Charinga blood merinos and cattle stocked the property for some years before a change to Tattykeel terminal genetics and production of quality prime lambs. 

Like many of us who have enjoyed a lot of birthdays, the time comes to leave the job that we really enjoy, so we wish the Stuarts lots of happiness in their future.

BATHURST Merino Association secretary Kirby McPhee provides details of the Bathurst Ram Expo at the Showground to be held on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 3pm.

The program includes:

For videos of sale dogs online, visit www.colonsaystud.com. Phone Col, 0427 217 679.

Plans are well under way for the Melbourne Cup trip.

Please contact Graeme Ross: gwross2@gmail.com or 0411 285 610.

FAREWELL to former Bathurst stud breeder Peter Armstrong who passed away recently.

He and his wife Wendy conducted the Peregrine Merino Stud north of Bathurst city and he was chairman of the local branch of NSW Farmers for several terms. 

Peter is remembered as a successful breeder of quality livestock and a valued friend to a wide cross-section of the community.

ONE of our district’s grand ladies passed away recently. Mrs Jean Thatcher touched the lives of many local families during her long life. 

She and her husband Ted operated the “Killongbutta” property for many years and reared their family there. 

She will be greatly missed by her many friends.

LEADING stock and station agency Bowyer and Livermore has provided sound advice to its many clients and friends in regards to Meat and Livestock Australia’s upcoming changes to Livestock Production Assurance accreditation. 

Every agent knows that the majority of their clients are really confused on this issue as most don’t use social media or spend much time listening to radio programs, but many tell me that they always read this column in Thursday’s Advocate, Review or Chronicle. 

If readers do find value in this column I would urge them to discuss the LPA changes with their agent and follow B & L’s advice – don’t stress. Don’t take notice of pub gossip. The accreditation can be done online and there is a fee of $60 involved.

MUCH of our district is now in very poor shape as 21 frosts in a row have been reported in low spots.

The rain gods went on leave shortly after Easter and don’t seem in any hurry to return. 

Many households are using water that is carted in and heavy rainfall in late winter would certainly be appreciated. 

Derek and Wes Larnach at Grainforce Kelso tell me of delivering 28 tonne loads of barley for stock feed on an almost daily basis. 

These gentlemen supply a large grain auger and operator to put grain loads into silos and their operation is excellent. 

If you want to discuss grain purchases, Grainforce is in the phone book.

REPORTS of many district residents attending Mudgee Small Farm Field Days are positive and the event was blessed with good weather.

Former district agronomist at Mudgee, Gerry Hennessy, told ABC morning radio of the modest start of the field days in 1967, when 13 exhibitors had 300 visitors to their stands at Mudgee Showground.

Department of Agriculture horticulturist Clarrie Beckingham worked with Gerry and a small band of helpers to arrange that initial event that has grown to this year’s 420 exhibitors and around 20,000 visitors to the present site on the Ulan road.

THE bishop was seriously ill and his doctor advised him to see very few visitors. When George asked to see his Lordship, he was ushered in. “My Lord,” said George, “I do appreciate you seeing me when so many of your dear friends were turned away.” The Bishop replied: “I feel so sure of seeing all of them in the next life, but this might well be my last chance of seeing you, my son.”

HE whispered to an old mate: “I’m glad the missus was born in winter. The candles on the cake warm the house. If it was in summer we’d need a fire permit.”

THEY asked: “Have you known your wife long?” He answered: “Oh yes, ever since we were the same age.”