Coffs Harbour Advocate in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

English Junior Farmers visit Australia tour reported

A three member English party Peter Walker Peter Brewis and John Dibble toured Australia visiting Queensland Sydney and Coffs Harbour. Local welcome at Coffs Harbour included Mr N J Jordan and Mr Les Clair. Walker praised hospitality and contrasted farming between England and Australia noting crop rotation cattle housing and diverse farming practices. Brewis outlined the movement funded by UK government and open membership ages nine to twenty five. Dibbs recounted experiences including a blind Shorthorn judge Mr Scrymgeour and Royal Show differences. Local officials voiced appreciation and urged active public interest.