In this edition...
- Vale - Lynne McArdle
- South Australia Get Together
- Flock 1 - Tarndwarncoort
- Thank you & farewell - Lauren Smith
2019 marked the centenary year of the Polwarth Sheep Breeders Association of Australia.
Inside the special edition newsletter:
2019 marked the centenary year of the Polwarth Sheep Breeders Association of Australia. Today, a small group of passionate breeders around Australia carry on the tradition of Polwarth sheep.
To mark the occasion, a Centenary Afternoon Tea was held on Saturday 20th July 2019 at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show where some 90 past and current members and friends celebrated the longevity of the association.
We were joined by international guests, including judge Martin Paterson from Matakanui Station in New Zealand and Joaquin Martinicorena, Fernando Martinicorena and Alejandro Clavier from Uruguay, representing the Ideal Association of Uruguay.
Highlights from the afternoon tea included presentations from:
Minute Books dating back to the start of the Association plus other memorabilia were on display for visitors to look at.
A presentation by international guests, Joaquin and Fernando Martinicorena gave guests a great insight into the sheep industry in Uruguay.
New Zealand international judge, Martin Paterson spoke to the audience about Matakanui Polwarths and the industry in New Zealand.
Joaquin Martinicorena presents Polwarth President Greg Potter with a silver tray from the Uruguayan Ideal Association congratulating the association on its first 100 years.
The Polwarth Association celebrated our Feature Breed status at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show with:
Some 70 entries came from eight studs including Catherine McAuley College (Bendigo), Fairview (Colac), Homeleigh (Merton), Moorabee (Emu Creek), Rendlesham at Fairview (Colac), Riverview (Gretna, TAS), Taljade (Kangaroo Island) and Taljar (Kangaroo Island).
Martin Paterson from Matakanui Station in New Zealand had the difficult job of judging some high quality classes. Matakanui is a large scale operation running some 19,000 Polwarth sheep. More information can be found at http://www.matakanui.co.nz/about. Working alongside Martin in an Associate Judge role was Charlotte Walker from Tasmania. This experience provided an opportunity for Charlotte to extend her knowledge and skills in the judging circle.
We were honoured to have three members from the Ideal (Polwarth) Society of Uruguay make the journey to Australia to help celebrate the Association’s Centenary (1919-2019). Brothers, Joaquin and Fernando Martinicorena and Alejandro Clavier presented beautiful handmade sashes to the Grand Champion Ewe (won by Taljar) and Grand Champion Ram (won by Riverview).
Supreme Champion Polwarth from Riverview (Tasmania) with judge Martin Paterson, stud principal Wayne Walker and Associate Judge Charlotte Walker.
Wayne Walker from Riverview (Tasmania) is congratulated by Fernando Martinicorena (Uruguay) after winning the Grand Champion Ram.
Australian Sheep and Wool Show (Bendigo)
19th – 21st July 2019
Judge: Martin Paterson, New Zealand
Associate Judge: Charlotte Walker, Tasmania
Rams | ||||
Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
PW01 | Ram, over 2½ years | Riverview | Rendlesham at Fairview | Fairview |
PW02 | Ram, over 1½ & under 2½ years Performance class | Taljar | Moorabbee and Riverview | Riverview |
PW03 | Ram, over 1½ and under 2½ years, March shorn | Fairview | Moorabbee | – |
PW04 | Ram, under 1½ years showing a full mouth of milk teeth | Fairview | Taljar | Fairview |
PW05 | Ram, under 1½ years | Taljar | Taljar | Taljar |
PW06 | Ram with best head | Fairview | – | – |
Ewes | ||||
Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
PW07 | Ewe, over 2½ years | Riverview | Catherine McAuley College | Taljar |
PW08 | Ewe, over 1½ & under 2½ years | Taljar | Taljar | Riverview |
PW09 | Ewe, over 1½ and under 2½ years March shorn | – | – | – |
PW10 | Ewe, under 1½ years showing a full mouth of milk teeth | Fairview | Fairview | Taljar |
PW11 | Ewe, under 1½ years | Taljar | Taljar | – |
Groups | ||||
Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
PW12 | Group of 1 ram and 2 ewes over 1½ years bred by exhibitor | Riverview | – | – |
PW | Group of 1 ram and 2 ewes under 1½ years bred by exhibitor | – | – | – |
PW13 | Progeny group of 3 sheep bred by exhibitor | Taljar | – | – |
PW14 | National Polwarth pair (Ram and ewe of any age bred by exhibitor) | Riverview | – | – |
Champions | ||
Class | Description | Recipient |
PW15S | Junior Champion Ram | Taljar |
PW16S | Reserve Junior Champion Ram | Taljar |
PW17S | Senior Champion Ram | Riverview |
PW18S | Reserve Senior Champion Ram | Fairview |
PW19S | Victorian Champion Bred Ram | Fairview |
PW20S | Grand Champion Ram | Riverview |
PW21S | Junior Champion Ewe | Taljar |
PW22S | Reserve Junior Champion Ewe | Fairview |
PW23S | Senior Champion Ewe | Taljar |
PW24S | Reserve Senior Champion Ewe | Riverview |
PW25S | Victorian Champion Bred Ewe | Catherine McAuley College |
PW26S | Grand Champion Ewe | Taljar |
PW27S | Supreme Champion Polwarth (Ewe or Ram) | Riverview Ram |
PW28S | Most Successful Exhibitor | Taljar |
Fleece Competition | |
Champion Polwarth Exhibit | Riverview |
Highly Commended | Challicum |
Ram fleece 1st prize | Roxford |
Junior Section | ||||
Class | Description | 1st | ||
PW40 | Beginner Handler | Todd White | ||
PW43 | Junior Fleece Judging | Tom Hernon | ||
Overall winner of Geoffrey A. Kemp Memorial Trophy | Indiana Crone |
Can’t be beat for Wool and Meat