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Penciled on back - 8 ewes from Mr B.D. Stewart’s stud farm at Heatherlea which are to go to China for breeding purposes have had to undergo a number of tests before being passed for export. Govt. vet, Mr D. Collyns & his assistant, Mr C. Lester, watching Miss P. Collyns. Sat. Feb. 3, 1968.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Sheep from stud farm to be exported to China, 1968 1 B&W photo print

8 ewes from Mr B.D. Stewart’s stud farm at Heatherlea, which are to go to China for breeding purposes, have had to undergo a number of tests before being passed for export. Government vet, Mr D. Collyns & his assistant, Mr C. Lester, performing the necessary tests, watched by daughter, Miss P. Collyns (left), who also provides some assistance.

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February 3, 1968

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miss p. collyns,
mr b.d. stewart,
mr c. lester,
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