I was born on 15 April 1924 at Warracknabeal. My family lived 9 mile east of Brim, and 22 mile north east of Warracknabeal. My father had a 480 acre WW1 soldier settlement block. In 1928 dad bought a Bean car, which had a 4-speed gearbox and had a top speed of 20 mph.

Petrol came in 2x4 gallon tins in a wooden box. When the tins were empty, we cut them and flattened them and used them to line the sheds. In the early 1930’s a Hart Parr tractor was the first in the district, followed by a McCormack Deering W30 and then a Lanz Bulldog in 1943.

I was schooled by correspondence until 1936 when I attended the Galaquil East school for 2 years - leaving school at age 14 in Grade 7. When I left school I worked on the family farm; I sewed wheat bags for neighbours at 12/6d a hundred – sewing 250 bags a day. Wheat was all bagged in those early days.

In 1941 I was offered a job droving at 25/- a week at Edenhope in Victoria. I went for a fortnight and ended up staying for 4 months – I was offered a job in the woolsheds in the September of that year. I went back home to Brim East for the harvest and then returned to Edenhope for crutching.

Some of my youth was spent horse riding, winning the bare back championship at the Apsley Rodeo in 1944 on a horse We ran 1,000 Merino ewes mated to called “Ginger Meggs”. I also rode racehorses with the last rams and from 1967-1982 we had the top priced ewe ride being at the back to Edenhope in 1956 on a horse called lambs at the Apsley off-shear sales. “Johnny Blue” owned by Keith Burns. In 1968 we started rearing 15 Jersey/Friesian heifers, In May 1942 I got a job at Les Forster’s in Edenhope for 2 which we mated with a bull. In 1972 I was pounds a week and my keep. In that September I went and looking for a new bull, so attended the Naracoorte Bull shore for his neighbours, then back to Forster’s until 1946. sales and purchased a roan Shorthorn bull from The Forster’s neighbours, the Warlburtons were very good to Cliff Sallman of Dimboola. In October that year I bought me. They had 3 teenage daughters, one being Annie who I 3 heifers from the “Hillview” dispersal sale at Ballarat. married in June 1946! This was the start of our stud “Wyndora”.

I first showed when Annie and I moved to In 1987 we had Senior and Grand Champion Cow at the Dennington near Warrnambool to a share farm, showing the Melbourne Show; in 1988 we had Junior Champion champion Guernsey bull at Warrnambool and Noorat in female also at the Melbourne Show; 1989 Reserve 1948, 1949 and 1950. Junior Female; 1990 the Reserve Junior Female; 1998 Senior and Grand Champion Female at 12 months 3 Annie and I had 70 pound and a horse and gig with ambitions weeks of age at the Adelaide Show; 2002 Reserve to own our own farm one day. Our children Kathleen (1947) Champion Bull at Melbourne. and Allen (1950) were born whilst living at Dennington. We moved back to Patyah in 1952 to work on Annie’s fathers In 2004 I sold the last of my stock to Bill Harwood. My farm just after her mother had died; Pamela was born in bull “Wyndora Denmark” was about 2 months old at the 1957. time. In 2006 Bill Harwood won Senior and Grand Champion Bull with ‘Denmark’ at the Melbourne Show. When her father died in 1958 Annie inherited 600 acres of unimproved country at Dopewarra near Goroke, which we I now follow with interest my granddaughter and her set about clearing and sowing down to crops and farming family’s showing of their cattle stud. sheep.

In 1962 we built a sawmill to cut logs out of the scrub to build our own woolshed, still living at Patyah at this time. In 1966 we sold the property to Annie’s sister and bought “Wyndora”, a 526 acre property at Bringalbert south Apsley – which I still own but have leased. George Crockford 13.10.14

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2015!

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22 Peddles Road Legerwood, Tasmania Ph: (03) 6353 2339

Pictured North Eastern Ronan With cows and calves in the background

North Eastern Beef Shorthorn Stud sold 72 yearling VACC BREEDER/MEMBER 2014 cattle from early September to the end of October. The recipient this year of the VACC Averaged dressed weight was 292.6kgs, average price of Breeder/Member is junior member Darcy $4.10@kg, price per beast of $1199.98 a total of Swan. Darcy was acknowledged as a $86,398.30. passionate and devoted member of the breed – having a longstanding interest in Beef Shorthorn cattle. These cattle were sent to JBS Australia Pty Ltd at the

Longford Meat Works as part of their Quality Assured His parents Fiona and Leo have supported program; 98% had milk teeth and were of mixed sex. Darcy in his endeavours, and recently the Swanlea stud of Shirley Swan made Darcy the BEEF SHORTHORN bulls sired ALL the cattle; some principal contact of the stud. were pure bred steers from our stud herd, others were cross breeds. Darcy has attended the Stud Beef Victoria Handlers Camp for many years now and has The heaviest beast weight was 365.5kgs. been recognized by Society members as a very helpful and agreeable young man. Congratulations Darcy.

markets and strongly into commercial Hereford and Angus operations. We look forward to hearing of the positive results Greetings fellow members, cattlemen and women, as Christmas of these matings. quickly approaches I trust that everyone is well. As reported elsewhere in this Newsletter Seasonal conditions are mixed and varied around our vast country, the Society has a new promotional trailer most areas in need of rain, many would find it too late, however which I believe will be an excellent asset. would welcome some storms to replenish dams and the like. It is also anticipated that the next edition Society memberships and registrations remain steady and our of the Herd Book will be published in early financial accounts are strong. With the lack of general rainfall cattle 2015 covering the years 2008-2014 prices remain only fair, however the National shortages are inclusive. destined to show strengthening prices, according to the experts by mid-year 2015. I sincerely hope that this prediction is accurate as it I would like to thank my fellow councillors will be most welcome by all involved in the industry. for their dedication and assistance throughout this year. Also my gratitude to I would like to thank all members who have taken time to promote our Federal Secretary Marion Spencer, both the Beef and Australian Shorthorn breeds at both Royal and Federal Treasurer Judy Alberni and to regional shows. Congratulations to D Ashley & Grandchildren on Andrea Falls for her assistance in the Supreme Beef Shorthorn exhibit and the Falls family on the constructing and auditing our annual Supreme Australian Shorthorn exhibit at this years Royal accounts. Melbourne Show. There have also been many notable interbreed results at regional events. As we near the festive season, I wish you and your family the very best for the Bull sales have been strong amongst members, some on stud coming year. May it be bountiful!! replacement but primarily into the commercial crossbreeding Regards Bill Harwood President

Some of the cattle and calves referred to by Matt Donoghue. The 2 larger heifers are 13 months old and the small heifer calf is 1 month old. In comparison the photo of the red Heifer at the back end of the angus steer is 9 months younger than that angus steer.

Temperament and carcase weight: praising the virtues of the beef shorthorn (pictures at left)

My name is Matt Donoghue. My wife and I live in the Adelaide hills in SA and run a small herd of cattle consisting of Brahman’s, Angus and Herefords. In 2012 I decided I needed new bull. We were attending Royal Melbourne Show with our horses and as I normally do I hide in the cattle sheds away from the crazy horse scene. What I saw in the ring was a giant bull with the temperament of a newborn eldest son of Allen and Eileen (dec) and brother to Bill (dec) baby and decided I needed him. MaureenNoel started and life Kathleenat “Glenarthur”, (dec). Greenvale His parents Victoria; milked he was cows the supplying whole milk to a suburban dairy. On finding out who owned him I approached Scott Bruton and got talking about this bull, Roly Park He attended the Greenvale State School and then onto Shocko. I went away thinking about this bull and Essendon Technical school. At the completion of this he stayed wondering how he would cross over some at home and worked on the farm. Brahman’s figuring a Brahman and a shorthorn is basically a Santa Gertrude’s. I tried to look for The family moved to Tooleen in 1957, running fat lambs, some Shocko on the Shorthorn website but found nothing. cropping and some cows. Together with his brother Bill, Noel I eventually found out he was a Beef Shorthorn, I had never heard of the breed before and this was my Perricoota female. They were regular exhibitors at the introduction to the breed. Heathcotestarted the show “Wayandah” commencing Beef in Shorthorn 1970. stud in 1969 with a

We picked Shocko up from Scott and headed home Noel was a committee member of the Toolleen Football club, to introduce him to the girls. Since having Shocko our serving as Treasurer for many years. He was also a founding herd quality has increased with both calving ease member of the Elmore Light Harness Club. He held a life long and growing abilities. We have also leased him out to passion in this sport, having also a trainers and drivers licence. breed outside cattle and the feedback has been He trained, broke in and shod pacers also. amazing from those who have used him. His calves His sister Maureen survives Noel. The Society extends its have topped the sales multiple times. His nature condolences to Maureen on her recent loss. seems to have passed onto his calves and cattle that were previously having “feral” calves are now having much quieter calves but still with a good instinct to survive. Tuffmar International…… Long-standing Despite his size he has served plenty of heifers and member of the Society Jean & John George of Tuffmar International smaller framed cattle without any issues and small has supported the Victorian Committee with her excellent and very birth weights. Although I do not take birth weights all popular product the Tuffmar Vest. These tough, warm and of the calves by Shocko have been 50KG heavier than comfortable vests have been awarded as trophies at each Royal anything by any other bulls at the same age, 100 Melbourne Show. The vests have also been purchased as gifts for days and 300 days. Our largest calf to date was a 12 judges; the quality and durability of the vests is unsurpassed. We month old steer that weighed 633KG and he brought thank Jean and her team at Tuffmar, and highly recommend this $980 (carcase weight) at the meat works. We got a product. bonus for the quality of the meat and fat. We have never had this before. Tuffmar Since buying Shocko I have also purchased 2 more International Beef from Andrew Bruggy and have another calf on the ground by Roly Park Contactor and a bull calf By Shocko. I am hoping to AI some 235 Boundary Road heifers to Swanlea Imperial in the near future to Whittington Vic boost the herd. The consistency and quality of his 3219 stock and that of the breed have converted me in some ways and I can’t talk the breed up enough to Ph: (03) 5248 6036 surrounding people.

THREE IN A ROW – SUPREME EXHIBIT AT MELBOURNE ROYAL 2013, ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2014, MELB0URNE ROYAL 2014 AND MOST SUCCESSFUL BEEF SHORTHORN EXHIBITOR

MORNINGTIME SOLDIER’S BLOSSOM 32 Junior and Grand Champion Female Supreme Breed Exhibit – Melbourne Royal 2014 :

Also exhibited at the Melbourne Royal 2014:

Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 34 – first under 12 months & Reserve Junior Champion Female Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 29 – first 18-20 months heifer class Thanks to Ros Turner, Paul Hourn, Tom Osborn and Daniel Porter

FOR SALE DECEMBER 2014:

MORNINGTIME MALAGA – bull, white calved 10 March 2014. A FULL BROTHER to Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 26 – Supreme Exhibit, Royal Easter Show 2014

Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 40, heifer, roan calved 18 March 2014. A FULL SISTER to Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 32, Supreme Exhibit, Melbourne Royal 2014

MORNINGTIME BEEF SHORTHORNS – STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS & QUALITY!

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For Enquiries and Inspection contact David Ashley Morningtime Beef Shorthorns, O’Leary’s Lane, Spring Hill Victoria Phone: (03) 5424 8487, (03) 9882 4735, 0408 802 414

The 2014 judging of Beef Shorthorn and Australian Shorthorns took place on Friday 5 September; judge for both breeds was Andrew Chapman of Calliope, Qld. Entries were exhibited by W Harwood, S Bruton and J Lane. Results as follows:

Australian Shorthorn Results Grand Champion Australian Shorthorn Female Class Heifer 10-16 months Morningtime Roan 09-19 1 Roly Park Miley S Bruton

Class Heifer 16-20 months 1 Roly Park Kath S Bruton

Junior Champion Roly Park Kath Senior & Grand Champion Female Morningtime Roan 09-19 Junior & Grand Champion Bull Roly Park Alex Breeder’s Group S Bruton

Beef Shorthorn Results

Class Heifer 10-16 months Grand Champion Beef Shorthorn Female 1 Roly Park Jessie S Bruton Roly Park Kellie 2 Hillview Veronica W&M Harwood

Class Heifer 16-20 months 1 Roly Park Kelly S Bruton

Junior Champion Female Roly Park Kelly

Class cow 20 and under 30 months 1 Dunnlea Indiana J Lane

Senior Champion Female Dunnlea Indiana Grand Champion Beef Shorthorn Bull Shambra Park Albie Grand Champion Female Roly Park Kelly

Class Bull 10-16 months 1 Shambra Park Albie S Bruton 2 Hillview Fred W&M Harwood

Junior & Grand Champion Bull Shambra Park Albie Sire’s Progeny Group W&M Harwood Breeders Group W&M Harwood

Grand Champion Australian Shorthorn Bull Roly Park Alex

At left: Judge A Chapman with Grand Champion bull Shambra Park Albie Jarod Lane with Roly Park Kath A Chapman, M Douglas, S Bruton At Right: Duncan Norris with Roly Park Kelly led by Junior Champion AS Female & R Bajada with Roly Park Kelly Ryan Bajada for Roly Park CRC FOR BEEF GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES FACT SHEET Selection and Management of the Maiden Heifer

FAST FACTS • Rib Fat EBVs are indicators of genetic differences in rib fat depth (mm) if measured on a standard 300kg carcass • Heifers with high Rib Fat EBV had higher pre-joining rib fat depth • High Rib Fat EBV Angus heifers had higher conception rates than low Rib Fat EBV Angus heifers • On average, Angus heifers with 4mm of rib fat at joining achieved 89% conception rate and genetically fatter heifers were more likely to achieve this fatness level • Eye Muscle Area EBV was not associated with heifer conception rate • Using an overall selection $index identifies animals with high genetic value for a range of traits including reproductive rate and carcass quality

Reproductive rate is critical for cow-calf producers because of its effect on efficiency and profitability of beef production. Beef CRC research indicates that ensuring heifers have sufficient energy reserves at first joining is important in achieving high conception rates.

______The importance of the maiden heifer Fat EBV lines respectively (Table 1). Despite the lines being nearly identical in weight, the high Rib Fat EBV heifers had 0.9mm or Replacement heifers represent the newest genetics within your herd. 25% more rib fat (4.5mm vs. 3.6mm) as measured by ultrasound Therefore managing the maiden heifer has significant implications scanning. on herd profitability, productivity, herd age structure and overall herd genetic gain. Table 1: Age, weight, rib fat depth at joining and conception rate for high and low Rib Fat EBV heifers The research

As part of the Beef CRC Maternal Productivity Pre-mating Age Weight Rib fat depth Conception rate Heifer group research program, 391 Angus heifers (days) (kg) (mm) (%) specifically selected to be divergent in BRREDPLAN Rib Fat EBV were monitored High Rib Fat EBV 475 360 4.5 91.2 for reproductive performance at two sites, Struan Research Centre, in the south east of Low Rib Fat EBV 461 363 3.6 83.0 South Australia, and Vasse Research Station in south west Western Australia.

The average Rib Fat EBV for the high Rib Fat EBV line of heifers was Conception rate is highly correlated to rib fat depth +1.0mm, compared with the average for the low Rib Fat EBV line of -1.3mm. Both lines were substantially different to the Angus breed The high Rib Fat EBV line had an average conception rate of 91% average, which is -0.1 mm for 2010 born calves. They represent compared with 83% for the low Rib Fat EBV line at the same age. approximately the highest and lowest 10% of the Angus breed for As pre-joining rib fat depth increased, so did conception rates, Rib Fat EBV. although this was not a straight line relationship (Figure 1). The greatest increases in conception rate were observed at low levels At both Struan and Vasse, the two heifer lines were managed of pre-joining rib fat depth. For example, an increase in pre-joining together during mating and throughout the year to ensure they rib fat depth from 2mm to 3mm was associated with a 6% increase experienced the same nutritional and environmental conditions. in conception (79% vs. 85%). In contrast, an increase in pre-joining Any differences in conception rates could therefore be attributed rib fat depth from 8mm to 9mm was associated with less than a 1% to genetic factors. Heifers were joined for 9 weeks with pre-joining increase in conception rate. weights of 360kg and 363kg for the high Rib Fat EBV and low Rib

Selection and Management of the Maiden Heifer Fact Sheet CRC FOR BEEF GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES 100%

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Figure 1: Conception rate at various levels of pre-joining rib fat depth Figure 2: Hefiers grazing at Sturan Research Centre.

Ensure maiden heifers have sufficient energy reserves For seedstock producers, the message is to continue to use an at first joining overall selection index that incorporates weaning rate. This strategy allows for animals with the best combination of all traits to be For the first time, the Beef CRC studies clearly show that heifers with identified, including animals that can sustain heifer calving under a very negative Rib Fat EBV (that is bottom 10% of the breed) have a tight feed conditions. greater likelihood of reduced conception at their first joining. Summary Ensuring maiden heifers have sufficient energy reserves prior to their first joining leads to higher conception rates. Beef producers This research has demonstrated that genetically fatter heifers have therefore need to carefully think about the importance of fat in higher conception rates. Data on mature cow reproductive rate, their own production system, particularly for heifers, and develop progeny performance and efficiency of production is still being strategies to ensure that body energy reserves are adequate to analysed to determine whether this higher initial conception rate achieve high conception rates. translates into higher long-term on-farm productivity and supply chain profitability. Breeding objectives and animal selection

With the availability of BREEDPLAN EBVs for a wide range of traits that impact on herd profitability, producers are faced with challenges to implement these tools in a balanced way to ensure selection is targeted at both pre- and post-farm gate profitability. Contact Details For traits such as Rib Fat EBV, the challenge is to apply a breeding Rebecca Butcher objective that is appropriate for both the target beef market and also Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia the reproductive performance in the cow herd environment. Moora, WA, 6510 Ph: 08 9651 0540 Importantly, an animal’s genetic merit for Eye Muscle Area (EMA) Email: [email protected] as assessed using EMA EBVs was not related to heifer conception rate. This finding indicates that the differences observed in heifer Research Leader conception rate were associated with reduced fat rather than Associate Professor Wayne Pitchford genetic merit for EMA. School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences The University of Adelaide In terms of breeding, a practical strategy would be to seek bulls Roseworthy Campus, SA, 5371 with high $index values for a selection index that suits their current Ph: 08 8313 7642 production system and the target market. Producers still need to Email: [email protected] focus on carcass traits, including retail beef yield, and not just adopt selection strategies that focus on Rib Fat EBV in isolation. Fact Sheet Prepared: April 2012

Selection and Management of the Maiden Heifer Fact Sheet CRC FOR BEEF GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES Date: Sunday 28 September 2014 – commencing with Australian Shorthorns and followed by Beef Shorthorns

Judge Mr Duncan Newcomen (Associate Hayden King) - Duncan is a renowned breeder of Charolais stud and commercial cattle. A long-time exhibitor at the RMS, Duncan has won the Champion carcase at Melbourne a number of times. He has judged a number of country shows across the state as well as Royal shows.

Exhibitors D Ashley & Grandchildren, S Bruton, RT&YE Falls & Sons, M Hallyburton, W&M Harwood, S Pugh, L&C Shannon, D&M Spencer, D Swan

Class Heifer 12-15 months Australian Shorthorn Results 1 Roly Park Jessie S Bruton 2 Hillview Veronica W&M Harwood

3 Anderson Hill Jazzmin S Pugh Class Heifer 9-14 months 1 Malton Vi Win Gem RT&YE Falls & Sons 4 Glenmount Queen Bee L&C Shannon

Class Heifer 14-20 months Class Heifer 15-18 months 1 SF Ultimate Kate Spencer Family 1 M/T Soldier’s Blossom 32 D Ashley & Grandchildren 2 Roly Park Kath S Bruton 2 Roly Park Kellie S Bruton 3 Malton Broadhooks Gucci RT& YE Falls & Sons 4 Rhyola Gilda’s Edwina M Hallyburton Heifer 18-20 months 1 M/T Soldier’s Blossom 29 D Ashley & Grandchildren 2 Rhyola Erin Belle M Hallyburton Junior Champion SF Ultimate Kate

Reserve Champion Roly Park Kath Junior Champion Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 32 Class Cow over 30 months Reserve Champion Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 34 1 SF Coco’s Honour Legend Spencer Family 2 Malton Roany Goldielocks RT&YE Falls & Sons Class Heifer 20-24 months 3 Morningtime Roan 0919 S Bruton 1 Hesket Jackaroo’s Lass L&C Shannon

Senior & Grand Champion SF Coco’s Honour Legend Class Cow or Heifer 24-30 months 1 Hillview Royal Princess Mary 2 W &M Harwood Reserve Champion Malton Roany Goldielocks 2 SF High Dees Klum D Swan

Class Bull 9-14 months 1 Malton Jaguar RT&YE Falls & Sons Senior Champion Cow Hillview Royal Princess Mary 2nd Reserve Champion SF High Dees Klum Class Bull 14-20 months Grand Champion Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 32 1 Roly Park Alex S Bruton 2 Malton Jackson RT&YE Falls & Sons Class Bull 9-12 months 1 Shambra Park Albie S Bruton

Junior Champion Roly Park Alex Reserve Champion Malton Jackson Junior Champion Shambra Park Albie

Class Bull 20-30 months Class Bull over 24 months 1 Malton Impressive RT&YE Falls & Sons 1 Hillview Pistol W&M Harwood

Senior & Grand Champion Malton Impressive Senior Champion Hillview Pistol

Supreme Exhibit Malton Impressive Grand Champion Shambra Park Albie

Junior Pair Supreme Exhibit Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 32 1 Roly Park S Bruton 2 Malton RT&YE Falls & Sons Best 3 Head 1 Roly Park S Bruton 2 Hillview W&M Harwood Senior Pair 1 Malton RT&YE Falls & Sons Sire’s Progeny

Best 3 Head 1 Malton RT&YE Falls & Sons 1 Group by Spencer Family Soldier Boy 2 Roly Park S Bruton D Ashley & Grandchildren 2 Group by Hillview Spanner W&M Harwood Most Successful Exhibitor RY&YE Falls & Sons

Best 2 Females Beef Shorthorn Results 1 D Ashley 2 S Bruton Class Heifer 9-12 months 1 M/T Soldier’s Blossom 34 D Ashley & Grandchildren Most Successful Exhibitor D Ashley & Grandchildren

Grand Champion Australian Grand Champion Australian Grand Champion Beef Shorthorn Bull: Shorthorn Bull: Malton Impressive Shambra Park Albie Legend Shorthorn Cow: SF Coco’s Honour

Grand Champion Beef Shorthorn Cow: Bill Harwood & Carolyn Shannon in Peter Falls with Malton Impressive the marshalling area

Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 32

Peter Falls with Malton Jaguar Kate Jackson for Roly Park leading Group of 3 class Australian Shorthorns Roly Park Kath

Bill and Mary Harwood wish you all the Compliments of the Season.

For Your Inspection and Selection Heifers and Cows.

Hillview Beef Shorthorns Streatham Vic - Phone: (03) 5350 7541

We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year!

David, Marion and Family. Spencer Family – Est 1987 1430 Mickleham Road Yuroke Victoria Australia 3063

SF Coco’s Honour Legend: Grand Champion Australian Shorthorn Female at the 2014 Royal Melbourne Show Paraded with calf at foot SF Coco Yoko sired by SF Yogi Also exhibited Junior Champion Heifer SF Ultimate Kate

Ph: 0409 135 419 / (03) 9333 3774 Beef & Australian Email: sf [email protected] Shorthorns Enquiries Always Welcome

Electronic Results Display Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 32 Bill Harwood with Hillview Pistol Sashed by Cindy Walsh

Class 2 Heifer 12 – 15 months Most Successful Australian Grand Champion Beef Shorthorn Bull Shambra Shorthorn Ribbon and Supreme Exhibit Rosette Park Albie sashed by John Alberni

Glenmount Stud wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Carolyn, Les, Jean and Rachael

Glenmount Beef Shorthorns Kettlewells Road Romsey Vic 3434 FOR SALE: Glenmount Sorcerer: 4.5 years, Ph: 5429 5042 and heifers – some in calf

Michaela Glasser for Malton with Margaret Hallyburton with Sarah Hallyburton with Rhyola Erin Belle Malton Vi Win Gem Rhyola Gilda’s Edwina

Pictured far left Scott Bruton with Roly Park Alex led by Bronte Page

Next is Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 29 led by Tom Osborne with Alan Mathers

Far bottom left: Judge Duncan Newcomen and associate Hayden King

Middle: Hayden King reviewing Anderson Hill Jazzmin, Christine Johnson leading

Next is Darcy Swan and Morningtime Soldier’s Blossom 34 for D Ashley & Grandchildren 2014 Royal Melbourne Show Raffle Results

A VERY BIG thank you to those who supported the Victorian Committee raffle this year. It was a tremendous success!!!!!!

1st Wheelbarrow full of goods (donated by Rural Fencing & various members) Miss A Ashley 2nd Karcher Wet & Dry Vacuum (donated by D&M Spencer) Miss Charlie Alberni 3rd Pair of pillows (donated by Tontine) Mr M Randall 4th Tuff Marine jacket (donated by Tuffmar International) Mr A Brook 5th Bag Trolley (donated by Mrs S Swan) Mr D Wilcox 6th Collection of wine (donated by Mrs C Johnson) Mr D Morrison

DIARY DATES NEW MEMBERS

Stock and Land Autumn Beef Week: The Society welcomes the following new members: 27 January – 4 February 2015 Victoria Bruggy, Swan Hill (Junior) Canberra Show: Spencer Girls Showcattle, Bacchus Marsh (Junior) 27 February – 1 March 2015 Terry Trewin, Avenel (Full)

2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show – 26 March – 8 April Tentative judging date is Sunday 29 March

Margaret, John, Emma and Sarah Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe And Prosperous New Year

Margaret Hallyburton “Boiardo” 480 East Hill Road

Bookaar Vic 3260

The Federal Council is pleased to advise members of Ph: (03) 5593 8107 the manufacture of a Society trailer, as pictured above. Council agreed that this trailer would be a valuable asset which could house all Society promotional merchandise and be a mobile billboard for show and expo events. Noorla Beef animal wins Champion Steer on Hook at It is a secured transportable unit and the final stage Mount Gambier Show for 2014 (pictured at left) to completion will be the appropriate sign writing, which will be commissioned in the New Year. Neil and Helen Shepherd of Noorla Beef Shorthorns have again donated a steer to the Allendale East Area School Led Steer Any queries regarding the use of the trailer for any Program. This is the third consecutive year that the stud has breed event should be directed in the first instance to David Spencer on 0409 135 419. Shorthorn Cross Charolais steer of 578 kg competed alongside 13supported other animals the school. at the annual This yearMount ‘Jasper’ Gambier a Spring 16 month Show. old

th place in the Heavy Weight Steer on Hoof Class where he was awarded 80 live points. Steers were then judged on‘Jasper’ the hook won by4 Teys Australia in conjunction with the Southern with a carcase weight of 338kg. His market specifications were 12mm GrassfedP8 Fat and Carcase 12mm Classic.RFT with ‘Jasper’ an EMA dressed of 98 at sq 58% cm. Overall

him Champion Steer on Hook. ‘Jasper’ received a grand total of 88.067 points and secured These results highlight the carcass quality and feed performance efficiency of the Beef Shorthorn. It also highlights the ability to maximise weight gain efficiency with both pure bred and cross bred cattle to meet the market specifications. This winning steer appeared to have the muscling of the Charolais but the overall fat distribution, marbling and temperament of the Beef Shorthorn.

Allendale East Area School together with Neil and Helen, are very proud of this award. We look forward to continuing the partnership and endeavour to continue the success. We believe this is very possible with such an outstanding breed and stud.

Congratulations to Yarnel Pastrol Co on purchasing Malton Impressive!

Malton Impressive 1685 at 24 months weighing 986kg, with an EMA of 129cm, and a fat score of 10/8. 2014 Royal Melbourne Show - Supreme Australian Shorthorn Exhibit, Senior Champion Bull and Grand Champion Bull.

Most Successful Australian Shorthorn Exhibitor 2014 Royal Melbourne Show

Semen Available! Annual White Bull Sale will be held in Kamilaroi Meat Packer 1104, Homozygous Polled (1060kg, EMA March 2015 142 sq cms, Fat 21/14, Scrotal 43 cm)

RT & YE FALLS & SONS, “MALTON”, FINLEY & HAY NSW

Yvonne: (03) 5882 6284 Peter: 0427 826 342 or (02) 6993 3342 Lockie: 0429 826 342 Andrea: 0409 280 284 Suzie: 0407 507 217 Kimmy: 0434 642 831 Email: [email protected]