The Working Kelpie Council of Australia

Breed Society for the Australian Working Kelpie

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship (NKFTC)
NKFTC Winners Trophy Perpetual Shield
Solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.
Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy Unpolished bronze Kelpie Head, cast, stylised map of Australia in wood. Perpetual trophy awarded to Best Type of Kelpie competing in WKC National Trials'. The trophy was donated by the WKC to perpetuate the work and memory of Joan and Eileen Bradley who had been associated with the formation of the WKC and given unbroken service on the committee and who had devoted a considerable amount of time, in association with Barbara Cooper, to the analysis of the connection between conformation (body framework) and efficient and sustained movement. The trophy is awarded to the dog which possesses sound conformation and pleasing ‘Kelpie type’ appearance.
Bullenbong Trophy
Highest scoring Novice dog worked by a Novice handler outside the final. Ice Bucket donated by the late Mike Donelan who conducted the well-known ‘Bullenbong’ Kelpie Stud at the Rock, NSW. The trophy was designed to encourage participation in the trial by novice handler.
CJ Butler Memorial
'Rounded type' shield. In memory of the WKC Foundation President. Originally presented for competition at the Australian Championship Trials, when the trial was conducted annually at Nyngan the hometown of the late CJ Butler. Originally awarded to the Kelpie gaining the highest aggregate score it was re-allocated 1970 to the National Kelpie Trial for awarding to the Kelpie with the highest individual score.
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
(Formally Bayer Trophy) Awarded for the fastest time over the completed course - Donated for competition in 1981 by the Bayer Company, manufacturers of Veterinary products.
Coleman Noakes Memorial Trophy
Highest scoring Novice Dog - 3 Columns, laurel wreath with head imposed on an 8-sided wooden base. Donated by the Noakes family in memory of the late R C ‘Pat’ Noakes who conducted the very well known ‘Woombi’ Stud. The late ‘Pat’ Noakes was highly respected as a Sheepdog Trial Judge and President of the NSW Sheepdog Workers from the time it reformed after World War ll until approximately 1952. The trophy was originally donated to the NSW Sheepbreeder Association. for awarding to the highest scoring Novice dog in the NSW Championships at Sydney. When the trial was no longer conducted by the NSW Sheepbreeders the trophy remained out of competition for some years before being re-allocated to the WKC It is awarded to the highest individual score by a Novice dog.
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Best Cast, lift and draw - Silver Tray. Donated by P S L Austin in recognition of the part Mr Frank Scanlon has played in the development of the Kelpie breed. The Scanlon bred strain is highly regarded for possessing naturally good cast, lift and draw.
Lorna Brown Trophy
Awarded to the lady handler working the highest scoring individual dog in the NKFTC.
Scoriochre Trophy
Silver tray. Awarded for the most effective yard performance. Donated by John Gedye of the Scoriochre Stud, Dundonnel, Vic. to provide recognition of dogs who possess effective yard working ability in addition to their ability in the field.
Tarrent Rockybar Trophy
Awarded for the ‘Best Outside’ work in the opinion of the Judge.
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
Bronze Kelpie Head. Perpetual shield: Awarded annually to the Breeder of the winner. Donated by the Prendergast family in association with the WKC - in memory of the late W J ‘Bill Prendergast whose ‘Cudgee’ Kelpie Stud was founded before the turn of the century.
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

10th NKFTC, Holbrook NSW 1979

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1979

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
John Gedye
PENDULA KITTY
CJ Butler Memorial
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
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R.S. Smith
QUARRELLS BIDDY
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

9th NKFTC, Yanco NSW 1978

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1978

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
R Harris
WYVELLOE BADGE
CJ Butler Memorial
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
W.A. Willis
MINTARA DONNA
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

8th NKFTC, Jindabyne NSW 1977

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1977

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
B Lang
WABBA SHADE
CJ Butler Memorial
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Jack Body
GLENLOGIE REX
12.29
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
A.J. Bromham
PORTPATRICK TAJ
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

7th NKFTC, Jindabyne NSW 1976

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1976

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
R Clegg
WHITES BIDDY
CJ Butler Memorial
John White
WYREEMA SATCHMO
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
A.J. Bromham
PORTPATRICK TAJ
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

6th NKFTC, Holbrook NSW 1975

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1975

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
Mary McCrabb
WYREEMA GUNSYND
CJ Butler Memorial
John White
WHITES CANDY
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
W.J. Gow
GOWANBRAE JANE
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

5th NKFTC, Delegate NSW 1974

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1974

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
CJ Butler Memorial
John White
WYREEMA SATCHMO
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
W.J. Gow
GOWANBRAE MULGA
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

4th NKFTC, Mulgrave NSW 1973

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1973

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
CJ Butler Memorial
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
J.E. Mills
WARINGA MULGA
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

3rd NKFTC, Forbes NSW 1972

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1972

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
CJ Butler Memorial
John White
WYREEMA SATCHMO
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
John White
WHITES DAWN
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

2nd NKFTC, Tenterfield NSW 1971

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1971

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
CJ Butler Memorial
A.J. Bromham
GLENVILLE RAJAH
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
A J Bromham
KARRAWARRA SCOUT
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
P. Ward
CUDGEE JAN
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

1st NKFTC, Nyngan NSW 1970

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1970

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
CJ Butler Memorial
J.E. Mills
WARINGA MULGA
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
H. Ashcroft
MELBUN LARRY
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

Inaugural NKFTC, Manildra Golf Course, Manildra NSW 1969

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship Winners
Perpetual Shield - solid silver head in centre is awarded to the winner each year. Originally donated by the Bob Martin Company who sponsored the holding of the trial for Kelpie sheepdogs it became the major trophy associated with the trial when commercial sponsorship ceased.

WKC Trophies 1969

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
CJ Butler Memorial
John White
WHITES TEENA
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
J.E. Mills
WARINGA MULGA