ON THE MOVE THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD | 2020 ANNUAL JOURNAL 2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL WELCOME MEET THE TEAM WELCOME Who’s Who...... 4 New Members...... 37 President’s Report...... 6 FIELD DAYS TECHNICAL FarmFest...... 38 Classification Report...... 7 Ag-Grow...... 40 Why Breed Brafords...... 8 BRAFORD BREEDERS FEATURE South Queensland Report...... 44 P6 Chasewater Braford Stud...... 10 South Queensland Directory...... 50 Bambling & Co...... 11 Wide Bay Burnett Report...... 48 Auctions Plus...... 12 Wide Bay Burnett Directory...... 52 Bendemeer...... 14 West Moreton Report...... 45 Winvic Pastoral...... 16 West Moreton Directory...... 51 Alderside Brafords...... 18 North Coast Report...... 49 Rarcamba...... 24 New South Wales Report...... 46 Little Valley Grazing Co...... 26 New South Wales Directory...... 54 Remember When...... 34 Capricornia and Callide Dawson Big Valley Brafords...... 35 Directory...... 53 Downfall Creek Braford Stud...... 38 IN MEMORIAM P16 SHOWS Robert Maxwell Tremain...... 56 Taroom Feature Show 2019...... 20 Donald Francis William Hoffmann...... 57 Glen Innes Feature Show 2020...... 42 Kevin Murphy...... 58 Barry Edward Myles...... 59 BULL SALES Dorothy Jean Brimblecombe...... 59 New Dimension...... 28 National Braford Sale...... 30 ANNOUNCEMENTS Births...... 60 SNAPSHOT Out and About...... 32 SAVE THE DATE Calendar...... 61 P32 YOUTH Junior Members...... 36
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Abernethy Brafords...... 37 Nutrien Livestock...... 13 Australian Braford Society COVER IMAGE Ascot Neimen...... 40, 41 Queensland Country Life...... 19 122 Denham St, (PO Box 749) Rockhampton Qld 4700 HEIFERS FROM Ashby Braford Stud...... 62 Rarcamba Braford Stud...... 25 T: (07) 4927 5196 ASCOT NEIMEN. Banyula Brafords...... 62 Riverton Brafords...... 64 F: (07) 4927 5708 IMAGE BY GALLOWAY Baroma Downs Brafords...... 37 SBB/GDL...... 23 E: [email protected] Bendemeer...... 13 South Queensland Braford www.braford.org.au FAMILY. Capricornia and Callide Dawson Breeders...... 50 Facebook: Australian Braford Braford Breeders...... 53 Society Southern Cross Braford Stud...... 62 Carinya...... 33 Strathgyle Brafords...... 7 Design and production: Chasewater Brafords...... 62 Sunny Lawn Braford Stud...... 7 MadeKnown Double C Brafords...... 23 www.madeknown.com.au Downfall Creek Brafords...... 38 Taroela...... 63 Elders...... 32 Uralla Braford Stud...... 62 Harriett Valley Brafords...... 2 Vaucraft Braford Stud...... 9 Linlora Braford Stud...... 39 West Moreton Braford Breeders..... 51 Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that all details are correct, the Society cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of Little Valley Grazing Co...... 27 Wide Bay Burnett Braford information contained within the Journal, nor for the consequences Breeders...... 52 National Braford Sale...... 31 of any actions taken or not taken as a result of this information. New Dimension...... 29 Winvic Pastoral...... 62 Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Society. New South Wales Brafords Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Directory...... 54 2019/2020 Journal. MEET THE TEAM / WHO’S WHO
PRESIDENT DAN GALLOWAY GLENLEA, BANANA QLD 4702 0407 499 006 [email protected] Dan Galloway is a part of the Ascot MEET Neimen Braford Studs alongside his parents THE Graham and Jill Galloway. Dan has been heavily involved in presenting the show team and sale bulls since finishing school in 2000. Ascot Neimen Brafords are currently running around 300 registered and 300 commercial breeders on four properties in the Banana area. The commercial side is focused on the grass fed EU market while the stud aspect is focused on the annual bull sale in September. Dan hopes to help promote the breed and increase breeder’s TEAM confidence in Brafords. VICE PRESIDENT RHONDA RYAN BANYULA, PO BOX 736 EMERALD QLD 4720 (07) 4982 3657 Rhonda runs a mixed farming operation just north of Emerald in Central Queensland, with around 50 registered Braford breeders and a similar number of commercial breeders. The stud was established in 1972 by her parents, Eric and Betty Burns. Being a smaller property, seasons heavily dictate the turn-off of steers; in good years they go direct to works, in poorer years are sold privately or through the local saleyards. Bulls and stud females are marketed at the DAN DANIEL RHONDA New Dimension and National Braford Sales. The herd is EU accredited and has been performance recorded with Breedplan for over 25 years. Rhonda strongly encourages members to join the Braford Group Breedplan, to gain and record objective data on the breed. Only by measurement can improvement be made. Rhonda has been promoting Brafords in the showring since 1991, and at the CQ Ag-Grow Field days LARRY KYM LES and has had success in the Callide Dawson Carcass Competition. “I believe carcass competitions are a great benchmarking tool our members can use – and Brafords hold their own very well. My motto is ‘Quietly achieving Quality’ and I strive to breed structurally correct functional cattle”.
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL VICE PRESIDENT PATRON BOARD MEMBER DANIEL TRELOAR LARRY ACTON RUSSELL KENNY D.H.A.A TRELOAR GRAZING CO. RIVERTON, GOGANGO QLD 4702 HARRIETT VALLEY, PO BOX 210 CHESSINGTON, PO BOX 2062, (07) 4934 7622 GAYNDAH QLD 4625 NARACOORTE SA 5271 [email protected] (07) 4161 1379 (08) 8764 8046 www.rivertonbrafords.com.au [email protected] [email protected] Larry is extremely proud and honoured Russell runs Harriett Valley Braford For the past seven years, Daniel with to have been the Patron of the Australian Stud, along with his wife Donna and wife Helen and two girls, Airlie and Abi, Braford Society for more than 10 years. He children Jeffrey and Bec, and is a third have been running “Chessington”, their regards the role as one of active support generation Braford breeder. They currently grazing property at Stewart Range in for the President and Management, and is have about 7,000 acres and lease 5,000 South Australia’s south-east. They run a determined to advance and promote our acres in Gayndah which is part of the North 300 head pure Braford commercial herd, cattle wherever he travels. The support Burnett Shire on which they breed both with over 13 years of breeding, along with includes members, particularly our newer stud and commercial Brafords, with 500 replacement heifers and 200 Braford cross members, who are either just getting breeders. They sell bullocks and cull cows cows – predominately focusing on the involved with breeding Braford cattle, or are to Swifts and Teys and weaner heifers to feedlot and background markets. Daniel part of our young brigade, who are critical to Murgon. They are also annual vendors is passionate about the Braford breed the future of the breed. For almost 40 years, at the National Sale in Rockhampton, as for its constitution, adaptability in all Larry and Beth operated a large commercial well as privately, and visitors are always environments, carcass traits and ease of Braford herd near Emerald in the Central welcome. management. He would like to promote the Highlands of Queensland, and bought their breed’s versatility, not only as a pure line, bulls mostly through the National Sale each but also for crossbreeding purposes, with year. Since moving to a much smaller place its highly impressive hybrid vigour traits. “I on the Fitzroy River west of Rockhampton, BOARD MEMBER look forward to working with the Society Larry is a new recruit to the Stud industry. STUART DINGLE in the ongoing promotion of the breed and 2019 was the seventh year that Riverton exploring new opportunities into the future.” Braford Stud has sold bulls at the National MT PERRY QLD 4671 Sale and the Stud has about 120 registered 0488 025 099 or classified females joined this year. [email protected] Dramatic seasonal contrasts have made the growth of the new role in the breed more I started Chasewater Braford Stud in Mount Perry with my wife and two SECRETARY challenging, but Larry wants to continue to improve the Riverton stud prefix and the children. We have a commercial/stud herd. We sell our steers at Murgon and aim to KYM KRAATZ recognition of Braford cattle throughout the industry. sell bulls at the National Sale in Gracemere. 122 DENHAM STREET I am passionate about the breed and ROCKHAMPTON Q 4700 promoting it where I can. (07) 4927 5196 [email protected] TREASURER I have been employed by The Australian BOARD MEMBER Braford Society since December 2018. My LES MACDONALD love of Brafords started many years ago GEOFF COX from as a child going to my Grandmother’s BENVARDEN, 191 TRALEE ROAD property where they ran a full Braford MERRYVALE QLD 4340 WERRIBEE BRAFORD STUD herd. My daughter also shares the love and (07) 5464 0546 (PO BOX 05) WINTON QLD 4735 we purchased four heifers from Scott and [email protected] 0417 853 214 Veronica Skerman that we run with our Producing saleable cattle has been even Geoff runs Werribee Braford Stud brahman cross breeder herd at Wandoan. more of a challenge but we’ve completed with his wife and two children Ethan and My husband Lindsay and myself own a another year and look forward to easier Lindsay with help from Robert Mitchell on 5000acre property at Wandoan/Jackson times in the future. Being a part of the the property Warrnambool Downs, Winton. where we run our breeders and we also Braford Society has enabled me to meet They also have a commercial operation background steers. We live on our second regularly with a group of cattle breeders turning off steers and heifers. Geoff shows property which is 640acres at Milman in who are all only too happy to share their his stud around Central Queensland and Central Queensland. On this property we experiences and knowledge of the industry lends his cattle to kids at shows. Geoff run backgrounder steers and do a bit of to anyone with a question. Although we hopes to promote the breed through cropping. I am very grateful to be given this are all from different backgrounds, we Central Queensland and the Northern opportunity to work with like minded people are united by a determination to promote Territory. who are also passionate about cattle and a Brafords in all markets wherever we can. country lifestyle.
5 MEET THE TEAM / PRESIDENT’S REPORT BRAFORDS CAN TOUGH IT OUT
TOTAL BRAFORD CATTLE CLASSIFIED
BY DAN GALLOWAY
I HAVE A FEELING THAT 2019 WILL BE A YEAR an AuctionsPlus sale. I feel it gave us good exposure for the THAT MANY OF US WILL GLADLY SEE THE breed, however the selling conditions were not the greatest. END OF. The Wide Bay Promotional Group also ran their annual With some hope 2020 will see the return of better seasons weaner sale with good support from members. and stabilising of the cattle market. The Braford Society will There were many field days getting supported throughout feel the effects from the large sell down of the year – and I would like to extend many quality breeders for some years to a huge thank you to the members come. However, with the rebuild we will THE SOCIETY promoting the Breed to the large amount hopefully see an improved line of cattle. of foot traffic that attend these events. The Society held another successful WOULD LIKE TO The Spring bull sales last year were youth camp this year. We had a good ACKNOWLEDGE a great success with very good averages number of children attend and a great and clearances. The Society would line up of cattle. I would like to thank THE SUPPORT AND like to acknowledge the support and all the volunteers and sponsors for this COMMITMENT OF commitment of the commercial and event – hopefully you have played a part stud buyers, who are willing to invest in inspiring a passion for Brafords in the THE COMMERCIAL in Braford genetics in such testing next generation. The camp will be having AND STUD BUYERS. conditions. I would like to thank Russell a year off in 2020 - with the hope to hold Kenny for stepping up and taking on the the next one in 2021. chairman of the National Sale Committee With the changes to the release date - it was very well run. of the journal, we have two feature shows I feel the weather will have a big to report on. The first one was at Taroom in 2019, followed impact on the running of the Braford Society for some time… by the recent 2020 feature show at Glen Innes. It is always but I am hoping for a general break in it soon – and then let wonderful to see our members supporting our feature shows. the rebuilding begin! And hopefully along with it some good Following the Taroom show was our first attempt at running opportunities to grow the breed.
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL TECHNICAL / CLASSIFICATION 2019 CLASSIFICATION REPORT BY RUSSELL KENNY
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR. THE CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE HAS BEEN OUT AND ABOUT IN A TRYING YEAR THROUGHOUT QLD AND NSW CLASSIFYING CATTLE. Listed below are the number of cattle classified to 30/6/19. 3 Nungil Brafords 4 Riverton Brafords 1 Oxbow Brafords 30 Beacon Brafords 1 Taroela Brafords
TOTAL39 BRAFORD CATTLE CLASSIFIED TECHNICAL / WHY BREED BRAFORDS
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE A BRAFORD BULL? The Braford bull is a great choice when looking for a sire to deliver an easy doing animal, while still delivering progeny with great carcass attributes. The Braford bull is a free ranging animal that can cover good distances and has a high virility to ensure the herd is covered. When used in a crossbreeding program, either over Bos Taurus or lndicus breeders, it WHY delivers a good hybrid result. BREED BRAFORDS? BRAFORD TRADE Braford steers and trade heifers are very adaptable animals, which is important in today’s climate of ever changing markets. The Braford steer’s strongest attribute is its ability to be marketed throughout the growth curve of the animal. It’s easy doing nature means it can deliver carcass attributes and muscle yield in varying environments. When tough weather conditions hit, it is important to be able to off load cattle at the best possible price. Sometimes it is not how much you make in the good times, it’s how much you lose in the bad times.
BRAFORD COW The Braford cow is a great option as a core breeder to launch into a cross breeding program. It is a moderate framed animal with good feed conversion and lower maintenance compared to some other breeds, yet delivers progeny that is very competitive. Fertility is one of her strongest attributes and in today’s times is the biggest driver of profit for any breeding operation.
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FEATURE / MEMBER HIGHLIGHT CHASEWATER BRAFORD STUD
BY STUART DINGLE
NO.8 HEIFERS BY STRATHGYLE SANDY. LEFT: STUART DINGLE FATHER, JANELLE DINGLE MUM, ANGUS DINGLE SON, ISLA DINGLE DAUGHTER.
WHEN I WAS A YOUNG FELLA, I We purchased our first bull in Gracemere, DECIDED THEN THAT BRAFORDS Strathgyle Tally Ho, who sired our first line of WERE FOR ME. WATCHING GRANDAD’S heifers, followed by Strathgyle Sandy and, most WOLCA BRAFORDS IN THE RING, AND recently, Carinya Talbot. MUSTERING IN THE PADDOCK ON A We are aiming to turn off bulls and cows with LITTLE PONY, SEALED THE DEAL. good structure, temperament and weight for age Fast forward a few years, and we put the plan with the ability to handle hard tough times. in motion. My wife, Janelle, and I, bought our own I am passionate about the breed and its block in Mount Perry and started the Chasewater promotion, so this year I joined the management Braford Stud. committee. I am also a member of the Wide Having a commercial herd, we bought our first Bay Burnett Promotional Group. Our group is stud heifers from Don and Winston McNamara, after endeavouring to put together a female sale for the meeting Don at the braford site at FarmFest. These first half of next year to help promote the breed and heifers, and some classified cows of our own, were to help get others interested in breeding Brafords. the start of the stud herd. Since then, we have kept a I have met many new friends since joining the line of our own registered heifers and bought in cows Braford Society and I am thankful for the knowledge from Ascot, Ashby, Little Valley and Carinya. that they have shared with me.
ABOVE: STUD COWS AND CALVES. CALVES BY CARINYA TALBOT. FAR LEFT: NEIMEN COW WITH BULL CALF BY CARINYA TALBOT. LEFT: CLASSIFIED CHASEWATER COW WITH BULL CALF BY CARINYA TALBOT.
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL FEATURE / BAMBLING & CO. THE BAMBLING BRAFORD STORY
LEFT: VIEW OF 40 ACRE AND HOMESTEADS AT PENWHAUPELL. ABOVE: PENWHAUPELL BRAFORD CALF.
BY VANESSA BAMBLING a better conversion rate of native pastures which was reflected in improved weight for age. The introduction of Braford bulls has ART AND NESS BAMBLING succession planning and expansion. Each solved these issues and the herd has powered BELIEVE A GOOD WORK ETHIC, generation has worked to overcome these on in our extensive grazing operation on a EDUCATION, PASSION AND challenges. However, Philippa and Darby rugged property that has very diverse soils SUSTAINABLE LAND PRACTICES were true pioneers and had to battle through and pastures. ARE THE LYNCH PINS TO the great depression, WW2, lived on an Our Braford breeders are very adaptable GENERATIONAL FARMING. isolated property and lived in a time when and their foraging ability is second to none. there was very little mechanisation. Their tolerance to drought conditions and When people ask us what we do? We One of the stories from when they first their fertility in periods of low protein is always say first and foremost we aim to be bought Penwhaupell, that we find quite very commendable. We aim for above 90% good custodians of the land and natural amusing now in relation to vegetation calving rate for our maiden heifers and 80% resource managers. The by-product of management is a government land ranger for the remainder of the herd. practicing sustainable land management is would come around and check to see if you As commercial beef producers we have healthy Eucalypt forests and A condition were carrying out sufficient ring barking to be driven by profitability. Obviously, pastures. Grass-fed Beef and eucalypt of trees. If you didn’t kill enough trees you protein in pastures, the weather etc all hardwood timber is what the Bambling could lose your lease. For all of you who affects calving rates and weight gain but we property of Penwhaupell has been known for have been affected by todays vegetation can have a very big impact on these factors over the past 100 years. management laws, would see the humour through genetic selection. We sell weaner The Penwhaupell story began in 1919 in this. Currently Art and Ness and their 4 steers off their mothers so they must perform with the purchase of Jaggedstone (The name children Emmalene, Josephine, Zarabella for their backgrounders with growth for age, says it all!) by Arthur’s grandfather, Darby. and Clancy are having their turn. feed conversion and temperament. He was one of 10 children and grew up on The Bambling BRAFORD story began in Brafords certainly tick all the boxes for “Scotchy Pocket” a dairy farm at Gunalda, the mid 80’s where their highly fertile, good meeting our self-imposed production targets. near Gympie and his sole inheritance was a mothers and quite Hereford breeders were We strive to breed adaptable Brafords that set of lawn bowls. needing a Bos Indicus infusion to increase have the ability to meet the specifications of In 1923 Darby and Philippa Jodrell their herds ability in two main areas. many markets. Bambling Brafords sell their married and bought the neighbouring Firstly, their resistance to the Cattle Tick weaners from June to August, with much of homestead block that held the name of and the superior ability to digest native the competition coming from repeat buyers - “Penwhaupell”. Each generation has had to pastures grown in the Burnett. This provided which is a real testament to Braford cattle! contend with drought, cattle price slumps,
PENWHAUPELL SLAB HOMESTEAD.
11 FEATURE / AUCTIONS PLUS AUCTIONS PLUS BRAFORD FEATURE SALE
BY DANIEL TRELOAR
IT WAS DECIDED BY MANAGEMENT IN SUMMARY • THERE WERE 26 REGISTERED TO SPONSOR A FEATURE SALE WE HAD 46 LOTS, CONSISTING OF: BIDDERS FROM QLD, SA, VIC AND ON AUCTIONS PLUS FOR BOTH • 3 REG BULLS NSW. REGISTERED AND COMMERCIAL • 25 REG FEMALES (SOME PTIC) • 6 ACTIVE BIDDERS, WITH 30 CATTLE, THE DATE DECIDED ON ONLINE BIDS, AND 17 GUEST WAS THE 17TH OF MAY. • 106 COMMERCIAL FEMALES (ALL VIEWERS FOLLOWING THE SALE We felt this was a way of giving back POTENTIALLY REGISTERABLE) AS IT PROGRESSED. to members, not only the stud breeders but (SOME PTIC) commercial operators, it was a hard call Very good interest considering the • 50 STEERS given the season and ongoing dry around all season. parts of Australia, we had to make a decision • A TOTAL OF 6 LOTS WERE SOLD, Cattle purchased went into Qld, NSW, as we had to secure the date we wanted well AND 17 OTHERS WERE ACTIVE and SA. in advance and where hoping for a general AND HAD BIDS ON THEM, Online interaction with the sale was break by time of sale, if not we hoped it SALE GROSSED $16,000.00. strong with over 2,715 views, if we equate would still be of some help to those breeders this back to the cost of sponsoring the sale it THE TOP PRICE OF $3000.00 already trying to offload stock due to the dry. comes down to a cost of approx. $1.31 per So not only a platform specifically for WAS ACHIEVED 3 TIMES FOR view to promote and advertise our breed, the selling of Braford cattle it was also a DONRINDA AND DOUBLE C considerably less than paper advertising to very cost effective form of advertising and REGISTERED HEIFERS, SELLING reach the same target audience. promotion of the breed, on the biggest TO STUD BREEDERS, SO WELL Thanks go out to all those who supported and most wide reaching livestock selling DONE TO BOTH VENDOR AND the sale with cattle, and Congratulations platform in Australia, reaching a wide range PURCHASERS. NOTING THAT A to those who sold cattle and also to all the of cattle buyers from across the country, not MAJORITY OF PASSED IN CATTLE others who presented an exceptional line just preaching to the converted, but putting WERE SOLD POST SALE TO up of Brafords with a rare opportunity the Braford out there for those who would PURCHASERS WHO HAD BEEN to purchase quality Brafords in such a normally not be looking at the breed as an LOGGED ON AND WATCHING considerably tough time. option . In closing no decision has been made in THE SALE. the near future to run another sale until a wide spread break of season occurs across the country. 12
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FEATURE / BENDEMEER BREEDING BEEF AT BENDEMEER
BY DOUG BURNETT
THE BURNETT FAMILY OF beef breeding strategies for many decades to of the Brahman genetics years earlier, led BENDEMEER, SITUATED 40KM come. John to establish a 3-way rotational cross NORTH OF CLERMONT, FIRST By this time, most of the cattle at breeding program at Bendemeer. This system STARTED BEEF PRODUCTION AT Bendemeer were Braford types, with a strong maintains and maximises heterosis in the BENDEMEER IN 1913. focus placed on keeping a high Brahman beef herd and the result is a continuous Initially this beef cattle herd was content in the herd to maintain a level of supply of steers and heifers that are more predominately polled Hereford. After drought and tick tolerance. In the early productive than either of their parents. the introduction of Brahman genetics to 1980s John purchased the Braford Bull, The 3-way crossbreeding program is Australia, the Burnetts began to crossbreed Stockhaven Meshach and joined this sire to still in use today in the Burnett Family’s with Brahman bulls during the 1960s. a selection of elite Braford females from the commercial beef herds. After trialling various This initial crossbreeding experiment commercial cow herd. breeds, the program produced outstanding results and confirmed This group of breeders is now based on using the importance of using Bos-indicus genetics was the foundation of the BREED FOR Braford, Brahman and in future breeding programs. However, current “Bendemeer Stud Simmental bulls over despite the initial success of the Hereford/ Herd”. WHAT IS cross-bred females, in Brahman cross, as more generations came After enduring the ECONOMICALLY rotation. In particular through the breeding system and heterosis extremely tough drought herds, South Devon slowly reduced, it was noticed the progeny of 1969 and suffering IMPORTANT and Charolais genetics were losing some of the commercial through the beef slump of are also used. However, performance that the first F1 cross animals the 70s, John developed the specific breeds used had. an appreciation of the in the crossbreeding This fact was particularly pertinent to huge importance of breeding cattle that program is less important than finding John Burnett, who as a young man was just were able to perform commercially. “Breed quality bulls, backed with performance data. starting to take control of the Bendemeer Beef for what is economically important” became In order to keep a good handle on enterprise, and the importance of hybrid his mantra. This commercially focused way genetic improvement, a smaller elite herd vigour would influence his business and of thinking, and remembering the impact of Braford females has continued to be
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bred at Bendemeer. This herd, whilst never pool for the herd and maintained a higher meet their allocated buying budget, yet registered, is treated as a “stud” with the Brahman content. Doug and Amanda are also ensure they have purchased enough animals having pedigree and performance now investigating the potential of “new bulls for their property breeding herd – a data recorded since its inception back in the age polled Herefords” with curve-bending very commercially relevant scenario! Whilst early 80s. genetics to further broaden the herd’s giving property managers ownership of Despite the many ebbs and flows of the genetic base. the selection of the bulls for their property, beef industry over the years, the continued Each year, over 200 young bulls are several outside buyers in attendance also focus on breeding commercially relevant inducted into the performance recording ensures there is a commercial relevance cattle has enabled the Burnett Family to system at Bendemeer. These include the placed on the value of the bulls sold. expand their beef enterprise considerably. pure-bred Braford weaners (from the The bulls are presented at two years Today, approximately 10,000 breeders are Bendemeer and Burradoo Braford cows), the old, in “ready to work” condition, fully joined each year across several properties South Devon/Brahman composite bulls as vaccinated, with a complete record of weight throughout Central Queensland. On all well as a smaller number of elite crossbred gain and fertility data and with semen properties, breeding herds are run within a weaner bulls selected from the commercial morphology results. All bulls have been cross-breeding system, producing beef cattle herds at branding time. From weaning, all raised together on grass with a finishing suitable for many different markets. bulls are run in one contemporary group period spent on an oats crop when available. Bendemeer is now home to Doug and and are evaluated against each other. This As the main intention of the sale is to Amanda Burnett, and their family. As breeder means that the pure-bred Braford bulls must provide bulls for commercial use within cow numbers increased across the entire perform competitively against the hybrid the Burnett Group commercial herds, grain enterprise, Bendemeer evolved and is now vigour advantage afforded to the composite feeding of the bulls is avoided, so they are the bull breeding and genetic centre for bulls. ready to go straight out to the paddock all the Burnett Group beef herds across all All young bulls are weighed regularly, and work! Along with bull distribution, a the properties. While continuing with, and and a high level of selection pressure is guest speaker is invited to the sale day as expanding the original Bendemeer Braford placed on growth rate, fertility, structure, an opportunity to provide staff and visitors stud herd, there are also Brahman and and conformation. Placid and polled genetics with up-to-date information relating to beef South Devon bull breeding herds run in a are also strongly desirable selection traits. industry production. 2-way crossbreeding system. Recently, with The bulls are all morphology semen tested at In 2020, Doug and Amanda will host Denis and Shirley Burke stepping down 16 - 18 months of age, allowing the earlier the 10th annual Bendemeer Production Sale from breeding Brafords, Doug and Amanda maturing bulls to be selected, with any on Thursday 26th November. Since 2018, purchased most of the Burradoo Braford important genetic deviations removed from invited vendors, Winvic Pastoral have been herd and relocated them to Bendemeer. The the herd. selling bulls at the Bendemeer sale and this Burnett family have been keen supporters of Obviously, as the numbers of breeders will again be the case in 2020. This year the Burradoo cattle for many years and have within the Burnett Group increased, so too for the first time, theBendemeer Braford found the good growth, heavy bone, well- did the demand for quality, performance- bulls offered will have EBV information muscled yet soft and fleshy bulls fit well with backed, commercially relevant bulls. from the Australian Tropical Composite the Bendemeer breeding objectives. Likewise, the job of distributing more Group Breedplan as well as the usual weight Over the years, many Burradoo bulls bulls amongst the Burnett properties was gain, semen morphology and scrotal size have been joined with Bendemeer Braford also becoming a big task! In 2010, it was information. The Braford bulls will also have cows. One of the most influential sires, decided to hold an on-property “Bendemeer DNA verified parentage information and Burradoo One Hundred had a big impact Production Sale” to streamline the bull the 2020 sale will present the first crop of on the herd and was used for many years distribution process. This sale was conducted Bendemeer bred bulls from the Burradoo through the early 1990s. Other Braford using the Helmsman selling system and cow herd. sires that have had a major positive impact devised as a more economically relevant way As the generations of Bendemeer bulls include: Stockhaven Meshach, Cardowan to distribute bulls to the Burnett Group’s continue to evolve, the Burnett family’s Orlando, Halcyon Dawson, Abernethy commercial herds. commitment to the production of quality, Winston and Ascot 1631. There are other The inaugural sale worked well, and this commercially relevant beef cattle remains as high content, home-bred bulls by Brahman system is now used each year. Managers of steadfast as ever. sires that have also increased the genetic the commercial breeding properties must
BURRADOO ONE BENDEMEER CROSS-BRED HUNDRED AND EMILY BRAFORD JAP OX BURNETT, 1991 COWS BULLOCKS
15 FEATURE / WINVIC PASTORAL TRADITIONS REMAIN STRONG
BY ALICE MARKS WINVIC COWS.
THE MARKS FAMILY OF ‘WINVIC’, CLERMONT however Charlie and his wife Evon maintained a strong HAVE BEEN QUIETLY BREEDING BRAFORD interest in the Braford breed, keeping their ‘stud’ herd in CATTLE SINCE THE LATE 1960S AND TODAY THE operation, albeit not registered, for the purpose of breeding FAMILY ARE FOCUSED ON CONTINUING WITH replacement bulls and females for themselves and for THE TRADITION. paddock sales of herd bulls to local cattlemen. Vic Marks drew the 2674ha Kilcummin district property During the 80s and 90s stud sires were purchased most in an ex-servicemen’s ballot in 1957. He and his sons Terry years from the National Sale at Gracemere with a preference and Charlie, who were aged 14 and 12 at the time, took for high Brahman content bulls. The list of influential sires up the selection in December of the same year. Vic’s wife used over these 2 decades includes bulls from Doonside, Winifred and their 3 daughters joined them at Winvic in the Abernethy, Craigmore, Rossman, Youlambi, Ka-Amm and summer of 1958. The family quickly got to work establishing Ascot Studs. The stud herd maintained its importance during a homestead and infrastructure on the mainly brigalow and the 2000s when a 5000ha forestry block, McMasters was black soil downs country developing it to support a mixed purchased expanding the breeder herd and increasing the cropping and grazing business. In partnership, Terry and number of herd bulls required for commercial production. Charlie established the Winvic Braford Stud after classifying High content bulls were again a strong focus and were a number of females in 1971 and joining them to Dandaloo selected to suit the tougher forestry conditions with 222. Throughout the 70s the brothers invested in bulls from purchases from Uralla, Alberta, Harriet Valley, and Abernethy Dandaloo, Arabanga, Rarcamba and Clifton Studs. Clifton Studs. Red Brahman sires were also introduced into the stud Senator (x Clifton Soda) was perhaps the most influential sire and commercial herds to lift content. used within the herd, having 79 of his daughters registered under the Winvic prefix. Another bull, Rarcamba Goggles is, to this day, remembered as a standout and a favourite by Charlie’s wife Evon. By the 1980s the partnership had purchased the 5000ha neighbouring block ‘Niagara’ and Terry, his wife Colleen and their young family moved to the newly acquired property. Eventually the brothers’ partnership was dissolved and Terry and Colleen took their share of the ‘Winvic’ Brafords to Niagara. The registered stud ceased operation by 1983,
CHARLIE, TERRY & VICK MARKS ARRIVING AT WINVIC 16 DECEMBER 1957.
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL In 2014 Charlie and Evon retired to Clermont and their using the online Elite Livestock platform. On a visit to Little youngest son Darren and his wife Alice with the help of Valley Stud in 2017 a bull calf caught Darren’s eye and after their 3 daughters, Olivia, Natalie and Amelia, took over the heading back for second visit to see how he had matured management of Winvic, Yidney and McMasters. In the same and trying unsuccessfully buy him out of the paddock Darren year Darren and Alice purchased a coastal block, Hallevale, in finally secured him for $19,000 at the 2019 National Sale. the St Lawrence district, which enabled them to double their The bull, Little Valley Jerrod (x Neimen Eli) a big muscle bull, breeder numbers. has been joined to best of the Winvic females this season. His Since taking over the breeding operation Darren progeny are eagerly awaited. and Alice have only invested in polled genetics and After four difficult drought years and the blessing of a have introduced Poll Hereford bulls to make a quick and 200mm downfall at Winvic thanks to cyclone Trevor in late economical progression toward an entirely polled herd March 2019, Darren and Alice took the opportunity to travel without compromising growth traits and structure. The best to severely drought stricken NSW to view Doug and Susie Hereford cross female progeny are retained to be joined back Barnett’s cows and heifers for sale as part of their Baroma to polled Braford or polled pink-nosed red Brahman bulls. Downs dispersal. Impressed with the exceptionally quiet With advancements in genomic testing technology Darren temperament of the Baroma Downs cattle, they purchased and Alice now join their stud herd of around 100 females to 89 polled females, 32 of which were registered, and 2 bulls. multiple sires and take DNA samples to sire verify and poll/ The much loved Baroma Downs breeder herd have been horn test the progeny, identifying valuable PP animals. They joined this season to Neimen Idaho (PP) (x Ascot McDougal also poll/horn test all purchased bulls if the testing has not 1795) who was purchased at the 2019 National Sale. already been done by the vendors. Darren and Alice’s eldest The acquisition of the Baroma Downs cattle has forced a daughter, Liv, has helped to establish an annual AI program rethink of the Marks’ enterprise mix and after being entirely after training with Greg Fawcett, aiming to increase genetic commercially focused, Darren and Alice recently decided to diversity using polled red Brahman, Hereford and Braford reestablish the Winvic Braford Stud. This year, for the first genetics over Braford, red Brahman, F1 time since 1982, they will register and F2 Poll Hereford heifers. progeny under the Winvic prefix. They When asked which bull has had the A POLLED SIRE PURCHASED also hope to classify a few of their biggest impact at Winvic, Darren rates AT THE 1997 NATIONAL SALE, highest performing Winvic females so a polled sire purchased at the 1997 KOOROOMBA OLLEY 757 (X they can continue on with the legacy National Sale, Kooroomba Olley 757 (x DOONSIDE MADISON) HAD that Charlie and Terry founded back Doonside Madison) as the most influential, THE BIGGEST IMPACT AT in the 70s. Currently joining 1200 having served in the stud herd for 4 years WINVIC, HAVING SERVED Braford and crossbred females, the before joining commercial females for a IN THE STUD HERD FOR 4 Marks’ focus going forward is to breed number years. He produced a lovely line of YEARS BEFORE JOINING their own replacement bulls and replacement females and a number of high COMMERCIAL FEMALES females based on their commercial quality polled herd bulls. Alice believes the breeding objectives - temperament, FOR A NUMBER YEARS. current 2019/20 drop of calves by Carinya structure, weight for age and high Tullock, Linlora Ivor and Donrinda Lewis IMF with moderate rib and rump fat, are the best line of calves they have bred whilst making available a few select to date. bulls every year to other breeders. Taking the opportunity to visit studs including Carinya, Quietly selling herd bulls out of the paddock to repeat Downfall Creek, Glynelly, Linlora, Double C, Donrinda buyers for decades, Darren and Alice have for the past 2 and Little Valley has fostered many friendships and given years joined their neighbours, Doug and Amanda Burnett, the couple an appreciation and respect for the dedication as vendors at the annual ‘Bendemeer On Property Bull Sale’. these breeders have to the breed. Having visited some of It was very pleasing for Darren and Alice to have 2 of their these studs and inspecting their beautiful female lines, four Composite bulls sold at the sale find their way into high registered heifers from Carinya, Downfall Creek and Little performing Droughtmaster and Santa/Angus commercial Valley Studs were purchased at the 2018 New Dimension Sale herds, the other 3 bulls selling to established Braford introducing outside female bloodlines into the Winvic stud breeders. In 2020 the Marks family will present sons of herd for the first time since its establishment in the 1970s. Carinya Sherman (x Little Valley Kahu) alongside Winvic Olivia and Alice repeated the investment in female genetics at Hereford/Braford composite bulls at the Bendemeer Sale. the 2019 New Dimension Sale, this time bidding from home
12YO WINVIC COW BY KOOROOMBA OLLEY 757 WITH 2019/20 BULL CALF AT FOOT, MAINTAINING HER POSITION IN THE STUD HERD PRODUCING A CALF EVERY YEAR.
BAROMA DOWNS COWS AND HEIFERS SETTLING INTO THEIR NEW HOME AT WINVIC. 17 FEATURE / ALDERSIDE BRAFORDS ALDERSIDE BRAFORDS FROM CHILDHOOD DREAM TO REALITY
BY STUART BROWN
IN 1982, I WAS A YOUNG BOY WITH BIG DREAMS ABOVE LEFT: THOMAS BROWN OF A LIFE IN THE CATTLE INDUSTRY. AT MY LEADING ALDERSIDE JJ AT ALLORA SCHOOL WE HAD A RURAL YOUTH PROGRAM SHOW 2020. TOP RIGHT: COOGRALI WHICH INVOLVED A CALF REARING PROJECT. ZANE, STUD SIRE AT ALDERSIDE MY TEACHER WAS AN EX DAIRY FARMER AND 2020. ABOVE: STUART BROWN WITH JERSEY STUD BREEDER SO THE EMPHASIS WAS MELFORD PARK MODEL BRISBANE MAINLY ON JERSEY CALVES. EKKA EARLY 1980’S. In my school holidays I would travel to family farm at Delungra NSW and there was exposed to white face cattle, mainly Hereford and came to love the beef breed. I went property at Maleny. This friendship continues today with a searching for a Hereford calf for my school calf project. Little joint venture between Alderside and Coograli in preparing did I know at the time, the calf I found was in fact a Braford these beautiful high content Braford bulls at Alderside, Heifer which I named Buntie. I few years later at the age of Clifton. Peter has been a Braford breeder since 1982 and the 14, I started to get around a few shows and would visit the Coograli name is well known for quality high content cattle stud cattle sheds at the Ekka where I met Maureen and Eric that are breed to perform in any conditions. Pointon, that would not only help me greatly with my Braford I now operate a Motorcycle dealership in Toowoomba so Heifer but also become like second parents to me. Maureen while the Brafords are not my income stream, but a lifelong and Eric let me go to the shows with them and introduced interest and hobby. I have a modest herd on my mother’s me to the McNamara Family. Don and Winston were great farm at Clifton and my youngest son has shown an interest in with me as a pesky kid, and allowed me to lead their cattle the Brafords so it seems the cycle is starting over again. and give me much needed advice. The time I spent hanging We have started to show some of our Alderside Brafords around the Braford community in my formative years has with some success to date. I would love to be Involved in the been a huge factor in my development. There are so many breed and am happy to support the society where possible. others I could mention also and It was these great people that In closing, I just wanted to say that as a breed, the ended up helping me become the person I am today. Brafords have some amazing people and the support for the I purchased a heifer from Peter Parnell at Coograli Stud youth is outstanding. Thanks to everyone for making us feel in 1983, and then went to form a friendship with Peter also welcome once again and I look forward to meeting more of helping him with showing and farm work on his beautiful you in the coming years.
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GRAND CHAMPION BULL
BY AIRLIE TRELOAR BRAFORD TAROOM 2019 FEATURE SHOW I WAS ASKED BY THE BRAFORD The grand champion bull went to Champion bull calf and also Reserve senior SOCIETY MANAGEMENT TO BE the Bennett family, Little Valley Brafords, champion bull Strathgyle Jimmy. Pen-Leigh ASSOCIATE JUDGE ALONG-SIDE at Casino for 33-month-old Little Valley Brafords taking out reserve junior champion MR WARREN WILSON OF TAROELA Richard, who first took out senior champion female with Pen-Leigh Elise, just to mention BRAFORD STUD, AT THE TAROOM bull. We both thought he displayed great a few. FEATURE SHOW IN MAY OF LAST softness with good length and muscle pattern I would like to thank the Australian YEAR. and was a very structurally correct animal. Braford society Rockhampton for giving me Who went on to top the National Braford this opportunity, I learnt a lot more about This was the first time in 30 years that Sale in September selling for $40,000. judging our breed, helping me further my the feature show had been held at Taroom, Grand champion female went to Robert own stud, and I thank Mr Warren Wilson for the last being in 1988, with several studs and Lesette Hoffmann, Downfall Creek, his guidance and sharing his knowledge of that were involved then turning out again Guluguba for Downfall creek Cruel girl, the breed with me. to take part. The quality and presentation of shown with her 7-month-old bull calf at As I am writing this, I am currently all the cattle was outstanding given the very foot, Downfall creek Hooligan. Downfall getting ready to move up North of tough seasonal conditions, a credit to all the Creek Cruel girl was also named senior Rockhampton to start work at a Feedlot, exhibitors. champion female. We thought that she was gaining more experience in the Northern The cattle came from as far away as the complete package and an outstanding beef industry, to help me gain a position with Casino through to Banana, with 14 bulls example of the Braford female. a stock firm and becoming a livestock agent. being shown also going to the national Other successful entrants included the See you in North QLD! Braford sale in Rockhampton. McNamara family, Strathgyle Brafords, with 20
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ABOVE: BREEDERS GROUP; TOP LEFT: GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE; TOP RIGHT: JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL; BELOW LEFT: CALF CHAMPION BULL; BELOW RIGHT: JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE AND RESERVE; FAR BOTTOM: BULL LINEUP
21 FEATURE SHOW / TAROOM 2019 TAROOM FEATURE SHOW RESULTS FEMALE 9MTHS & UNDER 12MTHS - BULL 6MTHS & UNDER 9MTHS - BULL 30MTHS & OVER - GEOFF & MEL LINDSAY, LOCH LOMOND MEL LINDSAY, LOCH LOMOND CARLEY COX, WERRIBE 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - 1ST R & L Hoffmann - 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - Little Valley Little Valley Miss Selbie Downfall Creek Hot Shot Richard 2976 2ND Little Valley Grazing Co - 2ND Burke & Kym McLachlan - Uralla Errol 2ND Beacon Braford Stud - Beacon Casper Little Valley Moon 3RD Oxbow Brafords - Oxbow 007 Casper BULL 12MTHS & UNDER 15MTHS Senior Champion Bull Trophy - Little Valley FEMALE 12MTHS & UNDER 15MTHS - CASEY& ROZ HAY, BEACON Grazing Co - Little Valley Richard 2976 - STEWART DINGLE, CHASEWATER BRAFORDS Reserve Senior Champion Bull Trophy - 1ST Penny Vohland - Pen-Leigh Caitlyn 1ST Strathgyle - Cambridge Strathgyle - Jimmy Calf Champion Female - Ray & Sharon 2ND Little Valley Grazing Co - Little Valley Grand Champion Bull Patrons Trophy Bowen, Little Valley Grazing Co - Little Lantern - Little Valley Grazing Co - Little Valley Valley Miss Selbie 3RD Strathgyle - Mustang Richard 2976 Reserve Calf Champion Female Penny Calf Champion Bull Trophy - John Owens Vohland - Pen-Leigh Caitlyn Strathgyle - Cambridge 1025 SIRES PROGENY - DANIEL & Reserve Calf Champion Bull Trophy - Little HELEN TRELOAR, CHESSINGTON FEMALE 15MTHS & UNDER 17MTHS Valley Grazing Co - Little Valley Lantern 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - ROBBIE KLIESE, TEVIOT HILLS 2ND R & L Hoffmann - Donrinda J124 1ST Penny Vohland - Pen-Leigh Elise BULL 15MTHS & UNDER 17MTHS - Jindabyne NSW PROMOTION GROUP 3RD Ascot Neimen Brafords - Ascot McDougal 1795 FEMALE 17MTHS & UNDER 19MTHS 1ST Strathgyle - Corporate - RHONDA RYAN, BANYULA 2ND Strathgyle - Chancellor 2Nd 1026 DAMS PROGENY - BENNETT 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - 3RD Penny Vohland - Pen-Leigh Snorer Little Valley Winx FAMILY, LITTLE VALLEY 1ST 2ND Little Valley Grazing Co - BULL 17MTHS & UNDER 19MTHS - R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek Cruel Girl Little Valley Lady Mariska STEWART DINGLE, CHASEWATER 3RD R & L Hoffmann - 2ND R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek 322 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - Downfall Creek Grace Little Valley Kenyan PAIR OF FEMALES - GALLOWAY 2ND Little Valley Grazing Co - FEMALE 19MTHS & UNDER 21MTHS FAMILY, ASCOT/NEIMEN Little Valley Kurt - SOUTH QLD PROMOTION 1ST R & L Hoffmann - Cruel Girl/Floss 3RD Burke & Kym McLachlan - 2ND Little Valley Grazing Co GROUP Uralla Inquisitive 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - COW & CALF - L&L RUHLE, Little Valley Miss Glamourous BULL 19MTHS & UNDER 21MTHS - 2ND Beacon Braford Stud - Beacon 1834 LINLORA L&L RUHLE, LINLORA 1ST Junior Champion Female Trophy - R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - Little Valley Geoff & Little Valley Grazing Co - Little Cruel Girl Thunder Valley Miss Glamourous 2ND Ascot Neimen Brafords - Neimen 2ND Beacon Braford Stud - Beacon Diego Reserve Junior Champion Female Trophy Phoebe 841 3RD R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek Penny Vohland - Pen-Leigh Elise Gaza PAIR OF BULLS - WEST MORTON Junior Champion Bull Trophy - Little FEMALE 21MTHS & UNDER 24MTHS PROMOTION GROUP Valley Grazing Co - Little Valley Thunder 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co - DONAVON FAMILY, ASHBY Reserve Junior Champion Bull Trophy 1ST 2ND Strathgyle Oxbow Brafords - Oxbow 021 Dancer - Little Valley Grazing Co - Little Valley 3RD Ascot Neimen Brafords Kenyan FEMALE 24MTHS & UNDER EXHIBITORS GROUP - GEOFF 30MTHS - GEOFF & CARLEY COX, BULL 21MTHS & UNDER 24MTHS - & CARLY COX, WERRIBE WERRIBEE NSW PROMOTION GROUP 1ST Little Valley Grazing Co 1ST R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek Floss 1ST Ascot Neimen Brafords - 2ND Ascot Neimen Brafords 2ND Ascot Neimen Brafords - Ascot Ironside 2104 3RD Beacon Braford Stud Neimen Phoebe 841 2ND Ascot Neimen Brafords - Neimen Idaho 628 FEMALE 30MTHS & OVER - NSW 3RD Ascot Neimen Brafords - PROMOTION GROUP Ascot Inker 2078 1ST R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek Cruel Girl BULL 24MTHS & UNDER 30MTHS Senior Champion Female Trophy - Jim - WEST MORTON PROMOTION & Anna R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek GROUP Cruel Girl 1ST Strathgyle - Jimmy Reserve Senior Champion Female Trophy - 2ND Little Valley Grazing Co - R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek Floss Little Valley Jackpot Grand Champion Female Patrons Trophy - 3RD Ascot Neimen Brafords - R & L Hoffmann - Downfall Creek Cruel Girl Ascot Hyde 2012 22
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL 23 FEATURE / RARCAMBA / SCOTT & VERONICA SKERMAN CELEBRATING 50 YEARS RARCAMBA
BY SCOTT SKERMAN
GRAND CHAMPION BRAFORD FEMALE. RNA. OUR FIRST BRAFORD BULL, RARCAMBA GEORGINA. BONANZA 1973.
AFTER LEASING “COOLABAH” FOR 3 YEARS, the state of the roads especially between Taroom and VERONICA AND I PURCHASED “RARCAMBA” Theodore. The hospitality from Mrs Hinz, Mrs Rea and Mrs FOR THE THEN TOP PRICE PER ACRE, IN 1969. Tennant was fantastic and we hold great affection in our WE DECIDED TO START BREEDING CATTLE, hearts for these people. AND IF WE WERE GOING TO FEED COWS AND All my life I have been around shows, with my father CALVES, THEY MAY AS WELL BE REGISTERED being ringmaster in Dalby and my uncle being an exhibitor of STOCK. fat lambs. The Skerman’s and The Ross’s had a saying “Don’t keep a good thing a secret” and when we came to Wandoan, Veronica and I chose a Braford stud because Herefords at the age of 17, I was put in charge of the lamb pavilion. were the dominant breed in the shire, but were suffering This all led to our family showing fat cattle in Wandoan and from ticks and eye cancer, so this decision was readily with the showing of bulls and heifers from 1972 on, the rest accepted. Our first cows came from Jack Price “Del-Gowrie” is history. Jimbour, Brahman cross from Rex Muller at Baralaba and The stud cattle in Wandoan were firstly unled and stud Poll Herefords from “Bungara” Wandoan. We crossed then they were on 12foot lead ropes, so you could swing these with registered Braford bulls, these pollies bred our best them around box trees if it was necessary. How things foundation stock and were all classified “C”. have changed with us now having one The first bull we sold at auction was of the best stud arenas in QLD. In the a herd bull, making $450 at an AML & F 70’s and 80’s we would never miss the Tropical Breed Sale in Dalby, where we DON’T KEEP Rockhampton Show, Brisbane Exhibition also purchased our first registered sire, or a Braford Feature Show. Our truck has Warranlea Advance69 for $900. Top price A GOOD done some incredible miles over the years that day was $2500. In 1973 we ventured THING A SECRET going from Charleville, Maryborough, to Gracemere with Rarcamba Bonanza, Goondiwindi, Mackay, Longreach, who sold for $2300 to Bud Rose from Richmond and Cloncurry, even a trip to Theodore for stud use. We purchased Sydney in 2005. Regardless of the time or Doonside M.B. Veteran for $7000. This cost of showing, I felt it was a must to fly was a large sum of money considering you could buy a Ford the flag for The Braford Breed. Falcon for the same amount. Although we have bought a We went to the first Beef Australia in Rockhampton in great number of good bulls over the years, these two have 1988 and have lined up at every one since until 2012. We made the most impact in our herd. More recently the bulls won many Grand Champion Ribbons along with Bi-Centenary Eldon Court Grandeur, Jay-Y Scott & Burradoo Lucky have Trophies and Medallions that went with the Awards, and proved successful. these are treasured by our family. Our show career has given I have early fond memories of travelling north on our us some great wins along the way including Grand Champion annual trip of presale inspections of “Glenmoya-Warranlea”, Female at the RNA Brisbane in 1986 with Rarcamba Georgina “Clifton” and “Doonside”. Today’s society would not believe 24
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and the pinnacle of all wins has to be at Beef 2009 when we were awarded the Supreme Champion Bull with Grandiose 2025. All those years of showing and hard work had paid off. At Beef 2006, our bull Rarcamba Territory was place second in his class of 14 and was noticed by a company called CIALE from South America, who went on to lease him for 12months for semen collection. In 1978 I became part of the Braford Management Committee and stood down in 2004, totalling 26 years. I had a turn at all positions except treasurer, and was president for the silver anniversary in 1987 and for Beef in 1988. I have fond memories of the early council years when we had a table of 12 with plenty of passionate debate held at four council meetings a year, as well as executive meetings in between. It was at the Sydney AGM in 2005 when I was presented with the Life Membership for my continuous service to the breed. A badge I am proud to wear. “Why Do You Breed Braford’s?” Because we love the cattle and they go anywhere. Our cattle have gone to Jindabyne in the snow, Parrabadoo in Western Australia, Alice Springs, Atherton and Central and Western Queensland. I believe they are the most productive beast available. I have tried crossing our cattle with Charolais and have come to the conclusion that some crossbreds may outweigh the Brafords, but you need to spend $300 on grain and handling to finish them while the Braford finishes off on oats earlier. Time and circumstances took control and we decided to sell Rarcamba to our neighbour, and semi retire to “Sandalwood” 3klm from Wandoan, which we had purchased some 17 years earlier. We had a major reduction sale of our stud cattle in October 2014, where most of our cows sold to fellow breeders. We are most grateful for their support. We retained 20 cows to give us a productive and active interest in life, and also keep in contact with our many fellow Braford Breeders. FEATURE / LITTLE VALLEY GRAZING CO CELEBRATING 50YEARS
LITTLE VALLEY YARDS. LEFT: WALLY AND JOY BENNETT BY SARAH BENNETT
FOR LITTLE VALLEY GRAZING CO THE LAST Doug and his wife Shirley created their own Braford Stud 50 YEARS OF BRAFORD BREEDING HAS in the mid-1980s and due to Wally ill health in 1990 the two BEEN A VERY SUCCESSFUL AND FAMILY studs were amalgamated to become Little Valley Grazing ORIENTED BUSINESS. BRAFORDS BECAME A Company. FAMILY AFFAIR FOR FOUR GENERATIONS OF Doug and his wife Shirley took over ownership after BENNETT’S AND 2019 MARKED 50 YEARS OF Wally’s passing in 1991. Joy continued in partnership with BREEDING BRAFORDS FOR LITTLE VALLEY AND Doug, Shirley and their children until 1996 when Joy retired. NOW IN 2020 50 YEARS OF SHOWING CATTLE. Little Valley Grazing Co is still run today as a family business with the help of their son Cameron, wife Sarah and The stud was founded in 1969 by Wally and Joy Bennett their four children. Little Valley has always been very proud who turned “Little Valley” a former dairy farm at Stratheden of their success in and out of the show ring and has produced via Casino NSW into the home of the families Braford Stud. many show champions. Even though Herefords were the predominant breed in the With the benefit of great rainfall, excellent climate and a area, Wally and Joy fell in love with Brafords after seeing registered stud herd that has the history and the bloodlines them at the Royal Brisbane exhibition. of years of breeding. Little Valley strives to produce cattle On their first trip to Sydney in 1972 Little Valley won that possess high fertility, constitution and excellent carcass both male and female Braford Champions at the Royal Easter attributes that are suited to every climate. show. It was a steady stream of accolades for the stud’s cattle Although the family, stud breeders and property has from then on and the stud was awarded most successful expanded and continues to grow the same traditional purity exhibitor of stud and fat cattle throughout Australia every and excellence of breeding remains. year from 1978 to 1986. Wally and Joy had six children the Little Valley Grazing Co is looking to the future and youngest being Doug. continuing the tradition of breeding quality Braford Cattle.
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BULL SALES / NEW DIMENSION 2019 SUMMARY 14 BRAFORD BULLS – TOP $20 000 – AVG $6 094 – NEW DIMENSION CLEARANCE 82% BRAFORD SALE 40 REGISTERED BRAFORD FEMALES – TOP $5 000 – AVG $1 480 - CLEARANCE 85%
3 COMMERCIAL BRAFORD FEMALES – AVG $400 – CLEARANCE 100%
ABOVE: TOP PRICE BULL - LOT 9 - CARINYA UNESCO - WITH L-R PURCHASERS DAVID AND JOSEPHINE ROBSON “MT VIEW” MORVEN AND VENDOR JOHN AMOR “CARINYA” STUD AT DULACCA. ABOVE RIGHT: BULK FEMALE PURCHASERS - STEWART RUSSELL AND ALICE CAWDELL-SMITH FROM WUNDABURRA STUD AT KILCOY.
A LARGE CROWD GATHERED and Jackie Amor “Carinya” stud at Dulacca. registered females. In a testimony to what FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL NEW Andrew and Libby Price “Miegunyah”at can be achieved using an on-line presence DIMENSION BRAFORD BULL Dirranbandi returned to the sale after an - Sasha-Kate Marskell who was viewing the & FEMALE SALE AT BELL absence of a few years to purchase 3 bulls. sale live - and bidding on-line from Canada, SHOWGROUNDS ON SATURDAY In the female section of the sale dry purchased six registered females from 31ST AUGUST. STEWART RUSSELL conditions affected the prices due to a few Ashby stud, with these heifers bound for her “WUNDABURRA” BRAFORD STUD usual purchasers being absent from the property at Mudgee in NSW. AT KILCOY OPENED THE SALE. buyer gallery, however Registered Braford A charity auction was conducted of bags Females sold for a Top Price of $5 000 – the of Riverina XLR8 Weaner Pellets - these were Stewart and his partner Alice Cawdell- heifer Lot 25 - 19 month old Carinya 3067 purchased by Robert & Lesette Hoffmann Smith purchased a large part of Trevor offered by John & Jackie Amor – “Carinya” and Pinegrove Pastoral Company. The 2 ATV Stretton’s “Glen Archer” stud a few years stud at Dulacca, sold to Stewart and Jenelle helmets kindly donated by Stuart Brown ago, and have been working on building and Dingle “Chasewater” Braford stud at Mt from Elite Motorcycles at Toowoomba were improving their herd since then. Purchasing Perry. In the younger section of the registered purchased by the McNamara family at Bell at two previous New Dimension sales. females Top Price was for Lot 50 with and Robert and Lesette Hoffmann, the total Braford Bulls sold for a Top Price of $20 12month old Downfall Creek Halo offered proceeds of $902 will be split between 000 for Lot 9 Carinya Unesco – offered by by Robert and Lesette Hoffmann “Downfall Lifeflight and Sisters of the North charities. the Amor family “Carinya” stud at Dulacca, Creek” Braford stud at Guluguba selling for Elite Motorcycles also donated 2 ATV selling to commercial breeders David and $2 500 to the Bennett Family - “Little Valley” helmets - these were used as lucky lots. Josephine Robson “Mount View” at Morven. Braford stud at Casino. Stewart Russell and These were presented to Libby and Andrew David and Josephine also purchased Alice Cawdell-Smith “Wundaburra” Braford Price from the bull section and Wundaburra another Carinya bull - Lot 8 - Carinya Vicar stud purchased seven registered females to stud from the female section. for $10 000 to leave the sale with 2 bulls continue their support of the sale. A big thanks to our wonderful sponsors for an average of $15 000. Other bull Three Commercial Females were offered who keep coming back to support the sale sale highlights include Robert and Lesette by Max & Dorn Roddau “Limevale” Braford every year. Hoffmann selling Lot 11 - Downfall Creek stud Dalby and were purchased by Robert The vendors of the 2019 New Dimension Grover for $10 000 to Dell Kehl of “Hillview” and Lesette Hoffmann “Downfall Creek” sale wish to thank everyone for their at Wallumbilla. Dell and her late husband Braford stud at Guluguba. attendance and buying/bidding support, and Arty were renowned stud breeders operating The sale has an ever growing on-line we hope to see you all again in 2020. the Boomerang Braford stud for many presence with 30 viewers on Elite Auctions, Remember the date - the last Saturday in years. Jack Meek Cargara Cattle Company with 12 of these viewers registering to bid August - Bell Showgrounds. at Augathella was successful in purchasing on-line. Darren and Alice Marks “Winvic” Lot 17 - Carinya Utah for $10 000 from John at Clermont bidding on-line purchased four 28
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VENDORS RESULTS PURCHASERS RESULTS Carinya Stud - John and Jackie Amor - Dulacca Stuart Brown - “Alderside” stud at Clifton - 3 bulls for an average of $16,000. 6 registered 1 heifer females for an average of $2,375 Ernie and June Bennett - “Big Valley” stud at Ashby Stud - Donovan Family - Jimbour Theresa Creek - 5 heifers 2 bulls for an average of $5,000. 10 registered Jack Meek - Cargara Cattle Company at females for an average of $1,730. Augathella - 1 bull Downfall Creek Stud - Robert and Lesette Castle Pastoral Company at Wandoan - 2 bulls Hoffmann - Guluguba Chai Holdings - Lismore - 1 bull 2 bulls for an average of $7,500. 4 registered Stewart and Jenelle Dingle - “Chasewater” NEXT SALE females for an average of $2,063 stud at Mt Perry - 1 heifer LAST SATURDAY Nungil Stud - Craig & Kathy Knauth - Brymaroo Donovan Family - “Ashby” stud at Jimbour - IN AUGUST, BELL 2 registered females for an average of $800 2 heifers Little Valley Stud - Bennett Family - Casino John Ferguson - “Dunlop Place” at Jimbour - SHOWGROUNDS 1 bull at $3,000 and 3 registered females for an 2 heifers average of $2,833 Robert & Lesette Hoffmann - “Downfall Creek” Loch Lomond Stud - Mel Lindsay - Wandoan stud at Guluguba - 3 heifers 1 bull at $4,500. This is the first time that Mel Sam & Belinda Coxon - Kateroy Grazing - has sold at a stud sale, and huge congratulations Longreach - 1 bull to Mel for the quality and preparation of her bull. Dell Kehl “Hillview” - Wallumbilla - 1 bull Strathgyle Stud - McNamara Family - Bell Rebecca Kenny - “Harriett Valley” stud at 2 bulls for an average of $3,000. 6 registered Gayndah - 3 heifers females for an average of $1,042 Craig and Kathy Knauth - “Nungil” stud at Sunnylawn Stud - Neil Pacholke - Clifton Brymaroo - 1 heifer 2 bulls for an average of $3,000. 6 registered The Bennett Family - “Little Valley” stud - females for an average of $866 Casino - 1 heifer Rarcamba Stud - Scott & Veronica Skerman - Sascha -Kate Marskell - Mudgee - 6 heifers Wandoan Jason Phillips - Clifton - 3 heifers 1 bull for $5,000 and 3 registered females for an Pinegrove Pastoral Company - Dalby - 1 heifer average of $1,250 Libby and Andrew Price “Miegunyah” - Max & Dawn Roddau - 3 commercial females for Dirranbandi - 3 bulls an average of $400 David and Josephine Robson - “”MtView” - Morven - 2 bulls TOP: TOP PRICE FEMALE - LOT 25 Lindsay and Lenore Ruhle - “Linlora” stud at CARINYA 3067 WITH VENDOR JACKIE Allora - 1 heifer AMOR “CARINYA” AND STEWART Sascan Pastoral Company - Maitland - 1 bull DINGLE “CHASEWATER”. and 2 heifers LEFT: LOT 11 - DOWNFALL CREEK Judy Spiller from Woolooga - 2 bulls GROVER AND L-R PJ HOLLAND Darren and Alice Marks “ Winvic” Pastoral - Clermont - 4 heifers ROMA REPRESENTATIVE, Stewart Russell and Alice Cawdell-Smith PURCHASER MRS DELL KEHL “Wundaburra” stud at Kilcoy - 7 heifers “HILLVIEW”, AND VENDOR LESETTE HOFFMANN “DOWNFALL CREEK”. BULL SALES / NATIONAL SALE REPORT SUMMARY 103 BULLS SOLD - SAVAGE BARKER AND NATIONAL $7,998 AVERAGE BACKHOUSE (GDL) SOLD 24 (27) - $9,729 2 HEIFERS SOLD - AVERAGE BRAFORD SALE $3,500 AVERAGE ELDERS SOLD 33 (48) - TOP PRICE - $40,000 BY RUSSELL KENNY $6,735 AVERAGE 77% CLEARANCE BELOW: LITTLE VALLEY RICHARD PURCHASED BY HARRIETT LANDMARK SOLD 48 VALLEY $40,000. BELOW RIGHT: LITTLE VALLEY HEIFER (62) - $7,813 AVERAGE PURCHASED BY CARINYA BRAFORDS $4,500
EXCITING TIMES FOR THE BRAFORD BREED IN THE VENDORS AVERAGES FACE OF ADVERSE CONDITIONS ACROSS MOST • L&M Acton “Riverton” av $9,300 OF AUSTRALIA. THE 2019 RIVERINA STOCKFEEDS • J&J Amor “Carinya” av $16,700 NATIONAL BRAFORD SALE DID NOT DISAPPOINT. • Little Valley Grazing “Little Valley” av $12,375 A good sale result was achieved by both vendors and buyers, • Chad Family “Double C, Dorinda” av $5,666 with an excellent sales average of $8044 and a top of $40,000. • Donavan Family “Ashby” av $4,375 With 103 bulls being sold for a healthy 82% clearance. • Galloway Family “Ascot, Neimen” av $10,700 Thankyou to the selling agents Landmark, Elders and SBB, • C&R Hay “Beacon” av $4,666 also thanks to the CQLX stuff, Sales committee, Gracemere Hotel, • R&D Kenny “Harriett Valley” av $4,450 Vendor, Buyers, Under Bidders, Auctions plus and numerous • M&S Kenny “Abernethy” av $3,833 sponsors. • B&J McCulloch “Colindale” av $5,250 The top price bull Little Valley Richard offered by Little Valley • B&K McLachlan “Uralla” av $4,250 Grazing, Casino sold for $40,000. The 38mth old had a weight • McNamara Family “Strathgyle” av $8,000 of 974kg, 142 EMA and 5.2 IMF was purchased by Russell and • N Pacholke “Sunny Lawn” av $6,125 Donna Kenny and Family of Harriett Valley Braford, Gayndah. • G&K Richards “Glennelly” av $3,750 Second top price bull Strathgyle Jimmy offered by the • L&L Ruhle “Linlora av $4,100 McNamara Family, Bell sold for $31,000. The 31mth old weighted • R Ryan “Banyula” av $3,500 1054kg, 134 EMA and 4.3 IMF sold to Larry and Beth Acton • S&V Skerman “Rarcamba” av $3,624 Riverton Brafords, Gogango. • G,L&E Webster “Goomora” av $3,375 Two heifers were offered by the Bennett Family, Little Valley • Wilson Grazing “Taroela” av $5,800 Grazing who are celebrating there 50 years Braford Breeding kindly donating the proceeds of Little Valley Lady Lindsey to the BUYERS AVERAGES Braford Society. Who was purchased for $4500, by John and • Galloway Grazing 8 bulls av $3,687 Jackie Amor and Family, Carinya Brafords, Dulacca. • Tigrigie Cattle Co 7 bulls av $7,500 • Brackloom Grazing 6 bulls av $15,666 • A&V Bambling 6 bulls av $4,000 • Ashman Grazing 6 bulls av $3,666 • Burnett Enterprises 5 bulls av $5,500 • A J& Sons Paine 5 bulls av $3,500 • Eureka Grazing 4 bulls av $8,250 • T&J Watson 4 bulls av $7,000 • P&J Wroe 4 bulls av $4,000 • Cargara Cattle Co 3 bulls av $16,000 • Treloar Grazing Co 3 bulls av $12,833 • L&J Muller 3 bulls av $6,000 • A&J Hay 3 bulls av $5,333 • R Thorne 3 bulls av $4,166
LEFT: STRATHGYLE JIMMY PURCHASED 30 BY LT & ME ACTON $31,000.
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SNAPSHOT / OUT AND ABOUT OUT AND ABOUT
GRAND CHAMPION BREEDERS GROUP-SPRINGSURE SHOW 2019 -AGAINST FOUR OTHER BREEDS
PRESENTATION TO JUDGES AT THE TAROOM BUTTING HEADS AT THE NATIONAL BRAFORD SALE FEATURE SALE
TAKING IT EASY
LUCY HANSEN
SPENCER GALLOWAY OVER RAIL AT SALE KATE (MCNAMARA) BROWN AND GRAND CHAMP FEMALE - SASHING AT THE TAROOM FEATURE SALE ROBERT HOFFMAN AND TODD AMOR ZARA HARTMANN AT NATIONAL SALE AT THE TAROOM FEATURE SALE
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL FEATURE / BIG VALLEY BRAFORDS BIG VALLEY BRAFORDS
21 YEARS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT Danny was judged 2019 Braford (KYOGLE COUNCIL FOLLOWED Champion of Asia/Africa BY RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL) A panel of 4 International Judges placed TOOK ERNIE AND BIG VALLEY OUT BV15 (Danny) as the 3rd best bull in the OF THE SHOW RING FOR SOME World (The Land, 19/12/2019) 30 YEARS. Ernie and June now have a Bronze Medal Ernie and June returned to the show to join the Gold Medal in their cabinet. ring with a 12 months old bull that has been Ernie and June said it is good to be back winning the broad ribbons for them. running the stud again and meeting and mixing with other Braford breeders. DANNY, BORN 2/10/17 (SCURRED) If not sold previously Big Valley 15 will SIRED BY SUNNYLAWN TALISMAN be auctioned at Rockhampton in 2020. All enquiries and private property sales BIG VALLEY 20. 1043 (H) welcome! DAM - TAROELA 2042 (P) BIG VALLEY BRAFORDS Danny’s first win was at the Lismore 125 THERESA CREEK RD North Coast National 2018 where he was THERESA CREEK NSW 2469. first in the U12 class. At Casino Primex in 2019 he was judged Junior All breeds PH. (02) 6664 7291 Champion. MOBILE. 0412 679 294 At the Brisbane Ekka in 2019 (at 22mths) he was judged Supreme Exhibit, weighing in at 992kg and with an eye muscle score of 143. BIG VALLEY 15 AND BIG DANNY WAS JUDGED 2019 BRAFORD CHAMPION VALLEY 50. OF ASIA/AFRICA. PHOTO AT THE EKKA
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ASHLEE RUGENDYKE TESSA AND LUCY HANSEN GEORGIA SHERIDAN AJR BRAFORDS OXBOW BRAFORDS BRANCH CREEK BRAFORDS MY NAME IS ASHLEE RUGENDYKE HI, WE ARE TESSA AND LUCY HI MY NAME IS GEORGIA AND I OWN A STUD CALLED AJR HANSEN AND TOGETHER WE SHERIDAN AND I’M 12 YEARS BRAFORDS WHICH IS LOCATED OWN AND MANAGE OXBOW OLD. MY STUD IS BRANCH CREEK AT FERNSIDE IN NSW. BRAFORDS. BRAFORDS. I’ve shown cattle for 2 years and Oxbow Brafords like many other I own two heifers named Lisbett and attended a couple of camps. In 2019, I had producers has been doing everything Maria, and I helped to break these girls in my first calf born and was really excited to possible to keep their herd alive. Four to show. Our first show was the Nimbin expand my stud. I would like to say a big months of grazing permits on reserves and Show last year and we won a ribbon. I thanks to Doug and Cameron Bennett of roadsides finally came to an end on the can’t wait for next show season and for Little Valley for all their help and support. 12th of February following two falls of 50 my girls to go in calf. Brafords are an In the future,I would like to continue and 80mm, which was not much short of amazing breed and their temperaments are showing my cattle and expand AJR 2019’s total. A couple further falls over beautiful. I love showing off how calm and Brafords even more. 20mm has seen grass take off. relaxed my girls are. In place of attending Hoffy’s youth camp we both spent the holiday period tending our cows and calves along with Oxbow Casper on the Jackson – Wandoan Rd. The upside was being right there to see some of the new arrivals and give them a hand along. There are some exciting prospects by Rarcamba Marty which is on loan from Kioma stud. Among these calves there will be some hopefuls in the Braford tent for BEEF 2021.
MY FIRST COW AND CALF – LITTLE VALLEY JUSTINES GIRL AND QUEENIE WHO WAS BORN 17/7/2019. I AM VERY EXCITED TO START SHOWING QUEENIE.
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL WELCOME / NEW MEMBERS
WELCOMETO OUR NEW MEMBERS
BY KYM KRAATZ, SECRETARY
I WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD SOCIETY WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS. Without these new members coming on board we will not continue to grow as a breed society. It is so especially encouraging, to see new junior members joining us, as they are the future of our breed with their eagerness, new ideas and capacity to learn more economic ways to improve our breed. Once again welcome to: ASHLEY RUGENDYKE AJR BRAFORDS JUNIOR MEMBER GEORGIA SHERIDAN BRANCH CREEK BRAFORDS JUNIOR MEMBER BRENDAN LAU KAYDEEAY BRAFORDS FULL MEMBER
Contact Malcolm & Sandra Kenny Phone: (07} 4161 2116 Mobile: 0429 014 502 Email: [email protected] 0 Follow us 2286 Wigton Road, Gayndah on Facebook {Paddock sales welcome} FEATURE / DOWNFALL CREEK BRAFORD STUD DOWNFALL CREEK BRAFORD STUD
THE DOWNFALL CREEK BRAFORD STUD Due to this win Cruel Girl was eligible to be part of the BELONGING TO ROBERT AND LESETTE Champions of the world competition. This was unknown to us HOFFMANN HAS HAD A ROLLER COASTER RIDE and we were thrilled to win Miss Asia /Africa with this cow. OF UPS AND DOWNS DURING 2019. The year progressed and got dryer but the bull sales The year started dry but a bit of rain in March saw some soon came around. Downfall Creek had a very successful relief but that did not last long. The dry conditions set in sale at the New Dimension Sale in Bell selling two bulls to and seemed to take a strangle hold of the country side. This average $7500 and also sold four heifers topping at $2500. meant decisions had to be made if a show team was going Unfortunately due to other commitments we were not able to to be put together for the Braford feature Show to be held at be at the National Bull Sale in Rockhampton but hope to be Taroom. back this year. As this was so close to home we The beginning of 2020 has seen the decided to bring in a team of two bull conditions turn around and seeing as calves a junior bull, junior heifer and a PRIVATE much rain half way through February as senior female. Feeding had begun and as so ENQUIRIES we had a total of in 2019. It is amazing often feeding calves the old cow snuck in how the grass has returned where it looked to clean the dishes… As time came to put ARE ALWAYS like nothing would ever grow again. nominations in a half prepared cow was We are planning on selling bulls and also nominated…..Downfall Creek went WELCOME females at the New Dimension Sale at on to bring home Senior Champion and FOR PADDOCK Bell along with bulls at the Nation Sale reserve Senior Champion cows and Grand in Rockhampton. The base cow herd we Champion Braford Cow. The bull calf on SALES managed to hold onto thorough the dry our Grand Champion, Downfall Creek will hopefully thrive now and we will have Cruel Girl, also won his interbreed class. plenty of future Champions in the making.
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL FIELD DAYS / FARMFEST 2019
FARMFESTTHE SOUTH QLD BRAFORD BY KERRIE DONOVAN PROMOTION GROUP ONCE AGAIN HAD A PROMOTIONAL STAND AT THE 2019 FARMFEST FIELD DAY. As in previous years the site saw a mix of familiar faces as well as new people showing interest in the Braford breed. FarmFest continues to be wonderful promotion for the New Dimension Braford Bull & Female Sale. Many thanks to the breeders who set up the site, exhibited cattle and manned the stand for the three days.
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BY RHONDA RYAN
2019 WAS THE THIRTIETH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS IN EMERALD, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND. BETWEEN 15 AND 20,000 PEOPLE ARE BELIEVED TO ATTEND THESE DAYS, WITH UP TO 450 EXHIBITORS COMING FROM ALL OVER AUSTRALIA TO SHOWCASE THEIR WARES. It was a frosty start to this year’s event, with hoses being frozen overnight making it difficult to water the cattle early in the mornings. The first day, Thursday, is usually a quiet affair, 2019 was no different. On Friday, there was some interest, with visitors to the site coming from mostly the northern areas around Collinsville, Nebo and Mackay areas but also from the Richmond/Hughenden area. Friday is also the day the Field Day’s All Breed Bull Sale is held and so most cattlemen head to the sale complex for that. Simmentals again topped the market this year with the other breeds finding the market a little tougher as a result of the continuing dry spell. On display were two rising two-year old bulls, a yearling steer and four weaner heifers. Comment was favourable and again the enquiry seemed to be more for females, people are realising their Braford females are an excellent article. I thank Dan Galloway for making the trip out to help support the site. I HAVE BOOKED THE SITE FOR 2020 AND ALL ARE WELCOME.
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FEATURE SHOW / GLEN INNES 2020 GLEN INNES BRAFORD FEATURE SHOW 2020
SUPREME EXHIBIT LITTLE VALLEY BY ANN CHAD THUNDER WITH JUDGES
BRAFORD ENTHUSIASTS GATHERED AT GLEN were presented to Big Valley, Glynnelly, Alderside and Little INNES FOR THE NATIONAL BRAFORD FEATURE Valley, and all exhibitors were wished the best for the show. SHOW FOR 2020. Saturday morning February 15 2020 dawned bright and Glen Innes is situated in the Northern Tablelands of sunny, with the judging ring, while damp, looking a picture New South Wales and has a population of 6000, including following recent good rain in the area, including a heavy the district. The area has a strong celtic background and is downpour on Friday morning. famous for sapphire and other gem fossicking. Generous support from sponsors, both Braford and non- The show began with an interbreed heifer show on Friday Braford enabled the team at Little Valley to put together afternoon, with 50 plus heifers competing in four classes, an outstanding array of trophies for the prize winners. Our ranging from 8 months to 20 months and over. Little Valley sincere thank you to these sponsors. Lady Miranda won her class and Big Valley Grace, Little The 38 entries were reduced, when Strathgyle and AJR Valley Moon and Big Valley Joy were 2nd in their respective studs were unable to attend due to flooding in their areas, classes. At the completion of the class judging, the top eight which was disappointing for all concerned. The remaining heifers, were called into the ring for the judging of Champion entries were paraded before judge, well known Braford and Reserve champion, four Brafords in the top eight, breeder Ellwyn Croake, from Eldon Court Braford Stud, Ilford great effort. Little Valley Lady Miranda was named Reserve in NSW. The cattle were all presented well and a credit to the Champion, a great start for the weekend. breeders. Following the Heifer Show the NSW Branch hosted A big thank you to all at Little Valley -Doug, Shirley, an informal barbeque welcome get together at the cattle Cameron, Sarah, Jackson and Fletcher for all their work and campsite, for exhibitors, members and friends who had organization for the running of a very successful Braford travelled for the show. Thank you to Little Valley (Shirley feature show, and to those who assisted on the day - Doug Bennett) for the organizing of snacks, dips, meat etc and Barnett on the microphone, Donna Croake for her expertise to Gary Thompson who did a great job as cook for the with the camera, Pattie Newman and Piper and Amy night. Everyone who attended enjoyed the get together and McNamara with presentation of prizes. especially Glynn Richards and Ernie Bennett who each won Congratulations to all exhibitors and winners and an ATV helmet which had been generously donated by Stuart especially to Little Valley who won majority of prizes in the Brown from Elite Motorcycles Toowoomba and Alderside Braford Section and Little Valley Thunder who progressed to Braford Stud. Exhibitor appreciation prizes, (towels be Supreme Champion Beast of the Glen Innes Show. monogrammed with Braford Logo and Glen Inness 2020) 42
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RESULTS
BRAFORD JUNIOR BULL BRAFORD GRAND BRAFORD CHAMPION BRAFORD TWO FEMALES 8 -12 MONTHS CHAMPION BULL SENIOR COW OR HEIFER UNDER 24 MONTHS 1. Little Valley Magician Little Valley Thunder Little Valley Miss Glamorous (BRED AND OWNED, 2. Little Valley Maverick NOT TO BE JUDGED AS A 3. Alderside JJ BRAFORD JUNIOR BRAFORD RESERVE PAIR) 4. Big Valley Jacob 50 HEIFER 8 -12 MONTHS CHAMPION SENIOR 1. Little Valley 1. Big Valley Sarah 33 COW OR HEIFER 2. Big Valley BRAFORD JUNIOR BULL 2. Little Valley Miss Majestic Big Valley Joy 19 12 -16 MONTHS 3. Big Valley Grace 48 BRAFORD BULL AND 1. Little Valley Lightning 4. Little Valley Miss Maddie BRAFORD GRAND FEMALE (BRED AND 2. Little Valley Leonardo 5. Big Valley Jorja 32 CHAMPION COW OR OWNED) HEIFER 1. Little Valley BRAFORD JUNIOR BULL BRAFORD JUNIOR Little Valley Miss Glamorous 2. Little Valley 16 - 18 MONTHS HEIFER 12-16 MONTHS Feature Classes 3. Alderside 1. Little Valley Lawyer 1. Alderside Bunty 4. Glynnelly 2. Little Valley Locky 2. Little Valley Lady Miranda BRAFORD BREEDERS 5. Big Valley GROUP (3 ANIMALS BRAFORD JUNIOR BULL BRAFORD JUNIOR BRED AND OWNED BY BRAFORD COW WITH 18 - 20 MONTHS HEIFER 16 -18 MONTHS EXHIBITOR, BOTH SEXES CALF AT FOOT (OWNED 1. Glynnelly Buster 1. Glynnelly Miss Erica TO BE REPRESENTED). AND BRED CALF UNDER 1. Little Valley 8 MONTHS OF AGE) BRAFORD JUNIOR BRAFORD JUNIOR 2. Little Valley 1. Little Valley CHAMPION BULL HEIFER 18 - 20 MONTHS 3. Big Valley Little Valley Magician 1. Little Valley Moon BRAFORD LED STEER 2. Little Valley Miss Selbie BRAFORD SIRES (PUREBRED, MILK TEETH) BRAFORD RESERVE PROGENY (3 ANIMALS, 1. Little Valley JUNIOR CHAMPION BRAFORD CHAMPION BRED BY ONE SIRE, AND BULL JUNIOR HEIFER OWNED BY BREEDER, BRAFORD FEMALE Little Valley Lightning Little Valley Moon BOTH SEXES TO BE FUTURITY (OWNED AND REPRESENTED.) BRED, MUST HAVE BEEN BRAFORD SENIOR BULL BRAFORD RESERVE 1. Big Valley – Sunny Lawn SHOWN AT A PREVIOUS 20 – 24 MONTHS CHAMPION JUNIOR Talisman FEATURE OR ROYAL 1. Little Valley Lantern HEIFER 2. Little Valley – Varykino SHOW) 2. Big Valley Joel 20 Little Valley Miss Selbie Jimmy 1. Little Valley 2. Little Valley BRAFORD SENIOR BULL BRAFORD SENIOR BRAFORD TWO BULLS 3. Little Valley 24 – 30 MONTHS COW OR HEIFER 24- 30 UNDER 24 MONTHS. 1. Little Valley Thunder MONTHS (BRED AND OWNED, BRAFORD SUPREME 2. Little Valley Kenyan 1. Little Valley Miss NOT TO BE JUDGED AS A EXHIBIT 3. Big Valley Dani 15 Glamorous PAIR). Little Valley Thunder 2. Big Valley Joy 19 1. Little Valley BRAFORD CHAMPION 2. Little Valley INTERBREED CHAMPION SENIOR BULL BRAFORD SENIOR COW BULL Little Valley Thunder OR HEIFER 30 MONTHS Little Valley Thunder AND OVER BRAFORD RESERVE 1. Big Valley Eilane 12 SUPREME CHAMPION CHAMPION SENIOR EXHIBIT OF SHOW BULL Little Valley Thunder Little Valley Kenyan
INTERBREED PAIR SUPREME JUDGING JUNIOR OF FEMALES EXHIBIT CLASS CHAMPION BULL
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LEFT: MELANIE LINDSAY (STH QLD GROUP MEMBER) ASSISTING AT THE TAROOM BRAFORD FEATURE SHOW.
BY WINSTON MCNAMARA
WELL ANOTHER YEAR HAS PAST AND THE DRY CONDITIONS ARE STILL ONGOING. Our year always starts with the youth camp at Wandoan. Robert and Lesette do a wonderful job in organising this and making sure everything runs smoothly. Many members give their time and cattle willingly to help the young people of all ages gain experience in handling and the preparation of cattle. Taroom Show was held in May with a quality line of cattle presented. The Braford cattle there certainly created a lot of interest with spectators. The judging was capably handled by well known breeder Warren Wilson and associate judge Airlie Treloar. Top honours going to Little Valley and Downfall Creek studs. Group members again participated in a promotional stand at Farmfest. This year we saw a steady flow of familiar faces as well as some cattle producers wanting further information on the breed. Having this stand, certainly helps with the promotion of the up coming sales. Many thanks to those who give their time to set up and dismantle the stand as well as providing cattle. The New Dimension sale was once again very successful with a quality yarding of bulls and young females. The results were very pleasing in consideration of the extremely dry outlook. Congratulations to the Amor family for topping the sale. A number of the South Qld group members again supported the National Sale in Rockhampton. Top sale of the day went to Little Valley. Congratulations to the Bennett ABOVE: NATHAN family. MCNAMARA, WINSTON Although our group does not meet very often we still have a great passion for breeding Braford cattle. MCNAMARA (STH QLD I would like to thank Neil for all his help and everyone GROUP PRESIDENT) for their support throughout the year and wish you all the AND DEAN GRAHAM best for the season ahead and hope some beneficial rain is - ASSISTING AS not far away. INSTRUCTORS AT THE WANDOAN BRAFORD YOUTH CAMP.
LEFT: STH QLD GROUP SECRETARY, NEIL PACHOLKE ASSISTING AT THE WANDOAN BRAFORD YOUTH CAMP WITH WARREN WILSON (STH QLD GROUP MEMBER).
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TEVIOT HILLS STEERS WITH FRESH HAY.
BY ROBERT KLIESE, PRESIDENT 2019
ANOTHER YEAR HAS GONE BY AND WITH TWO MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR. One was held at Robert Kliese’s property at Mutdapilly, where we talked about the use of certain grasses to help with soil erosion. We celebrated Christmas in July at our second meeting. This year we had two exhibitors from New South Wales, for the Braford Breed at the Exhibition. I would like to thank Ann, yet again, for her assistance in organizing the trophies for the Exhibition. Thank you to all the committee, to Ian and Kath and members for their strong support for the year. After experiencing the driest season in our lifetimes, we have all had to make sacrifices, mainly in the reduction of stock numbers, just to survive. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
TOP RIGHT: THE COWS LOVE TO SEE GRASS AFTER THE DROUGHT AT TEVIOT HILLS STUD. RIGHT: BREEDERS AND THEIR BABIES ENJOYING LIFE AT TEVIOT HILLS STUD.
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AG QUIP SITE.
BY ANNE CHAD
THE 2018 DINNER AND AGM OF THE Many thanks to members of the North Coast Promotion AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD SOCIETY NSW BRANCH Group, who took over the Braford stand, at Primex, at short WERE HELD AT CARMAN’S RESTAURANT notice and formulated a quality display of Braford cattle. AT THE STOCKMAN’S MOTEL TAMWORTH. Little Valley celebrated 50 years breeding Brafords at this MEMBERS ENJOYED A VERY CONGENIAL GET event. They hired their own display site at Primex and then TOGETHER AND FINE FOOD ON SATURDAY were recognized at an afternoon display on the Monday at NIGHT NOVEMBER 10 2018, FOLLOWED BY THE Little Valley by Beef Week organizers. Congratulations to all AGM AND GENERAL MEETING ON SUNDAY involved at Little Valley, certainly a great effort. August again brought AgQuip- thank you to all helpers, NOVEMBER 11 2018. Helen Hunt again did a fine job as Co-Ordinator prior to, The outgoing committee was thanked and congratulated during and following the event. Cattle were supplied by Little on their efforts for the previous year. The incoming Valley, including Little Valley Richard who sold for $40,000 committee was announced, with all existing committee at the Riverina National Braford Sale at Rockhampton, members being nominated to continue. The election of office Donrinda and Double C. Thank you to Doug, Jim and Craig bearers was held and all holders were returned to their for their efforts. The cooking was again led by Peter Bell positions. and assisted by other members at various times. We had 4 The Bill Newman Memorial Trophy for the top priced Farrer Leo Club boys for Tuesday and Thursday and 2 on bull at the Riverina National Bull sale at Rockhampton Wednesday. Three Farrer year 9 boys were also present for was presented to Jim and Ann Chad by Patti Newman for the first 2 days. All these boys were very keen participants – Donrinda Menzies. all showed exemplary behaviour, enthusiasm and interacted The February meeting was held at Armidale with well with customers and members. No chore was too big discussion held around Ag Quip, promotion and venue for or too small. Farrer are keen to continue the Leo Club National Feature Show for 2020. association so hopefully that can be arranged. All boys have May brought the National Braford Feature Show at been sent Appreciation Certificates. The takings at AgQuip Taroom where good quality cattle were exhibited. Little were down compared to previous years, but this was in line Valley flew the flag for NSW winning Champion Braford Bull, with decreased attendance at AgQuip. Again a big Thank you amongst other awards - well done to them. to Leann and Keagan Size, who attended for all three days, Primex was held successfully at Casino in May 2019. driving from Coolah each day, a great effort for people who are not cattle producers and live in town. 46
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL BRAFORD BREEDERS / NEW SOUTH WALES
LEFT: GARY THOMPSON, RAY BOWEN AND BOB HAMILTON. BELOW: PATTY NEWMAN AND ELAINE LILL.
AG QUIP SITE. ANN CHAD AND LEANN SIZE.
During the year the death occurred of thanked, in her absence, for her efforts The lack of rain in the majority of New former member Max Tremain. Max was a over many years. Office bearers remained South wales has been a reality for most of great supporter of the Braford breed and the same except for Caroline Chad as the members, however since Christmas most attended many Braford meetings and get Publicity Officer and Chad Family as Ag areas have received very good falls. Here’s to togethers over the years. Condolences to the Quip Coordinators. Business at the meeting a good year. Tremain family. revolved around planning for the National The National Braford Feature Show was The Australian Braford Society AGM Braford Feature Show which has been held in Glen Innes February 14th and 15th and dinner were held at Toowoomba on organized for Glen Innes 14th and 15th with good entries received, but the weather 9th November. At this meeting Little February 2020, the lack of a Braford Journal intervened and had two exhibitors flooded Valley, accepted by Doug Bennett, and publication, Braford registrations and Ag in. Congratulations and many thanks to the Baroma Downs were given a presentation Quip meat suppliers. Members are to enquire Braford organisers – Doug, Shirley, Cameron, recognizing 50 years of breeding Brafords, in their areas regarding meat supplies and Sarah Bennett and family for arranging the truly a remarkable effort. Doug and Susie bring results to the next meeting to be held Friday night get together, sponsorship and Barnett were absent on the night and Ann March 1 2020. the great array of trophies. Congratulations Chad accepted the presentation on their Little Valley, Doug and Shirley Bennett, to all exhibitors, to have four Braford heifers behalf. were presented the Bill Newman Perpetual in the top eight from fifty plus heifers The 2019 NSW Branch Dinner and AGM Trophy, by Patti Newman, for the sale competing in the Heifer Show was a great were again held at Carman’s Restaurant of Little Valley Richard for $40,000 at effort. Ellwyn Croake did a great job as at the Stockman Motel at Tamworth, Rockhampton, a great way to conclude their Braford judge. Little Valley were again to on November 23rd and 24th. Members 50th Anniversary year. the fore and exhibited Supreme Champion travelled long distances and enjoyed Chairperson Ann Chad presented Baroma Braford, Little Valley Thunder, who also company and delicious food on the Saturday Downs, Doug and Susie Barnett with their became the Supreme Champion Beast of the night. The AGM was held on Sunday presentation from the Society AGM. Glen Innes Show, a mighty result. morning. The majority of Committee Wally Hunt passed away 12th December Wishing all members best wishes for the members were renominated, saying goodbye 2019. Wally enjoyed many Braford year ahead and hope the rain continues/ to Helen Hunt and Peter Bell, but welcoming functions in his later years and his wit, commences for everyone and we see many Beau McCulloch and Adam Newman as laugh and company will be missed by many. Brafords in the paddocks. new Committee members. Helen Hunt has Condolences to Helen and his family. resigned as Ag Quip Coordinator and was 47 BRAFORD BREEDERS / WIDE BAY NEWS AND SNIPPETS FROM THE GROUP • We welcome new chair of our group Stuart WIDE BAY Dingle ‘Chasewater’ and we all enjoy your enthusiasm and passion for the Breed. Stu PROMOTION GROUP is very proud of his purchase of top price BRYCE AND ANN Carinya heifer at the New Dimension sale KENNY AND BOYS. in 2019 and believes her femininity and all-round good confirmation is going to be a great addition to his herd. • Congratulations to Harriett Valley winning Best Pen of Braford Heifers at Murgon June 2019 and for the purchase of the top priced bull of the 2019 Rocky sale, Little Valley Richard. We look forward to seeing his progeny. Thankyou also for your participation in many of the local shows helping to keep our breed in front of the commercial world. 12 Bulls for sale in Rocky this year. • Congratulations to Bambling Brafords for winning overall champion pen of Steers for the June Murgon Weaner Sale. Thank BY NESS BAMBLING you to the many Braford studs who have contributed to our genetics to achieve this win. Selling weaners from June onwards in 2020. • Abernethy are very excited about their 3 TO THE PASSIONATE DETERMINED Another wonderful outcome of a dry time bulls for Rocky sale, first progeny from BRAFORD BREEDER, is the benefit it provides to our soils, as it Burradoo Rebel. Happy 50th Sandra! GREETINGS FROM THE WIDE BAY loosens the soil structure up and in heavier • The Graham family Kioma have four GROUP! soils cracks can form. This aeration allows bulls for Rocky and thank you for your Many of us have had another year of more oxygen into the soil and that in turn dedication in exhibiting at local shows to drought which proves challenging in every allows for greater microbial activity and of promote Brafords. aspect of our lives. However, it is out of this course when it does rain, it can penetrate • Goomoora Brafords have three bulls to sell landscape that the Braford Breed was born! I into the soil allowing the roots to respond out of the paddock for 2020. Inspection find it wonderfully encouraging and a great quickly from the more friable soil, followed welcome. reminder that whilst our fore fathers and by a vigorous flush of pasture. Thankfully • On behalf of the Wide Bay Group blessings mothers; and that includes us, have been our Wide Bay area has received effective for a great season ahead and feel free to battling the elements in this wide brown grass growing rainfall and hoping for some visit, you are all most welcome. land that the Braford breed has been forging storms for the purpose of runoff to fill dams. ahead since its inception in 1946. The first 2019 was the 4th driest year in 95 years cattle were brought to Australia in 1788 and we are so thankful for the rain. It is on the first fleet and escaped into the wild. heartening to know that the beautiful poem Much to the first settlers surprise, these two written by Dorothy McKellar about droughts bulls and seven cows were discovered six and flooding rains was written in 1908 and years later to be a herd of 61. This is a classic that Drought is part of Australia’s natural case of survival of the fittest. It’s always landscape. good to see the positives in every situation Cattle producing families who have and drought / survivability certainly has survived over the generations have been been a driving factor in the development adapting their management for years to of the Braford Breed along with fertility, keep their product market ready and most carcass yield and temperament. Putting importantly are excellent custodians of our pressure on our breeders in dry times allows rangelands with longevity and sustainability us to observe which of those perform better at the forefront. In recognition of that I under harsher conditions; highlighting which would like to pay tribute to Braford pioneers cattle are the more resilient to retain in our in our group who over the years produced herd. Just as the first fleet cattle underwent many influential genetics and in turn had ‘Performance under natural conditions.’ a very positive ripple effect on the Braford There are positives from dry times! It is a Breed. Thankyou Ann and Bryce Kenny for testament to the breed that Brafords have your dedication to the breed and the society kept evolving to meet the needs of today’s itself. Still active in our group and hosts beef industry and through genetic selection to our next meeting. With a legacy of two we have all paid our part in developing a studs Abernethy and Harriett Valley, who beef animal that is not only good eating continue to produce Braford seed stock and TOP: BEC KENNY WITH CHAMPION but has bred on to create a herd/breed run commercial operations. We thankyou for PEN OF HEIFERS AT THE PRATTS that is resilient in Australia’s environment. your wisdom you bring to our group! WEANER SALE JUNE 2019. ABOVE: STUART DINGLE WITH THE TOP 48 PRICE HEIFER 2019 BELL SALE.
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL BRAFORD BREEDERS / NORTH COAST NORTH COAST PROMOTION GROUP BY JAN HAMILTON
AS I WRITE THIS THE NORTHERN to most businesses who participated it was Stud and has two heifers that she has been RIVERS ARE STILL LOOKING the quietest Primex most could remember. showing around our local shows. FOR RAIN. IT IS VERY DRY HERE, Undoubtedly due to the trying conditions It is my hope that 2020 will see an end CREEKS ARE NOT RUNNING, with the prevailing drought. After buying to the drought conditions across NSW and PASTURE IS SHORT AND A LOT OF in grain and hay there wasn’t much left also an end to the destructive fires that FEED IS BEING BROUGHT IN. in the pocket to buy any new toys for the have caused so much heartbreak for so In some cases, water is also being farm. As I left the site at about 3.30pm on many. brought in for stock. There seems to be the final day I was surprised to see so few NOTE: GOOD RAIN IN some movement in the top end and rain cars in the big parking area. NORTHERN RIVERS (140MM AT is falling in some areas – hopefully it’s Ernie and June Bennett’s Junior DOBIES BIGHT). HOW QUICKLY not long before some rain comes over the Bull (BV15 – Danny) was judged Junior THINGS CAN CHANGE– 20 Northern Rivers. Allbreeds Champion at Primex. JANUARY 2020 The north coast group enjoyed making The North Coast Group welcomed the contacts and meeting up with old friends Sheridan family to our Group in 2019. at the 2019 Primex Exhibition. According Daughter Georgia now has her own Junior
FAR LEFT: GEORGIA SHERIDAN SHOWING HEIFER AT LISMORE SHOW. LEFT: SHOWING THE LOVE
49 BRAFORD BREEDERS / SOUTH QUEENSLAND
SOUTH QUEENSLAND
8 To Springsure To Biloela
TAROOM 20 AUGATHELLA To Munduberra 21 WANDOAN 15 22 GULUGUBA 9 MITCHELL 18 CHARLEVILLE ROMA WALLUMBILLA 6 MILES 5 JANDOWAE 3 DULACCA BELL CHINCHILLA 2
CONDAMINE JIMBOUR 16 SURAT 11 To Brisbane DALBY 10 MEANDARRA 14 PITTSWORTH TOOWOOMBA MOONIE 23 CUNNAMULLA 17 BOLLON ST GEORGE ALLORA CLIFTON 12 To Bourke 1 4 13 WARWICK GOONDIWINDI DIRRANBANDI To Boggabilla To Walget
1. ARRAN 8. CCC 13. MOUNTAIN SPRINGS 18. TAROELA PA & JM Christmas JW Meek CI & JM Mauch Wilson Grazing Booroomba, Bollon 4488 Charleville 4470 Freestone, via Warwick 4370 Redbank, Mitchell 4465 Ph/Fax: (07) 4625 6255 Ph/Fax: (07) 4654 9144 Ph: (07) 4666 1707 Ph: (07) 4623 2626 Mob: 0428 549 143 [email protected] Mob: 0428 232 620 2. ASHBY [email protected] [email protected] Donovan Family 14. PEN-LEIGH Jimbour 4352 9. DOWNFALL CREEK P L Vohland 20. BEACON Ph/Fax: (07) 4663 6118 RD & ML Hoffmann Pittsworth 4356 Casey & Roslyn Hay Ph: (07) 4663 6231 Siloa Guluguba 4418 Ph: (07) 4693 7239 Taroom 4420 [email protected] Ph: (07) 4628 2284 Fax: (07) 4693 7248 Ph: 07 4628 6338 Mob: 0428 282 284 [email protected] Mob: 0400 125 452 3. BOOMERANG [email protected] [email protected] M Kehl 15. RARCAMBA Wallumbilla 4428 10. JONDARYAN SA & VM Skerman 21. LOCH LOMOND Ph: (07) 4623 4353 C & K Knauth Wandoan 4419 M. Lindsay Oakey 4401 Ph: (07) 4627 4931 Wandoan 4419 4. BURRADOO Mob: 0427 733 151 Mob: 0428 274 931 Mob: 0429 358 299 DJ & SI Bourke Fax: (07) 4692 2074 [email protected] [email protected] Clifton 4361 [email protected] Ph: (07) 4612 3303 16. STRATHGYLE 22. OXBOW Mob: 0440 625 221 11. LIME VALE McNamara Family Tessa & Lucy Hansen [email protected] M & D Roddau Bell 4408 Wandoan 4419 Wonga Vale Ph/Fax: (07) 4663 6155 Don Ph: 07 4627 5449 5. CABANDAH Dalby 4405 Ph/Fax: (07) 4663 1293 Winston [email protected] GM Pain Ph: (07) 4663 8120 [email protected] Jandowae 4410 [email protected] 23. ROCKIN R Ph/Fax: (07) 4668 5120 12. LINLORA Ricky Lee Shortt LM & LK Ruhle 17. SUNNY LAWN Clifton 4361 6. CARINYA Allora 4362 N R Pacholke Ph: 0488 931 523 JH & BJ Amor Ph: (07) 4666 3399 Clifton 4361 [email protected] Dulacca 4425 Mob: 0427 318 784 Ph/Fax: (07) 4697 3219 Ph: (07) 4627 6272 [email protected] Mob: 0428 973 219 Mob: 0427 276 272 [email protected] [email protected]
50 STUD MEMBER COMMERCIAL MEMBER ASSOCIATE MEMBER
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL BRAFORD BREEDERS / WEST MORETON
WEST MORETON
8 To Springsure To Biloela 20
To Munduberra Brafords on the ‘mooove’ 21 To Sunshine Coast 15 22 for over 50 years To Toogoolawah CABOOLTURE 18 9 6 5 6
3 ESK 2 16
11 To Brisbane 10 FERNVALE BRISBANE 14 To Dalby GLAMORGANVALE 23 17 TOOWOOMBA MARBURG GATTON 5 IPSWICH 12 WALLOON To Bourke 1 4 13 3 To Millmerran BETHANIA 7 4 MUTDAPILLY To Boggabilla MT WALKER 2 PEAK CROSSING To Walget 1 MERRYVALE 8
MILBONG TAMBORINE WONGAWALLAN 9
BOONAH
BEAUDESERT
To Inglewood CURRUMBIN VALLEY
WARWICK
To Casino To Brunswick Heads
To Stanthorpe
1. BENVARDEN 3. Y2K 6. CABOOLTURE STUD MEMBER Les & Pam MacDonald Brad & Kath Plews HIGH SCHOOL Merryvale 4340 Walloon 4306 Caboolture 4510 COMMERCIAL MEMBER Ph: (07) 5464 0546 Mob: 0408 982 349 Ph: (07) 5498 0131 [email protected] ASSOCIATE MEMBER 4. BRALANDA 8. KA AMM 2. TEVIOT HILLS Peter & Beryl Whalan Murphy Family Kliese Family Bethania 4205 Mt Walker 4340 Mutdapilly 4307 Ph: (07) 3200 6220 Ph: (07) 5464 0528 Ph: (07) 5464 6193 [email protected] 5. DANE VIEW 9. IAN AND LORRAINE Gary Parkinson & Anne Sonnet McDONOUGH Glamorganvale 4306 Ph: (07) 5467 2304 Ph: (07) 5426 6068 [email protected] 51 BRAFORD BREEDERS / WIDE BAY BURNETT
WIDE BAY BURNETT
To Gladstone To Biloela LOWMEAD
11 2
STUD MEMBER ROSEDALE MONTO BUNDABERG COMMERCIAL MEMBER 17 16 GIN GIN ASSOCIATE MEMBER
14 CHILDERS HERVEY BAY
MUNDUBBURA 9 4 GAYNDAH MARYBOROUGH 13 3 1 7
GOOMBOORIAN 6 GYMPIE MURGON
10 TEWANTIN WOOROOLIN 5
To Miles 12 15 MT COOROY
KINGAROY NANANGO SUNSHINE COAST
CHINCHILLA MALENY DALBY YARRAMAN 8 To Condamine
To St George To Toowoomba To Brisbane
1. GAYNDAH 5. JAY-Y 9. PENWHAUPELL 12. KIOMA 15. WELLERS FAMILY Bryce & Anne Kenny John & Yvonne Dinsey Arthur & Vanessa Bambling Graham Family Wooroolin 4608 Life Member Mt Cooroy 4563 Gayndah 4625 Kingaroy 4610 Ph: 07 4164 2262 Gayndah 4625 Ph: (07) 5447 6668 Ph: (07) 4161 2104 Mob: 0400 071 313 Mob: 0428 612 116 [email protected] [email protected] 16. PJ & AM KIRKWOOD 6. GOOMORA Monto 4630 2. STOCKBRIDGE Greg & Lyn Webster 10. MONTANA 13. BAN KONA Mob: 0488 033 619 Barry & Sue Myles (GC,LJ & EL) Trevor & Margaret Ray & Debbie Charles Lowmead 4676 Goomboorian Bradford Mundubbera 4626 17. COOTHARABA Ph: (07) 4156 7528 via Gympie 4570 Wooroolin 4608 Ph: (07) 4165 3358 NJ Galloway Mob: 0409 865 128 Mob: 0429 642 183 [email protected] Monto 4630 3. HARRIETT VALLEY [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 07 4167 5172 14. CHASEWATER Russell, Donna & Stewart Dingle Rebecca Kenny 7. J & D GRAZING 11. HALCYON GREENVALE Mt Perry 4671 Gayndah 4625 Jeff & Dan Kenny TJ & KJ Dawson Mob: 0488 025 099 Mob: 0427 531 617 Gayndah 4625 Taunton Via [email protected] [email protected] Mob: 0409 888 749 Rosedale 4674 Ph: (07) 4156 9216 4. ABERNETHY 8. COOGRALI [email protected] Malcolm & Sandra Kenny Peter Parnell Gayndah 4625 Maleny 4552 Ph: (07) 4161 2116 Ph: (07) 5494 1368 [email protected] [email protected]
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL BRAFORD BREEDERS / CAPRICORNIA AND CALLIDE DAWSON CAPRICORNIA AND CALLIDE DAWSON
2 To Clermont
10 To Dysart 5 16 6 MARLBOROUGH 4
KUNWARARA
RIDGELANDS
3 ROCKHAMPTON 1 8 EMERALD GRACEMERE DINGO 17
DUARINGA CALLIOPE
SPRINGSURE BARMUNDU BARALABA 15 BILOELA 7 BANANA THANGOOL MOURA 9 BAUHINIA DOWNS
11 14 STUD MEMBER
COMMERCIAL MEMBER 18 THEODORE
ASSOCIATE MEMBER 13 12
1. KARINGAL 5.TRIPLE S 9. ASCOT NEIMEN 12. DEVIL’S NEST 16. PARINGA PASTORAL John & Anne Owens Clayton and Sam Moger Graham, Jill, Dan & Pip Stewart Anderson Philip & Deborah Reid The Range Capella 4723 Galloway Glenoven Theodore 4719 Capella 4702 Rockhampton 4701 Mob: 0427 170 519 ‘Ascot’ Banana 4702 Ph: (07) 4993 1412 Ph: (07) 4985 6192 Mob: 0438 341 126 [email protected] Ph: 07 4995 7101 [email protected] [email protected] Mob: 0407 499 006 13. GLENOVAN 6. BANYULA [email protected] Brian & Trinket Anderson 17. RIVERTON 2. WINVIC Rhonda Ryan Theodore 4716 Larry & Beth Acton Darren & Alice Marks Emerald 4720 10. BENDEMEER Ph: (07) 4993 1873 Gogango 4702 Clermont 4721 Ph: (07) 4982 3657 PASTORAL COMPANY [email protected] Ph: (07) 4934 7622 Mob: 0429 853 076 [email protected] Burnett family Mob: 0429 826 410 [email protected] Clermont 14. BILOELA [email protected] 7. URALLA Mob: 0427 030 883 John & Deb Graving 3. BALALLAN Burke & Kym McLachlan [email protected] Biloela 4715 18. VALLEY VIEW John & Carol Ellrott Ubobo 4680 Ph: (07) 4167 8948 Stuart& Kim Olsson Morinish 4702 Mob: 0428 741 142 11. BILOELA [email protected] Theodore 4719 Ph: (07) 4934 5115 [email protected] Brett & Evelyn Graving Ph: (07) 4993 1155 [email protected] Biloela 4715 15. FLEETWOOD Mob: 0429 632 103 8. UPLANDS Ph: (07) 4167 8989 Ben O’Connell [email protected] 4. EDENGARRY Rudi Palinkas [email protected] Biloela 4715 Elwyn & Joanne Rea ‘Dumbarton Station’ Mob: 0488 504 012 Kunwarara 4702 Dingo 4702 [email protected] Ph: (07) 4935 6231 Mob: 0427 032 845 [email protected] 53 BRANCH DIRECTORY
NEW SOUTH WALES
1. BAROMA DOWNS 7. NEWMAN FAMILY 13. SUNRISE D & S Barnett AG J & P Newman Mal Marks To Gold Coast “Braemar” Omaha PO Box 176 76 Dog Trap Lane PO Box 115 Wingham NSW 2429 Inverell NS 2360 Kootingal NSW 2352 Ph: 02 6557 0059 Mob: 0427 103 608 Ph: 02 6760 5150 Mob: 0409 847 042 18 [email protected] Mob: 0429 605 150 [email protected] 20 12 [email protected] 10 11 22 2. BUDGERIE 14. RIVERSIDE PARK Helen Hunt 8. BELLRAY AC & D Gilbert 1 21 “Clareview’ Peter Bell 75 Saleyard Lane 19 Gulargambone NSW 2828 Lowry Creek Nabiac NSW 2312 To Bourke Ph: 02 6843 8253 PO Box 250 Mob: 0427 108 880 Mob: 0428 438 253 Manilla NSW 2346 [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 02 6786 1557 www.riversideparkbrafords.com.au Mob: 0402 425 802 3. DONRINDA [email protected] 15. GURAABI DOWNS 2 8 Jim & Ann Chad Joshua Gilbert 9 “Tara” MS2 9. GLENWOOD 75 Saleyard Lane 7 Dubbo NSW 2830 Craig Bell Nabiac NSW 2312 To Broken Hill Ph: 02 6886 5178 Lowry Creek Mob: 0432 260 024 Mob: 0428 865 178 PO Box 250 [email protected] 13 [email protected] Manilla NSW 2346 14 Ph: 02 6786 1557 16. SASCAN 3 15 4. SOUTHERN CROSS Mpb: 0400 410 399 Sascan Pastoral 16 Ray & Sharon Bowen [email protected] PO Box 421 17 Beri Cottage East Maitland NSW 2323 4 794 Boomey Lane 10. BIG VALLEY Ph: 02 4930 0801 5 Molong NSW 2866 Ernie & June Bennett Mob: 0418 737 941 Ph: 02 6846 4175 125 Theresa Creek Road [email protected] Mob: 0427 446 237 Therese Creek NSW 2469 www.eelah.com.au 6 [email protected] Ph: 02 6664 7291 www.southerncrossbrafords.com.au Mob: 0412 679 294 17. AJR BRAFORDS [email protected] Ashley Rugendyke To Mildura 5. ELDON COURT 846 Fernside Road Elwyn & Donna Croake 11. LITTLE VALLEY GRAZING CO Fernside NSW 2470 “Eldon Court” Doug Shirley & Cameron Bennett Ilford NSW 2850 “Stratheden” 18. MIDGEE GRAZING Ph: 02 6358 5828 Casino NSW 2470 Dobies Bight Mob: 0427 672 271 Ph: 02 6667 3275 Doug 97Woods Road croakebrafords&gmail.com Ph: 02 6667 3322 Cameron via Casino NSW 2470 Mob: 0412 543 125 Doug Ph: 02 6667 3268 6. ENDEAVOUR Mob: 0431 375 625 Cameron [email protected] Kade Scott & Jade Wright [email protected] “Woodburn” 19. KOOLOOL 264 Lake Endeavour Road 12. GLYNELLY GC & JE Thompson Parkes NSW 2870 GT & KA Richards 19 Parade Street Ph: 02 6866 2187 PO Box 808 Lismore NSW 2480 Mob: 0413 330 692 Casino NSW 2470 Ph: 02 6621 4703 To Melbourne [email protected] Ph: 02 6662 343 Mob: 0428 214 703 [email protected] [email protected] To Bombala
20. BEVRON Mrs Bev Garrett 660 Teven Road Teven NSW 2478 54 Ph: 02 6687 8177
2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL CONTACTS 2020 EVENT DATES
CHAIRMAN PH: (02) 6886 5178 21-23 23-30 18-20 PRIMEX CASINO CASINO BEEF WEEK AG QUIP SECRETARY 21–23 May 23–30 May 18–20 August PH: (02) 6760 5797 Casino Casino Gunnedah
To Gold Coast
STANTHORPE MULLUMBIMBY 18 20 12 MOREE 10 11 22 LISMORE CASINO 1 21 19 To Bourke
ARMIDALE
2 8 COONABARABRAN 9 7 COBAR To Broken Hill NYNGAN TAMWORTH PORT MACQUARIE GILGANDRA 13 14 DUBBO 3 15 16 MUDGEE 17 MOLONG 4 5 PARKES NEWCASTLE ORANGE
FORBES 6 BATHURST
MILLTHORPE SYDNEY
To Mildura OBERON WEST WYALONG
WAGGA WAGGA CANBERRA
JINDABYNE
To Melbourne
To Bombala
STUD MEMBER
COMMERCIAL MEMBER
JUNIOR MEMBER 55 IN MEMORIAM / MAX TREMAIN
ROBERT MAXWELL TREMAIN 1930 – 2019
MAX TREMAIN WAS BORN IN PARKES NSW AND MOVED TO ‘HONEYBUGLE’ NYNGAN NOT LONG AFTER HE WAS BORN, WITH HIS PARENTS BILL AND MARKIE TREMAIN. When Max was 18 years old his family moved to the Central Coast of NSW, however, Max stayed on working at ‘Honeybugle’ for the new owners. In 1952 at the age of 21 he married the ‘girl down the road’ Kathleen Walker and the newlyweds lived on ‘Honeybugle’ for 3 years before moving to Kath’s childhood home of ‘Clareview’ to manage it after her parents retired, then in 1962 they purchased ‘Clareview’. In 1979 ‘Honeybugle’ was purchased again 29 years after it was last owned by his parents. ‘Clareview’ remained Max’s home until the day he passed and he still showed interest and had an input into the running of the property until the end. Max had a genuine love for his family and the many friends he met on his life’s journey including the great friendships that developed with the wonderful people in the Braford Society. He was kind, well-respected supporter of the Nyngan Sheep Breeders and showed respect to everyone he met and Association, NSW Braford Society, Pangee never had a bad word to say about anyone. Cricket Club, Pangee Tennis Club and He could be cheeky and had a great sense received the Trustee’s long service award for of humour, he often gave it as good as he recognition of his service to the community took it. He was a true gentleman. He enjoyed for the Yarran Park recreational reserve in poetry and was always up for a good yarn. the Pangee area. Max and Terry became involved in Both properties are still held in the ‘Braford’s’ in the early 1980’s and started Tremain family today with Terry and Jane the Clareview Braford Stud in mid-1980’s residing at ‘Clareview’ and Phil and Deb buying Stud Sires from various studs across and family residing at ‘Honeybugle’. NSW and Queensland where Max enjoyed attending each and every sale. Clareview’s commercial breeders are still 100% Braford today. Max’s many achievements included – Life Member of Nyngan Show, founding member and Patron of Nyngan Ag Expo which has a scholarship named in his honour, Lions Club member and president, member and MAX
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL IN MEMORIAM / DON HOFFMANN
DONALD FRANCIS WILLIAM (DON) HOFFMANN 14TH FEBRUARY 1936 – 29TH NOVEMBER 2019
DON WAS BORN IN MILES AND LIVED ON THE FAMILY PROPERTY “HILLSIDE”, DOWNFALL CREEK NEAR GULUGUBA ALL OF HIS LIFE. Don was a very keen horseman and enjoyed competing at sporting events such as Polocrosse and Campdrafting, along with the everyday mustering. Dons schooling was varied, starting off with correspondence and then later going to Guluguba where he would board during the week and also attending the Gurulmundi State School for some time during the WWII. He completed his primary schooling at the Downfall Creek Lutheran School. For his secondary schooling he was sent to St Peters Lutheran College at Indooroopilly but being the bush kid he was he only lasted one year and one term before returning home to the property. Don later married Frieda Stiller and they were blessed with six children. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2018. They had a total of 10 grandchildren and this year will see 10 great grandchildren. Don was very involved in many of the local community organisations and held In later years he was a huge supporter of positions over the years in the Grain Growers the youth camps spending time with the kids Association, The Australian Stock Horse rope making and other fun activities. He only Branch, The Wandoan Polocrosse Club, The missed one camp over all those years and Rural Fire Service and the Guluguba State that was the last one due to health reasons. School P and C but his greatest community Don and Frieda cooked plenty of camp commitment was to the Miles Ambulance oven meals for the South QLD Promotion Committee and he was presented with Life Group meetings held at Downfall Creek. Membership in 2018.Don also held the Don was a green thumb and loved his position of Patron of the Wandoan Show vegie garden where he grew enough vegies Society up until his passing. to supply his entire family and half of the In earlier years Don was a supporter district as well. and commercial breeder of Braford cattle Dons funeral was held at St John’s purchasing his first Braford bull in 1974 from Lutheran Church, Downfall Creek, on Friday Jack Price. He left home with $800 to buy a the 6th of December. bull and came home with three bulls. It was Don was a true gentleman who loved from this commercial heard that ten heifers his family and his land and will be greatly were selected and classified to start off the” missed. Downfall Creek” Braford stud owned by Robert and Lesette Hoffmann. DON
57 IN MEMORIAM / KEVIN MURPHY
KEVIN MURPHY 16TH JUNE 1945 – 7TH MAY 2019 KEVIN BORN ON THE 16TH OF JUNE 1945 KEVIN WAS THE ELDEST OF 6 CHILDREN AND GREW UP IN IPSWICH AND FIRST ATTENDED ST JOSEPHS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THEN ONTO ST EDMUNDS CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE BEFORE STARTING A BOILER MAKER APPRENTICESHIP AT THE IPSWICH RAILWAY WORKSHOPS. As a child, Kevin was a keen and enthusiastic sportsman having a go at any sport he could, but his true love was Rugby League. Kevin had a distinguished rugby league career making many representative teams. Kevin had a reputation as a tenacious and fiery player and many a good rugby league judge say he was very unlucky not to represent his state. In 1966 Following the deaths of his great uncles, he moved from Ipswich to the family property at Mt Walker and on the 17th December of the same year he married the love of his life Marie. Although visiting the property many times as a child Kevin was not a farmer, so there were many long hours and contributing to the advancement of Braford many struggles, but it was all made easier cattle being involve in Sale Committees as by the unwavering support of his wife Marie well as the South East Queensland Braford and other family and friends along a journey Promotional Group, helping to organise spanning more than 50 years at the property. many social events, youth camps and Kevin figured diversity was necessary to promotional shows. Kevin was very proud survive on the land, and that saw him of his family heritage and their association venture into new agricultural pursuits, with the land and the community at Mt growing grain crops, vegetables and making Walker. Kevin continued a long tradition of hay. Some people may still remember the welcoming visitors, family and friends to early days at the Dalby Bull sale when Kev the property, giving freely of his time and Murphy would bring bags of carrots for his hospitality. bulls at feed time, raising many eyebrows. Kevin is survived by Marie, his beloved One of Kev’s passions was breeding and wife of more 52 years. raising cattle and in 1974 he purchased the first of his stud Braford cattle from Bethonga Brafords, and over a period of more than 40 years enjoyed attending bull sales and cattle shows gaining many accolades, ribbons and respect from his peers. Kevin enjoyed
KEV ESTABLISHED THE KA-AMM BRAFORD STUD AT MT. WALKER QUEENSLAND IN 1974, AND WAS A LONG TIME MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD SOCIETY.
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL IN MEMORIAM / BARRY MYLES IN MEMORIAM / DOROTHY BRIMBLECOMBE DOROTHY DOROTHY JEAN BRIMBLECOMBE (NEE SKERMAN) 8 JUNE 1939 – 10 FEBRUARY 2020
IT’S A GREAT HONOUR TO HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SHARE SOME OF DOROTHY’S LIFE STORY WITH YOU, AND TO HONOUR A WOMAN WE LOVED AS A WONDERFUL FRIEND TO MANY, SISTER, BARRY AUNT AND A LOVING MOTHER, MOTHER-IN-LAW, BARRY EDWARD MYLES GRANDMOTHER AND WIFE. 18TH FEBRUARY 1942 – 25TH FEBRUARY 2018 Dorothy’s life began on June 8, 1939, when she was born at Dalby Hospital, first born child to Parents Andy and Jean Skerman. BARRY MYLES A PERPETUAL MEMBER OF THE She was to become the older sister to Barbara, Scott, Sandra BRAFORD BREEDERS ASSOCIATION PASSED AWAY and Cameron. IN THE MONTO HOSPITAL ON THE 25TH FEBRUARY Her early childhood days were spent on the family farm 2018. known as “Hayfields” just outside of Dalby near the radio tower Leaving his wife Sue after 44 years of marriage, his two opposite the ag college. stepson’s Robert Kelman and James Kelman, and his two She attended primary school at the Dalby State School where daughters Jacqueline Myles and Katrina Myles. her love of sport started to shine. She went on to attend Clayfield Barry was the second son of dairy farmers Val Myles and Lady’s College, where that developing love of sport shone Lottie. Born during the big floods of February 1942, his parents through, where she competed in and won state titles in basketball had to cross flooded creeks using railway bridges to reach the and swimming. These achievements were recognised by the Monto Hospital. He lived his childhood on the family dairy farm college awarding her school colours. “Glenvale” Kalpowar, doing his fair share of jobs along with his She was very proud of her time at Clayfield College and often two brothers and sister. He told tales of bringing in the milking recalled memories of that period, and as a popular student, she cows on cold, frosty mornings using warm cow pats to warm his developed many lifelong friendships that endure to this day. bare feet. She had a great ability to gain the respect and loyalty Barry attended the Kalpowar State School before finishing his of others, her warmth and sincerity being key to the many education at The Gatton Agricultural College, doing vet science. friendships she made, and kept, throughout her life. Those same But as times were tough, he was unable to complete the course, qualities would be returned without question, to those around her. returning to Kalpowar where he briefly worked in a timber cutting Ian and Dorothy married in December 1961. The hottest day team for the Forestry. Barry went north next to work as a ringer on record (climate change?) and following the wedding, returned on “MIllungra” at Juliia Creek, before again returning home to a to “Wyalong” Jimbour and took up cropping, fat lamb raising, job with a surveying company drilling for gold around Kalpowar, 3,000 – 4,000 lambs per year. which then moved south to Ballarat. While down there he Showing grand champion pen of 10 lambs in 1967 and 1968 sustained bad injuries from a fall from a drill rig that put him in at the Brisbane Ekka. In 1969 drought hit, lambs were worth very hospital for 13 months and left him with a shortened right leg that little and Dorothy and Ian moved into Braford cattle. became a progressive handicap in his later years. Showing bulls, etc, with moderate success, Dorothy had a very From Ballarat Barry returned to become a business partner good eye for cattle, which she passed onto her sons. with his brother John, in the Roadside Café/Service Station She was a great support to Ian, while he was on the council called “Sunnyhills” 40klm’s up the Bruce Highway from Gin Gin. for the Australian Bradford Society for nearly 2 decades, president As well as feeding and fuelling many highway travellers he did for 3 years in the early 1980’s. mustering on local stations whenever he could. It was here he Dorothy had a very good word to say about any breed of met Sue, who called in regularly to get fuel and stores. They animal, if she thought it warranted. Dorothy was most upset when married in April 1974. “Sunnyhills” was resumed in 1973 by the “Wyalong” Bradford Stud was dispersed in 2002, when she the State Government Water Resources in lue of Lake Munduran and Ian retired to Highfields, just north of Toowoomba. Dam being built on the Kolan River. This prompted the move to After 7 months in hospital, fighting hard, she left Ian, Fraser, “Stockbridge”, becoming a grazier beside his wife Sue, breeding Ross, Craig, Scott and their families on the 10th of February 2020. quality Brafords. She was a very understanding and fantastic wife, mother of Barry was a staunch advocate for the rights of the rural 4 sons and grandmother of 8, who made many sacrifices for her farmer, protesting to or about politicians when he believed they family. were not looking after the best interests of “us” the country Rest in Peace. caretakers. He held active positions in the Miriam Vale Rural Science Landcare Group, The Local Rural Fire Brigade, Lowmead, a member of The Queensland Branch of The Australian Forest Growers. Always a practical, hardworking family man who enjoyed a good discussion on many subjects. He enjoyed country music, games of 500 or canasta, and unwinding in the evening on the verandah in his squatter’s chair sipping a cold rum and coke. 59 ANNOUNCEMENTS / BIRTHS FELIX JOSEPH RUHLE
Kevin & Elyce Ruhle, Roma, welcomed Felix Joseph Ruhle on 10 June 2019. Beautiful baby brother for Vinnie & Alfie. 8th grandchild for Lindsay & Lenore Ruhle, Linlora Brafords Allora
26 April 2019 DALLAS 4635 kg – 56 cm long JACK KENNY Born at 4.06 am
Clayton & Samantha Moger of Triple S Brafords welcome Alison Mary born February 4th 2020. A beautiful little sister for Matthew & Claire. ALISON MARY MOGER
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2020 AUSTRALIAN BRAFORD JOURNAL SAVE THE DATE APRIL AUGUST Dates subject to change due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). 3–14 7–16 Sydney Royal Easter Show EKKA 18–20 MAY AgQuip 1 National Sale Bull Nominations Close 29 New Dimension Braford Sale 1–3 Bell Showgrounds Tocal Field Days SEPTEMBER 21–23 Primex, Casino 14 National Braford Sale 23–2 JUN Beef Week, Casino OCTOBER 30 22–24 National Field Day, Orange National Bull Sale Pedigree Nominations Close TBA JUNE ABS AGM Social Weekend TBA FarmFest, Toowoomba JANUARY 2021 TBA TBA Braford Youth Camp Wandoan Murgon Weaner Sale
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