The Brisbane Ekka has concluded for another twelve months, with Paul Ringland officiating.
Great excitement for Tim and Lisa Nicholls and the Phillips boys in winning Champion Cow with Clarefield OS Marcel Pauline 2846. Damon and Jason Phillips' Sunny View Duchess, champion cow in 2011 and 2012, was named Reserve Champion with J P Bourke & Co's Myrtleholme Rose 212 as Honourable Mention. Senior Best Udder went to Jondene Velva 7 (F S Johnston & Sons).
The Ledger Family's Model family continues to perform, with Riverwood Model 6 named Intermediate Champion after also winning Best Udder U3yrs. Riverwood Joan 9 was Honourable Mention Intermediate Heifer with the Henry Family's Venvale Thelma 121 splitting the two Riverwood animals, as Reserve Champion.
In the juveniles, Myrtleholme Glenda 65 (J P Bourke & Co) won the Champion broad ribbon with Tara Daffodil 44 (Henry Family) and Riverwood Favourite (Ledger Family) taking Reserve and Honourable Mention respectively.
Riverwood Madam was named All Breeds F+P Champion in the On-Ground production competition producing in 24 hours, 35.1 kgs milk, 6.28% 2.215 kgs Fat, 3.58% 1.253 kgs Protein, 3.468 kgs F+P. Den Dia Minnie 5 (Den Dia Partnership) was Reserve Champion for F+P but took out the All Breeds Weight of Milk producing 48.25kgs in 24 hours. Den Dia Empress 86 took Reserve Champion Weight of Milk.
In the Inter-Breed judging, the Illawarras performed well with Reserve placings in Supreme Cow (Clarefield OS Marcel Pauline 2846), Supreme Udder (Jondene Velva 7), Supreme Junior (Riverwood Model 6) and Supreme Junior Udder (Riverwood Model 6).
Class 1: Heifer, 6mths and U10mths
1st Ledger Family - Riverwood Model 13, s. Rosedale Archie, d. Riverwood Model 4
2nd A & D Whatman - Moyola Sunshine, s. Panorama Attraction, d. Moyola Roanbow 21
3rd English & Noakes - Eacham Park Jewel 2, s. Panorama Aramis, d. Kangawarra Jewel
4th J P Bourke & Co - Myrtleholme Empress 59, s. Myrtleholme Dane, d. Myrtleholme Empress 46
Class 2: Heifer 10mths & U15mths
1st J P Bourke & Co - Myrtleholme Glenda 65, s. Myrtleholme Dane, d. Myrtleholme Glenda 49
2nd Ledger Family - Riverwood Favourite, s. Moyola Adventurer, d. Willow Valley Favourite 7
3rd F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Twinkle 33, s. Jondene Design, d. Jondene Twinkle 30
4th M & G Henry - Tara Merle 14, s. Damartini Attitude, d. Tara Merle 11
Class 3: Heifer, 15mths & U20mths dry
1st R & J Lindsay - Jondene Josephine 80, s. Jondene Ford, d. Jondene Josephine 71
2nd Ledger Family - Riverwood Lyndal 6, s. Jondene Redman, d. Riverwood Lyndal 3
Class 4: Heifer 20mths & U2yrs dry
1st M & G Henry - Tara Daffodil 44, s. Budjon Nitzy Devil, d. Tara Daffodil 38
2nd Den Dia Partnership - Den Dia Buttercup 2, s. Moyola Adventurer, d. Mary Brook Buttercup 8
3rd A & D Whatman - Allen Vale Virgin 13, s. Venvale Prince, d. Allen Vale Virgin 8
THE EILEEN BEST MEMORIAL CHAMPION JUVENILE: MYRTLEHOLME GLENDA 65 - J P Bourke & Co
RESERVE CHAMPION JUVENILE: TARA DAFFODIL 44 - M & G Henry
HONOURABLE MENTION JUVENILE: RIVERWOOD FAVOURITE - Ledger Family
Class 5: Cow or Heifer, 2yrs old & U3yrs dry
1st M & G Henry - Tara Coral 2, s. C-Red Glacier Marty, d. Tara Coral
2nd D Priebbenow - Silverleigh Gina 24, s. Apples Absolute ET Red, d. Silverleigh Gina 15
3rd F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Jessie 10, s. Jondene Ford, d. Jondene Jessie 5
Class 6: Cow, 3yrs & over dry
1st English & Noakes - Kangawarra Jewel 3212, s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire, d. Kangawarra Jewel 2336
2nd F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Barbara 9, s. KHW Kite, d. Jondene Barbara
3rd Den Dia Partnership - Den Dia Minnie 3, s. Bosgowan Lawrence, d. Prospect Minnie 62
Class 7: Heifer, 2yrs & Under in milk
1st Ledger Family - Riverwood Joan 9, s. Jondene Redman, d. Riverwood Joan 4
Class 8: Heifer 2yrs & U2 1/2yrs in milk
1st M & G Henry - Tara Carnation 3, s. Loden Bob, d. Tara Carnation 2
2nd F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Empress 5, s. Jondene Meteor, d. Jondene Empress 3
3rd F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Blossom 11, s. Jondene Lucky, d. Meadowhaven Blossom 464
Class 9: Cow 2 1/2yrs & U3yrs in milk
1st Ledger Family - Riverwood Model 6, s. Riverwood Kingston, d. Riverwood Model 3
2nd M & G Henry - Tara Cherry 8 (ET), s. Patience Showline Contender, d. Tara Cherry 3
3rd M & G Henry - Tara Daffodil 43, s. Patience Showline Contender, d. Tara Daffodil 38
4th J P Bourke & Co - Myrtleholme Glenda 54, s. Fradon Jet Red, d. Myrtleholme Glenda 22
Class 10: The Dave Savage Memorial Group of Three Heifers U3yrs
1st M & G Henry
Class 11: The Reg Peters Memorial Cow or Heifer U3yrs - Best Udder & Attachment
1st Ledger Family - Riverwood Model 6, s. Riverwood Kingston, d. Riverwood Model 3
2nd M & G Henry - Venvale Thelma 121
3rd Den Dia Partnership - Riverwood Sovereign 6, s. Venvale Prudino, d. Park Lane Sovereign.
CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE: RIVERWOOD MODEL 6 - Ledger Family
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR: VENVALE THELMA 121 - M & G Henry
HONOURABLE MENTION JUNIOR: RIVERWOOD JOAN 9 - Ledger Family.
Class 11: Cow 3yrs & U4yrs in milk
1st M & G Henry - Tara Panda 6, s. Ladino Park Talent, d. Tara Panda
2nd J P Bourke & Co - Myrtleholme Star 17, s. Fradon Jet Red, d. Myrtleholme Star 9
3rd F S Johnston & Sons - Den Dia Empress 86, s. Jondene Jubilee, d. Den Dia Empress 68
4th Radel Discretionary Trust - Happy Valley Ruth 24, s. Jondene Ford, d. Celevale Ruth 18
5th R & J Lindsay - Waraba Pippa, s. Myrtleholme Berro, d. Foundation stock
Class 12: Cow, 4yrs & U5yrs in milk
1st J P Bourke & Co - Myrtleholme Rose 212, s. Myrtleholme Thorpe, d. Myrtleholme Rose 164
2nd F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Velda 7, s. Jondene Ford, d. Jondene Velda 6
3rd F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Model 18, s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire, d. Jondene Model 17
4th Ledger Family - Riverwood Madam, s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire. d. Moyola Madam 3
Class 13: Cow, 5yrs & U6yrs in milk
1st W Phillips & Nicholls Family - Clarefield OS Marcel Pauline, s. Ovensdale Scarlets Marcel, d. Worthwhile Pauline
2nd J P Bourke & Co - Myrtleholme Sweetie 4, s. Ernest-Anthony Reno, d. Myrtleholme Sweetie 3
3rd W Gallagher - Moyola Madam 8, s. KHW Kite Advent, d. Moyola Madam 6
4th F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Beauty 33, s. Jondene Ford, d. Jondene Beauty 28
Class 14: Cow 6yrs & U7yrs in milk
1st Den Dia Partnership - Den Dia Minnie 5, s. Fyn Aks, d. Prospect Minnie 62
2nd Radel Discretionary Trust - Rosedale Redoak Joanne, s. Silverleigh Duncan, d. Rosedale Rasper Joanne
3rd M & G Henry - White Park Minnie 29, s. Lemon Grove Bygold, d. White Park Minnie 26
Class 15: Cow 7yrs & over in milk
1st W Phillips & Nicholls Family - Sunny View Duchess, s. Sunny View Majestic, d. Chelmonte Duchess 4
2nd M & G Henry - Venvale Merle 149, s. Venvale Magnum 2, d. Venvale Merle 131
3rd Ledger Family - Park Lane Sovereign 88, s. Kurraroo Violets Trenton, d. Park Lane Sovereign 55
4th Radel Discretionary Trust - Happy Valley April 16, s. Happy Valley Petro, d. Happy Valley April 14
Class 15: Cow 3yrs & over - Best Udder & Attachment
1st F S Johnston & Sons - Jondene Velda 7, s. Jondene Ford, d. Jondene Velda 6
2nd J P Bourke & Co - Myrtleholme Rose 212, s. Myrtleholme Thorpe, d. Myrtleholme Rose 164
3rd W Phillips & Nicholls Family - Clarefield OS Marcel Pauline, s. Ovensdale Scarlets Marcel, d. Worthwhile Pauline
4th W Phillips & Nicholls Family - Sunny View Duchess, s. Sunny View Majestic, d. Chelmonte Duchess 4
5th Den Dia Partnership - Den Dia Minnie 5, s. Fyn Aks, d. Prospect Minnie 62
Class 16: James Teese Memorial Group of Three Females, in milk or dry
1st J P Bourke & Co
2nd F S Johnston & Sons
3rd Ledger Family
Class 17: Maternally Related Family Group
1st M & G Henry
2nd Den Dia Partnership - d. Prospect Minnie 62
Class 18: Sire's Progeny Group
1st F S Johnston & Sons - s. Jondene Ford
2nd J P Bourke & Co - s. Myrtleholme Thorpe
3rd M & G Henry - s. Patience Showline Contender
CLARRIE MARQUARDT MEMORIAL CHAMPION ILLAWARRA COW: CLAREFIELD OS MARCEL PAULINE - W. PHILLIPS & NICHOLLS FAMILY
RESERVE CHAMPION COW: SUNNY VIEW DUCHESS - W. PHILLIPS & NICHOLLS FAMILY
HONOURABLE MENTION COW: MYRTLEHOLME ROSE 212 - J P BOURKE & CO.
SUPREME INTER-BREED:
Illawarras placed in the Reserve position in all classes.
ALL BREEDS ON GROUND 24HR PRODUCTION COMPETITION:
ALL BREEDS CHAMPION BUTTERFAT COW: LEDGER FAMILY - RIVERWOOD MADAM - 35.1 kgs milk, 6.28% 2.215 kgs Fat, 3.58% 1.253 kgs Protein, 3.468 kgs F+P.
ALL BREEDS RESERVE CHAMPION BUTTERFAT COW & CHAMPION WEIGHT OF MILK COW: - DEN DIA PARTNERSHIP - DEN DIA MINNIE 5 48.25kgs MILK, 1.955 kgs Fat, 1.476 kgs Protein
ALL BREEDS RESERVE CHAMPION WEIGHT OF MILK COW: DEN DIA PARTNERSHIP - DEN DIA EMPRESS 86.
