Trangie Aberdeen Angus Stud
THE Trangie Aberdeen Angus Stud was founded in 1929 at Trangie Agricultural Experiment
Station, 350 miles north-west of Sydney. Foundation stock was purchased in Canada from the
Glencarnock Stud, owned by the late Hon. J. D. McGregor. The blood-lines selected were heavily
infused with Blackcap Revolution blood. This bull was sired by Earl Marshall, who sired no less
than nine Champions (including Blackcap Revolution) of the Chicago International Shows.
THE Trangie Aberdeen Angus Stud was founded in 1929 at Trangie Agricultural Experiment
Station, 350 miles north-west of Sydney. Foundation stock was purchased in Canada from the
Glencarnock Stud, owned by the late Hon. J. D. McGregor. The blood-lines selected were heavily
infused with Blackcap Revolution blood. This bull was sired by Earl Marshall, who sired no less
than nine Champions (including Blackcap Revolution) of the Chicago International Shows.
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Another outstanding female was Blackcap Bixie 2nd (imp. Canada). She produced
Glencarnock Blackcap Eric (imp. in utero), Champion Bull in Sydney in 1933.
In 1936, Revolution of Page 28th (imp. U.S.A.) was added to the Trangie Stud. By Blackcap
Revolution and descended from Earl Marshall (picture) he had a brilliant record as a sire before
coming to Australia. His prize-winning progeny in Sydney include Trangie Susan, Junior
Champion Heifer in 1941, and Trangie Page 52nd, Reserve Champion Bull in 1944.
The imported English-bred bull, Everside 2nd of Maisemore, was acquired for Trangie in 1941.
The next milestone in this Stud's history was the purchase from Mr. John Niven, Scotland, of Pro
Ben of Balfron. Pro Ben of Balfron (imp.) joined the Stud in 1956, and has lifted the quality in the
most pleasing manner. The females in the Stud must now rank with any in Australia. At Sydney,
1960, the young bull Pro Ben 17th became Reserve Junior Champion.
Bulls at present in use at Trangie are Pro Ben of Balfron (imp.), Trangie Anthony, Trangie Erison
46th. Both Trangie Anthony and Trangie Erison 46th were Supreme Champions at the Sydney
Royal, in 1954 and 1955 respectively.
Source: Beef Cattle in Australia O’Loghlen, F. (Ed.)
In the original importation were two bulls,
Glencarnock Revolution and Brave Edward
Glencarnock. The last-mentioned bull was by
Edward Glencarnock, a son of Blackcap
Revolution; during his life he sired many
Sydney Royal Show champions and
prize-winners, including the Trangie exhibits
that won the Narrangullen Cup three times.
An outstanding female importation was
Glencarnock Eurotia 4th. Prizes won in
Sydney by her progeny were Champion Bull
with both Trangie Prism and Trangie Edward
4th; Champion Cow, with Trangie Eurotia 2nd
(twice) and several Reserve Champions. The
Eurotia line has been preserved in the Stud
and is still playing a prominent part.
Glencarnock Revolution and Brave Edward
Glencarnock. The last-mentioned bull was by
Edward Glencarnock, a son of Blackcap
Revolution; during his life he sired many
Sydney Royal Show champions and
prize-winners, including the Trangie exhibits
that won the Narrangullen Cup three times.
An outstanding female importation was
Glencarnock Eurotia 4th. Prizes won in
Sydney by her progeny were Champion Bull
with both Trangie Prism and Trangie Edward
4th; Champion Cow, with Trangie Eurotia 2nd
(twice) and several Reserve Champions. The
Eurotia line has been preserved in the Stud
and is still playing a prominent part.
| A 1930's advertisement for Glencarnock Revolution. Click the picture for a larger view. |
