Heifer auction raises thousands for Dungog Show and Dolly’s Dream Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 13, 2024 Dolly the charity heifer. A SPECIAL charity auction at the Dungog Show on Saturday, 9 November raised key funds for causes close to the Show Committee’s heart. The subject of the auction was Dolly, an 11-month-old Speckle Park cross Limousin weaner heifer, with funds raised to support both the Dungog Show and Dolly’s Dream. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Dolly was donated by Mark and Ursula Watts from Watts Speckle Park at Glendon Brook. She was prepared for the auction by Miracle Urban, the Show’s Vice President and Beef Cattle Steward. The heifer sold for $2600 at auction, with the winning bid coming from Dungog local Shelby Maree. In addition to the auction, the Show Committee also ran a raffle, and sold 34 bales of hay and nine wooden chairs. A third of the proceeds from two calcuttas went to charity too. In total the charitable efforts raised $6,586. Half the proceeds ($3,293) will support the Dungog Show, while the other half goes to Dolly’s Dream, a charity combating bullying and supporting mental health. The charity funds education and direct assistance to young people and families affected by these issues. “A massive thank you to everyone for their support and participation in our charity raffle and auctions; we couldn’t do it without you all,” said Ms Urban. “The community’s support has been outstanding.” By Shannon BENTON Shelby Maree.
