["Stock for Western Australia", The West Australian, Saturday 13 February 1909, page 9]
STOCK FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
MR. A. E. COCKRAM'S IMPORTATIONS.
The Adelaide Steamship Co.'s new steamer Koombana, which arrived yesterday from Glasgow, brought out a valuable consignment of horses and sheep for Mr. A. E. Cockram of the Belmont Park Stud Farm. The horses consist of two Suffolk Punch stallions, purchased at a high figure from the famous Suffolk breeder, Mr. A. Smith, of Rendelsham; eight thoroughbred fillies of the most fashionable breeding; two thoroughbred colts from the celebrated Cobham Stud, five Dorset horn ewes, and a Dorset horn ram bred by Mr. W. Flower, of Dorchester. They are in the Dorset horn stud-book, and were specially selected for Mr. Cockram by one of the best judges in England. The ram is a particularly fine specimen of the breed, being by Flowers 1116, who has secured first and champion at all the principal English shows, and has an unbeaten record. Mr. Cockram states that these sheep are noted for their prolificness, seldom having less than twins. They are particularly suited for early lambs. This is the second consignment Mr. Cockram has had for his Willa Willa Stud Farm, and he finds that they are the most suitable sheep for this State, as they make a good cross with any breed. The two Suffolk Punch stallions are rising three-year-old. They are considered by competent judges to be the two best colts exported from England for some considerable time, and are a credit to the man who bred them. The thoroughbred colts and fillies are a nice lot, full of quality, and should prove a great acquisition to the State. All the stock came out in charge of Mr. Painter, who landed them in excellent condition. The stock will not be open for public inspection until after the quarantine regulations have been removed.
