CATTLE SALE.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4837, 1 June 1925, Page 1

CATTLE SALE.

GOODWOOD JERSEY HERD. HIGH PRICES REALISED. une of the most important and successful Jersey sales ever held in New Zealand was conducted by the Farmers’ Co-operative Auctioneering Co., Ltd., of Hamilton, at Goodwood, near Cambridge, on Wednesday last, on account of Mr E. Griffiths. Mr Griffiths is one of the best known Jersey breeders in the Southern Hemisphere, and as life herd contained more imported blood than any herd in Australasia, it was only natural that buyers were attracted from all parts of the Dominion, and in most cases there was spirited competition. There were buyers present from Taranaki, Te Puke, Auckland, all parts of the Wiakato, and even from as far south as Christchurch, and when the sale commenced there must have been an attendance of 500 people. There were two reasons for the large attendance : firstly, Mr Griffiths’ reputation ais a breeder ; and, secondly, the fact that everything was to be sold without •reserve, Mr Griffiths having taken up a commercial appointment and sold his farm.

The sale realised over 60000 guineas, the average over the 101 lots offered being nearly 60 guineas. The average price paid for the 44 cows was 82% guineas; for the 16 bulls, 50 guineas ; and for the 41 heifers, 38 guineas. But for the fact that many of the cows were due to calve late there is no doubt that prices would have been considerably higher.

The proceedings were conducted under the most modem conditions, there being a spacious marquee and scats for buyers, and there was no delay. The veteran auctioneer, Mr G. F. McCullagh, was at his best. His mature and. intimate knowledge of what he was selling, and the fact that he did not have, .to depend upon outside knowledge to assist him, materially added to the confidence of buyers, and they showed their appreciation of his efforfe by their siprited bidding. The highest, price of the day was realised for the 4-year-old ■ Imported cow Sybil’s Gipsy (Sybil’s Gamboge—Pro Patria), which was purchased by Mr F. W. Cornwall, of Bell Block, New Plymouth, for 505 guineas. Bidding commenced at 200 guineas, and rapidly rose until only Mr R, Tuck, of Waharoa, and Mr Cornwall were left to fight it out. Mr Cornwall was finally su'ccessful, and became the possessor of a cow that is bound to make history in the Jersey world. The second highest price was 420 guineas, which was paid for' the 5-yearo-ld imported cow Blonde’s Oxford Victress (Cedar's Golden Oxford —Birdie’s Victress) by Mr A. C. Lovelock, of Woodville. The three-year--old imported heifer Goodwood Golden Blonde was bought by Mr H. Sampson, of Fencourt, for 320 guineas, and Messrs Mears Bros., of Walton,’secured the 3-year-old imported heifer Goodwood Ruby at 290' guineas. It was expected that there would be keen bidding for the imported bull Clarion, described as the greatest bull ever imported into New Zealand, and it came somewhat, as a surprise when this undoubtedly illustrious animal was knocked down to Mr T. King, of Stratford, at 270 guineas. PIG SALE. The following day a highly successful sale of pedigree Berkshire pigs was held on account of the same vendor at Goodwood. There was a good attendance of buyeiis, and the sale was eminently satisfactory. The pedigree boar Springdale Derby the 2nd wsa purchased by Mr S. G. Barnett, of Tirau, for 40 guineas, and younger boars sold for from 6 to 16% guineas, maiden sows from 10% to ,12% guineas, and others from 6’ to 9 guineas. Brood sows realised from 11% to 13% guineas. A sow with litter rbought 14<% guineas,, and weaners from 2 to 4% guineas.