N.Z. Farmer Starting Hereford Herd From England’s Champions

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 60, 7 November 1949, Page 8

N.Z. Farmer Starting Hereford Herd From England’s Champions

A hustling New Zealand farmer who buys cattle over the telephone ha's secured the champion Hereford from the Royal Show with which to start a herd in New Zealand. A consignment of seven pedigree Hereford cattle, ail jmize-winners at leading British shows are to be shipped to New Zealand this month. The cattle, all heifers,- were bought by Mr J. C. Alexander, of Wanganui, who is on a visit to Britain.

He went to several shows, and was so impressed by the quality oi the Herefords that he cabled his brother, Mr T. M. Alexander, suggesting that they should start a herd in New Zealand. The answer was, “Go ahead.” Mr Alexander got busy. Over the phone he bought Halesend Countess from Mr L. P. Lord, chairman of the Austin Motor Company. A few days later the animal was made a Royal Show champion. Also over the phone Mr Alexander bought-Hazel 40th the Three Counties Show champion.

All the heifers are being mated with; the best stock bulls in England before leaving for New Zealand.

N.Z. Musical Appreciation New Zealand’s standard of musical appreciation was as high as anywhere else in the world, according to Mr Andersen Tyrer, conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra. Mr Tyrer said he was. convinced this was true after viewing the attendances and enthusiasm during the orchestra’s Dominion-wide tour, now in its concluding stages.