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Article from The Land - February 2008 Munna Wiltipoll stud rams sold to $2300, 19 averaged $1221 and 60 stud ewes averaged $512 at Harry and Jill Powell's Munna Wiltipoll stud sale at Coolah. The Powells said they were delighted with the day's results. "It was pleasing to see so many repeat buyers and to welcome some new ones as well." Mr Powell said. All the sale sheep were total wool shedders and showed the true characteristics of the Wiltipoll breed and buyers from as far away as Western Australia took full advantage of an offering that achieved a 99% clearance rate. The $2300, 17-month-old top priced ram went to Col and Rosemary Adler, Worryless Wiltipoll Stud, Barmedman. John and Carol Luckie, Mendooran, paid $2000 for the second-top-priced ram to average $1483 for their draft of three rams, while Keith Embry, Albany WA purchased the single sire for $1800. Stud Wiltipoll ewes sold to $700. Paul Brady, Bathurst, paid $2100 for three ewes and averaged $631 for his draft of 11. Chris and Ann Fisher, Chifley, averaged $425 for six ewes and $1050 for their two rams, while Doug Scott, Temora, purchased six ewes to average $525 and three rams at $1000. Volume buyer, Paul Knight, Spring Terrace, near Orange, averaged $570 for his draft of 10 ewes. Gus Smith, Narromine, purchased eight ewes to average $468. The sale was conducted by Christie and Hood, Dubbo and Bill Tatt was Auctioneer. |