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Prize and Reserve Champion at both Whakatane and Opotiki Shows. 1947. THURSDAY, 15th MAY, 1947 Complete Unreserved Dispersal of RAEBURN JERSEYS The property of Mr J. S. Rae, Tanel atua, who has sold his farm and is definitely retiring from dairying. To be held at the Homestead at 10 a.m. 180 STUD JERSEYS 180 95 Stud Cows 5 Herd Sires 22 Stud Rising 2 year old Heifers } 30 Stud Rising Yearling Heifers 28 Stud Rising Yearling Bulls The Raeburn Stud is one of the Dominion’s oldest and most favourably known nurseries of the breed. It has furnished the foundation stock for practically all the leading studs in the Bay of Plenty, while its beneficial influence has spread even further afield. Catalogues available from Auctioneers. THE £6OO WAIKATO JERSEY OAKS will be the obective of all Jersey Breeders. If you have not a worthy candidate, you can fulfil your requirements at the following sales:— Friday, May 2: Matamata Heifer Sale; 3 Heifers nominated by Mr A. Hazelton, Waihou. Monday, May 5: Mr G. H. Costar, Tauranga; 5. Heifers nominated. Thursday, May 17: Mr J. S. Rae, Taneatua; 6 Heifers nominated. Wednesday, May 28: Messrs. F. Geek and Sons; 2 Heifers nominated. Monday, June 9: Mr R. Sanderson, Whangarei; 2 Heifers nominated. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON & CO. LTD. N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) SPECIAL SALE OF HEIFERS 1 fo be held at WHAKATANE SALEYARDS on TUESDAY, MAY 13th, 1947 Commencing 12 Noon. The offering includes:— 150 Choice Jersey and Jersey Cross Heifers. Entries Solicited. 372

SPECIAL SALE OF HEIFERS To be held at the SALEYARDS, TE PUKE THURSDAY, MAY 15th, 1947 Commencing 12 Noon. Favoured with instructions from Mr W. Slater, Te Puke, we will sell on his behalf 300 Heifers including: 150 Choice Jersey Heifers 50 Choice Holstein Heifers 50 Ayrshire Jersey Cross Heifers 50 Jersey Cross Heifers. Auctioneers in Conjunction: FARMERS CO-OP. AUCTIONEERING CO., LTD. N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD. Any ..persons requiring seats to any of the above sales, please communicate with the Auctioneers concerned. 374 NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER PIG FAIR (Sponsored by N.Z. Pig Breeders’ Association Inc.) FIRST NATIONAL SALE OF REGISTERED PEDIGREE PIGS To be held at Showgrounds, PALMERSTON NORTH on WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1947 at 10 a.m. sharp.

The entry totals 144 head, comprising:— 67 Berkshires 25 Tamworths 31 Large Whites 21 Large Blacks. All Sows 8 months and over. All Boars 7 months and over. (73 Sows are in farrow). A magnicent offering from 26 LEADING STUDS THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND. PROSPECTIVE BUYERS are assured that only pigs of the HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARD OF QUALITY will be offered at this sale. Every lot will be RIGIDLY INSPECTED by OFFICIAL INSPECTORS appointed by the Council of N.Z. Pig Breeders Association prior to sale. Make sure of attending THE FIRST NATIONAL PIG SALE or submit buying instructions. THE CATALOGUES give full breeding and particulars and are available from all branches of the Auctioneers — NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England)