Texans See Country's Best

All eyes in the stock world were on a group of Texan Hereford cattle breeders when they paid a short visit to Gisborne recently. They were on their way to the world Hereford conference in Sydney and came to Gisborne because we have the reputation as producers of the best Herefords in New Zealand - as witness the marked success of local studs in various shows throughout the country.

The party of fourteen came to Gisborne through the arrangement of Barry Standring (secretary of the New Zealand Hereford Breeders' Assoc.) with Gisborne branch of the association whose committee consisted of Derek Barker, David Reeves, Jack Bain, Tony Bain and E. H. (Frosty) Goodall who organised the local trips for the visitors.

The seven men in the Texan group are shown admiring Waihuka Wilson, held by Roger Hutchinson, during a visit to Waihuka Stud. They are, from left, Messrs H. Elder, leader of the group, L. V. Gills, F. Vogt, R. Kerrin, J. P. Calliham, J. R. Colpitt and O. Shipp.

A "bull in a china shop" display in Common Sheltons drew public attention to the visit of the Texan visitors.

On arrival, party was thrilled to be welcomed by members of Folk Music Club singing "Haere Mai" and "Deep in the Heart of Texas".

A barbeque lunch at Jolly Stockman was enjoyed by all: Mesdames S. D. Reeves, and visitors J. P. Calliham, H. Elder and J. R. Colpitt.

Fred Vogt (U.S.A.), Pat Cooper and Dick Taylor.

"Chef" Peter Brownlie serves Henry Elder from the barbeque.

Bob Kerrin, Mrs G. Holdsworth and Mrs J. Holdsworth.

Tom Witters, president of the Gisborne Bull Breeders Association and Bob Kerrin (backs to camera), talk to Mr and Mrs Gills as other tour members alight for visit to Waihuka Stud.

Visits by the group were paid to the studs Acton (Barker Estate), Mokairau (A. D. Reeves), Waihau (E. Loisel), Wilencote (F. E. Humphries & Son), Waihuka (R. F. Hutchinson & Co.,) and Taurau Valley (T. L. Hine) where parades of Herefords were held for the visitors.

At Ulverstone the visitors were entranced by the entertainment provided by the Waihirere Maori Club.

At Acton Stud Derek Barker parades Acton Mixer No.2 for inspection by the visitors.

Roger Hutchinson and David Reeves lead Herefords around at a parade at Waihuka.

Henry Elder is given traditional hongi by Bub Wehi.

Frosty Goodall (left) and David Reeves accept on behalf of Barry Standring a painting from Henry Elder given in appreciation of the arrangements made for the Texans.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 166 : April 24, 1968

Texans See Country's Best