TARANAKI'S FIRST JERSEY.
Mr. Hakombe, of Urenui, Taranaki, ioid a Dominion" representative a few d»js ago that tlia first Jersey cqv," \ irhicli entered Taranaki was driven ! through from the Rangitikei in 1878. She was bought from Mrs. Haleombe, one of the pioneers of the'Rangitikei, • and the journey to Tnranaki occupied : about a week. Her name was Jenny, and it is chimed that she was the foundation of the Jersey herds of She is also said to have had i-.'a remarkable butter-fat record, and a successful show career. Mr. Hnlke, of ' Bell Block, was thn purchaser. Jenny • iva6 out of an imported cow by Mar- : quis, and became the dam of Granny's i Girl. Mr. Hulko was an enthusiast in i Jerseys.
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 871, 18 July 1910, Page 10
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121TARANAKI'S FIRST JERSEY. Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 871, 18 July 1910, Page 10
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