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Crookwell Flock Ewe Competition Michael Lowe, 0407 552 619 Tue 23 Kurrajong Park, Delungra, on-property sale Rodney Kent, 02 6729 1340 / 0428 101 787 Wed 24 Shalimar Park, Wollun, on-property sale Des Carlon, 0427 787 339 | shalimarpark-merinostud.com.au Thu 25 Lemani, Ashford, on-property sale Steve Symons, 0427 236 225 Fri 26 Nerstane, Woolbrook, on-property sale Hamish McLaren, 0429 772 778 | nerstane.com.au Sat 27 Yalgoo, Walcha, on-property sale Jock Nivison, 0497 762 977 Tue 30 Moray, Guyra, on-property sale James Stewart, 02 6779 4215 FEBRUARY Thu 1 Airlie, Walcha, ram sale, Walcha Showground Murray Power, 0429 918 631 Thu 1 Cara, Delungra, private sales commence, by appointment Graeme Newnham, 02 6723 6446 Thu 1 Mid Lachlan Maiden Ewe Competition Cowra Alison Rutledge, 0428 405 523 Fri 2 Fullerton, Laggan, on-property sale Kim Cartwright, 0427 373 211 | Jock Cartwright, 0409 715 008 Fri 2 Glenburnie, Walcha, on-property sale Paul Pittman, 0429 260 600 Fri 2 Lake Cargelligo Maiden Merino Ewe Competition Maree Stockman, 0427 726 227 Mon 5 Essex Hill, Kentucky, private sales commence Bob Ward, 02 6778 7276 Mon 5 Lorelmo Poll, Armidale, on-property sale Ed Cordingley, 0429 486 380 | lorelmo.com.au Mon 5 Maister’s Swamp, Kentucky, on-property sale David Watson, 02 6778 7244 | maistersswampmerinos.com Tue 6 Armidale Annual (Housed) Merino Ram Show Janet Carter, 0427 677 874 Wed 7 Armidale (Housed) Merino Ram Sale Janet Carter, 0427 677 874 Thu 8 Clovernook Poll, Walcha, on-property sale Todd Whillock, 0427 740 283 Thu 8 Merryville, Boorowa, ewe sale via AuctionsPlus Wal Merriman, 02 6385 3333 | merryvillestud.com.au Fri 9 Gunning Flock Ewe Competition Matt Hewitt, 0439 467 282 Fri 9 West Wyalong Merino Breeders Ewe Competition Nicole Logg, 0407 257 871 Sat 10 Waverley Downs, Delungra, on-property sale James & Judith Ballinger, 02 6724 8386 Sun 11 Mudgee Ram Show Max Rayner, 0417 719 282 Mon 12 Mudgee Ram Sale Max Rayner, 0417 719 282 Mon 12 Alfoxton, Armidale, on-property sale Chris Clonan, 02 6775 3245 Tue 13 Queenlee, Uralla, on-property sale Philip Carlon, 02 6778 7437 Wed 14 West Vale, Wollun, on-property sale Leo Blanch, 02 6778 7321 | westvalemerinos.com.au Thu 15 Karori, Walcha, on-property sale Katrina Blomfield, 0409 779 189 | karori.com.au Thu 15 The Ted Little Memorial Merino Ewe Competition, Trundle Dominique Nixon, 0428 642 415 Fri 16 Boorowa Show Society & Boorowa Merino Breeders Association Flock Ewe Competition Ben Johnson, 0428 850 550 Fri 16 Cressbrook, Armidale, on-property sale Lach Fulloon, 02 6775 1217 | cressbrookmerinos.com.au Mon 19 Inverell Ram Sale Elders, 02 6722 2688 | Nutrien, 02 6722 2944 Tue 20 Don Brown Memorial Merino Ewe Competition, Condobolin Carol-Ann Malouf, 0428 681 099 Wed–Thu 21–22 The Chris Naake Memorial Flock Ewe Competition (Mudgee region) Brett Cooper, 0407 136 129 Thu 22 Cumnock Maiden Ewe Competition Hannah Schultz, cumnockshowsecretary@gmail.com Fri 23 Parkes Merino Ewe Competition Gary O’Brien, 0427 650 544 Mon–Wed 26–28 Great Southern Supreme Merino Show & Ram Sale, Bathurst Kristen Frost, 0467 048 322 Tue 27 ANZ Agribusiness Taralga Flock Ewe Competition Chris Croker, 0427 433 141 Wed–Thu 28–29 Elders SA Stud Merino Expo, on-property & central display, Burra Oval George Millington, 0417 879 218 Thu 29 Central West Association of Agricultural Shows Maiden Merino Ewe Competition (Trundle, Parkes & Condobolin) Dominique Nixon, 0428 642 415 MARCH Fri 1 Walcha Flock Ewe Competition Hamish McLaren, 0429 772 778 Fri 8 Bathurst Merino Association Maiden Ewe Competition Kirby McPhee, 0401 402 351 Fri–Sat 8–9 Wagin Woolorama, WA Carolyn Webster, 08 9861 1611 | woolorama.com.au Fri 15 ANZ Agribusiness & NSW SMBA Southern Tablelands Flock Ewe Competition Championship (Boorowa, Crookwell, Gunning & Taralga) Chris Croker, 0427 433 141 Fri–Tue 22– Apr 2 Sydney Royal Easter Show RAS of NSW, 02 9704 1111 Mon–Thu 25–28 Sydney Royal Sheep & Fleece Show Milly Woods, 02 9704 1227 | sydneyroyal.com.au/sheep MAY Fri–Sat 3–4 Berridale Ag Bureau Monaro Merino Ewe Competition Sarah Rogers, 0447 098 429 Fri–Sat 10–11 QLD State Sheep Show, Blackall Candice Roberts, 0415 806 002 Fri–Sun 10–12 NSW State Sheep Show, Regional Australia Bank Dubbo Show Sue Hood, 02 6882 4364 Fri–Sat 31– Jun 1 Campbell Town Show, Tasmania Sophie Weeding, 0409 036 877 JUNE Sat 15 Hay Merino Sheep Show Brittany Stein, 0430 497 767 | haysheepshow.com.au Mon–Fri 24–28 Elders Southern Tablelands / Riverina Stud Tours Andrew Miller, 0417 660 260 JULY Mon–Fri 1–5 Elders Central West Stud Tours Andrew Miller, 0417 660 260 Fri–Sun 19–21 Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo The Secretary, 03 5443 9902 Sun 21 Merino Ram Sale, Bendigo The Secretary, 03 5443 9902 AUGUST Sat 3 Nyngan Ag Expo nynganagexpo@bigpond.com Sun–Mon 4–5 Hamilton Sheepvention & Ram Sale Peta Anderson, 03 5572 2563 Sat 10 BMA Ram Expo & Working Dog Auction, Bathurst Showground Brian Seaman, 02 6332 2442 Thu–Fri 15–16 Rabobank WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale, Katanning, WA Karlene Goss, 0428 361 366 Tue–Wed 27–28 Rabobank National Merino Sheep Show & Sale, Dubbo Garry Kopp, 0401 461 829 Wed–Thu 28–29 Dowerin Field Days, WA info@dowerinfielddays.com.au Sat–Sun 31– Sept 8 Royal Adelaide Show Rachel Titley, 08 8212 4157 SEPTEMBER Mon 2 Charmac, Albury, private sales commence Leon Martin, 0428 577 138 | charmacmerinos.com Mon 2 Keri-Keri, Moulamein, on-property sale Andrew Dowling, 03 5034 0591 | kerimerino.com.au Mon 2 Wendouree, Grenfell, on-property sale Kim Whitechurch, 02 6383 3546 Tue 3 South West Slopes Stud Merino Field Day, Harden Kylie Coddington, 0458 126 578 | Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 swsmerinofieldday.com.au Wed 4 Mylandra Park, Forbes, on-property sale Nicola Harvey, 0448 821 493 | Charles Harvey, 0427 536 212 Fri 6 Ballatherie Poll, Hillston, on-property sale Mark Peters, 0429 071 183 Fri 6 Caroonboon, Wanganella, on-property sale Margie Pye, 0427 996 911 Fri 6 SA Stud Merino & Poll Merino Ram Sale, Adelaide Lin Cowling, 0419 829 902 Fri 6 Trigger Vale, Lockhart, on-property sale Andrew Bouffler, 0427 207 656 | triggervalesheepstuds.com.au Tue 10 Austral Eden, West Wyalong, on-property sale Craig Johnston, 02 6975 7129 Tue 10 Brundanella, Grenfell, on-property sale Ian Griffith, 02 6343 6362 | brundanellamerinostud.com.au Wed 11 Coddington Uardry Poll, Geurie, on-property sale Graham Coddington, 0428 638 129 | coddingtonpoll.com.au Wed 11 Overland, Bogan Gate, private ram selection commences, by appointment Tony Magill, 0428 641 115 Wed 11 Winyar, Canowindra, on-property sale Allan Dawson, 02 6344 1653 Thu 12 Eastern Riverina Merino Multi-Vendor Sale, Culcairn Showground (Valley Vista Poll, Meadow View Poll, Old Cobran Poll & Hurlstone Park Poll studs) James Pitson, 0488 938 945 | Simon Bahr, 0428 293 701 Matt Martin, 0427 345 227 | Ryan Donvan, 0427 311 578 Thu 12 East Loddon, Wanganella, on-property sale Marcus Hooke, 0437 172 754 Thu 12 Haddon Rig, Warren, on-property Andy Maclean, 0429 662 226 | haddonrig.com.au Fri 13 Almondvale, Urana, on-property sale Paul Routley, 0427 209 016 | almondvale.com.au Fri 13 Bundaleer, Walla Walla, on-property sale Peter Lieschke, 02 6029 0128 / 0499 778 220 bundaleermerinostud.com.au Fri 13 Centre Plus Poll, Tullamore, open day Robert Mortimer, 02 6892 8259 | centreplus.com.au Fri 13 Darriwell, Trundle, on-property sale Russell Jones, 02 6869 9242 | darriwellmerinos.com.au Fri 13 Merryville, Boorowa, on-property sale Wal Merriman, 02 6385 3333 | merryvillestud.com.au Fri 13 Westray Park / Genanegie, Peak Hill, on-property sale Blake Tremain-Cannon, 0439 493 143 | westraymerinos.com.au Mon 16 Yarrawonga, Harden, on-property sale Steve Phillips, 02 6386 3128 Tue 17 Borambil, Corowa, on-property sale Rodger Mathews, 0428 358 233 Tue 17 GullenGamble, Yeoval, on-property sale Max Edwards, 0448 600 007 Tue 17 Royalla, Wallendbeen, on-property sale Winston McDonald, 02 6943 2536 Tue 17 Weealla / Raby, Balladoran, on-property sale Stuart McBurnie, 02 6887 9266 | weealla.com.au Wed 18 Lachlan Merinos, Forbes, on-property sale Glen Rubie, 0428 572 118 | lachlanmerinos.com.au Wed 18 Wanganella / Poll Boonoke, Conargo, ram sale Justin Campbell, 0427 262 956 | austfood.com.au Thu 19 Kambah Poll, Jugiong, on-property sale Dean Bourlet, 0429 866 258 | kambahpollmerinos.com.au Thu 19 Roseville Park, Dubbo, on-property sale Matthew Coddington, 02 6887 7286 | rosevilleparkmerinos.com.au Fri 20 Avenel, Wanganella, on-property sale Colin McCrabb, 0428 847 558 | avenpart-avenel.com Fri 20 Bella Lana, Wellington, on-property sale Scott Brien, 02 6846 7477 | bellalanamerinos.com.au Fri 20 Towalba, Peak Hill, on-property sale Warick Kopp, 0427 153 663 | towalbamerinos.com.au Sat 21 Allendale, Wellington, on-property sale Tony Inder, 0427 745 110 Sat 21 Towonga, Peak Hill, on-property sale Garry Kopp, 02 6869 1724 | towongamerinos.com.au Mon 23 Gundarimbah, Parkes, on-property sale Spike Orr, 0428 643 282 Mon 23 Tara Park, Boorowa, on-property sale Guy Evans, 0427 439 102 | tarapark.com.au Mon 23 Trynow, Goolma, on-property sale Bill Honeysett, 0447 767 988 Mon 23 Woodpark Poll, Jerilderie, on-property sale Stephen Huggins, 02 6993 4616 | woodparkmerino.com.au Tue 24 Demondrille, Murrumburrah, on-property sale Patrick Davis, 0427 202 339 Tue 24 Gullendah, Baldry, on-property sale Peter Hughes, 02 6367 9235 | gullendah.com.au Tue 24 Myack Poll, Tarcutta, open day Gerald Woodhouse, 0451 871 567 Tue 24 Pooginook, Jerilderie, on-property sale John Sutherland, 0428 953 017 | pooginook.com Wed 25 Aloeburn Poll, Boree Creek, on-property sale Andrew Green, 0448 132 035 | Jodie Green, 0448 132 432 Wed 25 Cora Lynn, Peak Hill, on-property sale Steve Lindsay, 02 6869 9653 | coralynnmerinostud.com.au Wed 25 Koonwarra, Boorowa, on-property sale Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 | Stuart Hodgson, 0431 959 580 koonwarrastud.com.au Wed 25 Willandra, Jerilderie, on-property sale Caroline Heath, 0417 721 821 | willandramerinos.com.au Thu 26 Billa Burra Burra, Yass, on-property sale Keith McGrath, 0428 625 658 | billaburraburra.com Thu 26 Karoola Downs, Gundagai, on-property sale James Derrick, 0408 694 209 Thu 26 Lach River, Darbys Falls, on-property sale Richard Chalker, 0428 484 456 Thu 26 Rocklyn, Grenfell, on-property sale Ralph Diprose, 0488 436 332 | rocklynmerinostud.com.au Thu 26 The Yanko, Jerilderie, on-property sale Hugh Cameron, 0427 561 142 | theyanko.com Fri 27 Kerin Poll, Yeoval, on-property sale Nigel Kerin, 0427 464 070 | kerinpoll.com.au Fri 27 Langdene, Dunedoo, on-property sale Garry Cox, 02 6375 1972 | langdene.com.au Fri 27 One Oak Poll, Jerilderie, on-property sale Alistair Wells, 0428 867 117 | oneoakpoll.com.au Fri 27 One Smoke Poll Merinos, Yass, on-property sale Lester Jones, 0400 516 319 Mon 30 Bogo, Cootamundra, on-property sale Mal Peake, 0408 426 103 | bogomerinos.com.au OCTOBER Tue 1 Dunbogan, Elong Elong, on-property sale Nigel Roberts, 0439 866 147 Tue 1 Grasmere Poll, Bethungra, on-property sale Yvette McKenzie, 0427 240 579 Tue 1 Richmond, Quandialla, on-property sale Trevor Ryan, 02 6347 1166 Tue 1 Waratah Poll, Bigga, on-property sale Doug Picker, 02 4835 2322 Wed 2 Blyth, Adelong, on-property sale Ron Blyth, 02 6944 7566 | blythmerinos.com.au Wed 2 Bundilla, Young, production sale Rick Baldwin, 02 6383 3802 | bundillamerinos.com.au Wed 2 GRASS Merinos, Armatree, field day & ram sale Graham Peart, 0428 825 721 | grassmerino.com.au Thu 3 Mumblebone, Wuuluman, on-property sale Chad Taylor, 0458 453 608 | mumblebone.com.au Fri 4 Glenwood, Wellington, on-property sale Norm Smith, 02 6845 3665 | glenwoodmerinos.com.au Fri 4 Mullengudgery, Nyngan, ram selection sale Tom Moxham, 02 6833 9908 | Bomber Moxham, 02 6833 9953 Fri 4 Pemcaw, Dunedoo, on-property sale Henry Armstrong, 0488 758 275 | pemcaw.com.au Fri 4 Wantana Hills, Boorowa, private sales commence Jim Darmody, 0427 628 552 Tue 8 Wyuna, Armatree, on-property sale Angus Beveridge, 0429 485 818 Wed 9 Egelabra, Warren, ram sale, Warren Showgrounds Cameron Munro, 0428 478 696 | egelabra.com Thu 10 Cassilis Park, Cassilis, on-property sale James Armstrong, 0412 926 525 | cassilispark.com.au Thu 10 Rogara Poll, Goulburn, on-property sale Aaron Granger, 0437 193 753 Fri 11 Merrignee, Boorowa, on-property sale Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 | merrignee.com.au Fri 11 Mount Willandry Merinos, Tallimba, on-property sale Rod Hardie, 0497 676 749 Sat 12 Bocoble, Eumungerie, on-property sale Malcolm Cox, 0427 734 642 Mon 14 Grassy Creek, Boorowa, on-property sale Michael Corkhill, 02 6345 2201 | grassycreekmerinos.net.au Tue 15 Tallawong Merinos, Yass, on-property sale Frank Kaveney, 0427 275 701 Thu 17 Capree, Newbridge, on-property sale Chris Stapleton, 0429 797 633 Thu 17 Hollow Mount Merinos, Bigga, on-property sale David Zouch, 0428 480 702 Fri 18 Blink Bonnie, Tarana, on-property sale Peter Moore, 0419 011 398 Fri 18 Bungulla, Manilla, on-property sale Peter Capel, 0428 857 348 Fri 18 Laraben Poll, Mudgee, on-property sale Gavin Swords, 0428 330 613 Fri 18 Stillbrook, Crookwell, on-property sale John Bensley, 02 4832 1204 Sat 19 Carrabungla, Laggan, on-property sale Neville McIntosh, 02 4837 3228 Sun 20 Monaro Merino Field Day Rick Power, 0437 131 925 Mon 21 Adina, Cooma, on-property sale Ray & James Barron, 0411 267 818 | adinamerinos.com Mon 21 Greenland, Bungarby, on-property sale Jenny Alcock, 02 6453 6244 | greenlandmerinos.com.au Tue 22 Boudjah, Cooma, ram sale, Cooma Showground Michael Green, 02 6452 6651 Tue 22 Main Range, Cooma, ram sale, Cooma Showground Steven Tozer, 02 6456 4405 Tue 22 Snowy Plain / Snow Vale, Berridale, ram sale, Cooma Showground Michael Hedger, 0429 859 142 Wed 23 Bindaree, Berridale, on-property sale Lawrence Clifford, 0423 902 561 Wed 23 Conrayn, Berridale, twilight on-property sale Peter Lette, 02 6456 3034 Thu 24 Avonside, Cooma, on-property sale Simon King, 0414 897 390 | avonsidemerinos.com.au Thu 24 Cottage Park, Cooma, on-property sale Mark Pendergast, 0488 041 392 Thu 24 Grathlyn / Lynford Poll, Hargraves, on-property sales Max Rayner, 0417 719 282 Fri 25 Thalabah, Crookwell, on-property sale Kristen Frost, 0467 048 322 | Anthony Frost, 0408 689 857 Sat 26 Maroombah, Hargraves, on-property sale Peter Colley, 0427 862 205 Mon 28 Hillcreston Park, Bigga, on-property sale Danny Picker, 02 4835 2220 | hillcrestonpark.com.au Fri 31 Hazeldean, Cooma, on-property sale Bea Litchfield, 0427 933 103 | Ed Bradley, 0412 298 546 hazeldean.com.au NOVEMBER Fri 1 Pomanara, Hill End, on-property sale Geoff Rayner, 02 6337 8223 Sat 2 Niela, Laggan, on-property sale Tony McGaw, 0427 215 419 Fri 8 Hillcreston, Bigga, on-property sale Sam Picker, 0409 877 275 | hillcreston.com.au Fri 8 Hillcreston Heights, Bigga, on-property sale Brett Picker, 02 4835 2377 Tue 12 Bookham Flock Ewe Competition Tony Armour, 0417 424 612 DECEMBER Fri 6 Hilltop, Mudgee, on-property sale Adam Mort, 02 6373 3518 / 0410 687 595 Tue 10 Havilah North, Mudgee, private sales commence Andrew White, 02 6373 5265 PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ELDERS STUD STOCK NSW E: eldersstudstocknsw@elders.com.au Andrew Miller, Stud Stock Specialist: 0417 660 260 Rachel Pritchard, Stud Stock Specialist: 0472 801 869 DISCLAIMER: All information has been gathered for your reference and was accurate at the time of printing. Please check dates prior to events for any changes. COMPILED NOVEMBER 2023. SMBA2317_2024NSWMerinoAnnualCalendar_A2pt_FA.indd 1 30/11/2023 12:30 pm TOP SIRE TOP SIRE 2020–2021 2020–2021 YOUR COMPLETE SHEEP HEALTH PROGRAM FOR OPTIMAL PRODUCTION *This does not include Scabigard which should be discarded after the day of use. Reference 1. Zoetis data on file 2016. Zoetis Australia Pty Ltd. Level 6, 5 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes NSW 2138. © 2020 Zoetis Inc. All rights reserved. June 2020. 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ZL1836 ALL EWES 4 WEEKS BEFORE LAMBING Eryvac® Annual “Booster” dose dose OR wes rotection of Sheepguard ectable drench when m protection is required. mbs Annual “Booster” dose Glanvac® 6S B12 OR OR TOP SIRE 2024–2025 Annual Publication of NSW Stud Merino Breeders’ Association CELEBRATING OF NSW SMBA years SPECIAL EDITION SIRES HALL OF FAME 28/6/2024 12:27 PM 2025 NSW MERINO CALENDAR THE NSW STUD MERINO BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD PO Box 6227, Dubbo West NSW 2830 P: 0431 876 485 E: office@merinonsw.com.au W: merinonsw.com.au JANUARY Mon 13 Glenbrook, Armidale, private sales commence Clive Pearson, 0407 402 256 Mon 13 Stanley Vale, Uralla, private sales commence Tim Bower, 0421 704 598 Mon 20 Tarrangower, Hillgrove via Armidale, private sales commence David Waters, 0458 781 165 Tue 28 Kurrajong Park, Delungra, on-property sale Rodney Kent, 02 6729 1340 / 0428 101 787 Tue 28 Moray, Guyra, on-property sale James Stewart, 02 6779 4215 Wed 29 Shalimar Park, Walcha, on-property sale Des Carlon, 0427 787 339 | shalimarpark-merinostud.com.au Wed–Thu 29–30 ANZ Perpetual Trophy Crookwell Flock Ewe Competition Michael Lowe, 0407 552 619 Thu 30 Airlie, ram sale, Walcha showground Murray Power, 0429 918 631 Thu 30 Lemani, Ashford, ram selection day Steve Symons, 0427 236 225 Fri 31 Fullerton, Laggan, on-property sale Kim Cartwright, 0427 373 211 | Jock Cartwright, 0409 715 008 fullertonstud.com.au Fri 31 Mid Lachlan Maiden Ewe Competition, Cowra Alison Rutledge, 0428 405 523 Fri 31 Nerstane, Woolbrook, on-property sale Hamish McLaren, 0429 772 778 | nerstane.com.au FEBRUARY Sat 1 Cara, Delungra, private sales commence, by appointment Graeme Newnham, 0428 236 446 Sat 1 Yalgoo, Walcha, on-property sale Jock Nivison, 0497 762 977 Mon 3 Essex Hill, Kentucky, private sales commence Bob Ward, 02 6778 7276 Mon 3 Lorelmo Poll, Armidale, on-property sale Ed Cordingley, 0429 486 380 | lorelmo.com.au Mon 3 Maister’s Swamp, Kentucky, on-property sale David Watson, 02 6778 7244 | maistersswampmerinos.com Tue 4 Armidale Annual (Housed) Merino Ram Show Janet Carter, 0427 677 874 Wed 5 Armidale (Housed) Merino Ram Sale Janet Carter, 0427 677 874 Thu 6 Clovernook Poll, Walcha, on-property sale Todd Whillock, 0427 740 283 Thu 6 Glenburnie, Walcha, on-property sale Paul Pittman, 0429 260 600 Fri 7 Gunning Flock Ewe Competition Matt Hewitt, 0439 467 282 Fri 7 Lake Cargelligo Maiden Merino Ewe Competition Maree Stockman, 0427 726 227 Sat 8 Waverley Downs, Delungra, on-property sale James Ballinger, 0418 773 066 | waverleydowns.com.au Mon 10 Alfoxton, Armidale, on-property sale Chris Clonan, 02 6775 3245 Tue 11 Queenlee, Uralla, on-property sale Philip Carlon, 02 6778 7437 Wed 12 West Vale, Wollun, on-property sale Leo Blanch, 02 6778 7321 | westvalemerinos.com.au Thu 13 Karori, Walcha, on-property sale Katrina Blomfield, 0409 779 189 | karori.com.au Thu 13 Merryville, Boorowa, stud & flock ewe sale Wal Merriman, 02 6385 3333 | merryvillestud.com.au Thu 13 The Ted Little Memorial Merino Ewe Competition, Trundle Dominique Nixon, 0428 642 415 Fri 14 Boorowa Show Society & Boorowa Merino Breeders Association Flock Ewe Competition Ben Johnson, 0428 850 550 Fri 14 Cressbrook, Armidale, on-property sale Lach Fulloon, 0427 751 217 | cressbrookmerinos.com.au Fri 14 West Wyalong Merino Breeders Ewe Competition Nicole Logg, 0407 257 871 Tue 18 Don Brown Memorial Merino Ewe Competition, Condobolin Carol-Ann Malouf, 0428 681 099 Wed–Thu 19–20 The Chris Naake Memorial Flock Ewe Competition, Mudgee region Gavin Swords, 0428 330 613 Thu 20 Cumnock Maiden Ewe Competition Hannah Schultz, cumnockshowsecretary@gmail.com Fri 21 Parkes Merino Ewe Competition Gary O’Brien, 0427 650 544 Mon–Wed 24–26 Great Southern Supreme Merino Show, Bathurst Kristen Frost, 0467 048 322 Thu 27 Central West Association of Agricultural Shows Maiden Merino Ewe Competition (Trundle, Parkes & Condobolin) Dominique Nixon, 0428 642 415 Fri 28 ANZ Agribusiness Taralga Flock Ewe Competition Chris Croker, 0427 433 141 MARCH Tue 4 Inaugural Castlereagh Maiden Ewe Competition Brad Wilson, 0417 467 911 Thu 6 Temora Maiden Ewe Competition Abby Byrnes, 0428 437 068 Fri 7 Bathurst Merino Association Maiden Ewe Competition Kirby McPhee, 0401 402 351 Fri–Sat 7–8 Wagin Woolorama, WA Carolyn Webster, 08 9861 1611 | woolorama.com.au Fri 7 Walcha Flock Ewe Competition Hamish McLaren, 0429 772 778 Wed–Thu 12–13 Elders SA Stud Merino Expo, on-property and central display, Burra George Millington, 0417 879 218 Fri 14 ANZ Agribusiness & NSW SMBA Southern Tablelands Flock Ewe Competition Championship (Boorowa, Crookwell, Gunning & Taralga) Chris Croker, 0427 433 141 Thu–Fri 20–21 Cootamundra Show Society Maiden Merino Ewe Competition Kelli Brown, 0428 695 943 APRIL Fri–Tue 11–22 Sydney Royal Easter Show RAS of NSW, 02 9704 1111 Fri–Sun 11–13 Sydney Royal Sheep & Fleece Show Milly Woods, 02 9704 1227 | sydneyroyal.com.au/sheep MAY Fri–Sat 2–3 Berridale Ag Bureau Monaro Merino Ewe Competition Zoe Fraser, 0448 726 966 Fri–Sat 9–10 Queensland State Sheep Show, Roma Candice Roberts, 07 4654 8109 Fri–Sat 30–31 Campbell Town Show, TAS Megan Creese, 0448 023 953 Fri–Sun 30–1 Jun NSW State Sheep Show, Regional Australia Bank Dubbo Show Sue Hood, 02 6882 4364 JUNE Sat 14 Hay Merino Sheep Show, Hay Brittany Stein, 0430 497 767 | haysheepshow.com.au JULY Fri–Sun 18–20 Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo The Secretary, 03 5443 9902 Sun 20 Merino Ram Sale, Bendigo The Secretary, 03 5443 9902 AUGUST Sun–Mon 3–4 Hamilton Sheepvention The Secretary, 03 5572 2563 Tue–Wed 12–13 Rabobank National Merino Sheep Show & Sale, Dubbo Megan Giannini, 0404 894 778 | secretary@dnrsa.com.au Thu–Fri 14–15 Rabobank WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale, Katanning, WA Karlene Goss, 0428 361 366 Wed–Thu 27–28 Dowerin Field Days, WA info@dowerinfielddays.com.au Sat–Sun 30–7 Sep Royal Adelaide Show, SA The Secretary, 08 8210 5211 SEPTEMBER Mon 1 Charmac Poll, Albury, private sales commence Leon Martin, 0428 577 138 | charmacmerinos.com Mon 1 GillenGill Poll, Albert, private sales commence Wendy Gill, 0428 107 514 Mon 1 Keri-Keri, Moulamein, on-property sale Andrew Dowling, 03 5034 0591 | kerimerino.com.au Mon 1 Old Cobran Poll, Mullengandra, on-property sale Matthew Martin, 0427 345 227 | oldcobran.com Mon 1 Wendouree, Grenfell, private sales commence Kim Whitechurch, 02 6383 3546 Tue 2 South West Slopes Stud Merino Field Day, Harden Kylie Coddington, 0458 126 578 | Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 swsmerinofieldday.com.au Wed 3 Mylandra Park, Forbes, on-property sale Nicola Harvey, 0448 821 493 | Charles Harvey, 0427 536 212 Thu 4 Hurlstone Park Poll, Mulwala, on-property sale Ryan Donovan, 0427 311 578 Fri 5 Ballatherie Poll, Hillston, on-property sale Mark Peters, 0429 071 183 Fri 5 Caroonboon, Wanganella, on-property sale Margie Pye, 0427 996 911 | calga.com.au Fri 5 SA Stud Merino & Poll Merino Ram Sale, Adelaide Lin Cowling, 0419 829 902 Fri 5 Trigger Vale, Lockhart, on-property sale Andrew Bouffler, 0427 207 656 | triggervalesheepstuds.com.au Tue 9 Austral Eden, West Wyalong, on-property sale Craig Johnston, 02 6975 7129 Tue 9 Brundanella, Grenfell, on-property sale Ian Griffith, 02 6343 6362 | brundanellamerinostud.com.au Wed 10 Overland, Bogan Gate, private sales commence, by appointment Tony Magill, 0428 641 115 Wed 10 Winyar, Canowindra, on-property sale Allan Dawson, 02 6344 1653 Thu 11 East Loddon, Wanganella, on-property sale Tom Hooke, 0409 399 191 | elmerinos.com.au Thu 11 Haddon Rig, Warren, on-property Matthew Kelly, 0488 106 011 | haddonrig.com.au Thu 11 Meadow View, Henty, on-property sale Simon Bahr, 0428 293 701 Thu 11 Valley Vista Poll, Morven, on-property sale James Pitson, 0488 938 945 Fri 12 Almondvale, Urana, on-property sale Paul Routley, 0427 209 016 | almondvale.com.au Fri 12 Bundaleer, Walla Walla, on-property sale Gavin Lieschke, 02 6029 0142 | bundaleermerinostud.com.au Fri 12 Centre Plus Poll, Tullamore, open day Robert Mortimer, 0429 928 292 | centreplus.com.au Fri 12 Merryville, Boorowa, on-property sale Wal Merriman, 02 6385 3333 | merryvillestud.com.au Fri 12 Westray Park/Genanegie, Peak Hill, on-property sale Blake Tremain-Cannon, 0439 493 143 | westraymerinos.com.au Mon 15 Yarrawonga, Harden, on-property sale Steve Phillips, 0427 863 128 Tue 16 Borambil, Corowa, on-property sale Rodger Mathews, 0428 358 233 | Luke Mathews, 0409 641 427 Tue 16 GullenGamble, Yeoval, on-property sale Max Edwards, 0448 600 007 Tue 16 Kambah Poll, Jugiong, on-property sale Dean Bourlet, 0429 866 258 | kambahpollmerinos.com.au Wed 17 Lachlan Merinos, Forbes, on-property sale Glen Rubie, 0428 572 118 | Mitch Rubie, 0497 207 296 lachlanmerinos.com.au Wed 17 Wanganella & Poll Boonoke, Conargo, on-property sale Justin Campbell, 0427 262 956 | austfood.com.au Thu 18 Roseville Park, Dubbo, on-property sale Matthew Coddington, 02 6887 7286 | rosevilleparkmerinos.com.au Fri 19 Avenel, Wanganella, on-property sale Colin McCrabb, 0428 847 558 | avenpart-avenel.com Fri 19 Bella Lana, Wellington, on-property sale Scott Brien, 02 6846 7477 | bellalanamerinos.com.au Fri 19 Belswick, Condobolin, on-property sale Amie L’Estrange, 0427 962 271 | belswickmerinos.com.au Fri 19 Weealla & Raby, Balladoran, on-property sale Stuart McBurnie, 0483 377 747 | weealla.com.au Sat 20 Allendale, Gollan, on-property sale Tony Inder, 0427 745 110 Sat 20 Towonga & Darriwell, Peak Hill, on-property sale Garry Kopp, 0401 461 829 | towongamerinos.com.au Mon 22 Gundarimbah, Parkes, on-property sale Spike Orr, 0428 643 282 Mon 22 Tara Park, Boorowa, on-property sale Guy Evans, 0427 439 102 | tarapark.com.au Mon 22 Trynow, Goolma, on-property sale Bill Honeysett, 0447 767 988 Mon 22 Woodpark Poll, Jerilderie, on-property sale Stephen Huggins, 02 6993 4616 | woodparkmerino.com.au Tue 23 Demondrille, Murrumburrah, on-property sale Patrick Davis, 0427 202 339 | demondrille.com Tue 23 Gullendah, Baldry, on-property sale Peter Hughes, 02 6367 9235 | gullendah.com.au Tue 23 Pooginook, Jerilderie, on-property sale Andrew Glover, 0427 203 895 | pooginook.com Tue 23 Waratah Poll, Bigga, on-property sale Doug Picker, 0429 352 322 Wed 24 Aloeburn Poll, Boree Creek, on-property sale Jodie Green, 0448 132 432 | aloeburnpollmerinos.com Wed 24 Koonwarra, Boorowa, on-property sale Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 | koonwarrastud.com.au Wed 24 Willandra, Jerilderie, on-property sale Angus Heath, 0417 365 333 | willandramerinos.com.au Thu 25 Billa Burra Burra Poll, Yass, on-property sale Keith McGrath, 0428 625 658 | billaburraburra.com Thu 25 Karoola Downs, Gundagai, on-property sale James Derrick, 0408 694 209 Thu 25 Lach River, Darbys Falls, on-property sale Richard Chalker, 0428 484 456 Thu 25 Merryanbone North, Warren, private sales commence Jim McLaughlin, 0418 665 649 Thu 25 Rocklyn, Grenfell, on-property sale Ralph Diprose, 0488 436 332 | rocklynmerinostud.com.au Thu 25 The Yanko, Jerilderie, on-property sale Ian Cameron, 0427 561 140 | theyanko.com Fri 26 Kerin Poll, Yeoval, on-property sale Nigel Kerin, 0427 464 070 | kerinpoll.com.au Fri 26 Langdene, Dunedoo, on-property sale Garry Cox, 02 6375 1972 | langdene.com.au Fri 26 One Oak Poll, Jerilderie, on-property sale Alistair Wells, 0428 867 117 | oneoakpoll.com.au Fri 26 One Smoke Poll Merinos, Bowning, on-property sale Lester Jones, 0400 516 319 Mon 29 Bogo, Cootamundra, on-property sale Mal Peake, 0408 426 103 | Austin Grace, 0473 969 552 bogomerinos.com.au Tue 30 Dunbogan, Elong Elong, on-property sale Nigel Roberts, 0439 866 147 Tue 30 Grasmere Poll, Location TBC, on-property sale Yvette McKenzie, 0427 240 579 Tue 30 Myack Poll, Tarcutta, open day Gerald Woodhouse, 0451 871 567 Tue 30 Richmond, Quandialla, on-property sale Trevor Ryan, 0437 153 765 | richmondmerinos.com.au OCTOBER Wed 1 Blyth, Adelong, on-property sale Ron Blyth, 02 6944 7566 | blythmerinos.com.au Wed 1 Bundilla Poll, Young, on-property sale Rick Baldwin, 0429 833 837 | bundillapollmerinos.com.au Wed 1 Cassilis Park & Coddington Uardry Poll, Cassilis, on-property sale James Armstrong, 0412 926 525 | cassilispark.com.au Wed 1 GRASS Merinos, Armatree, field day and ram sale Graham Peart, 0428 825 721 | grassmerino.com.au Thu 2 Mumblebone, Wuuluman, on-property sale Chad Taylor, 0458 453 608 | mumblebone.com.au Fri 3 Mullengudgery, Nyngan, ram selection sale Manning Doughty, 0499 196 934 | Bomber Moxham, 02 6833 9953 Fri 3 Pemcaw, ram sale, Dunedoo Showground Henry Armstrong, 0488 758 275 | pemcaw.com.au Mon 6 Wantana Hills, Boorowa, private sales commence Jim Darmody, 0427 628 552 Tue 7 Wyuna, Armatree, on-property sale Angus Beveridge, 0429 485 818 Wed 8 Egelabra, ram sale, Warren Showground Cameron Munro, 0428 478 696 | egelabra.com Thu 9 Rogara Poll, Goulburn, on-property sale Aaron Granger, 0437 193 753 Fri 10 Bungulla, Manilla, on-property sale Peter Capel, 0428 857 348 Fri 10 Glenwood, Wellington, on-property sale Norm Smith, 02 6845 3665 | glenwoodmerinos.com.au Fri 10 Merrignee, Boorowa, on-property sale Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 | merrignee.com.au Fri 10 Mount Willandry, Tallimba, on-property sale Rod Hardie, 0497 676 749 Sat 11 Bocoble, Eumungerie, on-property sale Malcolm Cox, 0427 734 642 Mon 13 Grassy Creek, Boorowa, on-property sale Michael Corkhill, 02 6345 2201 | grassycreekmerinos.net.au Tue 14 Tallawong, Yass, on-property sale Frank Kaveney, 0427 275 701 Thu 16 Capree, Newbridge, on-property sale Chris Stapleton, 0429 797 633 Thu 16 Hillcreston Park, Bigga, on-property sale Danny Picker, 0427 123 478 | hillcrestonparkmerinos.com Thu 16 Hollow Mount Merinos, Bigga, on-property sale Avalon McGrath, 0402 376 280 Fri 17 Hazeldean, Cooma, on-property sale Bea Litchfield, 0427 933 103 | Ed Bradley, 0412 298 546 hazeldean.com.au Fri 17 Laraben Poll, Mudgee, on-property sale Gavin Swords, 0428 330 613 | larabenpollmerinos.com Fri 17 Stillbrook, Crookwell, on-property sale John Bensley, 02 4832 1204 Mon 20 Adina, Overdale, Cooma, on-property sale James Barron, 0411 267 818 | adinamerinos.com Mon 20 Greenland, Bungarby, on-property sale John Alcock, 02 6453 6244 | Greg Alcock, 0487 857 821 greenlandmerinos.com.au Tue 21 Boudjah, Cooma, ram sale, Cooma Showground Michael Green, 02 6452 6651 Tue 21 Main Range, Cooma, ram sale, Cooma Showground Steven Tozer, 02 6456 4405 Tue 21 Snowy Plain & Snow Vale, Berridale, ram sale, Cooma Showground Michael Hedger, 0429 859 142 Wed 22 Bindaree, Rocky Plain, on-property sale Lawrence Clifford, 0423 902 561 Wed 22 Conrayn, Berridale, on-property sale Peter Lette, 02 6456 3034 Thu 23 Avonside, Cooma, on-property sale Simon King, 0414 897 390 | avonsidemerinos.com.au Thu 23 Cottage Park, Cooma, on-property sale Mark Pendergast, 0488 041 392 Sat 25 Maroombah, Hargraves, on-property sale Peter Colley, 0427 862 205 Mon 27 Hillcreston Heights, Bigga, on-property sale Brett Picker, 02 4835 2377 Thu 30 Carrabungla, Laggan, on-property sale Neville McIntosh, 02 4837 3228 Thu 30 Grathlyn & Lynford Poll, Hargraves, on-property sales Max Rayner, 0417 719 282 | Andrew Rayner, 0429 820 223 Fri 31 Thalabah, Laggan, on-property sale Kristen Frost, 0467 048 322 | Anthony Frost, 0408 689 857 thalabahmerinostud.com.au NOVEMBER Fri 7 Pomanara, Hill End, on-property sale Geoff Rayner, 0428 288 075 Sat 8 Niela, Laggan, on-property sale Tony McGaw, 0427 215 419 Tue 11 Bookham Flock Ewe Competition Tony Armour, 0417 424 612 Fri 14 Hillcreston, Bigga, on-property sale Sam Picker, 0409 877 275 | hillcreston.com.au DECEMBER Tue 9 Havilah North, Mudgee, on-property sale Andrew White, 02 6373 5265 DISCLAIMER: All information has been gathered for your reference and was accurate at the time of printing. 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Information in your hands ZOETIS.COM.AU/LS ALL IN A 1ML DOSE SMBA2011_2021TopSire_CoverSp_FA_R2.indd 1 6/7/21 11:15 am 2023 NSW MERINO CALENDAR THE NSW STUD MERINO BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD RAS Admin Bldg, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park Locked Bag 4317, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 20217 P: 02 9763 2744 | W: merinonsw.com.au JANUARY Mon 2 Tarrangower, via Armidale, private sales commence David Waters, 0458 781 165 Fri 6 Essex Hill, Kentucky, private sales commence Bob Ward, 02 6778 7276 Thu/Fri 12–13 Mid Lachlan Maiden Ewe Competition Cowra Richard Chalker, 0428 484 456 Sun/Mon 15–16 Great Southern Supreme Merino Show & Ram Sale, Canberra Kristen Frost, 0467 048 322 Wed/Thu 18–19 ANZ Perpetual Trophy Crookwell Flock Ewe Competition Michael Lowe, 0407 552 619 Mon 23 Airlie Ram Sale, Walcha showground Murray Power, 0429 918 631 Tue 24 Moray, Guyra, on-property sale James Stewart, 02 6779 4215 Tue 24 Kurrajong Park, Delungra, on-property sale Rodney Kent, 02 6729 1340 / 0428 101 787 Wed 25 Shalimar Park, Wollun, on-property sale Alison van Eyk, 02 6778 7339 | Des Carlon, 0427 787 339 Thu 26 Lemani, Ashford, on-property sale Steve Symons 0427 236 225 Fri 27 Nerstane, Woolbrook, on-property sale Hamish McLaren, 0429 772 778 | nerstane.com.au Fri 27 Lake Cargelligo Maiden Merino Ewe Competition Maree Stockman, 0427 726 227 Fri 27 Fullerton, Laggan, on-property sale Kim Cartwright, 0427 373 211 | Jock Cartwright, 0409 715 008 Sat 28 Yalgoo, Walcha, on-property sale Jock Nivison, 0497 762 977 Mon 30 Lorelmo Poll, Armidale, on-property sale Ed Cordingley, 0429 486 380 | lorelmo.com.au Mon 30 Maister’s Swamp, Kentucky, on-property sale David Watson, 02 6778 7244 | maistersswampmerinos.com Tue 31 Armidale Annual (Housed) Merino Ram Show Janet Carter, 0427 677 874 FEBRUARY Wed 1 Cara, Delungra, private sales commence, by appointment Graeme Newnham, 02 6723 6446 Wed 1 Armidale (Housed) Merino Ram Sale Janet Carter, 0427 677 874 Thu 2 Glenburnie, Walcha, on-property sale Paul Pittman, 0429 260 600 Thu 2 Clovernook Poll, Walcha, on-property sale Todd Whillock, 0427 740 283 Fri 3 Hazeldean Best of the Best Ram Sale, Cooma, on-property sale Bea Litchfield, 0427 933 103 | Ed Bradley, 0412 298 546 hazeldean.com.au Fri 3 Gunning Flock Ewe Competition Matt Hewitt, 0439 467 282 Sat 4 Waverley Downs, Delungra, on-property sale James & Judith Ballinger, 02 6724 8386 Sun 5 Mudgee Ram Show Max Rayner, 0417 719 282 Mon 6 Mudgee Ram Sale Max Rayner, 0417 719 282 Mon 6 Alfoxton, Armidale, on-property sale Chris Clonan, 02 6775 3245 Tue 7 Queenlee, Uralla, on-property sale Philip Carlon, 02 6778 7437 Wed 8 West Vale, Wollun, on-property sale Leo Blanch, 02 6778 7321 | westvalemerinos.com.au Thu 9 Merryville Stud Ewe Sale, Geegullalong, Boorowa Wal Merriman, 02 6385 3333 Thu 9 Karori, Walcha, on-property sale Katrina Blomfield, 0409 779 189 | karori.com.au Fri 10 West Wyalong Merino Breeders Ewe Competition Nicole Logg 0407 257 871 Fri 10 Cressbrook, Armidale, on-property sale Lach Fulloon, 02 6775 1217 | cressbrookmerinos.com.au Mon 13 Deeargee, Uralla, on-property sale Hugh Sutherland, 0427 894 360 Mon 13 Inverell Ram Sale at Showground Elders, 02 6722 2688 | Landmark, 02 6722 2944 Wed/Thu 15–16 The Chris Naake Memorial Flock Ewe Competition (Mudgee region) Brett Cooper, 0407 136 129 Thu 16 The Ted Little Memorial Merino Ewe Competition, Trundle Dominique Nixon, 0428 642 415 Fri 17 Boorowa Show Society & Boorowa Merino Breeders Association Flock Ewe Competition Ben Johnson, 0428 850 550 Fri 17 Caragabal Ewe Competition Trevor Cooper, 0429 475 362 Tue 21 Don Brown Memorial Merino Ewe Competition, Condobolin Carol-Ann Malouf, 0428 681 099 Thu 23 Cumnock Maiden Ewe Competition Hannah Schultz, cumnockshowsecretary@gmail.com Fri 24 Parkes Merino Ewe Competition Gary O’Brien, 0427 650 544 Tue 28 ANZ Agribusiness Taralga Flock Ewe Competition Chris Croker, 0427 433 141 MARCH Thu 2 Central West Association of Agricultural Shows Maiden Merino Ewe Competition (Trundle, Parkes and Condobolin) Dominique Nixon, 0428 642 415 Thu/Fri 2–3 Elders SA Stud Merino Expo, on-property (Thurs) and central display, Burra Oval (Fri) Rachel Titley, 08 8212 4157 Fri 3 Bathurst Merino Association Maiden Ewe Competition Kirby McPhee, 0401 402 351 Fri/Sat 10–11 Wagin Woolorama, WA Carolyn Webster, 08 9861 1611 Fri 17 ANZ Agribusiness and NSW SMBA Southern Tablelands Flock Ewe Competition Championship (Boorowa, Crookwell, Gunning and Taralga) Chris Croker, 0427 433 141 Fri 17 Walcha Flock Ewe Competition Hamish McLaren, 0429 772 778 APRIL Thu–Mon 6–10 Sydney Royal Sheep & Fleece Show Selina Marson, 02 9704 1227 | sydneyroyal.com.au/Sheep.htm Thu–Mon 6–17 Sydney Royal Easter Show RAS of NSW, 02 9704 1111 MAY Fri/Sat 5–6 Berridale Ag Bureau Monaro Merino Ewe Competition Sarah Rogers, 0447 098 429 Fri–Sun 19–21 NSW State Sheep Show, Regional Australia Bank Dubbo Show Sue Hood, 02 6882 4364 Fri/Sat 19–20 Queensland State Sheep Show, Charleville Candice Roberts, 07 4654 8109 JUNE Fri/Sat 2–3 Campbell Town Show, Tasmania Sophie Weeding, 0409 036 877 Sat 17 Hay Merino Sheep Show, Hay Brittany Stein, 0430 497 767 | haysheepshow@gmail.com Mon–Fri 26–30 Elders Southern Tablelands/Riverina Stud Tours Scott Thrift, 0417 660 260 JULY Mon–Fri 3–7 Elders Central West Merino Stud Tour Scott Thrift, 0417 660 260 Fri–Sun 14–16 Australian Sheep and Wool Show, Bendigo The Secretary, 03 5443 9902 Sun 16 Merino Ram Sale, Bendigo The Secretary, 03 5443 9902 AUGUST Sat 5 Nyngan Ag Expo nynganagexpo@bigpond.com Sun/Mon 6–7 Hamilton Sheepvention & Ram Sale Peta Anderson, 03 5572 2563 Fri 11 Riverina Sheep Expo, Edward River Oval, Deniliquin Clyde McKenzie, 0427 842 342 Sat 12 BMA Ram Expo & Working Dog Auction, Bathurst Showground Brian Seaman, 02 6332 2442 Thu/Fri 17–18 Rabobank WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale, Katanning, WA Karlene Goss, 0428 361 366 Tue/Wed 22–23 Rabobank National Merino Sheep Show & Sale, Dubbo Megan Giannini, 0431 876 485 Tue 29 South West Slopes Stud Merino Field Day, Harden Kylie Coddington, 0458 126 578 | Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 swsmerinofieldday.com.au Wed/Thu 30–31 Dowerin Field Days, WA info@dowerinfielddays.com.au SEPTEMBER Fri 1 Ballatherie Poll, Hillston, on-property sale Mark Peters, 0429 071 183 Fri 1 Trigger Vale, Lockhart, on-property sale Andrew Bouffler, 0427 207 656 | triggervalesheepstuds.com.au Mon 4 Wendouree, Grenfell, on-property sale Kim Whitechurch, 02 6383 3546 Mon 4 East Loddon, Wanganella, on-property sale Marcus Hooke, 0437 172 754 Mon 4 Keri-Keri, Moulamein, on-property sale Andrew Dowling, 03 5034 0591 | kerimerino.com.au Mon 4 Mylandra Park, Forbes, on-property sale Nicola Harvey, 0448 821 493 | Charles Harvey, 0427 536 212 Tue 5 Brundanella, Grenfell, on-property sale Ian Griffith, 02 6343 6362 | brundanellamerinostud.com.au Wed 6 Winyar, Canowindra, on-property sale Allan Dawson, 02 6344 1653 Wed 6 Overland, Bogan Gate, private ram selection commences, by appointment Tony Magill, 0428 641 115 | haddonrig.com.au Wed/Thu 6–7 Royal Adelaide Show – Merino Sheep Section Rachel Titley, 08 8212 4157 Thu 7 Haddon Rig, Warren, on-property Andy Maclean, 0429 662 226 | haddonrig.com.au Thu 7 Eastern Riverina Merino Multi-Vendor Sale, Culcairn Showground (Valley Vista Poll, Meadow View Poll, Old Cobran Poll & Hurlstone Park Poll studs) James Pitson, 0488 938 945 | Simon Bahr, 0428 293 701 Matt Martin, 0427 345 227 | Ryan Donvan, 0427 311 578 Fri 8 SA Stud Merino & Poll Merino Ram Sale, Adelaide Rachel Titley, 08 8212 4157 Fri 8 Bundaleer, Walla Walla, on-property sale Peter Lieschke, 02 6029 0128 / 0499 778 220 bundaleermerinostud.com.au Fri 8 Merryville, Boorowa, on-property sale Wal Merriman, 02 6385 3333 | merryvillestud.com.au Fri 8 Centre Plus Poll, Tullamore, Open Day Robert Mortimer, 02 6892 8259 | centreplus.com.au Fri 8 Almondvale, Urana, on-property sale Paul Routley, 0427 209 016 | almondvale.com.au Fri 8 Darriwell, Trundle, on-property sale Russell Jones, 02 6869 9242 | darriwellmerinos.com.au Fri 8 Caroonboon, Wanganella, on-property sale Margie Pye, 0427 996 911 Sat 9 Weealla, Balladoran, on-property sale Stuart McBurnie, 02 6887 9266 | weealla.com.au Mon 11 Yarrawonga, Harden, on-property sale Steve Phillips, 02 6386 3128 Mon 11 Bungulla, Longreach Showground Peter Capel, 0428 857 348 Tue 12 Austral Eden, West Wyalong, on-property sale John Johnston, 02 6972 0299 Tue 12 Raby, private ram selection commences, by appointment Stuart McBurnie, 02 6887 9266 Tues 12 Borambil, Corowa, on-property sale Rodger Mathews, 0428 358 233 Tue 12 GullenGamble,Yeoval, on-property sale Max Edwards, 0448 600 007 Tue 12 Royalla, Wallendbeen, on-property sale Winston McDonald, 02 6943 2536 Wed 13 Wanganella & Poll Boonoke Ram Sale, Conargo Justin Campbell, 0427 262 956 | austfood.com.au Wed 13 Lachlan Merinos, Forbes, on-property sale Glen Rubie, 0428 572 118 | lachlanmerinos.com.au Thu 14 Laurel Park Poll, West Wyalong, on-property sale Bill Buttenshaw, 0407 731 129 | laurelparkmerino.com.au Thu 14 Roseville Park, Dubbo, on-property sale Matthew Coddington, 02 6887 7286 | rosevilleparkmerinos.com.au Thu 14 Kambah Poll, Young, on-property sale Glen Oxford, 0429 822 669 | kambahpoll.com.au Fri 15 Avenel, Wanganella, on-property sale Colin McCrabb, 0428 847 558 | avenpart-avenel.com Fri 15 Towalba, Peak Hill, on-property sale Warick Kopp, 0427 153 663 | towalbamerinos.com.au Fri 15 Coddington Uardry Poll, Geurie, on-property sale Graham Coddington, 0428 638 129 | coddingtonpoll.com.au Mon 18 Tara Park, Boorowa, on-property sale Guy Evans, 0427 439 102 | tarapark.com.au Mon 18 Trynow, Goolma, on-property sale Bill Honeysett, 0447 767 988 Mon 18 Woodpark Poll, Jerilderie, on-property sale Stephen Huggins, 02 6993 4616 | woodparkmerino.com.au Mon 18 Burragundy, Coolah, private sales commence Bill Burgess, 02 6377 4627 Tue 19 Demondrille, Murrumburrah, on-property sale Patrick Davis, 0427 202 339 Tue 19 Gullendah, Baldry, on-property sale Peter Hughes, 02 6367 9235 | gullendah.com.au Tue 19 Pooginook, Jerilderie, on-property sale John Sutherland, 0428 953 017 | pooginook.com Wed 20 Cora Lynn, Peak Hill, on-property sale Steve Lindsay, 02 6869 9653 | coralynnmerinostud.com.au Wed 20 Koonwarra, Boorowa, on-property sale Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 | koonwarrastud.com.au Wed 20 Bella Lana, Wellington, on-property sale Scott Brien, 02 6846 7477 | bellalanamerinos.com.au Thu 21 The Yanko, Jerilderie, on-property sale Hugh Cameron, 0427 561 142 | theyanko.com Thu 21 Lach River, Darbys Falls, on-property sale Richard Chalker, 0428 484 456 Thu 21 Rocklyn, Grenfell, on-property sale Ralph Diprose, 0488 436 332 | rocklynmerinostud.com.au Fri 22 Langdene, Dunedoo, on-property sale Garry Cox, 02 6375 1972 | langdene.com.au Fri 22 Kerin Poll, Yeoval, on-property sale Nigel Kerin, 0427 464 070 | kerinpoll.com.au Sat 23 Allendale, Gollan, on-property sale Tony Inder, 0427 745 110 Sat 23 Towonga, Peak Hill, on-property sale Garry Kopp, 02 6869 1724 Mon 25 Bogo, Cootamundra, on-property sale Mal Peake, 0408 426 103 | bogomerinos.com.au Mon 25 Aloeburn Poll, Boree Creek, on-property sale Andrew Green, 0448 132 035 | Jodie Green, 0448 132 432 Tue 26 Dunbogan, Elong Elong, on-property sale Nigel Roberts, 0439 866 147 Tue 26 Richmond, Quandialla, on-property sale Trevor Ryan, 02 6347 1166 Tue 26 Waratah Poll, Bigga, on-property sale Doug Picker, 02 4835 2322 Tue 26 Myack Poll, Tarcutta, Open Day Gerald Woodhouse, 0451 871 567 Wed 27 Bundilla, Young, production sale Rick Baldwin, 02 6383 3802 | bundillamerinos.com.au Wed 27 Westray Park/Genanegie, Peak Hill, on-property sale Blake Tremain-Cannon, 0439 493 143 | westraymerinos.com.au Wed 27 Willandra, Jerilderie, on-property sale Caroline Heath, 0417 721 821 | willandramerinos.com.au Thu 28 Mumblebone, Wuuluman, on-property sale Chad Taylor, 0458 453 608 | mumblebone.com.au Thu 28 Karoola Downs, Gundagai, on-property sale James Derrick, 0408 694 209 Fri 29 One Oak Poll, Jerilderie, on-property sale Alistair & Natasha Wells, 03 5886 7117 | oneoakpoll.com.au OCTOBER Tue 3 Wyuna, Armatree, on-property sale Angus Beveridge, 0429 485 818 Tue 3 Grasmere Poll, Bethungra, on-property sale Yvette McKenzie, 0427 240 579 Wed 4 Egelabra Ram Sale, Warren Showgrounds Cameron Munro, 0428 478 696 | egelabra.com Wed 4 Charmac, Albury, on-property sale Leon Martin, 0428 577 138 | charmacmerinos.com Wed 4 Blyth, Adelong, on-property sale Ron Blyth, 02 6944 7566 Thu 5 GRASS Merinos, Armatree Field Day and Ram Sale Graham Peart, 0428 825 721 | grassmerino.com.au Thu 5 Rogara Poll, Goulburn, on-property sale Aaron Granger, 0437 193 753 Fri 6 Pemcaw, Dunedoo, on-property sale Henry Armstrong, 0488 758 275 | pemcaw.com.au Fri 6 Billa Burra Burra, Yass, on-property sale Keith McGrath, 0428 625 658 | billaburraburra.com Fri 6 Wantana Hills, Boorowa, private sales commence Jim Darmody, 0427 628 552 Fri 6 Merrignee, Boorowa, on-property sale Jono Merriman, 0427 272 238 | merrignee.com.au Fri 6 Glenwood, Wellington, on-property sale Norm Smith, 02 6845 3665 | glenwoodmerinos.com.au Fri 6 Mullengudgery, Nyngan, ram selection sale Scott Macmillan, 0429 864 142 | Bomber Moxham, 02 6833 9953 Fri 6 One Smoke Poll Merinos, Yass, on-property sale Lester Jones, 0400 516 319 Sat 7 Bocoble, Eumungerie, on-property sale Malcolm Cox, 0427 734 642 Mon 9 Grassy Creek, Boorowa, on-property sale Michael Corkhill, 02 6345 2201 | grassycreekmerinos.net.au Tue 10 Tallawong Merinos, Yass, on-property sale Frank Kaveney, 0427 275 701 Thu 12 Cassilis Park, Cassilis, on-property sale James Armstrong, 0412 926 525 | cassilispark.com.au Thu 12 Hollow Mount Merinos, Bigga, on-property sale David Zouch, 0428 480 702 Fri 13 Bungulla, Manilla, on-property sale Peter Capel, 0428 857 348 Fri 13 Stillbrook, Crookwell, on-property sale John Bensley, 02 4832 1204 Fri 13 Blink Bonnie, Tarana, on-property sale Peter Moore, 0419 011 398 Fri 13 Laraben Poll, Mudgee, on-property sale Gavin Swords, 0428 330 613 Fri 13 Mount Willandry Merinos, Tallimba, on-property sale Rod Hardie, 0497 676 749 Sun 15 Monaro Merino Field Day Rick Power, 0437 131 925 Mon 16 Adina, Overdale, Cooma, on-property sale Ray & James Barron, 0411 267 818 | adinamerinos.com Mon 16 Greenland, Bungarby, on-property sale Jenny Alcock, 02 6453 6244 | greenlandmerinos.com.au Tue 17 Boudjah, Cooma, Ram Sale, Cooma Showground Michael Green, 02 6452 6651 Tue 17 Snowy Plain/Snow Vale, Berridale, Ram Sale, Cooma Showground Michael Hedger, 0429 859 142 Tue 17 Main Range, Cooma, Ram Sale, Cooma Showground Steven Tozer, 02 6456 4405 Wed 18 Bindaree, Berridale, on-property sale Lawrence Clifford, 0423 902 561 Wed 18 Conrayn, Berridale, Twilight on-property sale Peter Lette, 02 6456 3034 Thu 19 Cottage Park, Cooma, on-property sale Mark Pendergast, 0488 041 392 Thu 19 Avonside, Cooma, on-property sale Simon King, 0414 897 390 | avonsidemerinos.com.au Thu 19 Capree, Newbridge, on-property sale Chris Stapleton, 0429 797 633 Fri 20 Hazeldean, Cooma, on-property sale Bea Litchfield, 0427 933 103 | Ed Bradley, 0412 298 546 hazeldean.com.au Sat 21 Carrabungla, Laggan, on-property sale Neville McIntosh, 02 4837 3228 Sat 21 Glanna, Gulgong, on-property sale Ron Rayner, 02 6374 1124 | glanna.com.au Mon 23 Hillcreston Park, Bigga, on-property sale Danny Picker, 02 4835 2220 | hillcrestonpark.com.au Thu 26 Grathlyn & Lynford Poll, Hargraves, on-property sales Max Rayner, 0417 719 282 Fri 27 Thalabah, Crookwell, on-property sale Kristen Frost, 0467 048 322 | Anthony Frost, 0408 689 857 Sat 28 Maroombah, Hargraves, on-property sale Peter Colley, 0427 862 205 NOVEMBER Fri 3 Pomanara, Hill End, on-property sale Geoff Rayner, 02 6337 8223 Sat 4 Niela, Laggan, on-property sale Tony McGaw, 0427 215 419 Tue 7 Bookham Flock Ewe Competition Tony Armour, 0417 424 612 Fri 10 Havilah North, Mudgee, on-property sale Andrew White, 02 6373 5265 Fri 10 Hillcreston, Bigga, on-property sale Murray Picker, 02 4835 2255 | hillcreston.com.au Fri 10 Hillcreston Heights, Bigga, on-property sale Brett Picker, 02 4835 2377 DECEMBER Fri 8 Hilltop, Mudgee, on-property sale Adam Mort, 02 6373 3518 / 0410 687 595 PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ELDERS STUD STOCK NSW E: eldersstudstocknsw@elders.com.au Scott Thrift, Stud Stock Specialist: 0417 660 260 DISCLAIMER: All information has been gathered for your reference and was accurate at the time of printing. Please check dates prior to events for any changes. COMPILED NOVEMBER 2022. SMBA2211_2023Calendar_A2pt_FA.indd 1 25/11/2022 9:55 am
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