Len Katen 13th May 2012

Complete Clearance Sale Of Stock and Race Birds Belonging to the Late Len Katen Of Port Macquarie Len was a member of the Port Macquarie Panthers Pigeon Club and Mid-North Coast Pigeon Federation for many years having previously kept racing pigeons in Sydney.

Venue:

St Mary’s Pigeon Club 43 Burton St Werrington Club Phone on the day - 96736261

Date:

13th May 2012

Time: Viewing from: Sale commences:

11am 12:30 pm

Contact: Paul Gibbs on – 0408 003 387 Ian Workman on – 6583 7688 Conditions of sale Payment for purchases to be strictly cash

Preamble/Introduction Lenny Katen, “Kato” to his many friends kept and raced pigeons in the Port Macquarie Panther Pigeon Club, affiliated with the Mid North Coast Pigeon Federation for over 15 years. For many years previous to this Len raced in Sydney where he enjoyed many successes with his birds and was a keen competitor at all distances especially on the North Coast Route.

His early family of pigeons consisted mainly of the old “McLean” birds many of which were sourced from Ted Jones and the “Appleby” family of birds obtained from several sources. Then in 2004 he befriended Paul Gibbs who had just relocated to the Port Macquarie district from Sydney.

Paul brought with him his family of Van Loons and it wasn’t long before a friendship developed that saw Len gradually obtain many birds from Paul.

Such was his success with these birds (especially on one day races) that Len eventually replaced most of his “old” family with Paul’s Van Loons.

Len would say that on one-day races that they were a mile in front of his “old” family, so much so that eventually most of the old bloodline were replaced.

Paul either gifted and/or loaned birds to Len each year, ensuring that Len had young birds to race and road test for him off each of his Van Loon lines that include the Ray Hunt “Scrumpy” line, those off the Campbell Strange (USA) “Senna” and “Verona” line, as well as the “Silver Shadows”, Grenville Evans, Ponderosa, Des Sippet and Raven Van Loons.

Len tested many of Paul’s new acquisitions with many of these birds being represented in this sale catalogue.

Note: For those purchaser’s who would like a full pedigree of birds they might purchase, Paul advises that on evidence (copies of Prize Cards) of any of their progeny’s successful race results that where possible he would provide a detailed computer generated pedigree.

The Following 53 Lots are Len Katen’s Stock Birds Lot 1

Dark Ch Cock PMPC-08-2772

(Van Wanroy X Van Loon)

Bred down off the original Rob Wilson imported Van Wanroys, these being exceptional middle to long distance birds that have proven to be an exceptional cross for the Van Loons. This cock is related to three “Newcastle Hunter Classic One Loft Race” winners

Lot 2

Dark Ch Hen AUST-06-954

(Van Wanroy X Van Loon)

Related to Lot 1 above. Len had a lot of time for this line of birds. Their G/mother being an exceptional racer/breeder for Steve Beverley in Qld and apart from a clocking mishap should have been the QPF “Bird of the Year – 1997”. She has go on to breed numerous prizewinners.

Lot 3

Grizzle Cock PMPPC-07-1660

(Silver Shadow Van Loon)

The “Silver Shadows” need no introduction to fanciers, as they have been the most successful imports of recent years. This particular bird is closely bred to Keith Sagger’s champion imported cock GB-98 X-67966. Youngsters off this cock being very consistent racers for Len.

Lot 4

Blue Ch Hen PMPC-06-1524

(McLean)

The McLean pigeons need no introduction to pigeon fanciers, especially in the MNCF having proven themselves to be very reliable especially on long hard races. Without doubt one of Len’s favourite hens.

Lot 5

Blue Bar Cock AUST-06-949

(Van Loon)

An exceptionally well-bred cock who’s sire contains the best of Steve Beverley’s Ray Hunt Van Loons being closely related to Steve’s champion producer “Titleist” possibly the best producing cock of the old original Van Loons. His dam being closely related to the VHA Champion fanciers Grenville Evan’s Van Loons. This is a truly well bred bird.

Lot 6

Blue Bar Hen PMPC-08-2712

(Van Loon)

An extremely well bred hen being off Len’s champion race hen “River Queen” PMPC06-1555, winner of 1st Club Yamba by 7 mpm, 2nd Club Tweed Heads (narrowly beaten for 1st) and winner of 1st Club All Age Derby, 8th Fed from Gympie. 1555 is a full sister to 2nd Port Macquarie Breeders Plate for Ian Workman (That went on to breed Ian his 1st Taree Invitation winner by 16 min winning $6,000). A full brother winning 2nd Club from Delungra for the Bleesdale Family. Another full sister winning 3rd Club Forbes for J Jeffery in the CCF. This hen would be an asset in anyone’s stock loft.

Lot 7

Blue Bar Cock PMPC-08-2702

This cock is a full brother to Lot 6 above.

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(Van Loon)

Lot 8

Light Ch Hen TAREE-08-610

(Not Known)

This is a lovely hen, but unfortunately I could not find any information about her breeding or race performance among Len’s records.

Lot 9

Blue Ch Pied Cock AUST-7982

(Janssen)

This pigeon was bred for Len by Clarrie Henshaw in Sydney, it would be one of the best bred Janssens available being bred off the same sire that produced Keith Wrightson’s double Combine Winner in the FRP. The breeding of this cock is all “Rocky” the champion Short Distance winner of all Holland who’s sire was imported

by Des Sippets. These “Rocky” Janssen’s have continued to produce top class race birds throughout Australia.

Lot 10

Pen Blue Bar Hen PMPC-05-469

(Appleby)

The Appleby pigeons need very little introduction to local fanciers being bred and well tested over the years on the hard Northern Route. I found it difficult to find out much about this hen in Len’s records other to say that her young had raced consistently when used.

Lot 11

Blue Bar Cock PMPC-09-4857

(Van Loon)

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Clocked bird winning 1 Club from Hawks Nest 2010. His Sire is Lot 21 and his Dam is Lot 41

Lot 12

Blue Bar Hen PMPC-09-4875

(Van Loon)

A most consistent race bird off the Southern Route having 3 starts to Beacon Hill.

Lot 13

Blue Bar Cock PMPC-08-2711

(Van Loon)

Bred for stock off Lot 49 “River Queen” PMPC-06-1555 (see Lot 49 for details) 2717 is the nest mate brother to 2712 winner of 1st Club Caloundra also winning $5 Nom. The Sire (902) being borrowed from Paul Gibbs and is a son of his 1 st Club, 2nd CCF All Age National from Ivanhoe 600 km.

Lot 14

Blue Bar Hen AUST-08-3252

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs off his No1 pair of Van Loons. Nothing but the best of the “Scrumpy” Van Loon lines in this hen.

Lot 15

Blue Bar Cock AUST-08-3264

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. This cock is a ½ brother to Lot 49 “River Queen” and has been responsible for some very consistent race birds for Len.

Lot 16

Blue Bar Hen PMPPC-07-1675

(Van Loon)

“Lenny’s Girl” Bred by Paul Gibbs. This hen was a very consistent race bird winning 5th Club Delungra, 2nd Club Young Bird Derby Garah and 1st Club, 1st Fed All Age National Mungindi and is a ½ sister to Lot 13 on the sire’s side. *There is a $100.00 reserve on this bird.

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Lot 17

Pen Blue Bar Cock MNC-06-215

(Appleby)

Was a very consistent race bird over 2 years. Having 4 starts to Tweed Heads on the north route and 3 starts on the western route to Moree.

Lot 18

Blue Bar Hen PMPPC-07-1653

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. Her sire being off direct imported Van loons that were imported

by Paul Rose from Campbell Strange in the USA. Her dam being a very well bred Van Loon down off Steve Beverley’s VL’s. Nothing but the best of the Planet Brother VL’s in this hen’s breeding.

Lot 19

Dark Ch Cock PMPC-08-2771

(Van Wanroy)

Bred by Lenny off a Van Wanroy pair that came from Paul Gibbs. These birds are reported to have been one of Holland’s best Long Distant families.

Lot 20

Blue Bar Pied Hen PMPC-04-22

(Appleby)

This bird had 8 races over 2 yrs being an early consistent bird each occasion. When put to stock in 2007 produced has produced clocked birds in 08 and 09. She was not used in 2010/11

Lot 21

Blue Checker Cock PMPC-08-2800 (Not Known)

A very nice bird, but unfortunately no record could be found.

Lot 23 Blue Ch Pied Hen PMPC-06-1518 (Not Known) Had 6 starts over 2 yrs racing off the Nth and Sth routes then was put to stock.

Lot 24 Blue Ch Pied Cock PMPC-04-23

(Not Known)

An exceptional race bird over 2 yrs of racing, having had 8 starts being clocked from Valla Beach, then won 1st Club Glen Innes, then flew Warialda and then won 3rd Club Mungindi. As a 2 yr old was 2nd Club Yamba, clocked from Ballina, flew Tweed Heads and then won 1st Club Caboolture.

Lot 25 Pen Blue Bar Hen

PMPC-06-1531 (Appleby)

Known as “Ada’s Delight” This hen was a very consistent race bird over 3yrs, having 3 starts as a yearling, Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads being clocked from Yamba. As a 2 yr old it had 5 starts Glenn Innes, Delungra X 2, Moree and Garah. As a 3-year-old “Ada’s Delight” had 4 starts – Yamba, Tweed Heads, then won 2nd Club Cleveland and finished winning 1st Club, 5th Fed “All Age National” from Gympie as well as winning the Fed Two-Bird Championship. She was then put to stock. *There is a $100.00 reserve on this bird.

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Lot 26 Grizzle Cock PMPC-08-2718

(Silver Shadow Van Loon)

Bred by Len Katen who’s g/dam on the sire’s side was the dam of B & D Solmon’s champion cock “King Solomon” AUST-07-925 that won 1st Club, 10th Fed Tweed Heads, 1st Club YBD Caboolture, 2nd Club, 2nd Fed AAD and 1st Club 7th Fed Bundaberg. The G/dam on the dam’s side being Lot 49 “River Queen”. This cock represents the best of Len’s Van Loon birds.

Lot 27 Blue Checker Hen PMPC-10-632 (Not Known) Had 3 starts as a yearling – Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads then was put to stock.

Lot 28 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-08-2752

(Van Loon)

An extremely well bred cocks, being off 902 (The sire of “King Solomon”) X 1555 “River Queen” Lot 49 making this cock a full brother to Lot 13. (This bird being kept for stock).

Lot 29 Blue Bar Hen MNC-02-250

(Not Known)

Unfortunately no record of this bird could be found.

Lot 30 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-09-4151

(Van Loon)

This cock is a “real gem” being bred for stock by Paul Gibbs from one of the best pairs of recently performed birds to compete on the Mid North Coast. The sire of this cock is Bob & Doreen’s 2007 champion “King Solomon” winner of 1st Club, 10th Fed Tweed Heads, doubled back the following week to win 1st Club YBD, 2nd Club, 14th Fed AAD and 1st Club, 7th Fed Bundaberg. The dam being PMPPC-07-1675 “Lenny’s Girl” winner of 1st Club, 1st fed MNCF National by 39 mpm (see Lot 16 for further details.

Lot 31 Blue Bar Hen CTN-03-1483

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. A lovely hen that is extremely well bred with a fantastic eye. This hen was given to Len as Paul has a full brother and sister (same year bred) in stock.

This hen contains the best of the old Planet Brother “Scrumpy” VL’s with the bloodlines of birds obtained from Steve Beverley and Grenville Evans. There have been many prize winners bred off this hen, her brother and sister and their progeny.

Lot 32 Blue Bar Cock AUST-08-3280

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs for stock. The sire being an inbred cock off Steve Beverley’s champion producer “Titleist”. Many winners in over 6 federations Australia wide have come down off this bird. The dam of this bird is Paul’s 1 st Club, 2nd O/A CCF Any Age Derby from Ivanhoe 600 km. This hen being the G/dam of “King Solomon” (mentioned above).

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Lot 33 Light Ch Hen

AUST-05-2626

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. This hen’s breeding is impeccable. Her sire and dam breeding many winners in Sydney. She is a full sister to the sire of the champion “King Solomon”. This hen should be an asset in any loft.

Lot 34 Blue Bar Cock PMPPC-07-1668

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs for stock. This cock was bred of my original N01 VL cock (now deceased) he was bred for me by Steve Beverley and has produced a dynasty of winners and producers. His bloodline dominating my loft today. His dam is none other than the hen above (Lot 33). This cock has bred some of Lenny’s most consistent race birds.

Lot 35 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-08-2719

(Van Loon)

This hen had 3 starts before being put to stock, flying Ballina, Tweed Heads (where she was clocked for 4th Club) and Caloundra. The dam of this hen is “Lenny’s Girl” (see Lot 16 for details).

Lot 36 Blue Bar Cock AUST-08-17857

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. This bird was an entry in the “Newcastle Hunter Classic” returning on the day but out of the prize money. It was given to Lenny for stock. This bird is very well bred with many prize winners in his breeding, in fact he is a full brother to “River Queen” PMPC-06-1555 (See Lot 49)

Lot 37 Blue Bar Hen

AUST-07-12728

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. This hen being bred off 2 very well bred VL’s. The sire being bred off a directly imported Paul Rose VL purchased from Campbell Strange in the USA. Campbell Strange spending a large sum for the sire of this cock. The dam of this hen was one of my best Steve Beverley VL’s being inbred to his champion cock “Titleist”.

It would be hard to obtain a better-bred Van Loon.

Lot 38 Slate Cock MNC-09-31

(Janssen)

This is an exceptionally well-bred Janssen, with both his sire and dam being inbred to the “Sheer Elegance” hen. These Janssens having produced fantastic racers/producers for many fanciers Australia wide. The dam of this hen came from Len’s good friend in Sydney Barry Malone. The sire coming from Steve Beverley. This line of Janssen proving to be an excellent cross for the Van loons.

Lot 39 Blue Ch Hen PMPC-09-4810

(Van Loon)

This hen only had two starts before being retired to stock, these being Hawks Nest and Red Head. Her sire being 902 borrowed from Paul Gibbs being the sire of Len’s 1st Club, 1st Fed All Age National winner “Lenny’s Girl” (Lot 16) and her dam was 1555 “River Queen” (Lot 49) This hen being bred of two of Len’s best race birds.

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Lot 40 Blue Ch Cock PMPC-09-4878

(Van Loon)

This bird had 3 starts as a yearling, Hawks Nest, Beacon Hill and Shoalhaven Heads where he was clocked for 2nd Club. The dam of this hen is a daughter of 902 X 1555 “River Queen” Lot 49 (See info above).

Lot 41 Light Ch Hen PMPC-08-2788

(Van Loon)

This hen only had 2 starts as a race bird before being put to stock, these being Yamba and Ballina. The sire of this hen was 902 and the dam was 1555 “River Queen” (Lot 49)

Lot 42 Blue Bar Cock AUST-09-659

(Van Loon)

Bred for stock by Paul Gibbs. This cock being a full brother to PMPPC-07-1675 “Lenny’s Girl” (Lot 16) winner of 1st Club, 1st Fed All Age National by 39 mpm. 1675 also winning 4th Club Delungra and 4th Club, 10th Fed Young Bird Derby from Garth. A full sister winning 1st Club, 16th Section CCF from Euabalong West 419 km.

Lot 43 Blue Bar Hen PMPPC-07-1617

(Van Loon)

Only raced on three occasions, Glenn Innes, Delungra and the YBD from Garth, then being put to stock. Her dam, as with many of Len’s later stock birds was 1555 “River Queen” (Lot 49).

Lot 44 Blue Bar Cock AUST-08-3256

(Van Loon)

Bred for stock by Paul Gibbs. This cock was sired by the G/sire of B & D Solomons champion race bird “King Solomon” (See lot 30 for full details). This bird being responsible for countless winners in Brisbane and Sydney. The dam of 3256 being a top producer of race birds for Steve Beverley. This is a bird is bred in the purple and should not disappoint any new owner.

Lot 45 Blue Bar Hen PMPPC-07-1654

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs off two very well bred VL’s. The sire being off imported Paul Rose VL’s from Campbell Strange for a large sum of money and the dam being one of the best bred Steve Beverley VL’s. There have been many winners in both Brisbane and Sydney related to these birds.

Lot 46 Blue Ch Cock PMPC-10-1162

(Not Known)

This bird had 5 starts before being put to stock, these being – Yamba, Ballina, 2 X Cleveland and Gympie. (Found it difficult to find the breeding of this bird in Len’s records).

Lot 47 Blue Bar Flty Hen CCF-08-21138 (Not Known) Not sure of the origin of this bird. May have been gifted to Len by his friend Barry Malone in Sydney.

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Lot 48 Blue Ch Cock PMPC-08-2770

(Van Loon/Van Wanroy)

Had 3 starts as a yearling – Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads, then kept for stock.

The dam of the cock being Steve Beverley’s champion racer/producer “Evening Star” a winner 3 years running before being put to stock. She is the dam to many exceptional racers in both Brisbane and Sydney, along with being the dam of 3 ”Newcastle Hunter Classic” winners.

Lot 49 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-06-1555

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. This hen is Lenny’s champion racer/producer “River Queen” winner of 1st Cub Yamba by 7 mpm, 2nd Club Tweed Heads (narrowly beaten for 1st) 1st Club, 8th Fed “All Age National” from Gympie. Since 2007 Len has used her extensively at stock, being the dam and G/dam of many prizewinners. A son bred for me by Len produced a double winner in Perth in 2011. A full brother for the Bleesdale Family (as a 2yr old) won 1st Club from Delungra. A full sister raced by Ian Workman won 2nd Prize Club breeders Plate going on to produce his 1st place in the “Taree Invitation” in 2011 winning $6,000.00 another full sister winning 3rd Club Campbelltown CCF. *There is a $100.00 reserve on this bird.

Lot 50 Dark Ch Cock AUST-08-3290

(Van Loon X Van Wanroy)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. This bird was bird from a G/son of Steve Beverley’s champion producer “Titleist”. His mother being “Evening Star” (See Lot 38 for details). This pairing has contributed greatly to the development of the Van Loon family of Paul Gibbs. There have been many winners in several Clubs and Federations related to these birds.

Lot 51 Dark Ch Hen PMPC-10-633

(Van Loon/Van Wanroy)

This bird had 4 starts as a yearling, these being Yamba, Ballina, and Tweed Heads and was clocked from Gympie winning 3rd Club.

Lot 52 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-09-4153

(Van Loon)

Bred by Paul Gibbs. This hen’s sire being one of Paul’s newer Van Loon lines - “Raven Van Loon” being big winners in Melbourne since being imported. Her dam carries the lines of the “Silver Shadow” and “Planet Brother” Van Loons.

Lot 53 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-05-10

(Not Known)

Unfortunately I was unable to find any details about this hen in Len’s records, but I assume she would not have lasted this long in the stock loft if he thought nothing of her.

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The following 39 Lots are all basically 2 year olds that were raced lightly and/or continually tossed from Coffs Harbour in preparation to race as 2-year-old birds in the 2012 season Lot 54 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-1164 (Van Loon) A very consistent race bird in 2011 on the north route, having flown the following race points – Yamba, Ballina, Tweed Heads, 2 x Cleveland and Gympie.

Lot 55 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-636 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour having been earmarked for use a 2 yr old racer.

Lot 56 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-09-4807 (Van Loon) Only flown 2 races, both from Redhead in 2010. The dam of this hen is Len’s champion racer/breeder PMPC-06-1555 Lot 49 “River Queen”.

Lot 57 Grizzle Hen PMPC-10-686 (Silver Shadow) This young hen had 3 starts before being put aside for use a 2 yr old.

These race points being Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads. This hen is also a daughter of “River Queen” Lot 49.

Lot 58 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-612 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour having been earmarked for use as a 2 yr old.

Lot 59 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-659 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 60 Blue Checker Hen PMPC-10-628 (Van Loon) This young hen had 3 starts before being put aside for use as a 2 yr old.

These race points being Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads.

Lot 61 Dark Checker Hen PMPC-08-2724 (Van Wanroy) A very consistent race bird over 3 years having flown north, south, then north again. Her first year saw her race from Ballina, Tweed Heads and Caloundra. As a 2 yr old, Hawks Nest, Redhead and Narooma, and as a 3 yr old Yamba, Tweed Heads and Gympie.

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Lot 62 Grizzle Hen PMPC-10-608 (Silver Shadow) An unraced yearling that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour having been earmarked for use as a 2 yr old. This hen is a full sister to Lot 57 (above) being a daughter of “River Queen” PMPC-06-1555 (Lot 49) Len’s champion racer/producer.

Lot 63 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-698 (Van Loon) An exceptionally well-bred bird directly off two birds borrowed from Paul Gibbs. This young hen was not raced but was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour. Len had her marked as a possible stock bird.

Lot 64 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-643 (Raven Van Loon) Bred from 2 recent Paul Gibbs acquisitions. These being a “new” line of Van Loon introductions. This hen having had 4 starts, Yamba, Ballina, Tweed Heads and Gympie from where it was equal 1st bird to the loft.

Lot 65 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-662 (McLean X Van Loon) This hen had 3 races as a yearling, being from Ballina, Tweed Heads and Gympie.

Lot 66 Blue Bar Hen PMPC-10-674 (McLean X Van Loon) This young hen had 4 starts as a yearling, Yamba, Ballina, Tweed Heads and Gympie.

Lot 67 Blue Checker Hen PMPC-10-610 (McLean X Van Loon) An unraced yearling that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 68 Blue Checker Hen PMPC-10-611 (McLean X Van Loon) A nest mate sister to Lot 67 above. This hen having 5 starts – Yamba, Ballina, Tweed Heads, Cleveland and Gympie where it was equal 1st bird to the loft along with Lot 64.

Lot 69 Blue Bar Pied Hen PMPC-09-4888 (Appleby) Flown both the southern and northern routes. From the south, flying Hawks Nest, Redhead and Shoalhaven Heads. On the north, Yamba, Ballina, Tweed heads and Gympie.

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Lot 70 Light Checker Hen PMPC-10-679 (Van Loon X Wanroy) This young hen had 4 starts as a yearling, these being Ballina, Tweed Heads, Cleveland and Gympie.

Lot 71 Blue Checker Hen PMPC-10-678 (Van Loon X Wanroy) This young hen is the nest sister to Lot 679 above. This bird was not raced but tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour having been earmarked for use as a 2 yr old.

Lot 72 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-626 (Appleby) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 73 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-624 (Van Loon) Another unraced yearling that was put aside by Len for use as a 2 yr old.

In so doing this bird was regularly tossed from Coffs Harbour.

Lot 74 Grizzle Cock PMPC-09-4864 (Silver Shadow) For some reason this cock only had 1 race start, that being from Redhead.

Lot 75 Pencil Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-622 (Appleby) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 76 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-01-1158 (Raven Van Loon) A full brother to Lot 64. This young cock was well tested having had 6 starts – Yamba, Ballina, Tweed Heads, 2 X Cleveland and Gympie.

Lot 77 Pencil Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-646 (Appleby) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 78 Dark Checker Cock PMPC-10-675 (Van Wanroy) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 79 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-617 (Van Loon) This young cock had 3 race starts being Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads.

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Lot 80 Grizzle Cock PMPC-10-606 (Silver Shadow) This young cock was unraced as a yearling but was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 81 Grizzle Cock Unrung (Silver Shadow) Bred by Paul Gibbs and given to Len as he unfortunately forgot to ring this bird. This cock is very well bred being a ½ brother to B & D Solomons champion racer/producer “King Solomon”. The purchaser of this bird cannot go far wrong as there are many winners in this birds breeding.

Lot 82 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-648 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 83 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-609 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 84 Gay Ch Pied Cock PMPC-10-666 (Van Loon X Wanroy) This young cock had 3 starts as a yearling – Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads.

Lot 85 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-691 (Van Loon) This young cock has only had 1 race start being from Ballina.

Lot 86 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-657 (Van Loon) This young cock had 3 starts as a yearling – Yamba, Ballina and Tweed Heads.

Lot 87 Blue Bar Flty Cock PMPC-10-651 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 88 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-677 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

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Lot 89 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-649 (Van Loon) A son of Lot 16, “Lenny’s Girl” one of Len’s best racer/producers. An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 90 Blue Ch Flty Cock PMPC-10-696 (McLean) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 91 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-641 (Van Loon) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Lot 92 Blue Bar Cock PMPC-10-601 (Raven Van Loon) An unraced yearling cock that was tossed regularly from Coffs Harbour in preparation for racing as a 2 yr old.

Message of thanks: Len’s wife Ada would like to thank all Fanciers who have attended the sale of Lenny’s birds today, and wishes all who purchase birds the best of luck with them, hoping that they bring as much success and enjoyment that they brought to both Len and herself.

Thankyou.

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