Export Lamb

The A and P Association's annual export lamb competition attracted 240 entries from farmers throughout the district when it was staged at the Kaiti Freezing Works.

The lambs were judged in two major categories, on the hoof and on the hook, in six different classes.

Mr Sandy Bull, winner of the open single lamb championship in the on-hoofs section.

The judges gather round to congratulate the winner of the on-hooks title, Mr R. F. Atkins, manager of A. E. Reeve's farm at Patutahi. From left: Messrs M. Macauley (on-hoofs judge). W. Morley (on-hooks), Mr Atkins, and G. Rogers (on-hooks assistant).

Mr David Sherriff won the Young Farmers' Club section

Mr Macauley, of Waipukurau, examines some of the carcases which he had judged on the hoof.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 138 : December 1, 1965

Export Lamb