Youth Report 2020

Vale - Kevin Sinkinson

Torrens Vale Murray Greys, who passed away peacefully on 11th May 2020.

Today our Community farewelled Kevin and sadly, his son, David, with a drive through the township of Mount Torrens in South Australia, escorted by a C.F.S. truck with lights and siren, following a private service earlier in the morning.

Kevin was an enthusiastic Murray Grey breeder and supporter, particularly of younger people, for many years.

Always pleasant, interested, and ready for a yarn, we say thankyou. Kevin 90 years old, shared the drive-by with his son David, who died suddenly on May 12th.

Vale - Richard (Dick) Buick

10/07/1939 to 24/11/2020

It is with great sadness that the Murray Grey Society acknowledges the passing of honorary life member Mr Dick Buick.

Dick lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday 24th November, surrounded by family. As a farmer all his life, Dick (with his wife Jill-now deceased) became a member of the Murray Grey Society when he began the Arki Stud on Kangaroo Island (SA) in August 1973. The family moved to Western Flat near Bordertown in May 1984 and continued running the stud until it was passed onto son Geoff and wife Kate.

Dick and Jill also began the Beeamma stud in 2002 and this was passed onto daughter Denise and her husband Anthony in 2005.

Dick was awarded Life membership of the Society in 2016 when Murray Greys were the feature breed at the Royal Adelaide Show and were celebrating 50 years of showing, for his long standing involvement and promotion of the breed.

Dick was a staunch supporter of the Murray Grey breed and his knowledge and companionship will be sadly missed.

Vale - Marj West

Life Member Marj West passed away on 25th May, 2020.