North Island Dog Trials

Although heavy rain marred the first days of the North Island sheepdog trials the finals were held in brilliant sunshine before a very large crowd on the McLean property at Puhatikotiko a few miles out of Te Karaka.

Over 300 dogs were entered and some fine work was seen between dog and master.

Mr J. Tombleson, chairman of the committee, speaking at presentations

Mr W. D. McSporran, Waipukurau, winner of the Straight Huntaway with "Guy". Giving Guy a congratulations pat is Sally Bush of Ngatapa.

Part of the large crowd watching the Straight Huntaway

Mr G. T. Brennan (Feilding), who won both the Long Head and the Short Head and Yard with "Dick", receives his trophies from Mrs Tombleson.

Mr A. G. Stead (Hastings), president of the N.Z. Dog Trial Association, speaking at the presentations.

S. R. Buscke (Gisborne) was 2nd in the Short Head and Yard with "Nell"

R. Haynes' "Wag" looks back for further directions

The venue provided a natural grandstand for all events

Mr A. C. O' Sullivan (Matata) with 'Toss' ready to win the Straight Huntaway

Mr K. Sayers' "Peg" at work

Part of the large crowd on the bank watching the finals of the Short Head and Yard.

Mr and Mrs R. M. McNeil (Tolaga Bay) and Mr and Mrs E. Isaacson (Hastings) take a keen interest in the Short Head and Yard

In the judge's box for the Straight Huntaway is Mr D. Sherriff assisted by Mrs Sherriff

S. R. Buscke at the hurdles in the Short Head and Yard

Six of the O'Connor brothers met at the trials and they are, from left, Bruce (Tolaga Bay), Ralph (Bay of Plenty), Brian (Tokomaru Bay), Morris (Hawkes Bay), and in front Rex (Matawai), and Russell (Tokomaru Bay).

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 144 : June 15, 1966

North Island Dog Trials