Sale 48-49
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TopX Greenup/Eidsvold Commercial Sale 62-63
IN MEMORY Walmona Sale 50-51
Mrs Alvina Betty Walker 6-9 Walsa Narngulu Sale 56-57
Mr Peter Lintern 10-11 Xfactor Sale 52-53
66
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Background image: Focus article on Warenda – page 38.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
and improve your herds to sustain in the kitchen and David Deleforce
through the tougher years and remain who organised the transportation
profitable. of kitchen gear from Brisbane to
Warwick. Another great camp and we
In December we conducted interviews look forward to seeing you all again
and a field test to fill the new Field next year.
Directors position made vacant by
Geoff Coombe. We now welcome The Sydney Royal Easter show was
Nigel Ferguson from Toowoomba another great spectacle for the Santa
Ben Noller into the role and his training Gertrudis Breed with 40 exhibits from
Scott Ferguson process commenced in January. An
introduction and background of Nigel
9 different studs presented before the
judge Scott Hann, Truro Herefords,
THIS YEAR is certainly moving along
has been included in this edition. With Bellata NSW. Congratulations to all
very quickly and it is hard to believe
limited numbers of cattle to classify in the exhibitors, it is a big expense
we are already in May and the bull
the early months of the year majority to show cattle and we thank you
selling season is only around the
or Nigel’s training has been conducted for promoting the breed. A general
corner.
towards the end of March and April. meeting was also conducted at the
I T SEEMS to be a frequent I was also sorry to hear of the members that made the effort to In late March much of the east coast I would like to commend Nigel for show where an update was given
exhibit in Sydney and to those studs was hit by cyclone Debbie with his enthusiasm, systematic approach on the Associations current financial
comment lately of how quickly passing of a great lady of the
massive falls recorded by residents and general respect for the continual position and the development of
the first four months of 2017 has breed, Mrs Betty Walker of “Tara” that enjoyed success on the day. A directly on the coast, up to 800mm improvement of the breed. Due to new classification software that will
flown past. fame. Mrs Walker was well known general meeting was held before in a 24-hour period. I did however this training process we are running be used by the classifiers. This will
for her entertaining skills and I judging and was well attended, the received reports of good steady a little behind schedule with some help streamline the communication
Since my last report in December remember fondly her enormous and following day Council meetings soaking rain from people further off classifications runs, however Russell between the Field Directors, the
much has happened and to start impressive morning and afternoon were held. the coast, who were banking on a and Nigel are working together to office and the Membership. More
2017 the Annual Youth Camp good fall before the winter months to cover these zones in a timely manner. information will be sent to members
teas. Her family and well-known get some grass growth and plant oats. Thank you to all of the members once a testing process has been
was held in Warwick. Yet again Santa breeders Allan and Kellie Congratulations to WA members
It was a shame the rain did not reach who have been understanding and completed.
it was hailed as a huge success Walker and family and her devoted who have recently held their annual further out in the western regions and accommodating to both Nigel and
and enjoyed by all those whom sales and have enjoyed great The Western Australian bull sales
daughter, Sandy McGavin, will we hope your turn will be not to far Russell as they work through this
kicked off on the same day as the
attended. certainly miss her. success. (A separate report will be around the corner. process.
Sydney judging with the X-Factor sale
included in this edition.) The cattle market has certainly been Our Executive Assistant Lea Healy in Muchea. I was unable to attend this
Many thanks to David Greenup as Executive assistant Leah Healy rejuvenated with these recent rains resigned from her position in March year’s sales but from all reports they
chairman, Ben Noller and Leah resigned from her position to pursue Council recently held a Standards across many parts of the country 2017 to take on another job. Lea had were a great success with significant
Healy for all their organisation other interests. I thank Leah for her Day, which was kindly hosted by the and even with the talk of rain the been in the role for 9 months and we increases in clearance rates and
towards this event. I would also contribution and the professional Greenup Family of Rosevale. This market lifted 20c in March. MLA are wish her all the best with her future averages. See inside for the full
manner she displayed in the role. was a positive day when Council estimating the cattle slaughter rate endeavours. reports.
like to thank the many volunteers will remain at 7.1 million head for
and sponsors who without their Recent interviews were held and discussed all aspects and the level We have recently advertised for In December we lost one of our larger
2017, down 200,000, or 3% year-on-
contributions the smooth running of I would like to welcome Lynelle of standards required for cattle to Lea’s replacement and will welcome then life, characters of the breed Peter
year. It is however expected heavier
Rogers to the Association. I am sure be classified and accepted into the Lynelle Rogers on the 15th May 2017, Lintern, Seymour Vale Stud, South
this important event simply would carcases will relieve some of the
after my return from the South African Australian. Peter would always have
not happen. all members will welcome Lynelle Stud Book. Both Field Directors supply pressure with overall beef and
World Congress. Lynelle has previous those around him laughing while
when she commences in mid May. then classify cattle before an veal production only anticipating a 1%
experience working with ABRI and enjoying a beer and both he and
open discussion is held between decline. The average carcase weight
This event was also an opportunity other breed societies and is keen Mandy have been great contributors
Most of Australia was suffering for Australian Cattle was the highest
to introduce to the members Councilors and the Field Directors ever during the summer months as to work for an organisation with a to the breed in South Australia and
our new Field Director, Mr Nigel a difficult and patchy summer to ensure the classification system connection to the rural industry. in particular with the organisation of
a result of the higher proportion of
until Cyclone Debbie hit the East is being upheld at the highest the Adelaide show. Our thoughts are
Ferguson who was successful in cattle on feed and heavier grassfed As I write this we are gearing up to fly
Coast of Australia in late March. with Mandy and the family during this
gaining the vacant position after possible level. cattle coming through the system. out for the 2017 World Santa Gertrudis tough time.
interviews and practical field tests The devastation she caused in The average carcase weight for adult Congress in South Africa. There is
many parts of the country was As I write approximately 30 cattle has now been revised to 291kg a delegation of 30 Australian Santa With the sale season around the
held at Yarrawonga in December. for 2017 (MLA, 18th April 2017). Gertrudis Member’s who will take part corner and the industry still very
Nigel has been training alongside dreadful and difficult for many Australian’s are hurriedly preparing
in the event along with breeders from positive, I would encourage members
Russell Gray and I thank those to comprehend. However, for to attend the World Congress With the turn in the season and strong
Brazil, Paraguay, USA and Argentina. and sale groups to start planning
others on the fringe of the heavy in Bloemfontein, South Africa prices, we are seeing the Australian
members that were asked to Delegates will enjoy a number of their sales and advertising programs.
falls wonderful rain was received where they will join with our Santa cow herd starting to rebuild and Ben
host both classifiers during this property tours and visit some of South We anticipate running a similar
Thomas, MLA’s Manager of Market
enabling late season grass growth Gertrudis breeders from around the Africa’s tourist regions. A full report “advertorial program” in the lead up
process. I welcome Nigel to the Information Services reported that
and the planting of early winter world to attend judging, property of the trip will be included in the next to the bull sales, where members are
Association he has already proven female cattle slaughter numbers
crops. As the case most often is, tours and many tourist attractions. edition of Santa Gertrudis Australia. encourage to bank all of the Santa
to be enormously enthusiastic and over the November 2016 to January
Gertrudis advertising together with
some of those desperate for rain 2017 were the lowest proportion of Another very successful Junior
positive towards his position. the SGB(A)A ad. We have received
missed out, yet again. Frustrating for As always I thank my fellow adult cattle killed ever, at 42%, which Camp was held at Morgan Park, plenty of positive feedback with
Councilors and all SGBA staff highlights producers intentions to Warwick, in early January with 92
In December we attended the those people. retain females and build herds. This
comments like “Santa Gertrudis take
for their ongoing support and participants attending. I would like to over the paper during bull selling
funeral service for Mr Peter Lintern. On the back of these falls the cattle rebuilding is likely to be enhanced thank the Junior Camp Committee
contributions towards the season”, which to me indicates that we
Peter was well known around by producers taking advantage of Chairman, David Greenup for all the
market rallied again with feeder successful future of Santa are making and impact. A letter will
Australia for his enthusiasm and the low fodder prices to carry stock organisation and time he commits to
weight cattle being the biggest Gertrudis. be sent to the membership in June,
through. the successful running of the camp.
sense of humour. I extend our gainers and reaching new heights.
outlining these proposed advertising
The 2017 cattle prices are estimated I would also like to thank all the dates and advertorial prices.
sympathies to Mandy and family on sponsors, kitchen staff and helpers in
their loss. He will be missed by the The recent Sydney Royal Show to average close to the 2016 record
levels, before trending downwards in general who contribute to the overall
tight knit South Australian members was held and capably judged by 2018 and 2019. With this in mind and success of the camp. A special thank
who always work closely together Mr Scott Hann of Bellata, NSW. remembering the cyclic nature of our you to Nikki Mahony and Nigel Sharpe
when promoting Santa Gertrudis. Congratulations to all those industry it is important for members for all of their help in the office, Tonya
to make the most of these good times Carew and Gail Moxey for their work
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IN MEMORY IN MEMORY
Alvina Betty Walker (‘Betty’) (1922 – 2016)
‘Betty loved life, it was never a difficulty for her, a lady to the core,
gracious and capable who embraced the bush life with a passion.’
Owen Walker (left) and Betty’s father, Alvin A mob of Santa cattle at Tara and Tara manager,
Banning (right) with Betty as a younger woman. Palmer Triffett.
Article: Kent Ward
A LVINA BETTY WALKER known
as ‘Betty’, ‘Betty Boops’, ‘Mum’
and just ‘Grandma’ was the eldest
matches and other outings. If
the family travelled to town
it was usually a week long
Betty met Owen ‘OJ ‘ Walker during the war and they
were married 3rd April 1944. The young couple moved
to Conamore north of Winton to live, until they bought
district. After acquiring Tara, the young couple continued
buying country. A lot of the time it was just to buy grass
due to drought. They bought Hulton from Owen’s brother,
of three children born to Alvin and affair, often attending races, Tara outside Barcaldine in 1950. They bought it at the end Harry in the early 60’s and Gretel near Barcaldine, which
Violet Banning in Winton on 29th tennis, balls, meetings etc. of 1950, but went to Brisbane for the birth of their first later became the Tara bull depot. In 1965 they bought
August 1922. The Banning family had a child, John on 21st November 1950, so they didn’t return Allambie at Blackall for drought purposes and in 1969
house in Winton. Betty’s to Tara until early in 1951. The year 1950 was a huge year they bought Albro at Clermont, to move the cattle to, as
Her two other siblings, her
father, Alvin like many other seasonally and after John was born Owen drove back they were still in drought. Albro was subsequently sold at
brothers, John and Tom are both
station owners always had from Brisbane only to see smoke on the horizon from the end of the beef depression.
deceased and her sister in law,
racehorses stabled locally Tambo and thought ‘some poor bugger is getting burnt
Jean passed away in November Betty’s father, Alvin, died in 1985 and Betty took over
and in Brisbane. out’ … as it turned out the fire was on Tara. Betty flew to
2016. However, Betty’s niece the old family property, Tulmur, Winton. Owen and Betty
Blackall with baby John where she was met by Owen’s
Narelle and nephew, Robert Born in the depression years, latter added Tranby to their property portfolio in 1995
brother, Lloyd Walker. So Betty’s first memory and
Banning and his family are still on Betty always remembered and it still remains in the family today. The Walker family
sighting of Tara was it going up in smoke and having to
the family properties at Winton. the difficulties and the added Bonnie Doon at Blackall to accompany Allambie
get meals organized for firefighters.
Betty’s father Alvin Logan Banning hardships faced by people. and later Clarenden also in the Blackall district. Chasing
is buried on Tulmur, Winton. He People walking or cycling Owen and Betty founded the Tara Stud in 1959 as Stud feed and due to drought they also purchased Orana and
was the oldest of 12 children of past Tulmur, looking for work, 57. In it’s heyday the operation supported between 700 Batheaston at Middlemount from Graeme and Jenny
Andrew Jackson Banning and even if it was just chopping and 1000 registered breeders plus commercial cattle and Acton at the end of the ‘80’s. The latter two holdings
Louisa Banning (Ryan), Woodstock wood for meals. But those Merino sheep. At its peak the couple and their family ran were sold after about three years.
Station, Winton. years also provided activities 45,000 sheep with 20,000 odd in the Barcaldine country
In 2001 they purchased the prime Blackall holding,
that still live on. Betty used and Allan and family an equal number in the Blackall
As a young girl Betty soon Gowan where Allan and his family moved. After a
to stage goat races with her
found that rural life on Tulmur,
cousins for entertainment.
Winton was never dull and she
Many western towns,
soon discovered horses and the
including Barcaldine are
other trappings that go with life
Betty and Owen Walker. reviving that hobby into
on the land. Tulmur is just off
annual events.
the Diamantina River Road and
the homestead is built on the Diamantina River, some In her early schooling years, Betty and her brothers had a
100klms from Winton. Betty and her brother John spent governess. Their secondary schooling was completed at
their early years at Mt Windsor Station, Winton latter The Southport School and Betty a boarder at St Hilda’s.
moving to Tulmur, which wasn’t quite so isolated. As a The journey would see them take a train from Winton to
family and a community in those days the area wasn’t Rockhampton, then onto Brisbane and yet another train
regarded as isolated. There were always lots of tennis from Brisbane to Southport.
parties on weekends at the various stations, cricket
Betty’s family were heavily involved in regional and
metropolitan racing. Here is Betty as a young child on one
Betty with her mother Violet Banning and of those racehorses with her father, Alvin Banning (left) The young couple Owen and Betty with their children, A very young and very stylish couple
brothers John and Tom. and her grandfather Andy Banning (middle). Allan (left), John (back) and Sandra (right). Betty and Owen Walker.
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IN MEMORY IN MEMORY
succession of difficult drought years the family decided remaining Walker of that generation alive … another Betty, her son, Allan, daughter in law, Kelley and their children,
to sell up most of their country and move south. Lloyd’s Walkers wife. Lloyd was the youngest of the five Hamilton, Ainsley and Meredith. A service to celebrate
Walker brothers. There was always much confusion over the life of Betty was held at the T. S. Burstow Chapel,
Betty’s years of being the station cook were over.
having two ‘Betty’s’ in the one family. Her brothers in Toowoomba on Saturday, 3rd September, 2016.
Known far and wide for the wonderful meals she would
law and their wives, Jim (Sir James) and wife Vivienne,
prepare for everyone, stud breeders, bull buyers, visitors, Betty was a strong, capable lady with a serene nature
Alec and Jean, Harry and Violet and Lloyd all pre
classifiers, truck drivers, agents and on the road travelling who was well known for her gracious hospitality. She
deceased Betty. Betty Walker (Lloyd’s wife) still resides
around with agistment cattle. Like many, Betty found loved the bush life, it was never a difficulty for her. A
in Longreach. The two namesakes were always good
it difficult to move to town with Sandra, she had never real lady to the core, Betty was a gracious and capable
friends and the entire extended family shared many
lived anywhere but the bush. However, there were woman who embraced life with a passion. Although quiet
happy Christmases and New Year family times together.
new adventures like the theatre and drives around and in nature and with a preference of shy away from any
throughout the softer southern country. As usual, Betty Another of the many highlights of their lives together form of limelight, Betty will always be remembered. Her
accepted and adjusted to her new way of life and lived it would have been meeting the Queen and the Duke of elegant smile, that hearty laugh, those sparkling, vibrant
to the full. She lived with Sandra at Highfields until only Edinburgh (Prince Phillip) at Camden Park, Longreach in eyes always ensured that she was rarely missed and
a few weeks before she died in August 2016. One of her 1970. always noticed.
e
greats joys in latter life was all those long drives back
a l
Throughout their lives together Betty was always a
to Winton, all those miles, all those stories and all those
V
constant and was always there to support Owen, in all
memories … she really enjoyed those trips ‘home’.
his endeavors. Owen passed away in June 2006. Their
Betty was just two days away from her 94th birthday eldest son John, died in August 1984. Betty is survived by
when she passed away. Betty’s passing leaves only one her daughter Sandra and Bob (deceased) McGavin and Tara cattle readied for a Roma Sale.
An aerial view of ‘Tulmur’ Winton. The property is located on the
Diamantina River and this is where Betty grew up.
Betty surrounded by her family (back row) daughter Sandra McGavin, son Allan and
daughter-in-law Kelley Walker and grand children, Ainsley and siblings, Hamilton and Meredith (front row).
One of the major draw cards on the seed stock calendar in any
given year was the annual Cumberland Santa Gertrudis Sale
conducted at ‘Cumberland’, Longreach. After yet another highly
successful fixture were the three Walker brothers and their wives.
Owen and Betty Walker, Tara Stud, Barcaldine; Sir James and Lady
Vivian Walker, Cumberland Stud, Longreach and Lloyd and Betty
Owen and Betty on their wedding day, Walker, Strathmore Stud, Longreach. Betty Walker (right) is still
April 1944. alive and resides in Longreach. The garden and homestead at Tara, Barcaldine.
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IN MEMORY IN MEMORY
What to say about
Peter Lintern 1959 – 2016
During recent times he had travelled interstate to bull
sales and he was even persuaded to attend a delegates
meeting in Brisbane.
In 2004 Peter fulfilled a dream that he had had since
Mandy knew him. Mandy gave him a budget; he wore out
5 calculators making sure they could afford this dream.
Hence they know own Chalky Well. When Alan left
“ Peter always dreamed of
achieving three things
at the Adelaide state bull
sale. These were selling
the highest price bull,
Seymour Vale, Stud No. 1930 school and Bek came along Dad & Mum have been able
having a total clearance,
and selling a bull to
to spend more time here together. Bassingthwaighte’s.
Colin introduced Peter/Dad to his girlfriend Ashlee He must have been
at his 50th birthday party and in true Peter fashion his looking down on us at
”
comment was “you’ve done well son she has nice tits”. the sale this year because 2
Despite Peter being a knee man. we achieved all 3.
~ Mandy Lintern
In May 2016 Peter was devastated after the passing of
his beloved Mother. However in September of the same
baby’s bath or hobbling himself in a prime mover, but we
year the emotions were reversed when he got to walk his
are best talking about these with a beer in our hand, just
baby girl down the aisle when she married her wonderful
as Pete would.
man Sam. He was so proud.
He would help anyone, any time, anywhere. He would
Peter played all his junior and senior football for Mt
give you the shirt of his back. BUT NOT HIS LAST BEER.
Torrens, coached Junior Football, got a life membership
for this club, played mixed netball, tennis, was a member
of CFS and involved with many committees. He gave up
his beard for charity including Cancer for kids and most 1. Peter at the 2016 Rockingham Sale where he
recently Pooncarie Ambulance, purchased Lot 21 Denngal Knockout (P) for $10,000.
There are so many stories I could share, falling of 2. Peter watching on at the 2014 Centre State Sale,
motorbikes, having tyres blow up in his face, skiing in a Warnertown, South Australia.
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sheep, cattle, Beer and Wine.
Dad & Mum Married on the 25th July 1987.
January 1988 saw the arrival of his first son Colin, he
was so proud. October 1989 Kevin arrived smack bang
Born 2nd February 1959 the first Child of Nanette & in the middle of shearing. Then in June 1992 the apple
Lawrence Lintern. Dad grew up on the family property of his eye arrived, no discussion was entered into with
Seymour Vale in Tungkillo which, is also where he left us names, it was going to be a girl and her name was to be
as a result of an accident. Jacqueline, he was right again. In April 1995 along came
Alan. The Lintern tribe was complete.
Peter went to Mt Torrens Primary School and then
Birdwood High School. He would tell many stories often He loved spending time with all of his family, camping
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Peter left school at 15 to work on the family property as that they could take together. With Mandy being a city
well as Terlinga Farm. He was a roustabout at Ireland’s girl and not knowing much about cattle they were able
Station with his uncle bill. He enjoyed shearing for many to learn about the classification system together and
local farmers in his younger days. blood lines to improve their herd. In 2007 at persuasion
of Kevin, Seymour Vale started exhibiting cattle at The Customer Service
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SYDNEY SHOW SYDNEY SHOW
SYDNEY SHOW 2017
Denngal Iris M39 (P) was awarded the Glenn Oaks Trophy Judge Scott Hann, Truro Hereford and Katrina Doak,
for Junior Champion Female. She was led by Greg Moxey, Santa Gertrudis Youth Ambassador, present the award for
Denngal Stud and sashed by Wendy Ferguson, Glenn Reserve Senior Champion Female to Leven Ophelia K100
Oaks Stud, Nobby and judge Scott Hann, Truro Hereford, (P). Holding the cow is James Dockrill and with the calf is
Bellata. Lyn Richards, Leven Stud, Muswellbrook.
Watasanta Ladies Man The Alf Smith Memorial Trophy was presented by his
grandsons Jack and Dylan for the Junior Champion bull
The Reserve Junior Champion bull Burramurra 188 was
led by Emily Doering and sashed by the Santa Gertrudis
takes honours in Sydney
and went to Watasanta Ladies Man 2110 (PS), pictured Youth Ambassador for 2017 Katrina Doak, Bundarra, NSW.
with owners Neil, Meg and Rosalie Watson. The prize was donated by the Denngal Stud, Forbes.
S TRUCTURAL CORRECTNESS and good carcase
attributes were high in the judging criteria at the
Santa Gertrudis breed judging at the Sydney Royal show.
Champion Santa Gertrudis bull, with their junior exhibit
Watasanta Ladies Man 2110 (P). He also went on to win
the Supreme Santa Gertrudis Exhibit and along the way
was awarded the Alf Smith Memorial Trophy for the
The breed was well represented with 40 head of Junior Champion bull.
cattle from 9 studs that were judged by Scott Hann,
Truro Herefords, Bellata, NSW, who said the exhibitors The 20-month-old bull has enjoyed other showing
showcased an extremely strong line up of cattle. success winning Junior Champion, Grand Champion and
supreme beef exhibit at this years Tamworth Show.
For the third consecutive year the Watson family,
Watasanta Stud, Tamworth, took out the Rockingham
Mr Hann said the bull had great structure, carcase
Trophy, donated by the Hague Family for the Grand
attributes and moved very freely around the ring. He
thought the bull had a tremendous hindquarter and had
so much muscle, yet was still able to maintain good
Pictured above: Junior and Grand Champion bull confirmation.
Watasanta Ladies Man 2110 (PS) getting presented the Senior Champion bull Watasanta Like-A-Lot 2036 (P) Katrina Doak, Santa Gertrudis Youth Ambassador,
Rockingham Trophy by Phillip Hague, Rockingham Stud, He was out of a first calf heifer, Watasanta 1625 and is the won the Yulgilbar Trophy with (L-R) Neil and Meg Watson, presented the Reserve Senior Champion bull prize
Lake Cargelligo NSW, with owners Neil, Rosalie and Meg first drop of calves out Cardona Novel N37 (Waco Treaty) Katrina Doak, Santa Gertrudis Youth Ambassador, Judge donated by the Denngal Stud to Watasanta Linga Longer
Watson and the judge Scott Hann and his wife Pip, Truro who was purchased at the 2014 Cardona Canowindra Scott Hann, Truro Herefords, Bellata and Rosalie Watson, 2058 (P) and Jack, Rosalie and Meg Watson, Watasanta
Herefords, Bellata NSW. sale for $8,500. Watasanta Stud. Stud.
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Burramurra 136 (Waco Xman), exhibited by Mark Bazeley,
Riverina Wool Pty Ltd, Moama, won Senior and Grand
Champion Female. For winning Senior Champion she
The Junior Champion Female was awarded the Glenn
Oaks Trophy donated by the Ferguson Family, Nobby Qld
and was won by Denngal Iris M39 (P) who was the winner
They know me.
They know my farm.
was awarded the Hardigreen Park Trophy donated by of the 9 and not over 12 months class and was sired by
Moreton and Frances Rolfe and the Yarrawonga-Waco Wave Hill H43 (P).
Trophy for the Grand Champion Female was donated by
D & AD Bassingthwaighte.v The Watson Family with their exhibit Watasanta Like-A-
Lot 2036 (P) (Waco Chancellor H806 (P)), won the Senior
That’s why I’m
The 31-month-old cow impressed Mr Hann with her Champion bull and were awarded with the Yulgilbar
structural correctness, volume and capacity. He said the Trophy donated by Bails and Sarah Myre. The same
cow had great spring of rib and produced a high quality prefix also took out the Denngal Trophy donated by the
calf. He commented on the cow’s natural thickness and Moxey Family for the Reserve Senior Champion bull
insured with WFI.
structure as well as being very true to type. with Watasanta Linga Longer 2058 (P) also by Waco
Chancellor H806 (PS).
The calf was sired by Kuloomba Bro 408 (P) who was
For the second consecutive year the Moxey Family,
the sire of the $57,000 sale topper at the 2016 Northern
Denngal Stud were awarded the most successful
Santa Gertrudis Breeders Group sale in Tamworth who
exhibitor prize, which was sponsored by SGB(A)A.
sold to the Rosevale Stud.
The Santa Gertrudis Council would like to thank all the
Burramurra stud principal, Mark Bazeley said the cow exhibitors for their contribution in promoting the Santa
had been entered in the Sydney Royal three times before Gertrudis Breed at the 2017 Sydney Royal Show.
with little success, but had developed well with age. The
fact she produced such a well-structured first calf also At WFI, we take the time to thoroughly understand your business and how it operates.
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Pictured above: Grand Champion Female Burramurra 136
Paul and Lyn Richards, Leven Stud, Muswellbrook, won was sashed by judge Scott Hann, Truro Herefords, Bellata
their own trophy, “The Leven Trophy”, for the Reserve and Alastair Bassingthwaighte, Yarrawonga and Waco
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2017 SYDNEY SHOW RESULTS 2017 SYDNEY SHOW RESULTS
JUNIOR BULLS JUNIOR FEMALES SENIOR FEMALES GROUPS
Junior Bull, 9 & not over 12 mths Junior Female, 9 & not over 12mths Senior Female, over 30mths Pair of Bulls, not over 24mths
1 Denngal Magic M26 (P) Dennis Moxey 1 Denngal Iris M39 (P) Mr Dennis Moxey 1 Burramurra 136 Riverina Wool (Aus) Pty Ltd 1 Watasanta Stud Mr Neil Watson
Junior bull, 12 & not over 16mths Junior Female over 12 & not over 16mths 2 Leven Ophelia K100 (P) Paul & Lyn Richards 2 Watasanta Stud Mr Neil Watson
1 Denngal Max M5 (P) Dennis Moxey 1 Denngal Lilly M9 (P) Mr Dennis Moxey 3 Denngal Win H71 (P) Mr Dennis Moxey 3 Burramurra Stud Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd
2 Burramurra 215 Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd 2 Barraba Hermione (P) Ms Linda Craft SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION – Burramurra 136 4 Denngal Stud Mr Dennis Moxey
3 Birrimba B561 Michael Carter 3 Barramurra 172 (P) Riverina Wool RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION – Leven Ophelia K100 (P) Sire or Dam Progeny
4 Burramurra 210 Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd Junior Female, over 16 & not over 20mths 1 Waco Xcel Mr Dennis Moxey
Junior bull, 16 & not over 18mths 1 Barraba Genie 428 Ms Linda Craft 2 Waco Xman (ET) Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd
1 Burramurra 188 Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd Junior Female, over 20 & not over 24mths Breeders Group
2 Burramurra 182 Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd 1 Denngal Flora L29 (P) Mr Dennis Moxey 1 Denngal Stud Mr Dennis Moxey
Junior bull, 16 & not over 18mths 2 Rockingham Lacey L17 (P) Mr Michael Neville 2 Burramurra Stud Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd
1 Watasanta Ladies Man 2110 (PS) Mr Neil Watson JUNIOR CHAMPION – Denngal Iris M39 (P) 3 Leven Stud Paul & Lyn Richards
2 Denngal Lancelot L52 (P) Mr Dennis Moxey RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION – Denngal Lilly M9 (P) Most Successful Exhibitor
3 Nangaringa L457 (PS) Mr Richard Fogden Denngal Stud
4 Watasanta Landrover 2160 (P) Mr Neil Watson
5 Burramurra 190 (P) Riverina Wool (Aust) Pty Ltd
Junior & Grand Champion – Watasanta Ladies Man 2110 (PS)
Reserve Junior Champion – Burramurra 188
SENIOR BULLS
Senior Bull bull, 20 & not over 24mths
1 Watasanta Like-A-Lot 2036 (P) Mr Neil Watson
2 Watasanta Linga Longer 2058 (P) Mr Neil Watson
3 Denngal Leader L17 (P) Mr Dennis Moxey
4 Barraba Gary 423 Ms Linda Craft
Senior Bull bull, 24 & not over 30mths 5 6
2
1 Denngal Legend L3 (P) Mr Dennis Moxey
Senior Bull bull, 30 & not over 36mths
1 Leven Kings Ransom K112 (P) Paul & Lyn Richards
Senior Champion – Watasanta Like-A-Lot 2036 (P)
Reserve. Senior Champion – Watasanta Linga Longer 2058 (P)
3
7 8 9
1. Louise MacCue, Tookey Creek Stud catching up with Louise Joyce, Gyranda Stud.
2. Alastair Bassingthwaighte, Yarrawonga & Waco Studs catching up with Robert Doak, Bundarra, NSW.
3. Ian and Louise MacCue, Tookey Creek Stud, Bellata, NSW.
4. Sylvia Kirkby, Warenda Stud, Narrabri with Wendy Ferguson, Glenn Oaks Stud, Nobby, Qld.
5. Class Sponsor Moreton Rolfe, Hardigreen Park Stud sashes the Senior Champion Female Burramurra 136
with judge Scott Hann. Leading the cow is Chloe Bowles.
6. SGB(A)A Treasurer Mark Bolster, Cooloon Stud, Tweed Heads NSW with SGB(A)A President Scott Ferguson,
Glenn Oaks Stud, Nobby Qld.
7. SGB(A)A Councillor Andrew Chapman, Rowanlea Stud, Calliope with Nigel Sharpe, Bunda Stud, Goondiwindi.
8. Santa Gertrudis Youth Ambassador Katrina Doak, Armidale with her mother Tracey Doak, Bundarra, NSW.
1 4
9. Robin Hooper, Boolarong Stud, Somerton NSW with Gail Moxey, Denngal Stud Forbes.
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Cattleman
Photos by Wayne Jenkins
InformatIon Day
Cattleman Information Day
SaturdayMorbridge,
27th 190 may, 2017 8.30am
Ellerbeck Road, Cardwell.
morbridge 190 Ellerbeck
Saturday 27th May, road CarDwEll
2017 8:30am
Cattle will be on Display
CattlE wIll BE on DISplay
Opening Address - Russell Gray, Field Director, Santa Gertrudis Association.
Junior Champion Female Denngal Iris M39 (P) Reserve Junior Champion Female, Denngal Lilly M9 (P)
GuEStGuest
SpEakErS
Speakers will be:
Inspection of Trial plots
OPENING ADDRESS
Russell Gray - Field Director, Santa Gertrudis Association. after 3 pm
russell Gray Field Director, Santa
Bull/Heifer Gertrudisand
Selection Association.
Soundness plus Visual assessment
Bull/Heifer Selection and Soundness A draw from the field day
Dr Graham Lauridsen Visual
plus assessment
- Senior Veterinarian, Tropical Vet Services assessment forms will be
Local Diseases, Toxic Plants of interest to cattle producers in Tropical
conducted to NQ
win 100L
Dr Graham lauridsen Senior Veterinarian, Tropical Vet Services of Seasol PastureMasta
Dr Ced Wise - Local Diseases, Toxic Ced
Veterinarian, Plants of interest
Wise to
A.B. Services Pty Ltd valued at $750 plus a
cattle producers in Tropical
1. Semen testing NQ Physiology of semen productionlucky
of 2 bulls. and the parameters
door prize of 20L of
used to measure it. Seasol PastureMasta.
Dr Ced wise Veterinarian, Ced WiseofA.B.
2. Comparison the Services Pty Ltd
Reproductive technologies used in the cow, AI v ET v IVF.
1. Semen testing of 2 bulls. Physiology of semen Seating is available
Trent McIndoe - production and the
Rabobank, parameters
Regional usedfor
Manager toNorth
measure it.
Queensland and Northern Territory.
for 100 patrons. Also
2. Comparison
Overseasofmarkets
the Reproductive technologies
and the impacts overseas markets have on Australian market.
provided is morning tea
used in the cow, AI v ET v IVF. at 10 am and BBQ Lunch
Justin Loccisano - Manager, Australian Premium Seeds, Walkerman
at noon. A raffle will be
trent mcIndoe New
Rabobank, Grass Seeds
Regional & Legumes
Manager for Northfor Tropical North Queensland
Queensland Junior & Grand Champion Bull, Watasanta Ladies Man 2110 (PS) Reserve Junior Champion Bull, Burramurra 188
conducted for a Ladies’
and Northern Territory.
Peter Crowley/SamOverseas
Spina - QRAA, Firstthe
Start Scheme for Young Farmers Garden Hamper valued
markets and impacts overseas markets at $150 kindly donated
have on Australian market. by Seasol. All proceeds
Rick Keene - New Zealand and QLD Sales Manager for Seasol International
PastureMasta effects on the Farm Trial Plot for morning tea, lunch
Justin loccisano Manager, Australian Premium Seeds, Walkerman
and raffle will go to the
Nick Matthews - New Grass Seeds &
Research & Legumes for Tropical
Development Kennedy State School
Officer, Nufarm Australia Ltd
North Queensland P&F.
The control of Navua Sedge – Farm Trial plot
peter Crowley
Inspection of Trial QRAA,
Sam Spina plots after
First3 Start
pm Scheme for Young Farmers RSVPs would be helpful
for catering purposes:
RSVP would be helpful for catering purposes: Phone: David Bridgeman 0488 791 790
Phone
rick keene New Zealand and QLD Sales Manager for
Jean Bridgeman 0429 856 115 Bridgeman
David
Seasol International
PastureMasta effectsforms
on the Farm 0488 791 790
Trial Plot to win 100L of Seasol PastureMasta
A draw from the field day assessment will be conducted
valued at $750 plus a lucky door prize of 20L of Seasol PastureMasta. Jean Bridgeman Senior & Grand Champion Female, Burramurra 136 Reserve Senior Champion Female, Leven Ophelia K100 (P)
nick matthews Research & Development Officer, Nufarm Australia Ltd 0429 856 115
The100
Seating is available for control of Navua
patrons. Sedge –isFarm
Also provided Trialtea
morning plot
at 10 am and BBQ Lunch at noon. A raffle
will be conducted for a Ladies’ Garden Hamper valued at $150 kindly donated by Seasol. All proceeds for
morning tea, lunch and raffle will go to the Kennedy State School P&F.
QRAA
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Senior Champion Bull, Watasanta Like-A-Lot 2036 (P) Reserve Senior Champion Bull, Watasanta Linga Longer 2058 (P)SHOWS SHOWS
JUNIOR CAMP
plenty of questions when Bob explained the different
cuts and values on both a live animal and carcase poster.
After dinner the students competed in the Farmers
Challenge within their groups of mixed ages. This was
Santa Camp a resounding success a relay type event that included legs such as a sack
T HE RESOUNDING success of the 2017 Santa in Budget Steel, Warwick who supplied the yards and race, egg and spoon race and stacking bales of hay.
Gertrudis National Youth Camp can be attributed to loading ramp facilities free of charge. Other major The games were organised by Maddy Page last years
the flow of support that was received by people willing to sponsors who contribute significant amounts of money RJ Kleberg scholarship winner with assistance from
invest time and money into the running of the camp and are the Northern Santa Gertrudis Breeders Group, the other group leaders. The eventual winner was the
development of our next generation, something that is Queensland Country Life and Oakey Beef Exports who Baronet Group.
very important for the future of our industry. supplies a portion of the meat for the camp. Thank you 11-12 years – Drew Bassingthwaighte (106) (1st 310
to all of these organisations as your donations allow us to Day 2 - Thursday, 12th January points), Chloe Hatton (65) (equal 2nd 303 points), Ella
As always the camp catered for a wide spectrum of keep the costs of the camp to a minimum. Patterson (77) (equal 2nd 303 points), Sam Schriek (78)
participants aged between 7-18 years and ranging in On the Thursday morning the camp was split into two (4th 300 points), Lori Kasper (70) (equal 5th 298 points), Pip
experience from those who had never led an animal A total of 92 students attended Morgan Park, Warwick, groups and alternated between lectures conducted Bassingthwaighte (92) (equal 5th 298 points).
to those that had attended numerous camps and are under testing conditions with majority of the days by David Bassingthwaighte, Waco Stud, Mungallala on
developing as the next industry professionals. reaching mid to high 30’s with high humidity. All of the Cattle Selection and Scott Dunlop, Dunlop Stud, Proston
helpers in the kitchen did a tremendous job keeping all with commercial cattle assessment.
There are a number of major sponsors who contribute of the students hydrated and fed. I think it is safe to say
to the camp and this year we welcome a new sponsor no one goes home hungry after Santa Camp. David used his life time experience in breeding cattle
to draw comparisons on animals and demonstrate the
differences between certain attributes like weight for
age, structural soundness, muscling, walking ability and
Day 1 – Wednesday, 11th January After lunch the students were split in two groups 15-17 reproductive soundness. The students would use this
years and 7-14 years with the younger group attending a knowledge over the next two days when they competed
Day one of the camp is always a bit slow with the lecture from Scott Dunlop, Dunlop Stud, Proston on meat in the stud and commercial young judges competition.
allocation of animals but it is all about meeting new cuts while the older students went to a lecture of the
friends of both the human and bovine species. We same topic with Bob Costello of Oakey Beef Exports. Scott was the over judge for the commercial young
were very lucky to have so many generous people who judges competition later that day and during his lecture
donated cattle, it can be a very time consuming process Bob has worked for over 33 years at the Oakey abattoir gave students an insight into what he looks for when
to get cattle show ready and we appreciate the effort all and is now in a senior management roll of the boning selecting commercial animals. His main focus was on
of these people made to ensure every student had their room, which has over 300 workers at any one time. profitable traits such as weight, muscle, yield and fat
Students found this lecture very informative asking coverage. He explained that when you have all of these 13-14 years – Tom Bassingwaighte (132) (1st 309 points),
own animal.
traits in the right combination it means more money in Robyn Sawtell (66) (2nd 308 points), Charlotte Thompson
the producer’s pocket. (88) (3rd 306 points), Lucy Brown (86) (4th 298 points), Lilly
Ferguson (84) (5th 295 points).
Commercial Judging Results
7-8 years – Jack Dunlop (5) (1st 277 points), Harrison
15-17 years – Josephine Mahony (99) (1st 323 points), Mia
O’Brien (11) (2nd 249 points), Rory Greenup (104) (3rd 234
Doering (100) (2nd 316 points), Dhana Stokes (139) (3rd 307
points), Bryce Lindemann (9) (4th 220 points), Taylah
points), Howy Bassingwaighte (135) (equal 4th 305 points),
Hatton (1) (5th 209 points).
Emma Franz (91) (equal 4th 305 points).
Day 3 - Friday, 13th January
The third day is the biggest on the program and where
students get to apply some of their newly learnt skills
during the stud young judges competition and some
leading practice during the cattle judging.
First up the older students (15-17 years) conducted a
9-10 years – Jack Hatton (19) (1st 323 points), Darby photography session with Ben Noller. They were split into
Humphreys (15) (2nd 299 points), Christopher Hoare (105) groups from which they were to submit their best stand
Bob Costello, Oakey Beef Exports (3rd 290 points), Fraser Patterson (58) (4th 279 points), up cattle photo that would later be judged. This was the
with students Pyper Page (16), James Greenup (127) (5th 275). second year the photography section was included in
Emma Franz (17) and Joe Tones (15).
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the program and the quality of photos submitted this The cattle judging took place throughout the afternoon Bulls
year were a significant improvement and would not have with Col Patterson, Hardigreen Park Stud, Wallabadah,
looked out of place in some of the top end catalogues in adjudicating the heifer and steer section while Andrew BULL 1 & UNDER 2 MONTHS
the country. Chapman, Rowanlea Stud decided on the bulls. 1 Celamba Roddy N653 Angus MacCue
2 Celamba Red Dog N651 Hayley Gorton
All students then moved on to the Stud cattle judging The results are as follows;
which was conducted in age groups under the
adjudication of David Bassingthwaighte, Waco Stud, Bull 8 & under 12 months
Steers and Heifers
David Greenup, Rosevale Stud, Kasey Phillips, Murgona 1 Waco Gallipoli M298 Jaye Radel
Stud and Burnet Joyce, Gyranda Stud. Students judged STEER 2 Riverslea Majak Tom Williamson
four classes, giving comment on their final class with the (Champ) 1 Buddy Darby Humphreys 3 Denngal Magic M26 (P) William Moxe
overall winner from each age group moving through to 2 Wellbach James Lori Kasper
BULL 12 & UNDER 13 MONTHS
the championship round and competing for the Sir James 3 Dunlop Brutus Riley Dunlop
1 Rosehill Legend L15 ET AI Lucy Brown
Walker Young Judge Champion.
HEIFER 3 & UNDER 6 MONTHS 2 Rosehill Lauchlan L16 ET AI Jack Williamson
The championship round is a camp highlight and is Nikki Mahony presented the awards to the winners in 1 Celamba Beverley N638 Claudia Dunlop 3 Diamond H Tonka 7137 (P) Jake Hatton
judged outside the canteen and bar area with the entire the 11-12 years age group, (L-R) Pip Bassingthwaighte 2 Celamba Angela N634 Byrce Lindemann
camp looking on late in the afternoon. This years over (1st 354 points), Braeleigh Newton (4th 332 points), Taylor 3 Rosevale Gidgee N37 Rory Greenup BULL 13 & UNDER 14 MONTHS
judge was Scott Ferguson, SGB(A)A President, Glenn Humphreys (2nd 344 points), (sitting) Jaye Radel (3rd 341 (Res Champ) 1 Waco Masire 286 Drew
Bassingthwaighte
Oaks Stud, Nobby who selected his eventual winner points), Ella Patterson (5th 326 points). Burnett Joyce was HEIFER 10 & UNDER 13 MONTHS
2 Rosevale Morgan M432 (P) Joe Tones
Katelyn Grimmitt, Woodenbong NSW, from the 15-17 the over judge for this section. (Res Champ) 1 Diamond H Tulip T279 Jordyn Schriek
3 Waco M674 Rhys Radel
years age group. Katelyn has been to numerous Santa 2 Bellview Abby F01 Taylor Humphreys
Camps and also finished second overall in the Champion 3 Rosehill Misty M20 (P) Robyn Sawtell
BULL 14 & UNDER 15 MONTHS
Herdsperson competition. 1 Rosevale Mango M204 Abbie Jewell
HEIFER 13 & UNDER 15 MONTHS
2 Waco Memphis M146 Pip Bassingthwaighte
1 Dangarfield Rosey 6222 Alannah Munn
3 Rosevale Moscow M322 (P) Pyper Page
Stud Young Judging Results 2 Darr Creek Milo 601 Mitch Franz
3 Delta Brae Legacy L68 Olivia Deleforce
BULL 15 & UNDER 17 MONTHS
(Champ) 1 Rosevale Majestic M176 Seb Greenup
HEIFER 15 & UNDER 18 MONTHS
2 Bunda Mate Seb Christensen
(Champ) 1 Bunda Minnie M13 Shianne Batchelor
3 Gyranda Monto M272 (P) Chris Mahony
2 Jarrah Park Leia L6 Josephine Mahony
3 Red Oak Lacey L16 Alice Sewell
BULL 18 & UNDER 24 MONTHS
1 Dangarfield Z321 Henry Doering
HEIFER 20 & UNDER 23 MONTHS
2 Rosevale Park Marshall 30 Jamie Benstead
1 Talgai Lucy Dylan Hoffman
3 Gyranda Mustafar M576 (P) Domonic Mahony
2 Rosevale Park Cassie L53 Bede Aquilini
Over judge David Greenup presented the awards to the 3 Glenn Oaks Guami Fletcher Johnston The excitement got underway on Friday night with the
13-14 years age group. (L-R) Mitch Franz (1st 380 points), art and semen auction, which exhausted last year’s
Alice Sewell (2nd 355 points), Tom Bassingthwaighte (3rd
HEIFER 20 & UNDER 23 MONTHS record result by raising $45,705. A significant portion of
Over judge David Bassingthwaighte presented the awards 1 Delta Brae Kree K05 Aarabella Hutchings this ($7,350) came from the sale of the 7 – 9 year olds
345 points), Jamie Benstead (4th 332 points), Charlotte
to the 7-8 year age group (L-R) Angus MacCue (1st 250 2 Rosevale Park Sara K89 Heidi Aquilini paintings that were worked on throughout the camp with
Thompson (5th 322 points). 3 Rosevale Park Jessica L69 Kirra Durkin
points), Jack Dunlop (2nd 244 points), James O’Brien (4th the help of Wendy Ferguson and Dion Patterson. The
235 points), Bryce Lindemann (3rd 236 points), Claudia
Dunlop (5th 232 points) and Rory Greenup (5th 232 points).
SEMEN (10 straws) Donated by Sold Bought by
Price
Lot 1, Waco Falcon L52 (P), Waco Stud $10,500 Yarrawonga & Diamond H
Lot 2, Eidsvold Station Debonair D48 (P) Greenup/Eidsvold Stud $500 Rosevale Stud
Lot 3, Yarrawonga Freerange L582 (P) Michael Thompson $2,250 Diamond H Stud
Lot 4, Cardona Patterson P53 (P) Yulgilbar Station $2,500 Denngal Stud
Lot 5, Wave Hill Jager J14 (PS) Nioa Stud $4,200 Jamar Stud
Lot 6, Wave Hill Jackal J98 (P) Diamond H Stud $2,500 Ideal Stud
Over judge David Bassingthwaighte presented the awards Over judge Kasey Phillips presented the awards in the 15- Lot 7, Warenda Kilimanjaro K4 (P) Santahat Stud $2,000 Goolagong Stud
to the 9-10 years age group (L-R) Christopher Benstead 17 years age group. (L-R) Katelyn Grimmett (1st 373 points),
Abbie Jewell (2nd 365 points), John Delaforce (3rd 362 Lot 8, Diamond H Red Foo (P) Glenn Oaks, Warenda, Wave Hill $7,000 Goolagong Stud
(1st 294 points), Bella Franz (2nd 286 points), Riley Dunlop
(3rd 270 points), Fraser Patterson (4th 268 points) and points), Pyper Page (4th 353 points), Dhana Stokes (5th 348 Lot 9, Yarrawonga K392 (P) Dunlop Stud $2,750 Jamar Stud
Darby Humphreys (5th 264 points). points)
Lot 10, Glenn Oaks Fleetwood (PS) Hardigreen Park Stud $1,300 Cooloon Stud
Lot 13, Rosevale Lomax L24 (P) S.Kidman & Co. $2,300 Darr Creek Stud
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top price painting was purchased by Scott and Rebecca Day 4 – Saturday, 14th January
Dunlop, Dunlop Stud, who paid $2,750 with the second
top price making $1,900 and was purchased by the The paraders competition is run on the final day and was
Hatton Family, Diamond H Stud. adjudicated by Karen Griffiths, Warwick and Anthony Flint,
Goombara Valley. Both have a lifetime experience in the
Other auction items included a Show stand that was show ring and spoke highly of the calibre of the students
made by John Delaforce out of star pickets, which sold in the competition.
to Tonya Carew for $140. Two heifers were offered by
Jamie Gadsby, Red Oak Stud and John and Rosemaree At the final presentations Mitch Franz, Jandowae, took
McCarthy, Rosehill Stud and both reached $3,000. Red home a heifer donated by Scott and Wendy Ferguson,
Oak Lacey (P) sold to Celia Mackay, Celamba Stud and Glenn Oaks Stud, Nobby, when he won the Champion
Tom Bassingthwaighte, Waco Stud, purchased Rosehill herdsperson award for the second year in a row.
Misty (P).
A tremendous line up of bulls were offered in the
annual semen auction and we thank all of the donors Grace Riggien, Taylah Hatton, Claudia Dunlop and Polly Thomas Delaforce, William Moxey, Xavier Lindemann,
for participating and helping raise money to keep camp Duggan. The Hatton Family, Diamond H Stud for $1,900, Harrison Drynan and Tom Williamson. The painting was
costs at a minimum. The bulls were either retained sires purchased painting. purchased by Dennis Moxey for $400.
or the top priced from the last two years, including the
top price bull of 2016, Yarrawonga Freerange L582 (P)
who was donated by Michael Thompson, Munda Reds,
WA paying $75,000 at auction.
Top money was paid for Lot 1, Waco Falcon L52 (P), who
was shown in 2016 and retained by the Waco Stud and
sold to the syndicate of the Yarrawonga and Diamond H
studs for $10,500 for 10 straws. Other results included;
Art Auction
Dominic Mahony, Harrison O’Brien, Mallee Martin,
Joshua Monaghan, Christopher Hoare. The painting was Junior Champion parader Abbey Franz being sashed by
purchased by Alan Martin Riverslea Stud, for $200. the judge Anthony Flint, Warwick.
Rory Greenup, Damon Martin, Angus MacCue and James
O’Brien. The painting was purchased by Ian and Louise
MacCue, Tookey Creek Stud for $700.
Christopher Benstead, Darby Humphreys, James Greenup,
Jack Dunlop and Bryce Lindemann. Purchased by Scott
and Rebecca Dunlop for $1,200
Riley Dunlop, Fletcher Johnston, Fraser Patterson, Jack Hayley Gorton, Gordy Munn, Harry Sewell and Bella Franz.
Hatton. Top price painting purchased by Scott and The painting was purchased by Scott Sewell for $200.
Rebecca Dunlop for $2,750.
Senior and Grand Champion parader Mitch Franz being sashed by judges Karen Griffiths and Anthony Flint.
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