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A15093L P.P. No. 347696100001

Volume 36 – No.1 –March 2015 Editor: Susan Young

Secretary Contacts—Diann Schrapel, P.O. Box 234, Seymour. Vic. 3661

Ph: (03) 5792 1089 E.mail: [email protected] President Contact—Bill Paton, 356 Badham’s Road, Toolong Vic. 3285.

(03) 5568 5232 or 0419 015 129: E.mail: [email protected]

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VWSDA TRIAL DATES REMAINING FOR 2015 Victorian Field Champs 10-12 April /Ballarat Kerry Dodge (03) 5344 9338 Captain Payne 17-19 April Bill Paton (03) 5568 5232 Beatson & Beatson 14-15 April Denise Doherty (03) 5873 5298 Strathallan & Echuca TBA TBA TBA Cressy 14-17 May Steve Turner 0409 388 160 McIntosh (Clunes) Will not be held in 2015 Selection Trial 30-31 May Kerry Dodge (03) 5344 9338 Training Day 13-14 June (Ballarat) Bill Paton (03) 5568 5232 Bendigo Cancelled Looking for new venue Nathalia Harold Lubke SDT 2-3 October K. Botterill (03) 5866 2561 Dean 11-12 October (TBC) John Tuddenham (03) 5342 0575 Castlemaine 17-18 October (TBC) Debbie Hamilton 0413 339 058 Sale 30-31 October Lynne Rapson (03) 5144 2603 Bairnsdale 4-5 November Elise Kiss 0422 872 295 South Eastern (Korumburra) 9-11 November Judy Macdonald (03) 5664 3285 South Gippsland (Berryden) 13-15 November Hilary Steenholdt (03) 5997 7378 Mia Mia 28-29 November (TBC) George Lane 03) 5433 2098 or 04 13649 661

Note the inclusion of a training day at Ballarat on 13-14 June at John Tuddenham’s property. The Sheep & Wool Show (Bendigo) have decided to hold Yard Dog Trials in place of the VWSDA. Council are looking at alternatives so the trial is not lost. The McIntosh will not be held this year. Watch the website for more details.

*****TRIAL RESULTS***** RAY FARLEY MEMORIAL TRIAL – 10-11 JANUARY 2015

Open – Judge –Andrew Stanczak

Barry Paton Viewfield Storm 92 + 78 + 94 + 87 351

J. Dodge Morri-Lyn Skid 93 + 86 + 85 + Ret 264

J. Dodge Patons Saint 80 + 86 + 93 259 D. Campbell Glamorgan Peter 97 + 72 + 86 255

Bill Paton Lindsays Cindy 92 + 81 + 62 235

nd Above from left: Judge, Andrew Stanczak with placegetters Jim Dodge, 2 with Morri-Lyn Skid and 3rd with Patons Saint and Bill Paton, 5th with Lindsays Cindy at the Ray Farley Memorial Trial at Port Fairy. Barry Paton won the trial with Viewfield Storm but, unfortunately, was not able to stay for the presentation/photo due to work commitments. Congratulations Barry. Photo courtesy of Michael Watts

Dog Registration Numbers

The motion “That the year of the birth of the dog be added to the Registration number (eg. V2307-15) for all dogs registered after 1/3/2015” was passed by the Council.

Left: Morgans

Nick, worked by Jess Macleod at the Ray Farley Memorial

Trial at Port Fairy.

Photo courtesy of Michael Watts

DEANS MARSH – 23-25 JANUARY 2015 Novice – Judge – David Hines

E. Thompson TK Gin 86 + 83 169 E.Thompson TK Freddy 89 + 48 137 Novice CL&Draw: E. Thompson TK Kitty 88 + Ret 88 E. Thompson/TK Gin (2) P. Dreckow Gramer Wallander 41 + Ret 41

Improver – Judge – Stuart Gass

E. Thompson TK Kitty 69 + 39 108 Improver CL&Draw M. Burke Morrie-Lynn Jaz 89 + Ret 89 E. Thompson/TK Gin (2) M. Burke Morrie-Lynn Dash 74 + X 74 B. Paton Moynalla Susan 69 + Ret 69

B. Paton Lindsays Cindy 66 + X 66

Open – Judge – Stuart Gass

S. Young Ashens Nell 85 + 80 165 E. Thompson Coshies Ned 78 + 74 152 Open CL&Draw M. Burke Morri-Lynn Jaz 89 + 60 149 G. Lane/Lindsays Dan (1) G. Lane Lindsays Elle 83 + 42 125 J. Macleod Old Mill Rainbow 77 + 45 122

Farmers - 1st Diane Cobbledick with Diesel (60), 2nd Mark Fagan with Allmore Nell (40)

Members Petition

A special Council meeting will be called to discuss the petition signed by a number of members, the Applicable Organisation application and the development of Council policies and procedures.

Above: Phillip Dreckow with O’Kanes Rosco at the Deans Marsh trial. Photo courtesy of Charlie Brincat

BALLARAT – 28-31 JANUARY 2015 Novice – Judge – Nancy Halsall

G. Prince Princes Dawn 93 + 93 186 M. Burke Coshies Smurf 90 + 79 169 P. Kerin Don Bosco Keno 83 + 84 167

A. Wherry Rivlin Sally 91 + 34 125

M. Burke Morri-Lynne Dash 89 + X 89 G. Prince Princes Dodge 88 + X 88 Improver – Judge – Keren Collins

B. Harrington El’Shamah Sweeney 89 + 91 180 L. Foster Rockbarton Billie 75 + 96 171 J. Sanderson Rowen Marley 81 + 36 117

N. Halsall Morgans Delilah 90 + X 90

L. Foster Me Mate Sarge 79 + X 79 D. Church Yarrien Cohen 74 + Ret 74 Encourage – Judge – Nancy Halsall 1st Mark Fagan/Allmore Nell (76), 2nd Kelly Hodgson/Penny (66) Novice Cast Lift & Draw: A. Wherry/Rivlin Sally (0) Improver/Open Cast Lift & Draw: L. Foster/Wondara Star, P. O’Kane/O’Kanes White Boy, G. Prince/Princes Timmy, G. Campbell/O’Kanes Trudy (all with 1 point lost) Fastest Penning Time – Novice: G Prince/Princes Dawn (6:23) Fastest Penning Time – Improver/Open: G. Halsall/O’Kanes Blaze (7:53)

Open – Judge – Keren Collins

1st G. Campbell O’Kanes Trudy 92 + 93 185 nd =2 J. Dodge Morri-Lynne Skid 89 + 92 181 =2nd G. Prince Tippers Brigalow 90 + 91 181 4th J. Dodge Patons Cooper 90 + 90 180 5th B. Harrington El’Shamah Sweeney 89 + 90 179 6th J. Tuddenham Morgans Eddy 94 + 84 178 7th P. O’Kane O’Kanes Andrew Symonds 94 + 78 172 8th L. Foster Rockbarton May 89 + 80 169 th 9 G. Campbell Glamorgan Oscar 96 + X 96 10th P. O’Kane O’Kanes White Boy 91 + X 91 11th G. Halsall O’Kanes Blaze 90 + X 90

CRESSY – 1-3 FEBRUARY 2015 Novice – Judge – David Hines

A. Wherry Me Mate Meg 69 + 61 130 N. Halsall Glamorgan Delilah 51 + 65 116 M. Siriharan Sunny 58 + 49 107 G. Prince Princes Dodge 88 + Ret 88 A. Wherry Old Mill Peach 76 + Ret 76 E. Thompson TK Kelly 66 + 5 71

Improver – Judge – Colin Reid

A. Wherry Me Mate Meg 61 + 51 112 L. Foster Me Mate Sarge 59 + 42 101 G. Halsall Me Mate Candy 50 + 49 99 L. Foster Rockbarton Billie 61 + Ret 61 A. Wherry Old Mill Peach 54 + Ret 54

H. Dreckow TK Bobby 50 + Ret 50 Open – Judge – Colin Reid

1st G. Prince Tippers Brigalow 85 + 93 178 2nd G. Prince Moriarty Debbie 85 + 68 153 =3rd B. Harrington El’Shamah Sweeney 83 + 63 146 =3rd B. Harrington Faybrian Mack 73 + 73 146 5th S. Young Ashens Bree 72 + 72 144

6th G. Halsall Granan Bundy 80 + 53 133 th 7 E. Thompson TK Kitty 70 + 60 130 8th L. Foster Me Mate Ink 80 + 48 128 9th G. Prince Princes Timmy 75 + 37 112 10th L. Harris Roseneath Banjo 85 + Ret 85

KOROIT – 4 – 8 FEBRUARY 2015 Novice – Judge – Nancy Halsall

st 1 J. Birkett Windeyer Gin 86 + 95 181 nd 2 L. Slater Zeefree Marlon 92 + 81 173 3rd P. O’Kane O’Kanes Dame Kiri 85 + 66 151

4th P. Dreckow Gramer Wallander 94 + X 94 th =5 N. Ryan Moynella Sue 86 + X 86 th =5 G. Prince Princes Dodge 86 + X 86 Improver – Judge – Harry Kelly

L. Foster Rockbarton Billie 81 + 81 162 M. Hudson Floss 83 + 78 161 B. Harrington El’Shamah Kelly 76 + 81 157

P. O’Kane O’Kanes Dame Kiri 79 + 75 154

P. Oxley Rivlin Jet 80 + 67 147 O. Harris Rockbarton Gypsy 83 + 38 121

Open – Judge – Harry Kelly

1st M. Hudson MGH Jess 93 + 96 189 nd 2 L. Slater Wondara Jewel 94 + 94 188 =3rd B. Harrington El’Shamah Sweeney 92 + 93 185 =3rd L. Slater Wondara Sparkle 93 + 92 185 =3rd L. Slater Wondara River 92 + 93 185 6th G. Campbell Granan Patchie 89 + 95 184 7th G. Prince Princes Timmy 91 + 92 183 8th D. Campbell Glamorgan Peter 89 + 92 181 th 9 G. Halsall O’Kanes Blaze 95 + 83 178 10th L. Foster Rockbarton May 91 + 82 173

Cast Lift & Draw – Novice: P. Dreckow/Gramer Wallander (0) Cast Lift & Draw – Improver/Open: G. Halsall/O’Kanes Blaze (0) Encourage – Judge – Nancy Halsall: 1ST A. Kracht/Merrigal Cent (85), 2nd M. Fagan/Allmore Nell (72)

7 Koroit trial report from Nancy Halsall (Novice judge) and Harry Kelly (Improver/Open judge). We would like to give credit where it is undoubtedly due and thank Barry Paton on the way he ran his trial. Everything went like clock-work. The organisation of the trial was perfect, nothing left to chance. The sheep were excellent trial sheep, the obstacles were great and the course was a credit to him. Anything that was needed by the judges and the workers was available. And to round it all off there was the NSW course. We, once again, would like to thank all the let-out workers who worked long hours and did such a great job. To those who did the time-keeping and kept us up to date on the scores, thank you. Plus Barry also provided a small paddock (with sheep) for anyone who wished to give their dogs a workout before competing. What more could you ask for? There was plenty of parking space and the weather was in our favour. Once again, we would like to thank Barry and his two right-hand men, Pat and Danny. What a team. The effort from these three certainly made the trial the success it was. Top job. Well done.. Nancy and Harry

Above: Some of the workers, plus their partners and dogs, at the Koroit trial. Photo courtesy of Barry Paton

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Left: Mick Hudson, winner of the Open with MGH Jess at the Koroit trial. Right: Julie Birkett, winner of the Novice with Windeyer Gin at the Koroit trial

Photos courtesy of Hayley Paton

COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP SHEEPDOG TRIAL 9-15 FEBRUARY 2015 Novice – Judge – Ken Robertson

st 1 L. Slater Wondara Banjo 90 + 78 168 nd 2 L. Slater Wondara Axel 92 + 71 163 3rd L. Slater Wondara Penne 81 + 81 162

4th M. Hudson MGH Sam 91 + 52 143 th 5 E. Thompson TK Freddy 80 + 51 131 th 6 A. Leonard Kinghayes Cindy 75 + 48 123 7th N. Ryan Ryans Mick 77 + L/S 77 8th P. Hudson Stevo’s Esther 76 + Ret 76 =9th P. Kerin Don Bosco Keno 74 + L/S 74 =9th L. Foster Me Mate Queen 74 + X 74

Improver – Judge – Fred Cook

M. Taylor Somerville May 92 + 76 168 L. Slater Wondara Axel 73 + 90 163 J. Sanderson Rowen Marley 57 + 83 140

P. Oxley Rivlin Jet 63 + 71 134

P. Oxley Rivlin Jimmy 75 + 31 106 M. Hudson Floss 84 + Disq 84

Open – Judge – Fred Cook

L. Slater Wondara Drift 93 + 84 +87 264 G. Cooke Grassvalley Sky 90 + 84 + 88 262 P. O’Kane O’Kanes Andrew Symonds 85 + 80 + 89 254 M. Hudson MGH Meg 84 + 80 + 88 252 S. Young Granan Lady 82 + 83 + 83 248 P. Hudson Hudsons Kate 91 + 89 + Disq 180 M. Hudson Floss 84 + 83 + X 167

Trans Tasman – Judge – Pip Hudson

M. Hudson MGH Boy 89 + 86 175 M. Taylor Somerville Nell 89.5 + 83.5 173 Bill Paton Moynalla Annie 83 + 69 152 J. Macleod Morgans Nick 77.5 + 65.5 143 B. McKenzie Roseneath Snow 77 + 38 115 L. Foster Me Mate Annie 85.5 + 28 113.5

AUSTRALIAN DOG OF THE YEAR – Judges – Fred Cook (1st run) and Pip Hudson (2nd run)

L. Slater Wondara Drift 93 + 91 184 M. Taylor Somerville Nell 87 + 86 173 G. Cook Grassvalley Floss 83 + 83 166 S. Geraghty Somerville Clyde 53 + 77 130 P. O’Kane O’Kanes White Boy 49 + 70 119 G. Gibson Charlies Dusty 70 + 39 109

Cast Lift & Draw – Novice: L. Slater/Wondara Banjo & L. Slater/Wondara Penne (both with 0 points deducted) Cast Lift & Draw – Improver/Open: G. Cooke/Grassvalley Moss (0) Farmers Trial – Judge – K. Robertson: 1st Shane Beauglehall/Jock (66), 2nd Jess Forsythe/Tiger (50), 3rd Leanne Johnson/Patrick Fletcher (33) Top Scoring Dog: L. Slater/Wondara Drift (93)

Above Left: Laurie Slater won Australian Dog of the Year, the Open, came 2nd in the Improver, st nd rd came 1 , 2 and 3 in the Novice, his two dogs won the Novice Cast Lift & Draw (both with no points lost) and he also won the Top Scoring Dog. Well done Laurie nd nd Above Right: Malcolm Taylor won the Improver, came 2 in the Trans Tasman and 2 in the Australian Dog of the Year. Congratulations Malcolm. Photo courtesy of Rosemary Gibson

Above: Vying for the Australian Dog of the Year title were (from left) Steve Geraghty with st Somerville Clyde (SA), Laurie Slater with Wondara Drift (1 )(NSW), Malcolm Taylor with Somerville Nell (Tas.), Geoff Gibson with Charlies Dusty (Q’ld), Grant Cook with Grassvalley Floss (WA) and Paul O’Kane with O’Kanes White Boy (Vic.) Photo courtesy of Rosemary Gibson

Above: Jess Forsythe with Tiger nd Above: Shane Beauglehall with Jock came 2 in the Farmers trial at won the Farmers trial at the the Commonwealth Championships. Commonwealth Championships.

Photo courtesy of Dorothy Paton Photo courtesy of Dorothy Paton

BENALLA – 2-5 MARCH 2015 Novice – Judge – Des Church

st 1 L. Johnson Patrick Fletcher 82 + 80 162 nd =2 P. Hudson Stevos Craze 82 + 57 139 =2nd T. Whitehead TK Fiona 69 + 70 139

4th D. Well Buruma Jasmine 87 + 48 135

5th C. Reid El’Shamah Maple 94 + Ret 94 6th M. Burke Morri-Lynne Dash 67 + X 67

Improver – Judge - Nancy Halsall

T. Elliott Gundagai Shellie 70 + 72 142 B. McKenzie Cromarty 70 + 64 134 C. Reid El’Shamah Monet 82 + 36 118

G. Halsall Me Mate Candy 90 + 10 100

J. Sanderson Rowen Marley 67 + 22 89 P. Hudson Stevos Craze 66 + X 66

Open – Judge – Nancy Halsall

P. O’Kane O’Kanes Charles Dickens 89 + 85 174 G. Halsall O’Kanes Blaze 91 + 76 167 B. McKenzie Roseneath Flo 79 + 64 143 T. Elliott OK Indiana Buckles 89 + 35 124 T. Elliott Dunns Beau 80 + 40 120 L. Foster Rockbarton Billie 80 + Ret 80

Left: A group photo of some of the workers at the Benalla trial.

Photo courtesy of Sue Reid

Far Left, from left: Winner of the ImproverTony Elliott, winner of the Open Paul O’Kane and winner of the Novice and Farmers trial Leanne Johnson.

Photo courtesy of Sue Reid

Above: Improver/Open judge Nancy Halsall at the Benalla trial.

Photo courtesy of Libby Price/Benalla Ensign

Left: Paul O’Kane, patting the winner of the Open trial, O’Kanes Charles Dickens.

Photo courtesy of Libby Price/Benalla Ensign 13 Right: Leanne Johnson working Patrick Fletcher at the bridge. Leanne and Patrick won the Farmers Trial and the Novice at Benalla. Photo courtesy of Libby Price/Benalla Ensign

Left, from left: Maurie Burke, Barry McKenzie, Ralph Whitbourne and Sue Reid at the Benalla trial.

Photo courtesy of Libby Price/Benalla Ensign

WANDO VALE – 9-10 MARCH 2015 Novice – Judge – John O’Connor

M. Deppeler Delolea Steffi 85 + Ret 85 J. Glover Potters Sally 62 + X 62 D. Church Yarrein Cohen 48 + Ret 48

M. Deppeler Somerville Buddy 32 + X 32

Improver – Judge – John O’Connor

J. Glover Ritchies Gwen 64 + 95 159 M. Deppeler Delolea Sooti 83 + 72 155 J. Glover Ritchies Meg 74 + 78 152 S. Young Ashens Bree 79 + 68 147 S. Young Ashens Rod 78 + 52 130

Open – Judge – John O’Connor

S. Young Ashens Bree 79 + 68 147 M. Deppeler Somerville Buddy 47 + 50 97 nd Y. Johns Wangoola Clyde 2 45 + 39 84 M. Deppeler Deppelers Bess 69 + X 69 14

Above: from left: Jeff Glover, Michael Deppeler, Joanne Flavel, Susan Young, Yvonne Johns, Helen Dreckow, Kevin Wilson, Phillip Dreckow and John Tuddenham. Standing in the window is Des Church with the Judge, John O’Connor at the Wando Vale trial Photo courtesy of Nicole Davidson

Above: Winner of the Improver trial at Wando Vale was Ashens Bree, worked by Susan Young. Photo courtesy of Heather Mullen

The next Council meeting will be held at the Don Bosco Youth Centre on Sunday 7th June 2015.

Left: Michael Deppeler, with Somerville Buddy. Buddy came 4th in the Novice and 2nd in the Improver. Michael also won the Novice with Delolea Steffi and came 4th with Deppelers Bess in the Improver and 2nd in the Open with Delolea Sooti at Wando Vale. Well done Michael.

Photo courtesy of Nicole Davidson

HYPRO SPONSORSHIP

The second year of Hypro sponsorship is well underway to assist trials and raise funds to run the

Supreme Australian Championships that will be called “Dogpro Supreme Australian Championship”.

 Trials with a Dog Food Sponsor other than Hypro/DogPro are not eligible to receive this sponsorship

 Each Trial committee will receive1 pallet of product (50 bags) to be used as follows:

 20 bags for prizes

 20 bags to be sold at trial at a suggested cost of $27 (retails for approx $33). Council has

recommended that the bags be sold for $25 each. Some smaller trials may struggle to sell 20 bags, so

do assist by helping and if you know of local farmers or people with dogs who might like to purchase the

bags, please spread the word.

 Remaining 10 bags to be used at the discretion of the trial committee.

TOP DOG POINTS FOR 2014-2015

(as from 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015)

J. Tuddenham Morgans Eddy 26

S. Young Granan Lady 22

E. Thompson Coshies Ned 18

MOYSTON – 12-14 MARCH 2014 Novice – Judge – Barry McKenzie

B. Robinson Viewfield Kerry 25 + 39 64 rd D. Church Pearl 3 32 + X 32 Improver – Judge – Keren Collins Highest Scoring Lady B. McKenzie Cromarty 61 + 84 145 Worker: I. Kelly (78) G. Halsall Me Mate Candy 52 + 77 129 E. Thompson TK Gin 73 + X 73 B. Robinson Viewfield Kerry 44 + 26 70

Open – Judge – Keren Collins

E. Thompson Coshies Ned 82 + 73 155 G. Halsall Morgans Bo 74 + 78 152

B. McKenzie Roseneath Flo 88 + 62 150 K. Wilson Tintagel Dusty 74 + 52 126 I. Kelly TK Kate 78 + 14 92 L. Harris Roseneath Banjo 86 + Ret 86

Brace – Judge – Nancy Halsall

1st L. Harris Banjo and Kelly 86 2nd E. Thompson Gin and Ned 84

=3rd G. Halsall Tip and Bo 65 rd =3 G. Lane Dan and Elle 65

Left: Barry McKenzie won the Improver with Cromarty, and was placed third in the Open with Above: Ed Thompson being Roseneath Flo. presented with his prize by Katherine, representing the Burke family. Photo courtesy of Katherine is the grand-daughter of Rosie Nader the co-founder of the Moyston trial.

Ed also came 3rd in the Improver and nd 2 in the Brace. Photo courtesy of Rosie Nader

Right: Irene Kelly, winner of the Top Scoring Lady

Worker (78 points with TK Kate) receiving her prize from Margret McKinnis, whose father competed in the first trial at Moyston in 1928. Irene also placed 5th in the Open.

Photo courtesy of Rosie Nader

Above, from left: Winners and placegetters at Moyston. Graham Halsall, Ed Thompson, Irene

Kelly, Des Church (behind Irene), Kevin Wilson, Luke Harris, Bruce Robinson and Barry McKenzie. Photo courtesy of Rosie Nader

DRAW Thank you to the small number of trials that have sent me your draw. It would be appreciated if a copy of your trial draw could be forwarded to me to enable enquiries to be answered such as what time does the trial start, checking that triallers are current members etc. Either

email your draw to [email protected] OR post to my postal address. A copy of the draw is to be sent to the Registrar Kerry Dodge, 947 Smythesdale Road, SNAKE VALLEY. VIC. 3351 or e-mailed to: [email protected] for

checking dog registrations.

60th YEAR OF THE BADEN POWELL VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD TRIAL This prestigious event was first run in 1956. Since then it has been held at six venues in Victoria. From 1956-1988 it was held at Farm Road, Werribee, 1989-1996 at Werribee Park, 1997-2000 at Oakbank Park, Mansfield, 2001-2005 at the Parks family property at Mansfield, in 2006 at Hamilton, and then from 2007-2014 at Haddon. This year it will be held at John and Mary Tuddenham’s property at Ross Creek (near Ballarat).

In the early years of this trial workers came from all States (including Tasmania) to compete. Sometimes there were between 100-145 entries.

There have been some very well-known workers that have won this event more than once: L.M. Nugent, W.R. Marshall, C.L. Camin, J.M. Hiscock, G. Prince, R. Dodge – to name a few. J.M. Hiscock won it four times, twice with Moorlands Judy. Greg Prince also won four times, twice with Princes Snow. What a great achievement from both men. In 2014 Davina Campbell, working Glamorgan Peter, was the first woman to ever win this event.

Condolences to the family and friends of Tom Brough Tom was born in the western district and farmed in Werneth for many years. This is where he met his long-time partner Cheryl, daughter of Ross Dodge. After many years of following Ross and Jim trialling Tom decided to give it a go himself. He started with an old dog bred by Ross. Tom was known to take off his hat and stomp on it when things didn’t go to plan on the trial ground. Tom was responsible for getting the Cressy trial up and running again after it had not been held for several years. He also started a trial at Lismore that always attracted good entries. He was very passionate about keeping country football and other events going in small local communities and served for several years running the Rokewood and Cressy football clubs. In the late 90’s Cheryl and Tom left Victoria to head to Queensland, where Tom classed wool around many outback Queensland woolsheds. This ended his trialling. He continued to take an interest in trialling, always on the phone the minute a trial completed wanting to know the results. Those phone calls will be greatly missed. Vale Tom

Trial Rules Please note that the below rule change will not come into effect until 1st July 2015 . Trial Rule Change: 1(C,2) [ or l(c) and move other categories sequentially] That an additional category be added to the classes. A further class called Novice Handler.

A Novice Handler is for a person that has never won a Novice, or higher class at any affiliated trial.

A dog that has won a Novice Handler trial is still eligible to compete in Novice

Trial

A Novice Handler class may be run concurrently with the Novice class at any

trial. i.e .one run will determine the score for both the Novice and Novice Handler class. The finals may be run separately or may be run concurrently for those eligible for prizes in either of the Novice classes. A Novice Handler may enter in both Novice classes, at the discretion of the organising committee.

The following article was copied from the Kilmore Free Press, Thursday 14 May, 1936.

The Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association Champion Sheep Dog Field Trials This year’s competition for the sheep dog field trial for the Captain Payne 50- guinea trophy will be decided at Swan Hill.

The trial will be conducted by the Swan Hill sheep dog club in conjunction with the Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association and will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday 30th June and 1st July, 1936. This will be the sixth occasion on which this trophy has been competed for, as it must be won three times in succession or five times in all before becoming the property of the ultimate winner.

Prize money of ₤8, ₤5, ₤3, ₤2 and ₤1 is offered and the winner each year receives a gold medal suitably inscribed.

A trial for dogs competing in pairs will also be conducted with prizes of ₤3, ₤2 and ₤1.

The course for both trials provides for a cast of 400 yards, and the conditions and the work required from the dogs is similar to that encountered in their every day job on the farm.

Entries for both trials will close at 12 noon on Saturday, 20th June, and must be forwarded to the Secretary, The Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association, Temple Court, 422 Collins Street, Melbourne, C1.

Thank you Shane Beauglehall for providing this article

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE etc Members are requested to advise the Secretary of any change of address, phone numbers, email

addresses etc to ensure our database is kept up to date and mail is not returned – LEFT ADDRESS

REMINDER TO TRIAL ORGANISERS - RESULTS: Results in full of Novice, Improver and the Open trials are required for publication and tallying the Top Dog results. They can be forwarded to: The Secretary–Diann Schrapel, PO Box 234, SEYMOUR VIC 3661 or emailed to: [email protected] and to the News Sheet Co-ordinator – Susan Young [email protected]

HISTORY OF THE CAPTAIN A.E.T. PAYNE SHEEP DOG FIELD TRIAL. When the Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association was convened in 1927, following a conference held during the Royal Agricultural Show, Captain A.E.T.Payne was unanimously elected President of the Association, and he subsequently established a Field Trial with a Trophy (to be won 3 times in succession or 5 times in all before being won outright) The object of this Trial was to promote the breeding and handling of a particular type of working dog and this standard has been adhered to ever since. It does not exist to perpetuate the Captain’s name, but has been conducted for over 70 years to keep faith with an ideal. ideal is represented by the enduring set of rules and the schedule of past winners. Starting in 1931, this trial was held at 25 venues all over Victoria until 1957, when Boort ran it for 12 years; Undera for 5, and Tongala for 29 years.

The first Trophy was worth 50 Guineas, increasing gradually to $400, which was won outright in 1981 by Mr Jim Nevett of Tatura. His other wins were in 1966, 70, 73, and 74. Mr Douglas Payne of Kilmore, the great grand nephew of Captain Payne, replaced the $400. and the interest was added to the principal until it was capped at $2000.

The Trial was won outright again in 2004 by the late Mr Barry Dicker; his other wins being in 1988, 91, 99, and 2001, and Mr Douglas Payne once again donated $2000 to be invested as prize money for this prestigious Trial Mr Dicker also donated $250, and this amount of $2250. is now invested with Still and Co, Barristers and Solicitors of Kilmore; the interest going into Association revenue, and the original conditions still applying. Mr Payne has also presented the Association with a beautiful Trophy, on which he has had inscribed all the names of the winners and their dogs. This Trophy is on display at the Royal Melbourne Showground Administration Building and each year Mr Payne brings it to the presentations at the appropriate venue. The Association is extremely grateful to Mr Douglas Payne for his continued support, participation, interest and attendance at the presentations.

There were 2 special Trophies awarded at this Trial: The “FA Powell” Novice Trophy for the Novice dog scoring highest points (to be won 3 times in succession or 5 times in all) and this was won by Mr David Hines of St Arnaud in 1988. It was renamed the “David Hines” Novice Trophy which David donated from 1989 to 1995. The other was a Trophy for the highest score by a dog working in its First Field Trial. In 1990, this Trophy was named the “Jim Nevett” Memorial First Field Trophy in honour of the late Jim Nevett.

There are two judges appointed for this Trial. The cast is 400 yards. The worker must remain in the 20 ft ring until the sheep are through the second obstacle. The 4th obstacle is a pen – 6 ft. wide, 9 ft deep with 6 ft gate to shut. The worker must keep his hand on the gate. Time: 16 minutes.

THANKS Council would like to thank Peter Kerin and Don Bosco Youth Centre for providing the venue for

Council meetings.

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2015-16 Full Member: $80 (includes $20 discount if paid by 31 July 2015) st $100 (payments after 31 July 2015) Full Member (Pensioner): $70 (includes $20 discount if paid by 31 July 2015) st $90 (payments after 31 July 2015) Junior Membership: $35 Sponsor: $35

Club Affiliation: $75 Associate Member (Training Day/Encourage/Farmers) $30

TRIAL RULES ONE & TWO DOG WORKERS This rule still seems to be creating confusion with Trial Committees and triallers  A One Dog Worker may only enter Dog A in the Novice and/or Open/Improver. A One Dog Worker is placed at the end of the draw in Round 4. If they enter/work Dog B, Dog C etc, then they are no longer a One Dog Worker and must be drawn appropriately  A Two Dog Worker may only enter Dog A and Dog B in the Novice and/or Open/Improver. These two dogs are drawn in Rounds 3 & 4. If they enter/work Dog C, Dog D etc, then they are no longer a Two Dog Worker and must be drawn appropriately. A trialler who enters Dog A in the Novice and Dog B in the Improver/Open IS NOT A TWO DOG WORKER as the TWO dogs cannot be drawn in the last two rounds of either the Novice and/or Open/Improver.  A One or Two Dog Worker cannot work another dog (2nd or 3rd) entered under another triallers name  If not indicated on Entry form, then triallers with one or two dogs will be drawn as normal in rounds 1 and rounds 1 & 2 respectively.

RESULTS OF TRIALS

 Results (in full – not just the placings) are required for publication and tallying the Top Dog results and are to be forwarded to:  The Secretary – Diann Schrapel, P O Box 234, SEYMOUR VIC 3661 or emailed to: [email protected] AND  News Sheet Co-ordinator – Susan Young, 44 Outside Court, TEESDALE VIC 3328 or

emailed to: [email protected]

AND Webmaster Moulee Siriharan – email [email protected]

REPORT FROM TRAINING DAY HELD AT NEVILLE WILLIAMS’ PROPERTY The training weekend 21/22 Feb 2015 was well attended with people coming from across Victoria and as far as Adelaide and NSW. The attendance was approximately 45 handlers and many with 2, 3 and 4 dogs. One couple came from down past Geelong and said they just came for a drive to see what the training was about. HyPro sponsored the weekend training workshop with a pallet of their finest. On Sunday we ran a mini trial of 6 dogs judged by Colin Reid with a gallery of comments from the side. The small course worked well for the experience of beginner triallers with each competitor winning a bag of DogPro. A big thank you to Hannah Willis for donating the sheep and to Phil McLean for helping to arrange the sheep. Thank you to the VWSDA trainers who attended: Ken Jelbart, Colin Reid, Moulee Siriharan, John Tuddenham, Graham & Nancy Halsall, Jim Dodge, Des Church and Pam Vickery, without the generosity of these people the training days could not be run. The VWSDA members who attended all had a positive input, like George Lane who said he was only there for an hour and he finished up staying all day. Wow, can he talk, well done George. The next 2-day training workshop will be held at John and Mary Tuddenham’s property (near Ballarat) on 13-14 June. Contact the VWSDA President: Bill Paton 0419015129 for further information. More training is offered for competitors and prospective competitors with a judges clinic to be held on July 5th, this clinic will be run at the Don Bosco Youth Centre in Sydney Road, Brunswick, and will consist of a 4-senior judge panel. The judges will explain scores from video runs and each judge will have their time explaining what scores and what doesn’t. Speak to Neville Williams for an update - 0437 400 000. If we’ve missed out on thanking anyone then please accept my apology. All in all we had good weather, good sheep, good people, good dogs and good fun. Neville Williams

The following photos were taken at the Training Day at Neville Williams’ property and are by courtesy of Naomi White.

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New Members – Insurance/Farmers/Encourage Alexandra Shackleton 32 Carrington Street. Geelong. Vic. 3219 0417 341 622 David Upfill P.O Box 237. Aireys Inlet. Vic. 3231 0400 665 020 Alan Wishart 199 Wishart Road. Inverleigh Vic. 3321 0409 651 252 Eline Vander Veen 1135 Mt Mercer Road. Meredith. Vic. 3333 0419 527 316 Julie Hole 440 Considines Road. Modewarre. Vic. 3240 0413 962 287 Lynda Hall 135 Waterfall Road. Poowong East. Vic. 3988 (03) 5659 7323 Penny Lloy 24 Bass Valley Road. Bena. Vic. 3946 0413 273 336 Danielle Basile 6 Rill Court. Korumburra. Vic. 3950 0419 339 135 Wayne Moules 135 Waterfall Road. Poowong East. Vic. 3988 (03) 5659 7323 David Wilkin 445 McCartins Road. Turtins Creek. Vic. 3960 0417 081 152 Jasmine Ewing 16 Phelans Road. Nerrena. Vic. 3953 0423 385 631 Wayne Nottage 875 Dollar Road. Stony Creek. Vic. 3796 0419 565 153 Mark Cheshire 24 Bass Valley Road. Bena. Vic. 3946 0409 993 161 Deborah Murray 3/13 Hassett Street. Leongatha. Vic. 3953 0404 005 114 Rick Faragher 270 Lower Franklin Road. Foster. Vic. 3960 0429 383 003

New Full Members David Walsh P.O. Box 434. Heathcote. Vic. 3523 0418 141 789 Greg Miller 23 White Avenue. Bayswater. Vic. 3153 0418 105 849 Stephen Cody 35 Hamilton Drive, Ringwood North. Vic. 3134 0438 010 673 Louise O’Bryen P.O. Box 601. Bendigo. Vic. 3552 0409 006 644 Charles Brincat 57 Wellington Drive. Warrenwood. Vic. 3134 0409 538 536 Yvette Jacobs 21 Darebin Court. Meadow Heights. Vic. 3048 0417 302 414 Jodie Dowling 41 Rolling Meadows Drive. Sunbury. Vic. 3429 0438 154 667 Brett Furness 298 North Redesdale Rd. Redesdale. Vic. 3444 0456 721 076 Jodi Brophy 74 Knight Road. Mia Mia. Vic. 3444 0403 278 700 Edward Hill 1036 Diggers Rest Rd. Toolern Vale. Vic. 3337 0412 761 760 Nicola Nigra 148 Porter Road. Heidelberg Heights. Vic. 3081 0438 442 450 Sharon Patton 69 Avon Road. Avonsleigh. Vic. 3782 0402 086 695 Diane Graham P.O. Box 271. Gisborne. Vic. 3437 0428 101 625 Tarsha Walters 399 Martins Road. Nulla Vale. Vic. 3435 0413 107 996 Keren Neil 1200 Northern Highway. Bylands. Vic. 3762 0405 358 967 Katrina Fitzgerald 730 Girgarre East Road. Tatura. Vic. 3616 0438 342 148 Lee Fitzgerald 730 Girgarre East Road. Tatura. Vic. 3616 0438 342 148 Gail Kubeil P.O. Box 130. Broadford. Vic. 3658 0488 031 707 Mark McMahon P.O. Box 130. Broadford. Vic. 3658 0438 036 997 Peter Whewell 61 Outlook Lane. Gisborne. Vic. 3437 0417 348 201 Kimberly Davidson 76 Lindrum Road. Frankston. Vic. 3199 0400 707 018 James Cameron P.O. Box 561. Seymour. Vic. 3660 0424 579 825 Gary Airs 7 Mathiesons Road. Wandong. Vic. 3758 0419 548 010 Kathryn Brothers 37 Bannister Street. Bendigo. Vic. 3550 0429 080 896 Maxine Corry-Thomas 65 Montgomerys Ln. Woodend North. Vic. 3442 0447 002 757 Barry Munzel Munzel Road. Gunbower. Vic. 3566 0409 758 893 Stewart Thomson “Granthaven”, Heath Rd. Chum Creek. Vic. 3777 0438 624 964 Robyn Morley 460 Konagadero Rd. Clarkefield. Vic. 3430 0417 355 552 Holly Morgan 674 Extons Road. Kinglake Central. Vic. 3757 0416 339 486

Geraldine Hadden P.O. Box 101. Broadford. Vic. 3658 0403 033 952 Shelley Moser 9 Rutledge Street. Kilmore. Vic. 3764 0419 392 599 Jack O’Toole 480 Broadford-Glenaroua Rd. Broadford. Vic. 3658 0418 396 522 Ben Primrose 360 McNallys Road. Strath Creek. Vic. 3658 0458 344 286 Amy Eighteen 4/42 Gladstone Parade. Glenroy. Vic. 3046 0422 868 471 Andrew Cocking 1100 Somerton Road. Greenvale. Vic. 3059 0401 163 107 Kayne Gardner 2640 Lancefield Road. Tooborac. Vic. 3522 0400 113 227

CONTACT DETAILS FOR REGISTRAR: Kerry Dodge, 947 Smythesdale Road, SNAKE VALLEY. VIC. 3351 TEL: (03) 5344 9338 MOBILE: 0407 449 338

EMAIL: [email protected]

Dear V.W.S.D.A Members,

As some of you may be aware, especially the ones who hang out on the Social Media sites, there is a new magazine out specifically for the Livestock Working Dog Industry. This magazine is full of great articles, training tips, veterinary advice, trial results and information.

The Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine is due out on May 1st!!!! If you would like a copy please email [email protected] or contact me on 0427 008 017.

Currently the magazine is allowing the Trial Associations, Australia wide to advertise trial dates and any trial results throughout the year for free (limited room per state). Conveners if you would like your trial dates included in the magazine or possibly a small lead article for your event, please call me. We are also chasing anyone with good stories, poetry and news to submit their work. If you would like a story to feature in the magazine please email [email protected] or call 0427 008 017.

We have VERY reasonable advertising rates starting at $35 for a full page ad. Drop us an email if you are interested in getting your name or stud out there.

Look forward to hearing from you all and we appreciate your continued support.

Happy Trialling!!

Zoe Crouch Editor - The Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine

VWSDA Merchandise for sale Caps (new style), hats, navy blue windcheaters, logos, vests and shirts with VWSDA logo are now available from George Lane at trials, or phone (03) 5433 2098.

VWSDA Stud Register ($5) available from Kerry Dodge on (03) 5344 9338

VIEWFIELD TEX V4508

FOR SALE

TEX IS A LARGE SUBSTANTIAL DOG WITH A KIND NATURE; HE’S A 1ST PLACE WINNER OF MANY TRIALS AND WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT SCHOOLMASTER FOR ANY BEGINNER COMPETITOR. TEX IS A WIDE AND LONG DISTANCE CASTING DOG, HE’S VERY STRONG IN THE YARDS AND WILLINGLY WORKS THE PADDOCK WITH ANOTHER DOG. THE TOUGHER THE SHEEP THE HARDER HE PUSHES. NEW HANDLER ASSISTANCE TRAINING AVAILABLE NEVILLE WILLIAMS 0437400000 VAQUERO/BROADFORD

TRAINING DAYS 13 & 14 June 2015 To be held at John Tuddenha m’s property At Ross Creek (near Ballarat) Limited accommodation for those with swags or caravans. Lunch $10, morning tea $5 For further information please contact Bill Paton on (03) 5568 5232 or 0419 015 129.

President’s Report

I hope everyone had an enjoyable festive season and have returned feeling fresh and enthusiastic for this year’s trialling season. Our first trial for the year was the Ray Farley Memorial Trial followed by Deans Marsh, Ballarat, Cressy, Koroit, Commonwealth Championships at Port Fairy and Benalla. All these trials were successful events and were enjoyed by all who attended. The Australian Dog of the Year completion was held at the Commonwealth Championships and created a lot of interest and positive comments. Our congratulations go to Laurie Slater and Wondara Drift from NSW on their win. We would like to thank John Tuddenham for all his work organising the Dogpro sponsorship and ensuring each trial receives their sponsorship product. Thanks to all the triallers for supporting Dogpro by using and recommending DogPro. Unfortunately the Victorian Arena Championship Trial which was to be held at the Bendigo Wool Show has had to be cancelled due to the ground no longer being available at the wool show event. Hopefully we will be able to find a new location for this trial. The Victorian Field Championship venue has been changed to John Tuddenham’s property at Ross Creek. Many thanks to Neville Williams for making his property available to hold a successful training weekend. These training days are important to help encourage new members and to help those starting out in our sport.

Bill Paton President, VWSDA

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