February / March 2010 - Australian Jersey Breeders Society

AUSTRALIAN 

JERSEY Journal 

February / March 2010 

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Noeda Mayfair 143 VHC 

2009 Great Southern Champion Supreme Jersey 

2009 Great Southern Champion Senior Cow

CONTENTS 

Volume 63 No. 25 — February / March 2010 

Jersey Australia 

Board Members 

President: 

Trevor Saunders 

495 Araluen Rd, 

Yarragon 3823 

Telephone: (03) 5626 6373 

saunders-day@dcsi.net.au 

Vice President: 

Milton Johnston 

118 Edinburgh Drive, 

Taree, NSW 2430 

Telephone: (02) 6552 5915 

Secretary: 

Scott Joynson 

PO Box 292, Ascot Vale, Vic 3032 

Telephone: (03) 9370 9105 

jersey@jersey.com.au 

Hon. Treasurer: 

Peter Ness 

PO Box 93, Mt Compass, SA 5210 

Telephone: (08) 8556 8270 

nyowee@activ8.net.au 

Graham Hoey 

77 Warner Street, 

Warwick QLD 4370 

Telephone: (07) 4661 4157 

Don Fry 

Mitchell Rd, Benger, WA 

Telephone: (08) 9726 9226 

katandra@geo.net.au 

Geoff Heazlewood 

PO Box 87 Latrobe Vic 7307 

Telephone: (03) 6426 1169 

Noel Furze 

“Holmecotte” 555 Ryans Lane 

Balintore Vic 3249 

Telephone: (02) 6027 3603 

nkfurze@bigpond.com 

Jeff Parker 

142 Moy Pocket Rd 

Kenilworth Qld 4574 

Telephone: (07) 5466 0389 

glenecho@skymesh.net.au 

Chris MacKenzie 

859 Cooriemungle Rd 

Timboon Vic 3268 

Telephone: (03)559 87222 

jireh859@aussiebroadband.com.au 

Troy Mauger 

The Willows Willawa Rd 

Jerilderie NSW 2716 

Telephone: (03) 5885 9294 

tmmauger@bigpond.com.au 

AJBS Website: www.jersey.com.au 

Behind the Scenes 2 

Colac & District Jersey Breeders 

60th Anniversary 20 

CSC Harrison goes to China 11 

I Great Southern Challenge 23 

DW results 14 

IDW Youth Challenge 12 

Jersey Showcase Sale 17 

COVER 

ADVERTISERS INDEX 

ABS 

NOEDA MAYFAIR 143 - 

4th Generation VHC 

Production (This Year) 

5,020 litres 

245 fat 

183 protein 

163 days 

Dam: NOEDA MAYFAIR 106 

VHC EX7 

Production: 

9,058 litres 

434 fat 

332 protein 

PI 126 

305 days 

Agrigene BW Surefire 

IFC 

IBC 

Almervista Jerseys 13 

Central Gippsland Jersey 

Breeders Club 9 

Glenbrae Jerseys 10 

Goulburn Murray Jersey 

Breeders Club 25 

Editorial & Advertising to: 

Scott Joynson 

PO Box 292, Ascot Vale VICTORIA 3032 

Ph. (03) 9370 9105 Fax. (03) 9370 9116 

Email: jersey@jersey.com.au 

Letter to Editor 22 

Living the Dream 4 

Obituary - Stan Walker 27 

Office Matters 28 

Semex - Senior 

Jireh Jerseys 10 

Mt Roland Jerseys 7 

Murray Brook Jerseys 

BC 

Top 20 Sires 28 

Youth Profile - Brad Notley 16 

Youth Profile - Simone Spresser 3 

Murray Brook Jerseys 

Paul & Adam Lenehan 

201 SHEEHANS ROAD Crossley, 

Victoria 3283 

adamlenehan@yahoo.com.au 

(03) 5568 7330 

FC 

Queensland Jersey Celebration 

Sale 18 

Trade Mission 22 

Warrawee Park Dispersal Sale 22 

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ehindthescenes 

Congratulations to all our members who were involved in this 

year’s International Dairyweek. From time to time industry 

tongues wag about the future of this terrific event and I guess 

if you base your assessment of IDW simply on the amount of 

Ag Businesses that have displays at the event this discussion 

might make some sense. What I notice though is how many 

lives are touched by the event. The passion for dairying shown 

by kids at the youth show and the effort as well as pride for the 

Jersey cow on display by the often forgotten business people 

who support this event – our members. 

A reminder to our members that University of Queensland 

will continue DNA testing for parent verification purposes, 

the storage of Blood Type samples and previously collected 

data representing the outgoing technology will not be stored. 

Jersey Australia members receive a substantial discount for 

DNA testing via Queensland University the only catch being 

you must contact the Jersey Office for testing kits. 

The hottest topic being discussed on our Jersey Australia online 

Forum at the moment is Genome Testing and the impact that 

the ADHIS release of Genome ABV’s will have on registered 

breeders beginning in August 2010. To take part in the discussion 

you will need to register for the Forum which takes less than 10 

minutes via either an email or call to Jersey House. 

I’d like to thank the Colac & Districts Jersey Breeders Club for 

the invitation to attend the 60th Anniversary it was a great 

night and while the night may have been dominated by 

celebrating the past one look around the room showed me 

plenty of younger members every bit as passionate about the 

cow. 

Finally, I would also like to thank the North East Jersey Breeders 

Club for the invitation to take part in their Annual General 

Meeting. A great meeting and farm walk that was well 

attended by members some of whom travelled three hours 

each way to attend the event – now that’s commitment. 

JERSEY AUSTRALIA ANNUAL 

GENERAL MEETING 

When: 18th 19th & 20th of May 2010 

Where: Wauchope & the sale at Wauchope 

Showgrounds 

The SALE will be run in conjunction with Dairy Livestock Services 

and we are looking for about 35-37 lots. Please submit all 

pedigree details by the end of January (prefer milkers) it will 

be an open sale to everyone (tested or not). Anyone wishing 

to submit pedigrees for the sale can post them to K & M Atkins 

268 Stewarts River Rd Johns River nsw 2443 or M&B Johnston 

118 Edinburgh Drive Taree NSW 2430. 

The accommodation available is the Timbertown Resort & 

Motel (02)65851355 4star with self contained rooms for up to 

8 people available or normal motel rooms $110-$130.00 when 

booking timbertown mention Jersey Conference & you will 

receive 10 % discount. Otherwise try the Wauchope Motel 

(02)65851933 2 star,$70-$80.00 everyone is to book their own 

accomodation. The closest airport is Port Macquarie which is 

roughly 25mins drive to Wauchope. 

There will be Farm tours, Winerys etc. and our Club is very 

happy to have Peter Larsen as our Guest Speaker. Peter is the 

Danish Jersey President. Anybody wanting to know anymore 

please contact Ken Atkins (02) 6556 5515 or Milton Johnston 

(02) 6552 5915. 

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— JerseyJournal February / March 2010

Youth Pro f ile 

Simone Spresser 

By Linda Houghton 

Simone was raised on the family dairy farm at Rosewood in 

Queensland, which is about 30 minutes from Ipswich. 

Along with her parents and grandparents, Simone helps to run the 

175 acre property, which has a Jersey milking herd of approx. 80 – 

90 cows. “We’ve certainly felt the effects of the drought, and have 

been buying in feed that we used to grow for ourselves. The bore 

water levels have dropped dramatically, and it just isn’t possible to 

grow the volume of feed that we used to. Times are tough, that’s for 

sure” Simone said. 

“As a result of that, although I’ve always loved the farming life, 

after finishing Year 12, I knew I needed to look for fulltime work 

off-farm. Currently I am a Service Assistant Manager at KFC, and my 

responsibilities include managing staff, rostering, as well as running 

the store. I do enjoy it, but I would much prefer to working back on 

the farm! However, being raised on a farm has been a great help to 

me in my job - farming has given me a grounded and practical way 

of approaching problems and situations. I’m not afraid to muck-in 

and get my hands dirty, plus I’ve grown up around hard-working 

people, and as a result, have a strong work ethic. I’ve noticed these 

The Jersey Australia Board 

of Management adheres 

to a compulsory rotational 

retirement policy and as such 

calls for nominations from its members to 

fill the (5) 2 year Board positions that are 

up for re-election. 

The vacant Board positions are as a result 

of the rotational retirement of the following 

Jersey Australia Board members; 

traits in other kids that come from farming backgrounds – it’s a real 

advantage,” Simone said. 

“Rosewood itself has also changed a lot in the past 5 years – we 

now have about half of the original dairy-farms still running in the 

area, which I think is sad. I enjoy the farming life – and especially 

learning to handle and show our cows. My two sisters, brother and 

I all learnt to lead calves when we were growing up, and showing 

our cows is also a lot of fun. We still do the local show circuit and 

sometimes go to Brisbane with a team of cows.” 

“Jerseys are so peaceful and quiet and I especially enjoy milking 

them, and also feeding the calves. We leave the horns on our cows, 

as it is the easiest way to rescue them when they’re stuck in the creek 

– which does happen! It’s also handy when you need to tie them up 

– you virtually have a ‘set of handles’ on the cow” Simone laughed. 

Herd breeding is managed by purchasing bulls from other farms, or 

by using home-bred bulls. No AI breeding or herd testing programs 

are currently in place - due to the current economic conditions. 

As for the future, the Spressers have adopted a ‘wait and see’ approach. 

“I guess you could say we are in a holding pattern at present, and are 

prepared to make decisions as they become necessary. If you love 

farming, I think that’s the most sensible approach you can take,” 

Simone said. 

“I find farming fascinating, and especially like to listen to my 

grandparents about how things were done in their day. If I could, I 

would love to step-back in time and experience the ‘golden years’ of 

farming – when it was less complicated and the climate was more 

reliable. A rapidly changing world is the only certainty that we seem 

to have now,” Simone said. 

“As for the future of the industry, I think farmers will face a lot of 

challenges, and without any government support to stay viable. 

Issues such as Greenhouse gas, climate change and market pressures 

will all have an impact on the future of the industry, and it needs 

support. Consumers don’t seem to understand the potential impact 

on them if Australian farmers leave the land. The quality and 

quantity of premium produce they enjoy just won’t be around – 

sadly, sometimes people have to lose something before they realise 

how valuable it was” Simone said. 

“My ideal future would be to be back on the farm full-time, and 

building up the herd numbers by breeding big open dairy-type cows 

with soft textured udders. I would also love to train up to become 

a judge, like my Dad and Grandfather. I’ve attended Youth Camps 

and learnt a lot about cows, and progressing to judging would be 

wonderful,” Simone said. 

2010 BOARD OF MANAGEMENT ELECTIONS 

Trevor Saunders, Noel Furze, Graham 

Hoey, Peter Ness and Don Fry. 

Nomination Forms are available from 

the Returning Officer PO Box 292 Ascot 

Vale 3032, by calling Jersey House on 

(03)93709105 or email jersey@jersey.com. 

au 

Nominations for Election to Jersey Australia 

Board of Management will close 5.00pm 

Tuesday 6th April 2010. 


Living Dream 

World Jersey Cattle Bureau Youth Travel Scholarship 

The 

by Tahnee King 

For years I had wanted to travel to Canada; seeing 

the genetic influence that some of world’s best 

cows such as Duncan Belle have had on our herds 

over here really captured my interest. I had a few 

contacts over there from meeting Canadian youth 

who have travelled to Australia, and also through 

my International Dairy Week family, the Burnett’s, 

Stoneleigh Park Jerseys who have visited Canada 

and reared heifers from Canadian embryos. Early 

in 2009 I was honoured to receive the World Jersey 

Cattle Bureau Youth Travel Scholarship, which 

allowed me to fulfil my dreams of working on some 

high profile jersey farms, as well as attending worldrenowned 

dairy cattle events while experiencing 

the Canadian culture. 

June 27 I departed Sydney Airport bound for 

Vancouver with not only anticipation, but also 

with my Holstein mate Tom Pearce who was also 

keen to experience (again) the dairy industry of 

North America. Arriving in Calgary, Alberta, we 

were greeted by some friends of Tom’s family. In 

the ten days that they hosted us we experienced 

Horseshoe Canyon, Drumheller Royal Tyrell Dinosaur 

Museum, Tipple and Tunnel Tours of the Atlas Coal 

Mine, Calgary Zoo, Bass Pro Shop, Heritage Park, 

Banff National Park, Bow Falls, Lake Louise, Canada 

Day, Rocky Mountain Holstein Sale, Walmart, and 

the Calgary Stampede. They also introduced us to 

the taste of Dairy Queen, Tim Horton’s, A & W, and 

poutine! Following a tour of Morsan Farms, Tom 

continued on his own itinerary and I went to stay with 

the Haeni family of Lone Pine Jerseys, Didsbury, for 

a few nights. I saw a lot of good cows in the area 

when I spent a day help photograph with Lexi and 

Ella Wright and some local dairy youth for a 4H club 

fundraiser. 

July 9 I flew to Ontario for the Avonlea Summer Splash 

II 75th Anniversary Sale and was accommodated by 

the Jarrell Family of RJ farms, Corbyville, for a few 

nights. I then continued on to the Sparling family of 

Jaspar Jerseys, birthplace of Renaissance Evening, 

where I stayed for three weeks. During this time 

I enjoyed working with Jim and his 35 jerseys, and 

eating Tam’s delicious meals with my two host sisters 

(21 & 15) and host brother (19)!! Gran and Grandpa 

“O” also made me feel at home. I visited local 

jersey farms including Paul-Lor, Huronia, and Maker 

and travelled to Lindsay to help RJ Farms at the 

Ontario Summer Show. Then back to Jaspar where 

we were busy with hay and enjoying summer with 

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ice cream and the beach! I was thrilled 

when my host family offered me the 

experience to see Niagara Falls. 

We went on the Maid of the 

Mist cruise up to the falls and 

also visited the Hershey’s 

Store and MarineLand! 

August 2 I returned to 

Alberta where I was 

hosted by Markus 

Hehli and his fiancée 

Amanda. I met Markus 

when he first travelled 

to Australia in January 

2007 on the Semex 

Youth Exchange. 

Returning every 

January since, Markus 

and I have kept in touch 

and this opened up to me 

some great experiences 

in Canada. Markus and 

Amanda operate Mosnang 

Farms, a predominately Holstein 

herd (with a few jerseys) with 

Markus’ parents. We took a select 

team of Holsteins and two jerseys to Olds Fair 

in August, where I had the honour of leading the 

Mosnang superstar, Bramville Golden Boy Zippy, to 

Champion Jersey. Markus and Amanda also took me 

to West Edmonton Mall, the biggest shopping centre 

in the world. What a treat! (And the perfect place to 

shop for an outfit to wear to Markus and Amanda’s 

upcoming wedding!) I then returned to the Haeni’s 

at Lone Pine Jerseys where the weather was perfect 

for numerous campfire dinners. I also spent a day with 

the local Vet and swimming in the Red Deer River at 

Dry Island Buffalo Jump! Then it was time for me and 

two of my four host brothers (aged 9, 11, 13 & 15) 

to prepare for the 25th annual Western Canadian 

Classic (or WCC), which is an inter-provincial 4H dairy 

youth competition run over five days. It includes the 

four western Canadian provinces (states), British 

Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, 

and a team of up to thirty kids, each with a heifer, 

from each province. As the name suggests it is the 

biggest event for dairy youth in Western Canada 

and the teams start preparation twelve months in 

advance to strive for success in the stall, clipping, 

dairy science, showmanship, and conformation 

categories, and to ultimately come away with 

the Premier Province title. Rotating across the four 

provinces, this time it was held in Saskatchewan, 

in the town of Moose Jaw. One afternoon all the 

participants took a break from the competition 

and we were treated to the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, 

tours of the underground “Passage of Fortune” and 

“The Chicago Connection”. I was also fortunate 

enough to see the town’s 9.8 metre fibreglass Mac 

the Moose - the world’s largest moose! At the end of 

the week the awesome Alberta team walked away 

with the Premier Province title and I won 

the Alumni Showmanship Class!! Just 

a few reasons to celebrate at the 

banquet and dance on the 

final night! After returning to 

Alberta, and recovering 

at Lone Pine, I met with 

Markus and departed 

with the Morsan Farms 

show team, bound for 

the Western American 

National Fair at Salem, 

Oregon. This was my 

first time to The States 

and I was excited 

about working with 

some world-class cattle 

and seeing some of the 

continent. It took us two 

days to get to the show; 

what an experience it 

was stopping to chore and 

crossing the border with cattle. 

The trip proved to be worth it 

as we celebrated with Premier 

Exhibitor and Grand Holstein with 

Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy, the threeyear-old 

that was later sold in November at the 

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto for $1.2million!! 

Once back in Alberta I returned to Lone Pine again, 

and the Haeni’s took me to world-renowned Spruce 

Meadows, Calgary, to watch some world-class 

equine events. I then travelled to Rimbey to attend 

Markus’ and Amanda’s wedding. Congratulations! 

What a great night! From there I continued on to 

the Morey family of Unique Valleystream Genetics, 

Rochester where I had one host brother (14) and 

one host sister (16). During my nine days there I 

experienced the local “Steak Night”, went to a 

rodeo, got a tour of the Athabasca Hutterite Colony, 

and visited Skycrest Holsteins and Rietveld Dairies. I 

then departed to Saskatchewan where I spent two 

short but fun nights with Joanne Edwards of Bramville 

Jerseys, Nokomis. Here I did a few chores around the 

farm and went to an awesome Keith Urban concert 

in the local city of Saskatoon. 

September 24 I flew from Saskatchewan, bound 

for Madison, Wisconsin for World Dairy Expo. What 

a spectacular event!! Here I helped with the 

Semex Walk of Fame for two days until the string I 

was helping, ButlerView Holsteins, arrived. We had 

great success, with the highlight being KY-Blue 

Rueben Marla-Red winning Champion Red & White 

Holstein. From Madison I travelled back to Canada 

with the Lookout Jersey and Holsteins show team. 

It was a day and half travelling back to Quebec 

where I spent three nights near North Hatley at the 

picturesque Lookout farm, where my Aussie mate 

Jason Hayes was working. From there I continued 

to Rapid Bay Jerseys near Ormstown where I spent 

three weeks. During this time I worked a lot with a 


herd of exceptional type, visited a few local farms 

and experienced some great social occasions. 

Two Aussie jersey mates Shane Oslear and Adam 

Gavenlock had visited for a few days and we 

departed together, headed for RJ Farms. Host Mum 

April greeted us and took us straight to the Belleville 

Bulls Ice Hockey Arena. We were treated to a VIP 

behind the scenes tour and even got to meet the 

team’s goalie! One of our host siblings, Donnie, 21, 

was a fantastic tour guide and took us to have farm 

tours at Donnanview Holsteins, Donnandale Holsteins, 

Hollylane Jerseys and Avonlea Jerseys. October 

31st… Happy Halloween!! We were greeted by some 

extremely cute trick-or-treaters before heading to the 

Ice Hockey Arena for a Belleville Bulls game. Shane 

and Adam then continued on their seven-week 

tour and I stayed at RJ Farms in preparation for the 

North American International Livestock Exposition in 

Louisville, Kentucky. This was a nineteen-hour trip but 

the Expo facilities were brilliant and it was great to 

be at the largest Jersey show in the world!! We then 

headed directly to Toronto for the Royal Agricultural 

Winter Fair where I helped Rapid Bay. Not only did I 

get to celebrate my 23rd birthday there and tour up 

Toronto’s CN Tower but also I was part of the crew 

that worked with Vandenberg Amedeo Gorgeous, 

Supreme Champion 2009!! 

spend my last night in Canada with the Haeni’s. I 

watched my host brothers play on a newly built ice 

hockey rink, right in their own backyard! January 10 I 

departed Vancouver International Airport, bound for 

International Dairy Week, Australia!! My friend Noelle 

and her Mum picked me up from Sydney Airport and 

had a “Welcome Back” balloon and a packet of Tim 

Tams for me! How very Australian! Thank you! 

My six and a half months in Canada was the best 

experience of my life. I saw some extraordinary 

scenery, met lots of amazing people, and worked 

with many incredible cows. I learnt so much about 

not only the Canadian dairy industry but also about 

the Canadian way of life. I hope that the Canadians 

might have learnt something from me too, about 

Jerseys in Australia and our culture. I would definitely 

recommend this experience to anyone who has an 

interest in dairy farming or breeding stud cattle. My 

goal is to return to Canada at least once every three 

years to visit the friends that I made and to keep in 

touch with the Canadian show circuit. 

Thank you to my host families, Jersey Canada and to 

everyone who helped me live my dream! 

November 18 I returned to Jaspar Jerseys where 

I spent the majority of my remaining eight weeks. 

I didn’t do much else other than sleep for the first 

few days; travelling and lack of sleep had caught 

up with me. Soon enough I was back in farm mode, 

helping Jim with chores, doing some barn clipping 

and visiting a Mink farm. Hockey season had begun 

and it was great to go and watch my host brother 

JJ and his team playing on the ice most Friday and 

Saturday nights. I also watched my younger host 

sister Katie on the ice playing Ringette and older 

sister Melissa would often take me shopping or out 

for the night in her local college town of London. 

Her birthday and New Years Eve were fun times! As 

Christmas approached it was a festive and exciting 

season. I attended the Jersey Christmas party for the 

local counties of Huron and Perth, and had great 

Canadian Christmas experiences when cooking and 

decorating with Tam. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 

and Boxing Day were eventful and very delicious! I 

consumed higher than normal amounts of food and 

drinks, with the favourites being cinnamon buns, 

lamb and pickled eggs!! Snowfall began to increase 

and with thirty centremetres of it on the ground, 

I experienced my coldest temperature of minus 

eighteen degrees Celsius! It was soon time for me to 

leave, and packing all my Canadian purchases and 

wonderful Christmas presents required an additional 

suitcase, quite a few muscles and some overweight 

charges! 

January 8 I flew to Edmonton to spend one last night 

with Markus, Amanda and some friends who I had 

made in Alberta. Then it was back to Lone Pine, to 

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Carol & Neil Woodberry – 

Mt Roland Jerseys 


Carol Woodberry used to eye-off the old dairy that sat 

on the potato farm property that she and husband 

Neil had purchased from his parents, which is 2 miles 

out of Sheffield, in Tasmania. There was something 

about the old herringbone 4-aside shed that kept 

her thinking about having a go at dairying. 

“We ran crops for 4 or 5 years, but I’d keep telling Neil 

that we should fire-up the old dairy and milk cows – 

but Neil would just insist that it was too much work. 

In the end, it was our neighbour, Adrian Brown who 

convinced us to have a go,” Carol said. 

With both Carol and Neil coming from cattle and 

dairy-farming backgrounds, they knew what they 

were getting themselves into, but still found the 

transition had it’s scary moments. “We had the 

knowledge behind us, and our neighbour Adrian has 

40 years of experience to share with us, so we took 

the plunge in 2008 and bought some crossbreeds 

and Holsteins to start us off. They started calving in 

June, when we were expecting it all to happen in 

August – we weren’t ready!” Carole laughs. 

The plan was for Neil to continue full-time 

driving log-trucks, and Carol would run the dairy 

farm. However, Neil had a bad accident when 

preparing a load of logs, and sustained a serious 

neck injury. “While I was recovering at 

home, I could see how much Carole 

was struggling to handle such big 

cows, and it was dangerous for her 

at times, and they were also 

bogging-up the laneways and 

paddocks. So we sold off the 

cross breeds and Holsteins 

and bought in some Jerseys 

– starting with 20 cows 

bought locally, and then 

a semi-load trucked and 

shipped from Darryl Cole 

– a breeder in Stanhope, 

northern Victoria. We also 

managed to buy another 

20 at Colac from Kent 

Tyson,” Neil said. 

Now, the Woodberry’s herd 

of 110 cows consists of 95 

Jerseys and 15 cross-breeds, 

with the intention to breed to a 

full Jersey herd. “After switching 

to a majority of Jerseys, we might 

have 9,000 litres less in the vat, 

but the level of financial return 

remains the same, because of 

the solids. We’ve even managed 

to convert Adrian to Jerseys – 

we showed him our milk statements, and now he’s 

sold his whole herd, and bought a full Jersey herd to 

replace them,” Carol said. 

‘Adrian is a total convert – there is no doubt that 

Jerseys give you a lot for your investment, as well as 

lighten the work-load. Because they are easier to 

handle, it makes everyday jobs simpler for me, and 

my daughter Keryn is working with me full-time and 

loves them as much as I do. Keryn also rears the 

calves and helps me out in the shed, and Neil chips 

in when he can,” Carole said. 

Due to being involved in a second accident, Neil 

recently spent 7 weeks in hospital, and then the 

Woodberry’s barn burnt down. “You just have to 

accept that you will have some tough times. We 

managed to keep the farm running with some help – 

and all we need now is a better milk price to reward 

our efforts, and make this a viable and sustainable 

business,” Neil said. 

“I really love dairying and the cows – the only thing 

that takes the shine off it is that we’re not making the 

return that we should. It’s very frustrating, and you 

feel powerless and unable to do something about 

it,” Carol said. 

The Mt Roland stud consists of a 165 acre home farm, 

plus an additional 35 acres leased next door, and a 

50 acre turn-out block up the road. “There are a few 

dairy farms around us, and it’s beautiful country; 

gentle slopes with a couple of hills and 

we have Mt Roland in the background. 

We’ve noticed the affects of drier 

seasons as well, our annual rainfall has 

dropped, and we’ve had to irrigate 

more often,” Neil said. 

Irrigation is by a travelling system 

from a channel to the nearby 

Whitehawk Creek, which the 

Woodberry’s have some shares 

in via the local Water Trust, plus 

there is an on-farm dam. 

“We grow about 80% of our 

feed, and top up the cows by 

giving them molasses lick-blocks in 

the dairy, and they love those. It’s a 

common and very funny sight to see 

the 3 year old Jerseys lose their baby 

teeth – and some of them get stuck in 

the blocks,” Neil said. 

The dairy has been upgraded to a 

7-aside, which has been just enough to 

increase efficiency without costing too 

Neil & Carol with some of their jerseys. In 

the back ground is Mount Roland. 


much. “It’s taken an hour off each milking session 

which is great, and we will continue to improve it as 

funds allow,” Carol said. 

The herd will be calving in August/September this 

year. “I love seeing what we are going to get at 

calving time – hopefully we get a lot of heifers this 

year, as we had way too many bulls last year. Our 

breeding program is aimed to improve B/Fat and 

Protein, and try to get the best udder we can, with 

good teat placement. We use Genetics Australia for 

help in bull selection, and we’ve been using Astound, 

Valerian, Larfalot, Badger and Flowerpower with 

good results. Damien Brewer does all of the AI for 

us,” Carol said. 

“The Astound calves in particular are wonderful 

– good natures, and very robust and healthy - we 

even got a set of twin heifers by Astound from one 

of our best cows, so we’re stoked! We herd test and 

have quite a few cows in our herd that give over 

2kg a day – such as Saphire and Fanclub Lovely, 

and then there are the ‘characters’ of the herd like 

Furbie, Frizz and Fraggle, who also perform well, but 

have the best personalities,” Carol said. 

Carol, Neil and Keryn provide most of the on-farm 

labour – doing approximately 85% of the workload, 

supported by casual help. “Last year we milked right 

through last winter, but we won’t be doing that again 

– it was so much work and Carol needs a good rest 

this time around. Plus, it is so difficult to find good 

workers – especially for the milking as you can’t 

afford to get it wrong, and end up with a mastitis 

problem” Neil said. 

“As for the future – in Tasmania the mind-set of 

greenie corporate types simply doesn’t recognise 

the value of the dairy-farming industry to the local 

economy. In addition to the lack of support from 

groups of influence, dairy-farming is a lot of work 

and you need to be rewarded for being tied-down 

and working 7 days a week. How long we stay in 

dairy-farming will depend on how the prices are 

looking long-term. If it’s looking positive, we’ll be in it 

for another 10 – 12 years,” Neil said. 

“When we do retire, we would also love to travel – 

around Australia and overseas to check out some 

Jersey bloodlines. I’d like to see some of the New 

Zealand studs, and Neil is keen on some of the US 

bloodlines – so it would be wonderful if we could do 

that,” Carol said. 

“At the end of the day, we reckon you get more 

for your money out of a Jersey, and we are moving 

towards achieving a 100% Jersey herd – which is a 

great feeling!” Carol said. 

Keryn Lee, Carols daughter, with her 2 year old jersey 

“Frizz”. 

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THE COUNTESS FAMILY 

originally came from the LYNBRAE Stud 

Jireh Khan’s Countess 

Ex 90 

8274 3.9 320 5.0 411 

1st 3yrs in milk, 1st 4yrs in 

milk and twice Honourable 

Mention Melb Royal, member 

of winning Interbreed pen of 

three, plus numerous awards in 

Western Victoria. 

C & P McKenzie 

Phone 5598 7222 

Email: jireh859@aussiebroadband.net.au 

Her daughter by Belles Online 

88pts hobbles around on 3& a 

bit legs, 6534 3.6 237 4.9 323. 

A 2 year old Lester grand 

daughter PI’s 111 

Jireh 

Jerseys 

Glenbrae Jerseys 

10 — JerseyJournal February / March 2010 

Western Jersey Spectacular Sale 

Friday, March 26, 2010 

11.30am 

Colac Livestock Selling Centre 

Approx 50 heifers PT incalf and 10 young cows to calve April, May and June 

from high production Glenbrae Dams 

Herd Av: 5862 lts 237 kgs protein 308 kgs fat 

Sired by AI and selected sires 

Carson Farm Holdings 

Jim: 03 5235 5279 Oliver: 0428 353 279 

Agents in conjunction: 

Dairy Livestock Services: Brian Leslie 0418 365 934 

Charles Stewart & Co: Tim Gibson 0408 524 765

CSCHARRISON GOES TO CHINA 

Albury, NSW – The high type 

proven Jersey sire CSCHarrison 

has been flown from Australia to 

his new home in China. 

CSCHarrison is the first Australian 

Jersey proven sire to be sent to 

China. 

ABS Australia has provided 35 

proven Holstein bulls in a joint 

venture between the largest 

milk processor in China, Mengnui 

Dairies, and ABS Global. 

ABS Australia Dairy Product 

Manager Russell Manton said 

both ABS and the Central Sires 

Co-operative, which owned 

CSCHarrison, were both pleased 

and excited about the groundbreaking 

export. 

The bulls left in the first week 

of November and once 

they arrived, spent 45 days 

in quarantine before being 

trucked to their new home at a 

facility in Inner Mongolia, about 

600kms from Beijing. The facility 

is modeled on ABS Global’s 

state of the art new Dekorra 

complex. 

There are a number of herds in 

the Inner Mongolia region which 

have crossbreed type cows with 

good components which supply 

the Chinese milk market. 

CSCHarrison semen will be 

mainly used in these herds as 

well as others. 

Depending on CSCHarrison’s 

success, other Australian Jersey 

bulls may follow in his footsteps 

in the future. 

Jersey Australia (VIC) Inc. 

COMMITTEE ELECTIONS 

The Jersey Australia (VIC) Inc 

committee wishes to inform its 

members that in conjunction with 

the 2010 Annual General Meeting 

(4) 2 year and (1) 1 year committee 

positions are vacant and available for 

re-election. 

The vacancies occur as the following 

committee members have reached 

the end of their term of office; Noel 

Furze, Ian Richards and Paul Mumford. 

The retirement of Peter Farrell from 

committee and one unfilled position 

account for this year’s vacancies. 

Nomination Forms are available from 

the Returning Officer, PO Box 292 

Ascot Vale 3032, calling the office on 

(03)93709105 or via email from jersey@ 

jersey.com.au 

Nomination Forms must be received 

by the Returning Officer no later than 

4.00pm Thursday 22nd April 2010. 

Jersey Australia (VIC) Inc 

2010 AGM Notice 

Invites all Jersey Breeding Enthusiasts to attend the 2010 

Annual General Meeting which is to be held in Atlantis 

Convention Centre, 300 Spencer St Melbourne Friday 4th 

June 2010. 

The AGM is part of an exciting two day city event that 

takes in Tram Restaurant dinner Thursday 3rd June starting 

at 5.45pm – 7.30pm. Socialites will have plenty of options 

for a free evening which include Casino, Bars or even a 

movie. 

The AGM takes place at Alantis Hotel & Conference 

Center Spencer St Melbourne at 10.00am Friday 4th June. 

After the official meeting members can chose to take 

part in the social options such as Melbourne Aquarium, 

Melbourne Zoo, Shopping DFO then join the committee 

at the 2010 Football season clash between Richmond & 

St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. 

For bookings or more information please contact Jersey 

House (03)9370 9105 

Accommodation: 

Best Western Atlantis Hotel 

300 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000 

(03) 9600 2900 

JerseyJournal February / March 2010 —11

2010 International Dairyweek Youth Challenge 

By Melissa Anderson 

Monday January 18th 2010, was not the usually stinking hot day which regulars at Dairy Week are 

accustomed too. Nevertheless it was on this day that the HFAA Youth Challenge was held and 

as always the Gippsland Dairy Youth Group had a team participating, once again generously 

sponsored by Jersey Australia. 2010 is the 3rd year that Jersey Australia has be kind enough to 

fully sponsor all team t-shirts as well as providing Jersey Australia hats. 

After the initial fretting to ensure we had all equipment ready and three jersey heifers to lead 

we were ready to start. We must thank everyone who allowed us to borrow animals, clippers, 

blades, halters and any other random things we needed. 

We were in the first heat for clipping where Paxton Cash (20), Emma Castles (17), David O’Meare 

(13) and Zac Redpath (15) confidently completed the task of clipping a Holstein heifer in thirty 

minutes. 

“Youth in 

Gippsland is as 

strong as ever” 

Vista Walna 3 owned by L & J Anderson 

and Family. After over half an hour in 

the ring our littlest members arms felt 

like falling off but they still managed to 

hold the heifer’s heads up and keep 

their eyes on the judge over much 

bigger animals. 

The third part of the Youth Challenge 

is to judge four milkers. Our 2010 

judges were Melissa Anderson (20), 

Eliza Attenbourgh (18) and Tamara 

Loughridge (12). After placing the 

animals, one member is to speak on the 

microphone about their own placings 

which Melissa Anderson did boldly. 

Although not being placed in the top 

three did not stop our team spirit as after 

completing the challenge all members 

and parents were shouted a free icecream 

with strawberry on top. 

We must highlight that five of our ten 

working members were under fifteen 

being Jasmin Mackie, Patrick Anderson, 

Tamara Loughridge, Scott Loughridge 

and David O’Meare and that it was 

all of their first time ever competing in 

the Youth Challenge so they must be 

congratulated for their effort. 

Once again without the support of 

Jersey Australia we would not be able 

to have such a fantastic team year 

after year. 

If anyone is interested in becoming 

a member of Gippsland Dairy Youth 

please don’t hesitate to contact 

Adam Nelson (President) 0408341053 

Emma Castles (Secretary) 0413829528 

Melissa Anderson (Treasurer) 0400275551 

12— JerseyJournal February / March 2010 

Next to take to the arena were three of our younger 

members Jasmin Mackie (8), Patrick Anderson (8) 

and Scott Loughridge (10) leading Wendon Sultan 

Sleeping Beauty and Wendon Resurrection Sleeping 

Beauty, owned by Wendy and Don Sargent and Kings

JerseyJournal February / March 2010 —

2010 

International Dairy Week 

Jersey Feature Show 

Senior champion 

cow at IDW with 

judge Brent Walker, 

Canada, Harley 

Nicholson, Semex 

Canada, leader 

Matt Templeton, 

Meeniyan, Vic and 

exhibitors Karen 

and Corey Couch, 

Nirranda, Vic. 

Grand champion cow 

at IDW 2010 with Milton 

Johnston, Taree, NSW 

Trevor Sanders, Athlone, 

Vic, Matt Templeton, 

Meeniyan, Corey and 

Karen Couch, Nirranda, 

Vic 

Pen of 3 class 

at IDW 2010 

RESULTS - Wednesday 20th January 2010 

Mr. Brent Walker, USA 

Class 1 - Castlegate VGS - Heifer born on or after 

01/07/09 

1 Shirlinn BRC Lilac Bluechip Genetics & Shirlinn Zeerust VIC 

2 Brunchilli Minister Tammy Brunchilli Jerseys Finley NSW 

3 Fresh Start Power Eve Fresh Start Jerseys Invergordon VIC 

4 Homelands Goals Opal Hentschke & Schutz Invergordon VIC 

Class 2 - Murray Dairy / Dairy Australia - Heifer born 

01/01/09 to 30/06/09 

1 Jamber Lady Gaga Robert Wilson Jamberoo NSW 

2 Bralock Connection Merle B&K Gavenlock Berry NSW 

3 Rolma Para Narcissus 2 RL&TJ Reid Gundowring VIC 

4 Gilcairn Biestars Fernleaf AG&JA Carson Irrewillipe East VIC 

Class 3 - Jersey Australia - Heifer born 01/07/08 to 

31/12/08 

1 Bushlea Kenedy 80 Bushlea Farms Leongatha VIC 

2 Brunchilli Julian Vita Brunchilli Jerseys Finley NSW 

3 Cairnbrae Finalists Daisy 2 AG&JA Carson Irrewillipe East VIC 

4 Kings Ville Petunia 46 Rob & Kerrie Anderson Drouin West 

VIC 

Class 4 - BWR Machinery Pty Ltd - Heifer, Dry born 

01/01/08 to 30/06/08 

1 Lara Militia Fernleaf 10 Foleama Jerseys Toolamba VIC 

2 Stoneleigh Park RBR Merle Burnett Family Merrigum VIC 

3 Brindabella Comerica Dainty SD&JL Sieben Torrumbarry VIC 

4 Foleama Excitation Fernleaf 2 Foleama Jerseys Toolamba VIC 


Class 5 - CowBank Pty Ltd - Heifer, Dry born 01/07/07 

to 31/12/07 

1 Homelands Comericas Rose Hentschke & Schutz Invergordon 

VIC 

2 Brunchilli Valiant Tammy Three Creeks Partnership Laceby VIC 

3 Stoneleigh Park RGR Belle 3 Burnett Family Merrigum VIC 

Class 6 - Chemvet Australia Pty Ltd - Heifer, Dry born 

01/01/06 to 30/06/07 

Place Cow Name Exhibitor Name Town State 

1 Homelands Sultans E Silvermine Hentschke & Schutz 

Invergordon VIC 

2 Homelands Deluxe Silvermine 2 Hentschke & Schutz 


Class 7 - Tatura Milk Industries - Cow, Dry born prior 

to 01/01/06 

1 Homelands Extreme Silvermine 4 Hentschke & Schutz 


2 Miami Centurion Cowslip 112 Philmar Dairy Company 

Toccumwal NSW 

3 Homelands Jace Silvermine 3 Hentschke & Schutz Invergordon 

VIC 

Class 8 - Agri-Gene - Heifer, 2yrs in Milk, born 01/07/07 

to 30/06/08 

1 Jugiong Petunia 5574 W,P,A&E Nicholson & Family Girgarre 

VIC 

2 Bralock Imperial Merle B&K Gavenlock Berry NSW 

3 Kaarmona Legion Caprice GC&RG Sprunt Kaarimba VIC

4 Bushlea Senior Fernleaf Bushlea Farms 

Leongatha VIC 

Class 9 - Jersey Australia - Heifer, 

2 1/2yrs in Milk, born 01/01/07 to 

30/06/07 

1 Brunchilli Out Priscilla Brunchilli Jerseys 

Finley NSW 

2 Homelands Sleeping Beauty Hentschke 

& Schutz Invergordon VIC 

3 Ardylbar B Jade Emmee AD&WJ Barron 

Cambooya QLD 

4 Gold-Bar Marthas Joy Bluechip Genetics 

& Gold-Bar Zeerust VIC 

Class 10 - HeiferMax - Cow, 3yrs in 

Milk, born 01/07/06 to 31/12/06 

1 Riverside Sultans Anthem Riverside 

Jerseys Nirranda VIC 

2 Bushlea Action Fernleaf 2 Bushlea Farms 

Leongatha VIC 

3 Bushlea Action Fernleaf 3 Bushlea Farms 

Leongatha VIC 

4 Brunchilli Remake Robina Brunchilli 

Jerseys Finley NSW 

Class 11 - BOS Trading - Cow, Senior 

3 in Milk, born 01/01/06 to 30/06/06 

1 Bushlea August Iris Bushlea Farms 

Leongatha VIC 

2 Brunchilli SD Shamrock Brunchilli Jerseys 

Finley NSW 

3 Bushlea Ren Fernleaf Bushlea Farms 

Leongatha VIC 

4 Elm Grove Invest Elite Buckley, Oslear & 

Chesworth Theresa Park NSW 

Class 12 - World Wide Sires - Cow, 

4yrs in Milk, born 01/07/05 to 

31/12/05 

1 Brunchilli Sambo Eileen 3 Rivendell 

Jerseys Nowra NSW 

2 Ingalala Biestar Jess 2 Hazel Vale 


3 Elm Grove Darwn Fresh Start Jerseys 


4 Kaarmona Astound Babe 8 GC&RG 

Sprunt Kaarimba VIC 

Class 13 - Murray Dairy / Dairy 

Australia - Cow, 5yrs in Milk, born 

01/07/04 to 30/06/05 

1 Willow Dell Fancy 512 Eloora Pastoral 

Co Deniliquin NSW 

2 Kaarmona Parade Babe 2 GC&RG 


3 Bushlea Conn Maybell Bushlea Farms 

Leongatha VIC 

4 Brookbora Love Lies 509 Robert & 

Sandra Bacon Tennyson VIC 

Class 14 - ABS Australia - Cow, 6yrs 

in Milk, born 01/07/03 to 30/06/04 

1 Riverside Renaissance Ivy 2 C&K Couch 

Nirranda VIC 

2 Winsdale Hallmark Fernleaf G,C&C 

Bawden Drouin VIC 

3 Burnside Powers Silverflower Robert 

Wilson Jamberoo NSW 

4 Brunchilli Extreme Rose 2 Patrick Buckley 

Theresa Park NSW 

Class 15 – 21st Century Genetics - 

Cow, 7yrs & over in Milk, born prior 

to 01/07/03 

1 Silverlie Stars Lilac Bluechip Genetics & 

Shirlinn Zeerust VIC 

2 Riverside Connect Lady Riverside Jerseys 

Nirranda VIC 

3 Lerida Park Astounds Rosebud 46 Hazel 

Vale, Frest Start, Homelands Stanhope VIC 

4 Anvale B Star Silvermine Dawn Anderson 

Laertouche VIC 

Class 16 - The Australian 

Dairyfarmer - Best Udder 

1 Kaarmona Parade Babe 2 GC&RG 


Best vessel champion 

at IDW with Tim Weller, 

Findley, NSW, and Alistair 

Dowie, editor of the 

Australian Dairyfarmer 

journal, and judge Brent 

Walker, Canada. 

Class 17 - Goulburn Murray Water - 

Pen of three females owned by the 

Exhibitor 

1 C&K Couch Nirranda VIC 

2 Bushlea Farms Leongatha VIC 

3 GC&RG Sprunt Kaarimba VIC 

4 Hentschke & Schutz Invergordon VIC 

Class 18 - IVP International - Cow 

& Daughter or Two Daughters of 

same Dam 

Place Exhibitor Name Town State 

1 Bushlea Farms Leongatha VIC 

2 AG&JA Carson Irrewillipe East VIC 

ABS Australia - Junior Champion 

Bushlea Kenedy 80 

Bushlea Farms Leongatha VIC 

Reserve Junior Champion 

Brunchilli Julian Vita 

Brunchilli Jerseys Finley NSW 

Ruralco - Intermediate Champion 

Riverside Sultans Anthem 

Riverside Jerseys Nirranda VIC 

Reserve Intermediate Champion 

Bushlea August Iris 

Bushlea Farms Leongatha VIC 

Semex Australia - Champion Cow 

Riverside Renaissance Ivy 2 

C&K Couch Nirranda VIC 

Reserve Champion 

Silverlie Stars Lilac 

Bluechip Genetics & Shirlinn Zeerust VIC 

Supreme Champion Jersey Exhibit 

Riverside Renaissance Ivy 2 

C&K Couch Nirranda VIC 

IDW Premier Breeder – Brunchilli 

Jerseys, Finley, NSW 

IDW Premier Exhibitor – Bushlea 

Farms, Leongatha, VIC 

Reserve champion 

senior cow at IDW 

2010, with judge Brent 

Walker, Canada, Harley 

Nicholson, Semex 

Canada, and handler 

Joel Kietzman, USA, 

Champion Intermediate Cow at IDW 

with Peter Homann, Ruralco General 

Manager, judge Brent Walker, Canada, 

and handler Cameron Thompson, 

Bracknell, Tasmania 


Brian Leslie with judge Brent 

Walter 

Junior Champion heifer 

at IDW 2010 with Peter 

Maxwell, ABS, South 

Aust, and Cameron 

Bawden at the halter. 

Peter Homann, General Manager 

Ruralco, with judge Brent Walker and 

leader Matt Templeton, Meeniyan, 

Vic, with the Reserve Intermediate 

Champion heifer at IDW 2010. 


Brad’s interest in the Jersey breed began about 8 years ago, when he 

went to the Wauchope show, and met well-known Jersey breeder Noel 

Bannon. “I just liked them immediately, there is something about them 

- they have good natures and are so curious and attentive. I bought a 

couple of cows at state sales, and got a few from Noel, and just went 

from there. Today at 19, I own 10 Jerseys and my own stud ‘Flaxmere 

Jerseys’- which is the name of the family farm as well,’ Brad said. 

The Notley’s farm is on the mid-north coast of NSW; about 10 minutes 

drive from Kempsey on the Belmore River. The property is 270 acres, 

and the family milks approx. 200 cows year-round – 180 of which are 

Holstein, 10 are Jerseys and 10 Illawarras. 

“I copped a bit of stirring from Dad about becoming a Jersey breeder, 

but the facts are in the figures. Our Holsteins average 8,200 litres, and 

the Jerseys do 6,200 – but when you look at the break-down of the 

components and value, they are actually level or slightly ahead of the 

Holsteins overall,” Brad said. 

Brad selects the AI bulls for his Flaxmere herd carefully. “I’m going for 

— JerseyJournal February / March 2010 

16 

Youth Pro f ile 

Brad Notley 

quality so I’m not concerned about building up numbers too fast – I 

won’t sacrifice quality just to have a few more cows.” Bulls currently 

used by Brad include Action and Comerica. “I breed for type and usually 

I find if I do that, good production follows on from there.” 

While the drought conditions have not really been felt by the mid north 

coast, the Notleys have had other challenges. “We’ve had the other 

extreme, with two minor floods last year and a major one in May 2009. It 

was unreal; we had three floods that year – evenly spaced out. We would 

just be getting over one, and then we’d get another one!” Brad said. 

Producers in the area are currently enjoying stable milk prices, and the 

outlook is currently positive. “Like most dairying areas though, we are 

finding that more people are leaving the industry than getting into it. Land 

prices are soaring as well, which makes it hard to get started. We are only 

15 minutes from the beach, and it’s becoming a popular area for retirees 

and people looking for weekenders,” Brad said. 

“While I would love to eventually have my own farm, I am also conscious 

of how hard that might be to realise in the future. So I will be going 

to University of Queensland next year to study a Bachelor of Applied 

Science (Animal Production). I’m ready to hit the books again, and I 

think having a degree will benefit me as a farmer, while also providing 

me with other career options and the ability to travel and work overseas. 

In addition, I think it is valuable to experience another type of lifestyle, 

rather than making a life-long commitment to farming at a young age.” 

“Hopefully, I will get to live on campus and I’ll be able to get home and 

visit on a regular basis. I know I will miss the farm; it was such an idyllic 

life as a kid, because there was always something to do, and something 

happening. I also really enjoyed going to Youth Camps in Victoria and 

Tamworth, and the Holstein Calf Days were also good fun. You learn a 

lot and I got to make lots of friends – I would recommend it to all kids 

to give it a go”. 

“I have been showing our cows at the local shows for about 6 years, 

taking a mixed breed team (our Holsteins, Jerseys and Illawarras). We 

prepare the cows ourselves, and just enjoy it at the local level. We’ve 

thought about doing the big shows (Sydney and Brisbane) but we 

haven’t got there yet. Dad’s not really into it, but we have good friends 

in the area who love to show, and they will probably get him involved 

after I’ve gone to uni” Brad said. 

“In 10 years time, I would like to be coming back to the family farm after 

travelling and working overseas. I’d love to do that in Europe and the USA, 

and it would be a great to go to the World Dairy Expo and the Winter Fair. 

Now I’ll just have to study hard and make it happen,” Brad said.

2010 Jersey Showcase Sale Report 

The old saying “there’s always money around for 

good cows” was never truer than at this years Jersey 

Showcase Sale during International Dairyweek. The 

report of course 

follows but I can’t 

just let the fact that 

this sale produced 

the highest average 

ever achieved during 

the history of Jersey 

Showcase pass 

without a mention, 

congratulations 

to all vendors and 

of course to Dairy 

Livestock Services for 

the fantastic result.... 

A huge crowd of 

dairy enthusiasts 

bid freely to secure 

Jerseys of elite 

breeding at the IDW 

sale. 

Sale top of $9,500 

was paid for Lot 1, 

Brunchilli RBR Priscilla, 

- Results - 

LOT ENTRY 

SELLING PRICE 

1 Brunchilli RBR Priscilla $9,500 

2 Fleurieu Mellow 18 $3,500 

3 Kaarmona Jurace Arkona 2 EX91 $4,400 

4 Rolma Para Narcissus 26 ET $5,700 

5 5 A Grade Embryos $3,000 

6 Topshelf Jade Veronica ET $7,000 

7 Bushlea Valenan Aelen $2,300 

8 Homelands Comericas Silvermine $3,000 

9 Package of 5 A Grade Embryos $4,000 

10 Wallacedale RBR Ellous $3,750 

11 Brookbora Navara Estelle ET $8,500 

12 Kaddy Black Magnificent 16 $2,600 

13 Boggailla Bambi D4 $1,750 

14 Royal Rocket Chenile 3 $2,900 

15 Windy Ways Signature Dawn ET $2,250 

16 Pick - Kaarmona Action Lily ET 3 or 

Kaarmona Action Lily ET 5 $2,200 

17 Brunchilli Whiskey Mecca $1,600 

18 Package of 5 A Grade Embryos $5,000 

19 Homelands Sandblast Pattsy $3,250 

20A The Rapid Bay Royal Package - 6 embryos $9,000 

20B The Rapid Bay Royal Package - 5 embryos $7,500 

20C The Rapid Bay Royal Package - 4 embryos $3,200 

21A The Rapid Bay Royal Package - 6 embryos $7,800 

21B The Rapid Bay Royal Package - 5 embryos $5,000 

22 Fleurieu Noble Nancy 87 OUT 

TOTAL $108,700 AVERAGE $4,529 

this 11 month heifer sired by Resurrection and from 

the EX91, 9371 litre, 2007 IDW Reserve Champion 

Cow, Brunchilli EV Priscilla, was sold by M&L Boyd of 

Finley to Warren Davis 

& Family of Walkah 

Jerseys, QLD. 

Next best female 

price of $8,500 was 

paid for Brookbora 

Navara Estelle, this 5 

month heifer by the 

noted Navara is from 

a maternal sister to 

ABS Eltan, and was 

sold by Brookbora 

Jerseys of the Bacon 

Family of Tennyson, 

to Nathan Chilcott of 

Tasmania. 

Well known Girgarre 

(VIC) breeders, W&P 

Nicholson of Jugiong 

Jerseys paid $7,000 

for the 10 week old 

heifer calf, Top Shelf 

Jade Veronica, the 

granddaughter of 

Huronia Centurion Veronica EX97 the World 

Dairy Expo Champion, sold by Lauren Norman 

of Finley, NSW. 

Top selling embryo package at $9,000 was paid 

for the Rapid Bay Canadian entry from Rapid Bay 

Jade Glitter, a daughter of the EX97 two times 

Royal Winter Fair Champion, Amedeo Gorgeous, 

they sold to W Davis of Walkah Jerseys, QLD. 

The Shirlinn herd at Tamworth, NSW paid $7,800 

for a package of embryos from the VG88 

Hailey Boyd, Nowra, NSW with the Bruchilli lot 1 

heifer sold for $9,500 to Warren Davies, Lockleys, 

Qld, at IDW 2010 


Jersey Showcase Sale Report (continued) 

daughter of Rapid Bay Whistlers Rumour EX95, while 

A&J Carson of Irrewillippe, VIC paid $7,500 for a 

package of embryos from Rapid Bay Jace Carlie by 

Action. 

Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report 24 

Jersey Lots averaging $4,529. 

Buyers came from Queensland, New South Wales, 

Victoria and Tasmania. 

Jon Pearce, Tallygaroopna, Vic with Anthony Ball, 

Malanda, Qld and Patrick Nicholson, Girgarre, Vic 

and lot 6 sold for $7,500 at IDW 2010 sale, held by 

Lauren Norman, Finley , NSW. 

Nathan and Amanda Chilcott, Riverview Jersey Stud, 

Montana, Tas, with lot 11 they paid $8500 for, with 

vendors Sandra and Robert Bacon, Tennyson, Vic,at 

IDW 2010. 

Jersey Australia (Qld) 

presents the 

QUEENSLAND JERSEY 

CELEBRATION SALE 

Friday 16th April 2010 

Dairy Cattle Pavilion 

Heritage Toowoomba Royal Show 

(15th – 17th April 2010) 

Thursday 8:30am Jersey Judging 

Friday 9:00am Supremes 

7:00pm Sale 

Saturday 9:00am Young Judges & Paraders 

Commencing @ 7:00pm 

The sale is the highlight of the Celebration of the 150th Year of the 

Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland 

1860 – 2010 

Sale Agents – Elders Toowoomba 


are the 

Feature 

Breed of 

the show 

For More Information: 

Jersey Australia Queensland Secretary: Diane Reeves (07) 5485 4585 

Toowoomba Show Jersey Breed Reps: Steve & Jenny McCarthy (07) 4697 2172 

Toowoomba Showgrounds (07) 4634 7400 

Elders Toowoomba Office (07) 4690 7777 

Darren Hartwig 0428 736 470 

(Qld) 

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EURARIE JERSEYS 

Charles & Carolyn Smith 

80 Rathbone Road St Germains 3620 

03 5826 0325 

andesholsteins@bigpond.com.au 

Brookbora Jerseys 

Robert and Sandra Bacon 

Tennyson Vic 3572 

03 5488 2323 0429 333 119 

bacons@brookbora.com.au 

www.brookbora.com.au 

Bercar Jersey Stud 

Bernie and Carol McManus 

252 Bamawm Rd Bamawm. 3561 

Ph. 03-54832245 

e-mail bercar3561@bigpond.com 

SUNSHINE FARM 

JERSEYS 

N R & J M McDonald 

715 Andrews Rd Kyabram 3620 

Ph: 03 5855 2516 0428 992 450 

janelleabbey@hotmail.com 

SHENSTONE JERSEY STUD 

Gordon & Lyn Emmett 

12 Curr Rd Stanhope 03 5857 2629 

lynemmett@bigpond.com.au 

.....breeding since 1930 

Utopia Jerseys 

Jared & Courtney Ireland 

53 Hewlett Lane, Locklngton. 

03-54862694 I 042765765 

courtney.wagner@bigpond.com 

Silhouette Jerseys 

Richard & Ann Worboys 

Echuca Mitiamo Rd • Kotta 

03 5483 7500 

info@silhouette.biz 

Sybilgrove & Summer 

Spirit Jerseys 

Collins Family 

3710 McColl Rd Rochester 3561 

Ph/Fax 03 5486 5393 

Benlock Jersey 

Stud 

Bryan & Lee Rushton 

79 Brooks Rd Rochester 3861 

03 5484 1551 

benlockj@dodo.com.au 

No r t h e r n Di s t r i c t 

Je r s e y Bre e d e r s Cl u b 

BROADLIN JERSEYS 

Lynton and Lisa, Toni, Gavin and Cassie Broad 

388 Johnson Road, LOCKINGTON 3563 

03 5486 2624 042786 2624 

lisa.broad@bigpond.com 

YEAR AFTER YEAR 

THE LASTING ARE THE PROFITABLE 

NDJBC On Farm Challenge results 

2004. Jnr Champion & 5th Great Southern Final 

4th @ 3yrs. 3rd @ 4 yrs. 2nd @ 5yrs. 1st @ 6 yrs & 0ver 

Dalbora Genetics 

Robert & Sandra Bacon 

Daryl & Maria Collins 

Tennyson Vic 3572 

0427 882 227 0429 333 119 

info@dalboragenetics.com.au 

www.dalboragenetics.com.au 

Rockleigh Park 


Stewart Mancer 

2/1 Moama Court, Moama 

Ph: 0429 88 22 01 

rockleighpark@bigpond.com 

5309 210 BF 208 Ptn 

5943 261 225 

6846 308 259 

6758 294 255 

6348 274 264 

Joined to Lester 

Jimann Berretta Roxanne. Exc 93. STP 7 

Trevor and Julie Campbell. 286 Lowe Rd. Rochester 3561 

Phone: (03) 5484 1624. jimann@iinet.net.au 

JUGIONG JERSEYS 

Nicholson Family 

Curr Rd Girgarre 3624 

Ph/fax 03 5854 6393 

Pat 03 5854 6513 

jugiong@bigpond.com.au 

Craigielea 


Bill, Kaye and Andrew Cochrane 

836 Hansen Rd, Bamawm, 3561 

03 5486 5474 

craigielea3@bigpond.com 

Gailee Jerseys 

Norm & Dawn Stone 

489 Hill Rd Stanhope 

03 5857 2399 

gaileeadsl@bigpond.com 

Lincolndell Jerseys 

Ron and Val Read & Family 

167 Panoo Road 

Lockington 3563 

President: Bill Cochrane 

Secretary: Lisa Broad 


Colac &Districts Jersey Breeders 

The Colac and District Jersey Breeders Club 

celebrated their 60th Anniversary at Yeowarra 

Winery recently .Whilst it is easy to think of a few 

60 year olds that aren’t what you’d call ‘old’, Bob 

Melross emphasised the significance more than any 

one when he asked who among us would be here 

for the next one..in 2070! 

The evening kicked off as club President Simon Reid 

welcomed everyone to the night and called on JA 

President Trevor Saunders to the podium. Although 

a task he openly acknowledges he does not enjoy, 

Trevor still managed to capture the essence of what 

keeps a club going , identifying its true value to 

both Jersey Australia and the farming community. A 

sentiment repeated by other speakers. 

The audience then had the pleasure of welcoming 

Mrs Anne Mercer. It was the highlight of the night as 

Anne was unaware she was soon to be awarded 

a Life Membership for her contribution to the Club. 

Anne took over the Secretarial reins from husband 

Peter (whom she had assisted during his term aswell) 

in 1957, and remained Secretary for 20 consecutive 

years. She said it had been one of the most enjoyable 

positions she had ever held. Fellow Life Member Mr 

Bob Melross presented Anne with her award. 

Bob also spoke to the gathering, describing Club 

activities dating back to his first involvement with the 

Club almost 55 years ago. Bob is still a regular at Club 

farm walks and social gatherings with wife Thea, 

despite now residing in Geelong. Before making 

Anne’s presentation, he was candid in his comments 

lamenting the Jersey Breeds reluctance to embrace 

artificial breeding in those early days. He said it had 

been a missed opportunity to respond to the change 

in the milk payment structure which had then suited 

the Friesian breed better. 

Some Club history then reappeared on the big 

scene as present club Secretary Kerry McGarvie 

showed some video clips that had some of the men 

squirming in their seats… although that soon turned 

to laughter . The clips included last years Federal 

and Victorian AGMs promotional clip and then on 

to another AGM, held 17 years ago. The contrast in 

style was striking to say the least. However the theme 

remained the same –have a good time! 

20 — JerseyJournal February / March 2010

Club celebrates 60 years 

The secretly planned return of the ‘JERSETTES’ (Herb 

Golden, Ted Codling, and Jim and Alan Carson ) 

caught all but the privy wives by surprise. The laughter 

loud, but probably not quite as loud as would have 

been heard on that first night in Lorne when the then 

match fit work hardened physiques of the four men 

were seen up front and centre stage in pink tights 

and ballerina tu tu’s. 

Unfortunately the footage was too old to reliably 

identify the victims of sloppy kisses as a couple of 

the ‘girls’ went AWAL and into the crowd , though I 

believe one of them may have been Mr Keith Kuhne. 

There was an appearance also by Mr Robert Poole, 

then working for AJBS, who attempted to sing the 

Collingwood Football Club song, but was met with 

the usual amount of respect held for Pie fans. He was 

unable to complete his performance however, as 

his microphone was kidnapped during the second 

verse. 

The night was completed when Life member Herb 

Golden and his wife Beryl (who’s husband Jim had 

been a founding member of the Club before his 

death) cut the Anniversary cake. The cake had 

arrived from the bakers with an ‘E’ missing in Jersey, 

but the mood was so jovial no one seem to mind! 

Many Thanks to all those that attended, including 

other past office bearers and guests- Graeme and 

Glenys McNabb, John and Helen Reid, and guests 

Bob and Lyn Gilmour, Alan and Isabel Chant and 

JA guests Trevor and Anthea Saunders, Ian and 

Joy Richards and Scott and Tania Joynson. And of 

course to all our regular members for coming along 

and making it a terrific night. 


LETTER TO THE EDITOR 

Dear Sir 

What happens when you give a 

party and nobody turns up? Well, it 

seems that plan B is implemented. 

I had hoped that a Jersey presence 

at Bungendore’s annual show 

on 31 January 2010 would make 

an impact and provide an interesting example 

of the value Jerseys make to the economy 

- the cows themselves hold a special place in 

many a heart (“we used to milk a Jersey when 

we were young”), the products (milk, cream, 

butter, yoghurt, icecream, meat and hides), 

the implements (portable milking machines, 

separators, butter churns and calf feeders) and 

of course the semen companies. These aspects 

are as relevant now as they were when, in times 

past, the Jersey was known as ‘the poor man’s 

cow’ but now self-sufficiency and a desire to 

produce local, ‘slow food’ has seen a resergence 

of interest in what the people can do themselves 

and central to that desire, I believe, is the Jersey 

house cow. 

The Editor 

Australian Jersey Journal 

P O Box 292 

ASCOT VALE VIC 3032 

the Jersey show circuit but one 

good reason why it should be - the 

promotion of the Jersey breed. 

Plan B involved buying a dozen 

rope halters from O’Dea’s saddlery 

and teaching my stock to halter 

and lead (I should have included 

lessons in floating as well) and 

taking six of the most likely to the show on the day. 

I was well supported by the Show Society with a 

pavilion for the stock and a ‘members’ tent for my 

helpers and visitors (and people who just wanted 

to sit in the shade). 

The response was most encouraging. As a static 

display we were able to “talk Jersey” and explain 

the benefits of the breed and make contact with 

those looking for cows or calves - some were 

pleased to know that there was a local source, 

some were unaware that Jerseys still existed and 

others just wanted to reminisce. Perhaps plan B 

becomes plan A for next year but if Jerseys are 

to make a return to the show ring at Bungendore 

I will need your support. 

Despite extensive advertising and promotion the 

response was a deafening silence. There are a 

101 reasons or excuses why Bungendore is not on 

Sincerely, 

David Odell, 

Wodhul Jerseys 

2010 TRADE MISSION TO 

ALBANIA 

Jersey Australia is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ 

from its members to join the 2010 Trade Mission to 

Albania. 

The Trade Mission will enable Australian Jersey 

Genetics to be promoted at the World Jersey 

Cattle Bureau Council Meetings and take 

advantage of an international audience that 

will include breeders from all major dairying 

countries. 

Trade Mission will begin May 30th 2010 in Tirana, 

capital Albania and conclude with herd visits in 

Athens Tuesday 8th June. Delegates will depart 

for Australia Wednesday 9th June 2010. 

Complete itinerary and prices are pending and 

you will have the ability to pick and choose from 

various tour modules to fit your schedule! 

Please save the dates – In the meantime please 

contact Jersey House and record your interest: 

Jersey Australia 

Po Box 292 3032. Tel: (03)93709105 

email: jersey@jersey.com.au 

22— JerseyJournal February / March 2010 

1st Stage Complete Dispersal Sale 

Warrawee Park Jerseys 

Wednesday 31st March at 11.00am on property 

Echuca Road, Mooroopna North 

A/C Warren & Judy Hicks 

98 Excellent Autumn – Winter calving Jerseys 98 

71 Superb Cows - 27 2 ½ yo Heifers 

Established 36 years features many of the Breeds Best and 

Deepest Pedigrees. Truly a fabulous Jersey Herd 

Also selling elite hard to get semen – see catalogue. 

Catalogues available – 

Please contact DLS office on 03 9338 9259. 

Vendors: Warren & Judy Hicks 0358 290381 

Terms are cash or cheque on day of Sale or settlement by your 

Agents – Letter of Introductions MUST be provided. 

Brian Leslie 0418 365934 

Lee Hamilton 0418 352366 

Lawrie Flanagan 0418 570773

2009 SEMEX JERSEY AUSTRALIA 

GREAT SOUTHERN CHALLENGE 

Jersey Australia President Trevor Saunders and judge 

Les Bennet (far right) presents Adam & Paul Lenehan 

with Great Southern Champion Cow & Supreme Jersey 

awards. 

Les Bennett scoring stature in the Almervista herd during the Great 

Southern Challenge judging. 

Noeda Mayfair 143 - 

Champion Cow and 

Supreme Jersey 

This year’s supreme champion dairy cow in the Semex-Jersey 

Australia Great Southern On-Farm Challenge has turned into an 

inexpensive buy for her owners, Paul, Lynette and Adam Lenehan 

(feature article in the December/January Jersey Journal). 

Noeda Mayfair 143, owned by the Lenehan partnership at 

Crossley, joined the family’s 370-cow (260 Jersey/110Holstein) 

Murray Brook herd 18 months ago. She was included in a line of 

24 animals they bought for $900 per cow from John Eckermann, 

at Narrung, in South Australia. 

It now looks like a supreme bargain after Mayfair triumphed in 

a competition that included 1400 cows from 11 different subbranches 

and three states. The On-Farm contest is the biggest for 

Jersey cattle in the southern hemisphere, reaching across Victoria, 

South Australia and into Tasmania for its champions, which are 

judged on-farm without preparation. Entries are initially refined 

into finalists by regional judges before a single over-judge decides 

the ultimate champions. 

The Lenehans, who used genetic recovery in 2000 to register 

their herd, always keep their eyes open for opportunities to buy 

registered animals. Mayfair 143 and some of her herd mates 

became available only after the Eckermanns faced water challenges 

from Lake Meningie. 

When she arrived at the Lenehans farm she had been milking 12 

months, she was not in-calf and she was classified 84 points. She 

joined a herd that has been a Platinum Production Award winner 

for the last two seasons, averaging (on its Jerseys) 6685 litres with 

267Kg protein and 317Kg fat. 

The Lenehans bred her using AI and then ran her with the bull. 

They thought she had held to the AI service and they decided to 

carry her over because she “wasn’t a bad sort.” She calved this 

season to their homebred bull. 

“If I’d known she missed the AI date we may not have held on to 

her,” Paul said. 

Since then Mayfair 143 has not missed a beat, producing 33.1 

litres at her last herd test with a 3.9% protein and 5.3% fat (3.7Kg 

Milk Solids) with a PI (in the Jersey herd) of 108. The five-yearold 

is now classified 92 points and she has the distinction of 

giving her owners their first Great Southern class and supreme 

championship win. She came out of the Western Districts subbranch, 

which was the most successful branch of the competition 

in only its second year competing under its own entity. 

“It was really a thrill,” Paul said. “Just to win our local competition 

was fantastic because it’s really a tough area to win in. We were 

hoping to get somewhere, but champion cow was a huge 

surprise.” 

Mayfair 143 is safely in-calf and she will be flushed next year. 

The competition’s state over-judge was Jersey Australia’s classifier 

Les Bennett, who described her as “handmade” for the on-farm 

competition. 

“She has strength and dairyness right through and she scores 

above average in every trait, with maximum points in a couple 

of traits,” he said. “She’s got depth and spring of rib. She’s good 

underneath. She’s extremely good on her feet for an aged cow 

and she has an exceptionally good foreudder. It’s welded on. She 

is just a terrific cow.” 

The two-year-old champion Merseybank Elton Claire, owned by 


Geoff and Anne Heazlewood, at Latrobe, in Tasmania, gave the 

couple, who have been finalists many times, their first champion. 

It was also the class that Les said he would never forget for its 

impact and the potential of the entrants. 

Their heifer, sired by Cairnbrae Jace Elton, is PIing at 121. In 277 

days continuing she has produced 6123 litres, 217Kg protein and 

266Kg fat. She is out of an 88-point Berretta dam. Geoff and Anne 

have a yearling full sister to Claire. Elton Claire was one of the 

monsters of the competition (for age), standing at 53 inches. 

“We’ve been a finalist in at least one class every year, but this is 

the first one we’ve ever won,” Geoff said. Geoff’s wife, Anne, said 

it was gratifying to have a Tasmanian entry make the final and to 

win. 

Les described his two-year-old winner as a massive heifer. 

“For her to be this big and still hold her dairyness shows how good 

she is. She has wonderful width through her rump with a shallow 

udder and strong ligament. This was an outstanding heifer.” 

The three-year-old champion was the second to emerge from 

the Western Districts. Riverside Sultan Anthem, sired by Semex 

Jersey sire SHF Centurion Sultan, is owned by Corey and Karin 

Couch, of Riverside Jerseys, who are well-known to the Jersey 

fraternity. She is the result of Corey travelling to the US in 2005 

and returning home with embryos. 

Anthem’s 93-point dam is out of the 95-point MBSB Anthem, 

who won the US production Jersey Jug. Anthem peaked in the 

200-head Riverside herd this season at more than 40 litres with 

a PI of 115. 

“We look forward to the On-Farm competition every year,” 

Corey said. “It all came together this year and our good cows 

were calved in time. Other years they have been too early or too 

late. We were also lucky that both judges liked our sort of cows.” 

Riverside also won reserve champion in the four-year-old class 

with a three-quarter sister to the proven bull Spiritual. Corey said 

they were proud of Riverside Action Sharna’s family because it 

was one of their own, it featured production and high components 

and it was breeding on. 

The four-year-old winner, Kingsville BP Bell 11, is an EX91 thirdcalver 

from Rob and Kerrie Anderson’s Drouin West herd. Her 

pedigree features a direct line back to the great Duncan Belle via 

her Astound dam (x Kahn x Brook x Barbados x Duncan Belle). 

Bell came out of the Central Gippsland competition that featured 

209 entries. She has been shown once this year at the Warragul 

Jersey Fair, winning champion cow. 

“It is always nice to attend the finals luncheon,” Rob said. “We’re 

happy to finish in the top four and to win is a real buzz. It was nice 

to see Bell looking so well on the video at the presentation – she 

was in her wedding clothes that day.” 

Les agreed. 

“When you see the body depth and then you get to that 

tremendous rear udder with that ligament there is no doubting 

that this is a terrific young cow. Even though there were some 

taller cows I was really happy when I finished the class and she 

pointed out on top.” 

Semex’s Jim Conroy said the competition, which culminated with 

a finals luncheon at Witchmount Estate Winery, at Rockbank in 

Victoria, was a wonderful way to celebrate the breed. 

“This competition is completely integrated right from the top to 

the bottom all the way across South East Australia,” Jim said. “If 

we didn’t have the complete support and camaraderie of the 

people at the club level, the judges, the exhibitors and our team 

at Semex it wouldn’t happen. We really appreciate the effort that 

everyone puts in.” 

Stu Mackie Semex Australia and Judge Les Bennet 

present Rob & Kerrie Anderson with the Great Southern 

Champion 4yr Old awards. 

Peter Dickson 

Semex Australia 

presents Karin & 

Corey Couch with 

the awards for 

Great Southern 

Champion 3yr 

Old. 

Kingsville BP Bell - 1st 4 years 

Riverside Sultan 

Anthem - 1st 3 years 


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14 Hutchins Lane 

160 Christies Rd Katunga 

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Strathmerton 3641 

228 & 235 Kaarimba Hall Rd 

(03) 58646246 

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Neil, Wendy, Dick & Lyla 

Hawkers Rd 

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1119 Boals Rd 

Nathalia 3636 

Victoria Rd 

0410135420 

Numurkah 3636 

(03) 58641303 

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(03) 58298478 

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Amaroo Park Solly Rd 

926 Sandmount Road 

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Mathoura 2710 

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Katunga 3640 

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(03) 58843421 

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Numurkah 3636 


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51 Victoria Street 

50 Zeerust School Rd 

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(03) 5829 8339 

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(03) 58298352 

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2720 Rendells Rd 

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FRESH START JERSEYS Phil Hentschke & Warren Schutz Lindsay Hamilton Members 

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Welcome 


Results. 

Points 

CHAMPION COW: 

P & A Lenehan Noeda Mayfair 143 810 

D & R Hallyburton Camo Patsy 803 

R G & G Baker Glenarron Audrey 50 795 

D & E Hourigan Darrynvale Bharmas Favour 6 784 

C M, L & M Wallace Wallacedale Aurora Maiden 781 

Dawn Anderson Anvale B Star Silvermine 778 

J & K Sykes Monvale Star Dulcie 3 773 

R & S Bacon Brookbora Lovelies 509 772 

M J & B J Flemming Philmar Adonis Julie 769 

G S & S C Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 8 757 

R & J Salter Valtra General Candice 729 

CHAMPION 4YR OLD 

R & K Anderson Kings Ville BP Belle 11 789 

C & K Couch Riverside Action Sharna 777 

S & H Bruns Ramaya Astounding Patty 775 

J & J Bilney Grandridge Davenport 774 

J, G & O Carson Glenbrae Sabers Girlie 773 

C & N Bacon Conarco Tinkerbell GR 770 

M & P Flemming Miami Sambo Girlie 10 768 

Stewart Family Stewartdale Cuntry 1813 Petal 755 

T & B Edwards Mikandan Jaces Elizabeth 896 738 

G & A Heazlewood Merseybank Country Rave 737 

R & H &G Akers Loxleigh Astound Amanda 736 


C & K Couch Riverside Sultan Anthem 798 

D & E Hourigan Darrynvale Whiskeys Josephine 781 

Bushlea Farms Bushlea August Iris 774 

G S & S C Thorn Fleurieu Golden Lassie 180 773 

C M, L M Wallace Wallacedale Actions Primrose 771 

M & P Flemming Miami Whisky Lass 5th 767 

Roger Heath Wanstead Lester Ivette 764 

T & J Campbell Jimann Miss Misty Morn 762 

L Hamilton Waianiwa Lovelies 760 

G & A Heazlewood Merseybank Fabulous Benefit 748 

S & H Bruns Ramaya Brookbi Penci 731 


G & A Heazlewood Merseybank Eltons Claire 797 

C M, L M Wallace Wallacedale Badgers Melaine 2 794 

A & J Carson Cairnbrae Ressurection Daisy 792 

Nicholson Family Jugiong Petunia 5574 788 

C & K Couch Riverside Bralock Brentwood Merle 783 

G & J Fleming Invergelly Bomber Bunty 148 782 

AJ, MA & KE York Almervista Taranak Shirley 765 

T & B Edwards Mikandan Actions 989 762 

P Hentschke & W Schutz Homelands Sleeping Beauty 754 

SR, LP & BK Manuel Bellview Legion Joy 739 

S & H Bruns Ramaya Badger Janyl 730 

BAKER ~ FARRELL MOST SUCCESSFUL CLUB 

Western District JBC 3168 

Colac & Districts JBC 3132 

South Gippsland JBC 3123 

Central Gippsland JBC 3103 

Northern Districts JBC 3092 

Southern Riverina JBC 3086 

North Eastern JBC 3065 

Tasmania 3055 

Goulburn Murray JBC 3045 

South Australia 3024 

Murray Valley JBC 2965 

Merseybank EltonClaire - 1st 2 years 

Jim Conroy Semex Australia 

presents Geoff Heazlewood with 

the trophy for Great Southern 

Champion 2yr Old 


Peter Dickson Semex 

Australia presents David 

& Raelene Hallyburton 

with Great Southern 

Challenge Reserve 

Champion Cow awards.

OBITUARY 

Stanley Claude Walker 

25/6/1923 ~ 24/9/2009 

Stan Walker was born in Swan Hill where 

his father was a Blacksmith and 

coach maker. 

In his early years (1930s-40s) he 

was known as the “milko” 

in Swan Hill. Stan married 

Audrey Keith in 1951 and 

had 3 children: Leslie, 

Stephen and Peter (died 

2002). 

In the 1950s he 

relocated to Katandra 

then in the 1960’s to 

Bunbartha, which was 

sold in 2004. 

Jersey cows 

Stan judged at Brisbane, 

Sydney, Adelaide and 

Melbourne Royal Shows 

as well as in New Zealand 

and on Jersey Island. Stan 

was always eager to Import 

the best; early on he imported 

cattle from the Tolgarth Stud in 

NZ (most notable being Tolgarth 

Illusion, Tolgarth Elwise, and bull Tolgarth 

Illuminator). 

He also imported cattle from Tarnhowe, Big Hollow and 

Merriland amongst other studs in New Zealand. Most 

noteable of these would be Merriland Opals Ideal, 

Merriland Stylish Peace, Merriland Stylish Link, Merriland 

Lady Lynette, Merriland Ideal Ngaire, Merriland Silver 

Dele. Lamorna Designs Darnley. 

All these animals were rich in the blood of Brampton 

Dreaming Sam and Kevilor Sameen (NZ cow of the 

century). The Warwick stud was regularly amongst the 

top production jersey herds every year and had cows 

producing to over 7,000 litres in the 1970s. 

Warwick annual sales were a regular must see event for 

many and the catalogue was distributed for a number 

of years as an insert in the Jersey journal, with cattle 

selling to every Australian state. 

Stan also sold cattle for record prices:- some of the 

records broken by the Warwick stud are Australasian 

all breeds record 1980 for cow $14,000 Merriland Ideal 

Ngaire, Australasian record (1981) $34,000 Warwick 

Daisy Lee, Yearling bull $13,000 Warwick Prince Daimler. 

Stan was a Life member of the AJBS since 1985, serving 

many years on the Victorian Committee (1965-1980s) 

and as a classifier (1970s-1980s). He was also a life 

member of the Goulburn Murray Jersey breeders Club. 

He served for many years on the Shepparton Agricultural 

Society dairy cattle committee and was an instigator in 

getting the National Dairy Show up and running. 

Stan believed in moderation in everything 

and was a firm believer in “the harder 

I work the luckier I get”. He was 

well respected as a breeder 

of top class Jersey cows and 

Standard bred horses and a 

mentor to many breeders 

of both. 

Stan showed jerseys at 

Melbourne Royal show 

for 50 years, Warwick 

had considerable 

success showing cattle 

They had Champion 

Bull in Melb 1948 & 49 

Bellavista Signalman 

Royal (imp.Canada), 

Champion cow 49 

Tolgarth Illusion (imp NZ), 

Res Heifer 72, Res Cow 

75 with Warwick Elwise 27, 

Champion cow & Res Melb 76 

Merriland Ideal Ngaire (imp NZ) 

& Warwick Elwise 27 (1st exhibitor 

to win the double since 1962). 

Champion Cow 77 Merriland Ideal Helen 

(imp NZ), Res cow 78 Merriland Ideal Ngaire (imp 

NZ).Champion Hfr 78 Warwick Meteors Ileen. 

At Shepparton National Show he had incredible success 

through the 70’s including great success with the 3 

generations of the Elwise Family Elwise 27, Designs Elwise 

& Follys Elwise. Champion Cow 71, 72, 74 & 77 all with 

Merriland Stylish Peace (imp. NZ), Champion Cow & All 

Breeds Warwick Elwise 27 in 1975, Champion Cow 76 

with Merriland Ideal Ngaire (imp NZ), Champion Dairy 

Cow All Breeds Warwick Designs Elwise in 77. 

Sales were always great at Warwick. 1980 av $3,715 

Record top Ngaire $14,000. 81 Record top & still stands 

today for Jersey $34,000 Warwick Daisy Lee. 

82 Sale av record $4476, also a record for a Bull Warwick 

Prince Daimler $13,000, although not a record the same 

day saw Merriland Silver Dele (6yo) sell for $20,000. 

It is also worth noting that Warwick also had Champion 

Herd test Holstein cow in 1943 with Warwick Maggie 

Woodcrest. 

Standard bred Horses 

Stan bred over 200 winners from his own mares and 

was involved in devising breeding programs until 3 

days before his death . He imported sires from the US. 

Stan received 2 awards for distinguished service to the 

Harness racing industry. 

Stan died of Pancreatic cancer on 24th September 2009 

after being diagnosed in July Funeral was attended by 

many Jersey breeders and harness racing enthusiasts. 


OFFICE MATTERS 

By Office Manager Lorraine Keating 

Happy New Year and it’s already 

February 

Well all the LTE’s and Classifications 

are done and have been transmitted 

to ADHIS. This is the earliest we have 

ever achieved this so a special 

thanks to all concerned. 

• Alan Carson, Chief 

Classifier, and a speed demon at 

organising tours and completing 

his own. Alan’s dedication and 

energy are to be congratulated as 

it is not only at official Classification 

times that he is involved, it is a year 

round commitment. I must add 

that is handy if you can talk and 

understand shorthand with him 

about the place. 

• Classifiers Lisa Broad (ladies 

first!), Jeff Parker, Roger Heath, 

Brendon Nicholson, Les Bennett, 

Darrin Grevett, Peter Ness, & Trevor 

Campbell. These people leave 

their families and farms and travel 

many miles to deliver a professional 

service to Jersey Breeders. They also 

are quick to jump in and help when 

we need to “mop-up” areas that 

have already been done, and do it 

with barely a murmur. 

Lest you think they are all angels 

though, I must tell you there 

have been threats of damage to 

equipment on occasion – the Palm 

Pilots have escaped being thrown 

against a wall, in the dam, out the 

car window etc. although one was 

“accidentally” dropped into a 

water trough (New ones are waterproof 

– HAH!). 

And as for the (extremely) rare 

occasions when I forget to put 

something into their Classifier 

Cases (Class Books, Paper, Printer 

Cartridges etc.) not a harsh word is 

spoken (although, come to think of 

it, their voices do get a little strained, 

and there are some unexplained 

silences on the end of the phone, 

and quite a bit of sighing goes on). 

• Finally to the ladies in the 

office. This year we didn’t use the 

Palm Pilots because they were too 

unstable and the new ones hadn’t 

arrived, so Class Books it was. 

Jenny (fastest fingers in the East) 

came in on extra days and worked 

frantically to input the Class Data – 

she was heard toward the end to 

bemoan the fact that Jerseys were 

far too productive for her liking and 

should calve less! 

Cathy (our calming influence when 

things get really turbulent) held the 

fort, fielding phone calls, answering 

queries, doggedly processing 

registrations and PT Rebates, 

and advising “now just take a 

break” when tears and tantrums 

threatened. 

AAAHHH, another Class over. Sweet 

sanity returns and all is well with the 

world - until next time. 

Catch ya’ 

Lorraine 

Top 20 Sires By Registration 

01/03/09 - 12/12/10 

Rank Nasis ID Name #Offspring 

1 VALERIAN KAARMONA VALERIAN 321 

2 7J590 FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION 309 

3 ASTOUND MOLLY BROOK BERRETTA FABULOUS 273 

4 FLOWERPOWER CLAYDON PARK FLOWER POWER 264 

5 SPIRITUAL RIVERSIDE SPIRIT 250 

6 29JE3301 SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA 235 

7 BWCOUNTRY BW COUNTRY 189 

8 JEBLACKSTO LENCREST BLACKSTONE 177 

9 BADGER BEUL AH TARANAK BADGER 166 

10 ALTASABER O F MONTANA SABER 147 

11 BARTPOWER DARAWAY FLOWERPOWER SATIRA 142 

12 BOSGANNON OOMSDALE JACE GRATITUDE GANNON 115 

13 JECOMERICA BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA 109 

14 JEPINE PINE HAVEN SENIOR 105 

15 JESULTAN SHF CENTURION SULTAN 103 

16 DNKIMPULS Q IMPULS 97 

17 7J605 SUNSET CANYON MECCA 97 

18 7J472 BW PARADE-ET 97 

19 ALTACARRIE BW CARRIER 94 

20 JERESSURE RAPID BAY RESSURECTION 91

February / March 2010 - Australian Jersey Breeders Society

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