Gelbvieh Members from five States, the AGA EO and visitors enjoyed the dinner.

QLD BRANCH AGM and GM

The meetings were held at the home of Brian Kaddatz, Woologa near Gympie on March 25 2017. Thank you to Brian and his family for the great hospitality and to the Nixons for sharing the photos of their 2016 Canadian trip. The morning was spent viewing the ATG stock near Gympie.
Photos: Alison Johnson

L to R: Brian Kaddatz, Chris Braithwaite, Chris and Mercia Theron; Aderian, Julie and Aleacea Nixon; Annie Minehan and Clyde Johnson.

Some of the ATG stock on display

GELBVIEH FEATURE SHOW 2017

Gelbvieh was the Feature Breed at the Tenterfield Show in NSW on 2 February 2017. Gelbvieh Youth members were supported by Qld Gelbvieh stalwarts, Val and Ian Rogers. Many of the entries were breed by, sourced or purchased from, Qld studs; including ATG, Granite Gold, Midas, Sunshine and Rivertree.

Feature Show supporters Val Rogers, Jimmy Edmonstone;
and Nik Charlton, who exhibited two Granite Gold heifers.

FEMALES

Junior Champion Female SUNSHINE LULU L177
Reserve Junior Champion Female BLUE RIBBON MATILDA

Senior Champion Female GLENDALE ZELLA L54
Reserve Senior Champion Female MIDAS OPAL

Champion Female and Best Gelbvieh Exhibit: SUNSHINE LULU L177
owned by Jesse Joseph (Rocky Creek Dunoon NSW)

Champion Female and Best Gelbvieh Exhibit SUNSHINE LULU L177
owned by Jesse Joseph (Rocky Creek Dunoon NSW)


BULLS

Senior and Champion Bull SUNSHINE KRYPTON K25


Grand Champion Bull SUNSHINE KRYPTON K25
owned and exhibited by Jesse Joseph (Rocky Creek Dunoon NSW)

GELBVIEH YOUTH FIELD DAY 2016

The very successful Field Day held at Murgon Qld, on Saturday 20 August 2016, was planned and organised by Gelbvieh Youth President, Annie Minehan working in conjunction with other Gelbvieh Youth Members, Qld Branch Secretary Julie Nixon and Qld Branch President Chris Braithwaite. They were ably and willingly supported by other Branch members.

Chris Braithwaite generously hosted the day and supplied all the cattle, use of his facilities and his expertise. Very informative talks and practical demonstrations were given by Chris (Veterinarian and Stud Breeder) and Julie Nixon (Cattle Fitter and Stud Breeder).
Photos: Brian Kaddatz

BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW - AUGUST 2016

Judge: Mr Brad Hanson
No of exhibits: 17

Gelbvieh Exhibitors: ATG ( Kaddatz Family), Bushy Park (A Randall), Cherryburn (T Bewick), Mickey Mouse (A Nixon), Midas (C & J Braithwaite),  Rivertree (N Charlton), Rocky Creek (J Joseph), Weetalabah (A & J Nixon)


BULLS

Junior Champion Bull
SUNSHINE KRYPTON K25 (J Joseph Dunoon NSW)

Reserve Junior Champion Bull
MIDAS LOTHARIO (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q

Senior Champion Bull
WEETALABAH KICKASS (A & J Nixon Chinchilla Q)

Reserve Senior Champion Bull
GN KINGS RANSOM (A Randall The Gums Q)

Grand Champion Bull
SUNSHINE KRYPTON (J Joseph Dunoon NSW)


FEMALES

Junior Champion Female
GLENDALE ZELLA (J Joseph Dunoon NSW)

Reserve Junior Champion Female
WEETALABAH STORMY LADY (A & J Nixon Chinchilla Q)

Senior Champion Female
GRANITE GOLD JACKIE (N Charlton Stanthorpe Q)

Reserve Senior Champion Female
MIDAS ELSA K005 (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q)

Grand Champion Female
GRANITE GOLD JACKIE (N Charlton Stanthorpe Q)
 

Senior and Grand Champion Female GRANITE GOLD JACKIE
with Jade Thompson and Nik Charlton

Junior and Grand Champion Bull SUNSHINE KRYPTON K25
with Jesse Joseph and Sarah Peters

Gelbvieh Youth at the 2016 Ekka
Back: Annie Minehan, Nik Charlton, Amanda Weber, Chelsea Kerr.
Front: Sarah Peters, Jesse Joseph and Aleacea Nixon

SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW - APRIL 2016

Gelbvieh exhibits competed in Other Recognised Breeds Classes

FEMALES

Grand Champion Female
GLENDALE CANDY K29 (A Randall The Gums Q)

Reserve Champion Female
GRANITE GOLD JESSIE (A Randall The Gums Q)

BULLS

Grand Champion Bull and Best Exhibit
SUNSHINE KRYPTON K25 (J Joseph Dunoon NSW)

Reserve Champion Bull
GN KINGS RANSOM K24 (A Randall The Gums Q)

Champion Female GLENDALE CANDY K29
exhibited by Aaron Randall



Champion Bull and Best Exhibit SUNSHINE KRYPTON K25
exhibited by Jesse Joseph


LOCAL SHOWS 2016

Queensland Gelbvieh breeders exhibited at local shows in 2016, including Allora, Gayndah, Goomeri, Gympie, Inglewood, Miles, Murgon, Pittsworth, Proston and Toowoomba.

2016 Goomeri Show Junior and Grand Champion Bull Supreme Gelbvieh Exhibit MIDAS LOTHARIO (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q)	2016 Gayndah Show Supreme Female Exhibit MIDAS ELSA (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q) Champion - Goomeri, Gympie, Murgon, Proston
2016 Gympie Show Junior and Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull MIDAS LARAMIE (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q)	2016 Gympie Show (ATG Gympie Q) Junior and Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female ATG DIAMOND 320 and Michael Kaddatz Right: ATG HALO 323 (bull) and Brian Kaddatz
2016 Miles Show Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull WEETALABAH KICKASS K020 with Aleacea Nixon (AJ & JC Nixon Dulacca Q)

VALE TERRY O’HALLORAN

Terrence Matthew “Terry” O’Halloran
7 November 1942 - 21 November 2015

It was with great sadness we learned on Sunday 22 November of Terry O’Halloran’s passing on the previous night. While talking with Terry earlier on the Saturday, some members thanked him for what he had done for the Gelbvieh breed. Terry was a tremendous supporter of and contributor to the Qld. Branch meetings, activities and sales. He was a great committee person giving guidance and providing honest opinions.

Terry, a former Vice President of the Qld Branch, and his wife Shirley promoted the Gelbvieh breed at every opportunity, participating at the Agrow Field Days at Emerald, other Field days; and Queensland and National Sales. They built up a loyal client following and went “the extra mile” in friendship, loyalty and hard work in their involvement with Gelbvieh.

Terry was laid to rest on 4 December 2015 after a moving farewell at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Allora Q. He will be long remembered and greatly missed by all Qld Branch members.


QLD AGM & GM NOVEMBER 2015

Qld Branch Meeting Day and social get together on Saturday 21 November, started at Terry and Shilrey O’Halloran’s, Terley Gelbvieh Stud, at Clifton. They graciously hosted lunch, with members contributing eats. Members appreciated Terry’s effort in assembling stock for viewing despite his ill health and we thank them for their hospitality. Carole Johns from the AGA at Armidale attended and members took the opportunity to make her acquaintance.

Enroute to Val and Ian Rogers’ Granite Gold Stud at The Summit for the AGM and GM, we visited interesting Granite Belt tourist venues. Members sampled apple juice in many combinations; and lovely cheeses and wines. Thanks to Val and Ian for the tour of their property paddocks and the Gelbvieh herd; and the refreshments and nibbles during the meetings. The day ended with dinner at the Chinese Restaurant in Stanthorpe. Thanks to the Qld Secretary Julie Nixon for arranging a great day.

BRISBANE ROYAL 2015

Judge: Berry Reynolds


FEMALES

Champion Female
GLENDALE DESTINY’S WAY (AJ &JC Nixon & A Minehan Chinchilla Q)

Reserve Champion Female
GLENDALE CANDY (A Randal The Gums Qld)


BULLS

Champion Bull
WEETALABAH KICKASS K020 (AJ &JC Nixon Chinchilla Q)

Reserve Champion Bull
GN KINGS RANSOM (A Randal The Gums Qld)

Grand Champion Exhibit
WEETALABAH KICKASS K020 (AJ &JC Nixon Chinchilla Q)



Grand Champion Gelbvieh Exhibit WEETALABAH KICKASS K020
with Aleacea Nixon, Elders representative left, Nik Charlton, Paul Charlton
and judge Berry Reynolds

Champion Gelbvieh Bull WEETALABAH KICKASS K020
with Julie and Aleacea Nixon

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female GLENDALE DESTINY’S WAY
and Grand Champion Gelbvieh Exhibit WEETALABAH KICKASS K020
with Julie, Aderian, Aleacea and Lyall Nixon; and Annie Minehan

BEEF 2015 ROCKHAMPTON QLD

FEMALES

Calf Champion Female
MIDAS OPAL (C&J Braithwaite Murgon Q)

Reserve Calf Champion Female
GLENDALE HIDDEN ASH (BR & MA Fleming WA)

Junior Champion Female
GRANITE GOLD JESSIE (Aaron Randall The Gums Q)

Reserve Junior Champion Female
MIDAS LORNA (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q)

Senior Champion Female
SUNSHINE GEM (G&M Chaplin Cooroy Q)

Reserve Senior Champion Female
MIDAS WINDLASS (C&J Braithwaite Murgon Q)

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female
SUNSHINE GEM (G&M Chaplin Cooroy Q
 

Calf Champion Female MIDAS OPAL

Grand Champion Female SUNSHINE GEM
 

BULLS

Calf Champion Bull
GN KINGS RANSOM (G Swan & N Holt Tuchekoi Q)

Reserve Calf Champion Bull
WEETALABAH KICKASS (AJ & JC Nixon Chinchilla Q)

Junior Champion Bull
MIDAS ROCKY (C&J Braithwaite Murgon Q)

Reserve Junior Champion Bull
MIDAS J075 (C&J Braithwaite Murgon Q)

Senior Champion Bull
WEETALABAH JUPITER (AJ & JC Nixon Chinchilla Q)

Reserve Senior Champion Bull
SUNSHINE HANNIBAL (G&M Chaplin Cooroy Q)

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull
GN KINGS RANSOM (G Swan & N Holt Tuchekoi Q)



Calf Champion Bull GN KINGS RANSOM


Junior Champion Bull MIIDAS ROCKY


Senior Champion Bull WEETALABAH JUPITER


Grand Champion Bull GN Kings Ransom
 

GROUP CLASSES

Exhibitors Group: 1 Weetalabah 2 Midas
Sires Progeny: 1 Midas
Dams Progeny: 1 Weetalabah 2 Midas
 

LOCAL SHOWS 2015

2015 Gympie Show Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Interbreed Champion SUNSHINE GEM (G & M Chaplin Cooroy Q)	2015 Toowoomba Royal Show Champion Gelbvieh Bull MIDAS ROCKY J101 (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q)
2015 Murgon Show Senior and Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female MIDAS WINDLASS J003 (C & J Braithwaite Murgon Q)	2015 Allora Show Nik Charlton (Stanthorpe Q) Exhibited GRANITE GOLD JACKIE

BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW 2014

Judge: Mr Colin Rex Armidale NSW


FEMALES

Champion Female
NOROLLE 49 LADY IN RED J72 (A Randall The Gums Q)

Reserve Champion Female
WEETALABAH ULTRA VIOLET (AJ & JC Nixon Chinchilla Q)

Grand Champion Exhibit
NOROLLE 49 LADY IN RED J72 (A Randall The Gums Q)


BULLS

Champion Bull
WEETALABAH JUPITER J024 (AJ & JC Nixon Chinchilla Q)

Reserve Champion Bull
NOROLLE 88 HADDEN H88 (A Randall The Gums Q)
 

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Exhibit
NOROLLE 49 LADY IN RED J72
Owned and exhibited by Aaron Randall



Champion Bull
WEETALABAH JUPITER NJ024
Owned and exhibited by Julie and Aderian Nixon