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

20th NKFTC, Bairnsdale VIC 1989

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 1989

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
John White
WHITES BON
Bullenbong Trophy
A.Heckman
MINTARA BUSTER
CJ Butler Memorial
Chris Stapleton
GLENLOGIE LUCKY
95 points
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
A.Heckman
MINTARA BUSTER
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Steve Weyman
CAPREE SHEP
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
William Luff
COTWAY JOH
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Chris Stapleton
CAPREE WATCH
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
Jack Body
GLENLOGIE LUCKY
1
Chris Stapleton
GLENLOGIE LUCKY
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

19th NKFTC, Yanco NSW 1988

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 1988

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Robert Macklin
WYREEMA TASMAN
Bullenbong Trophy
Nevill
BUCKAROO KING
CJ Butler Memorial
Chris Stapleton
CAPREE ACTION
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Chris Stapleton
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Mary McCrabb
AVENPART QEN
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
S Meller
CAPREE ZAP
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
J.Cowell
CHOBI MINDI
1
Steve Weyman
Yanco NSW
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

18th NKFTC, Muresk, WA 1987

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 1987

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Sandy Meller
CAPREE ZAP
Bullenbong Trophy
No award No qualifier
CJ Butler Memorial
D. Connop
STRATHBLANE SASHA
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Neil McDonald
WABBA KELP
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
M.C. Peake
BARAMBOGIE MACK
1
Steve Weyman
BARAMBOGIE MACK
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

17th NKFTC, Toowoomba QLD 1986

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 1986

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Stephen Bilson
ROCKYBAR VALERIE
Bullenbong Trophy
W Parr
BRAIDWOOD JIMMY
CJ Butler Memorial
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
M. McNalty
ROCKYBAR CLEO
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
Les Tarrant
ROCKYBAR CLEO
1
M. McNulty
ROCKYBAR CLEO
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

16th NKFTC, Gulgong NSW 1985

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 1985

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
A.W. Heckman
MINTARA BUSTER
Bullenbong Trophy
A Heckman
WYVELLOE PEGGY
CJ Butler Memorial
Chris Stapleon
CAPREE JAG
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
Chris Stapleton
CAPREE JAG
1
Chris Stapleton
CAPREE JAG
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

15th NKFTC, Hamilton VIC 1984

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 1984

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
R.S. Smith
KIRRIBILLI SHIRLEY
Bullenbong Trophy
Don Robertson
BOOROOLA JOEY
CJ Butler Memorial
Steve Weyman
BARAMBOGIE MACK
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Don Robertson
BOOROOLA JOEY
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
M.C. Peake
BARAMBOGIE MACK
1
Steve Weyman
BARRAMBOGIE MACK
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

14th NKFTC,Tottenham NSW 1983

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 1983

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
C.R. Peake
GLENLOGIE EMMA
Bullenbong Trophy
Gary Milgate
GLENDON GLEN II
CJ Butler Memorial
M.C. Peake
LISCANNOR KAY
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Steve Weyman
BARAMBOGIE MACK
Coleman Noakes Memorial
M Peake
BARAMBOGIE CHANCE
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
M Peake
BARAMBOGIE CHANCE
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
T.P. McCormack
LISCANNOR KAY
1
M.C. Peake
LISCANNOR KAY
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

13rd NKFTC, Uralla NSW1982

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 1982

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Ross Cox
DANDY NELLIE
Bullenbong Trophy
John Gedye
CORIOCHRE RUSTY
CJ Butler Memorial
D. Williams
WABBA RIP
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
M Peake
LISCANNOR KAY
11.21
Coleman Noakes Memorial
M Lennon
ROCKYBAR LASSIE
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
John Gedyes
SCORIOCHRE GUNGA
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
D.Williams
WABBA RIP
1
D. Williams
WABBA RIP
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

12nd NKFTC, Mortlake VIC 1981

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 1981

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
G Harris
KATUNGA CARROOLA
CJ Butler Memorial
M.C. Peake
LISCANNOR KAY
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
M Peake
Coleman Noakes Memorial
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
M Peake
LISCANNOR KAY
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
M.C. Peake
LISCANNOR KAY
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

11st NKFTC, Jindabyne NSW 1980

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 1980

Bradley Sisters Memorial Trophy
Bullenbong Trophy
G Harris
BROWNS BIDDY
CJ Butler Memorial
R.S. Smith 
QUARRELLS BIDDY
Capree Stud Perpetual Trophy
Coleman Noakes Memorial
R Smith
Frank Scanlon Perpetual Trophy
Lorna Browning Trophy
Scoriochre Trophy
Tarrant Rockybar Trophy
W Prendergast Memorial Shield
1
Jack Body
GLENLOGIE BONNIE