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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 26, 9 May 1947, Page 8

STOCK SALES. THURSDAY, 15th MAY, 1947 Complete Unreserved Dispersal of RAEBURN JERSEYS The property of Mr J. S. Rae, Taneatua, 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 It has furnished the foundation stock for a number of the leading studs in the Bay of Plenty, while its beneficial influence has spread further afield. “Raeburn” has bred to N.Z. record number of. cows, Commended for superior progeny. Further evidence of “Raeburn” quality and propotency is the stud has bred 16 V.H.C. cows, with C.O.R. records ranging up to 7541 b fat. Also 168 H.C. cows with records up to 7201 b fat. 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 Sops; 2 Heifers nominated. Monday, June 9: Mr R. Sanderson, Whangarei; 2 Heifers nominated.

COMPLETE UNRESERVED DISv PERSAL SALE of the HAMURANA AYRSHIRES The property of Mr K. Lovat Fraser at the farm, Hamurana Springs (9 miles from Rotorua) . TUESDAY, MAY 13, at 11 a.m. The largest offering of Stud Ayrshires to be offered this season comprises:— 50 Pedigree Ayrshire Cows 20 Pedigree Ayrshire In-calf Two-year-old Heifers 24 Pedigree Ayrshire Yearling Heifers 9 Pedigree Ayrshire Rising Two-year-old Bulls 4 Pedigree Ayrshire Yearling Bulls 1 Stud Herd Sire, Ardgowan Reveille 109 Pedigree Cattle 15 Grade Ayrshire-Jersey Cross Cows 124 Head. Owing to the growth and popularity of the Hamurana Fishing Lodge, Mr Lovat Fraser is reluctantly compelled to disperse his whole Hamurana Stud. This is predominantly a young herd. Foundations were secured from proven families at Avonsy'de, Dalemere, Willowmere, Te Hapi, Aotea, Burnside and Brazendale Studs. The herd includes Avonsyde Fancy Star whose two-year-old daughter made 150gns. at auction last year. An outstanding Herd Sire, Ardgowan Reveille, was purchased in the 1945 season for 200 guineas. A large percentage of the young cows, heifers and heifer calves cannot fail to interest breeders. • -

A recent inspection showed the Stud to be in remarkable order and coming off clean, high country they will shift to great advantage. N.B. If you would like a catalogue of this fixture, please let us know. 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 EDGECUMBE PIG SALE MONDAY, MAY 12th 500 Pigs of all classes. 50 Purebred White Leghorn. Pullets ready to lay. FARMERS’ AUCTIONEERING CO. 74