Held at Deloraine Showgrounds on Friday, November 24 This was a fleece only show. Jan Litchfield was the judge and Mary Orledge, the Chief Steward. Mary reported - There were 16 fleeces entered. Our display was smaller this year as we had less space to work due to some upgrades at the … [Read more...] about 2023 Deloraine Angora Show – Fleeces Only
2023 Royal Hobart Show Results
The Royal Hobart Show (Angora Goats Section) was held at the Campbell Town Showgrounds on Saturday, November 4. There were no entries for animal judging, so only fleeces were judged. Unfortunately the nominated judge Vicki Winley, had to isolate due to her husband Peter, coming down with a COVID … [Read more...] about 2023 Royal Hobart Show Results
Henrietta Angoras – “Open Afternoon”
2023 AGM & General Meeting
The AGM was held at St Andrews Inn at Cleveland, on Sunday August 27. Those in attendance were Eian Rayner (Chair), Steve Baldock (Minutes), Vicki & Peter Winley, Don & Gaye Ackland, Gerald & Betty Van Dongen, Mary Orledge, George & Kerry Carnie and Barry Cant. Eian Rayner did not … [Read more...] about 2023 AGM & General Meeting
2023 Deloraine Angora Show
Held at Deloraine Showgrounds on Sunday, February 19 The annual Angora show was held at the Deloraine Showgrounds, in conjunction with the All Breeds Summer Show. The judge was Audrey Gaffney and here is her report - Tasmanian Division Annual Show 2023 I had the pleasure of judging the … [Read more...] about 2023 Deloraine Angora Show
Vale Angus Adams
Sadly another of our Angora family has passed away. Brian Smith knew Angus very well and wrote a short eulogy of Adam. Sadly we report the death of the late Angus Adams whohas passed after a long illness.Many will remember Angus as a long-time breeder ofAngora goats in Tasmania. He … [Read more...] about Vale Angus Adams
Vale Robert (Rob) Neske
I was shocked to receive a call from Mary Orledge that a member of our goat fraternity, Rob Neske had passed away. Mary sent this message - "Passed away December 2022 aged 75 years. Rob was a member of Mohair Australia Ltd Tasmania Division between 2005 and 2020. He kept Angora goats as a … [Read more...] about Vale Robert (Rob) Neske
Goat Fest Tasmania Annual Festival – 2023
The annual Goat Fest Festival is nearly upon us. Don't miss a great opportunity to see all things about goats! Where: Longford Showgrounds When: Sunday, January 29 Time: 10am to 3pm For up to date information and more news, go to the Goat Fest Tasmania Facebook page here … [Read more...] about Goat Fest Tasmania Annual Festival – 2023