ROYAL SHOW LAMBS.
AT SMITHFIELD MARKET. ONE OF THE FINEST DISPLAYS SEEN. The New Zealand Meat 'Producers’ Board report Brat in conifeetion with the cablegram received from London rega-rdinj the prize lambs fnm the Royal Sh»w which was held at Auckland last November, aa'd- which wcra judged at Smithfield, it is very satisfactory to note that the jadges sonsidcred them one of the finest displays of lamb sfcen on the Smithfield Market, and it is also pleasing to note that the dressing, condition and general finish of them were excellent. Messrs Harrods Ltd., purchased the whole of the ninety-three carcases for the purpose of making a special display in their store.
With ths object of breeding the right class of lambs most suitable for our Dominion' , s export trade, and the type most desired to keep up our reputation on the London market, the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board introduced these classes into the Royal Showeach individual lamb in the pen not to exceed 72 lbs. live weight and to be judged on the show .ground before being killed. Prizes for the best lot of three carcases, as judged at Smithfield, were awarded by the Meat Board as follows: First, £l5; second, £10; third, £5.
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Wairarapa Age, 11 February 1927, Page 5
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205ROYAL SHOW LAMBS. Wairarapa Age, 11 February 1927, Page 5
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