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Free Town Admiral wins the Royal

Free Town Admiral wins the championship at the Royal Show for the third year.

Free Town Director exported to Australia

Free Town Director, bred by Mr PE Bradstock, is exported to Australia, purchased by EC Tanner.

First overseas judge

Senor Carlos Pereyra Iraola is invited to judge Hereford cattle at the RASE Show in Reading. He is the first overseas judge of Herefords in this country.

First premier show and sale

The first premier show and sale is held in February.

Sale of Mr W Griffiths’ herd at Aldersend; 104 head averaged £474 16s., bull calf Aldersend Conqueror realising £3,150.

Total exports of Herefords overseas this year, 682 head.

Sale by auction of Mr TR Thompsons’ herd, when 59 head averaged £446 each.

Moore’s sale

Sale by auction of Mr LL Moore’s herd at Brampton Brian, when 152 head averaged £121 each.

King George V becomes patron

King George V becomes patron of the society.

Irish Hereford Breeders’ Association founded

Irish Hereford Breeders’ Association is founded.

First exportation to Russia

First exportation of Herefords to Russia.

King Edward VII becomes patron of the society

King Edward VII becomes patron of the society.

Sale for Mr W Tudge, of Leinthall; average, £53; total, £4,519. Sale of Mr John Price, Court House, Pembridge, average £54; total £9,152.

Protector sells for £1,200

Protector bred by Mr Allen Hughes, sells for £1,200 to Mr CT Pulley, USA.