Jubilee Dog Trial at Tolaga Bay

There is always plenty of time for social contacts at a dog trial, so that when the Tolaga Bay Dog Trial Club held its 50th anniversary meeting last month, over three days, almost more reminiscences were swapped than calls made to competing dogs. Old-timers, including some who attended and even competed at the first meeting 50 years ago were present to enjoy the familiar scene and to meet old friends.

Winners in Centre and Jubilee events were: A. M. Lincoln's Champ, Centre and Jubilee Long Head; W. Hall's Fleet, Centre Short Head; W. Percy's Fay, Jubilee Short Head; D. A. Sherriff's Boy, Centre and Jubilee Zig-Zag. Huntaway; D. A. Sherriff's Neil, Centre and Jubilee Straight Huntaway.

The scene at the club's headquarters, which has been in use for most of the 50 years. The club owns seven acres here on Mangaheia Station.

Mr J. T. Dunlop with Jock. He was the only competitor who also took part in the first trials in 1911.

Two competitors in action. At left, T. Neilson and Gay in the Long Head. At right, Walter Hall and Shep in the Huntaway.

Some of the veterans present photographed with the club president and secretary. Back row: J. T. Dunlop, O. James, A. Cranswick, J. S. Bishop (secretary), B. Sayers, F. Hooper. Front row: B. Lincoln, A. Donald, P. A. Tombleson (president), R. Berry, J. McIntosh, K. McIntosh.

Mr Tombleson at work in his tent

Plenty of bookwork to do: Secretary Bishop and assistant-secretary P. Baker on the job.

The ladies were busy too: From left, Mesdames R. McNeil, J. Lowe, P. Baker, G. Shanks, A. Warburton, S. Smith, G. Sherriff.

Old friends meet again: J. Lockwood, R. Lincoln and F. Hooper.

Watching the trial

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 82 : April 20, 1961

Jubilee Dog Trial at Tolaga Bay