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Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 January 1940, Page 10

AUCTION. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED DISPERSAL SALE of 2050“ WAITORU STUD -2050 ROMNEYS. (Regd. Flock No. 1206, N.Z. R.M.F.B. Practically pure Waiorongomai blood.) On account of the Estate Late Sir W. D. Hunt and Mr W. E. Hunt. AT WAITORU DOWNS, Near Dacre, Southland, N.Z. On WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY'2I, 1940. This Offering will comprise—--1150 mixed aged Stud Romney ewes 430 one-shear Stud Romney ewes 25 one-shear Stud Romney rams 20 mixed aged Stud Romney rams 40 two-shear Flock Romney rams 360 one-shear Flock Romney rams 25 specially selected Stud Ram lambs 2050 N.B.—The remainder of the Ram Lambs, and the whole of the Stud Ewe Lambs, will be offered for sale without reserve in 1941.

rpHE WAITORU ROMNEY STUD was re-established in 1928 with a special selection of the best quality stud ewes yet sold out of the famous “Waiorongomai” (Mr R. W. Matthews) and “Alloa” (Mr Q. Donald) flocks, and another selection from the same flocks was secured the following year. Additions of specially selected ewes have been made annually from “Waiorongomai.” Ewes were also secured from Mr Donald Macdonald’s “Edendale” flock, which was built up largely from the old “Bainfield” (almost pure “Waiorongomai” blood) flock, and at the dispersal sale of Messrs Murray Bros.’ “Clydevale” flock, and the “Castlerock” flock (Trustees late T. L. Barnhill). As “Waiorongomai” blood predominated in all these studs, the “Waitoru” Stud can be said today to be practically pure “Waiorongomai” blood. The first sires used in the stud were secured from “Waiorongomai” and included the great breeding ram Waiorongomai 25/28, a son of the famous sire, No. 4/21. This ram sired Waitoru 13/30, generally admitted by leading North Island judges who have inspected the flock to be one of the best breeding rams in the Dominion. His dam was an “Alloa” ewe of pure “Waiorongomai” blood. After being used with great success at “Waitoru'’ for six years, this ram was exchanged for one of the leading sires at “Waiorongomai,” and is now in service there. Several other sons of 25/28 have also been successfully used, and many notable sons of Waitoru 13/30 have also been used successfully in the stud, thus to a very great extent concentrating No. 4 blood. The type of sheep bred in the stud are bold, low set, splendid constitutioned sheep, with great weight of bone and ideal covering. Buyers, therefore, have the opportunity of securing at this sale Romneys representing the best North Island type, but with the heavier bone and greater vitality for which Southland-bred sheep are so widely famous. It is worth noting that stud rams exported from this stud to South America have given the utmost satisfaction. From the point of view of the Romney breed in Southland it is a tremendous loss that this stud, due to the death of the late Sir William Hunt, should now be dispersed- Last year there was commenced the first of what was intended to be annual sales of the stud and flock rams, and these attracted widespread attention. In addition to local buyers, stud rams were purchased by Sir William Perry, of the Penrose Stud, Mr R. W. Matthews, of the Waiorongomai Stud, and for the Alloa Stud of the late Quentin Donald. As the result of the sale, “Waitoru” flock rams were also distributed over a wide area of the Dominion, and have given satisfaction wherever they have gone. No private sales will be made prior to the dispersal, and all sheep will be for unreserved sale.

This sale affords many breeders an opportunity to secure almost pure “Waiorongomai” breeding stock, which is almost unprocurable from the foundation flock. For Catalogues and further information, please communicate with the Auctioneers. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON & COMPANY, LIMITED. Stud Stock Salesmen, Box 1520, WELLINGTON, N.Z., AND BRANCHES.

For Sale at Russell’s Exchange Mart. QNE three-piece Chesterfield Suite, upholstered in Cotton Moquette; price, £7/10/-. And another small 3piece Chesterfield Suite, also upholstered in Cotton Moquette; price, £6/10/-. One large well-sprung Chesterfield, but this one wants re-covering only; price, £2/10/- Large glass-fronted China Dresser, -‘sound”; price, £5/10/-. One open Kitchen Dresser, 30/-. One 6piece Sittingroom Suite, dark oak, equal to new. This cost £27/10/- when bought, but will now cost £32/10/- new. Our Price, £l7/10/-. ROBT. RUSSELL & SON, GENERAL DEALERS, MASTERTON. Established 1908. WISHING our Clients and Prospective Clients a Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR. Our own New Year resolutions include Bigger and Better Values for 1940, Continued 100% Service and Satisfaction. Late 'Xmas shipments just arrived. Small but choice lines to choose from, including Clocks, Pen and Pencil Sets, Table Sets, etc. Inspect our Showroom display. J. BRADBURY, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, MASTERTON.