The vast distances clients had traveled was a testament to the quality of sheep the Wilkinsons have been breeding.  Even with a trying start to the season up here, the rams are in very good order and extremely good quality.  The high prices and strong competition on the very top lines we especially telling of the demand for the Challara genetics.

A stud purchase resulted when Jerome Hardie, of Wallinar, Broomehill, paid $2,100 for a Poll Merino. “The ram had very soft wool, which resulted in our first purchase at Challara,