Companion Judges of NSWCFA.

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Karren Alford
Domestic/Companion

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I love all cats. I have always had cats in my life. I purchased my first show cats in 1996, which were 2 Persians and enjoyed showing them for a number of years. I took a breather from showing for about 13 years while I was raising my children. 15 years ago, I rescued a Burmese and fell in love with the breed and I have been breeding and showing Burmese for the last 5 years.
I am an active member of The Jacaranda and Holiday Coast Cat Club. I am a Steward and love my Stewarding duties and embrace the opportunity to work as a Companion Judge.
I understand how important Companion Cats are to their owners, as I still show my 16yo Burmese in the Companion ring.
I promote responsible cat ownership and look for good grooming, healthy appearance and lovely purr–sonality when judging cats in the Companion Ring. I would be honoured to be a Companion Judge at your next show.

Corindi Beach

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Lavinia Anderson
Domestic/Companion

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Hi Everybody, as a child I grew up around companion cats, there was always one or two dominating the household during my childhood. Tibby, a domestic female tabby, was my very first companion as a child and I had the pleasure of enjoying her company for 21 years. The love of companions carried on into my adult life and as the years got on, I found the love of showing companion cats and my first companion show cat was a black and white semi long hair female by the name of Tabitha Lee.
I continued showing companions even when I began breeding and showing Egyptian Mau’s. The companion cat has a special place in my heart, and I look forward to meeting you all and your wonderful companions.

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Marcelle Brown
Domestic/Companion
0418 298 135

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I have been in the Cat fancy since June 1988 when it was the RASCC

I purchased a little brown Burmese neuter from Cilff and Wendy Chambers under the Zoar Cattery & that is when the showing bug bit me.

I then progressed to a wonderful Red Burmese neuter under the Sinh prefix of Mick Patterson. His registered name was Sinh Aztec Gold. This boy was the first cat to win the very prestigious Tomahawk Trophy St the Sydney Royal Easter show. I progressed with great success with many Cat of the year awards with a Lilac Oriental and his litter brother a Chocolate Siamese

I have been involve in may many clubs over the years ....to many too mention. I have been an active member Of The Oriental Club of NSW .....Vice president 12 yearrs & now President of 2 years

My husband and I have actively breed and shown Weimaraner dogs for over 38 years

I am very excited that I have qualified to be a Companion Judge with the NSW CFA. I am totally besotted with all of the feline breed

Felines are " Simply the Best "

Kurrajong Heights

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Chris Buckley
Domestic/Companion
4655 5362

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I am a steward and became a companion Judge in 2003. I am also heavily involved in the Burmese Cat Society where I am the Secretary as well as the Show Manager. I am also involved with the Camden Show Society as a Committee member. In my professional career I also work with animals and feel that I have a great understanding with many aspects of animal ethics and welfare and believe I offer a valuable resource to the Cat Fancy.

I began showing in 1989 with a Burmese Chocolate spay, Rosepark Choc A Chip, who is still going well at nearly 20 years of age and have been a cat owner for as long as I can remember, usually companions before I got involved with Burmese. I love all animals, however cats are my favourite and I believe that most cats tend to be aware of those people that are confident with them and act accordingly. I enjoy all my judging and stewarding assignments and look forward to handling these beautiful companions exhibits as much as possible as no real standard means you judge each cat on its merits, not its pedigree.

22 Werombi St Camden 2570

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Margaret Cummings
Domestic/Companion
02 4957 4471

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My husband and I joined the cat fancy in June 1976 and since then I have held many positions within the Newcastle & Hunter Valley Cat Club and as an accredited steward, I have worked for many clubs within NSW.

I have always had cats as my companions and since joining the cat fancy have shown and bred Persian cats successfully, gaining many top awards during this time.

I was invited to attend the first classes held to train Companion judges and I consider it an honour to hold this position within the fancy.

It is a pleasure to judge our companion cats who are an important part of our shows. I look for good health, cleanliness, presentation and temperament, when judging these lovely exhibits.

I know how precious they are to the owners and when requested, will offer my advice and experience to the best of my ability.

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Jaen Dickeson
Domestic/Companion
02 6947 9403

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Two days after arriving in Australia in 1969 I purchased a Blue Point Siamese (having shown and bred them in the U.K) I had considerable success in showing and breeding under my prefix of Littlebrook. Later I was given a beautiful Cornish Rex which had considerable success on the show bench and became a Double Grand Champion. Although I am no longer showing or breeding, I enjoy my stewarding and judging assignments. My husband John and I now live in Tumut in the Snowy Mountains, where I hope to maybe breed cats again.


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Paul Fitzhenry
Domestic/Companion
02 6563 1294

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I have been involved in the Cat Fancy since 1984 with my wife, Julie, when we began showing a seal tortie point Siamese, Gd Ch Moovalong Tegan. We have also successfully showed Abyssinians since 1984, branching out into Somalis when we began to show our tawny neuter, Gl Db Gd Ch & CCCA Ch Glordawn Wala (Wally) in 1987. We now show Balinese as well as our lovely Abyssinians and Somalis. Together we also show several companion cats, all of whom have had successful show careers in their own rights.

I am the manager of a Service Station/Post Office (combined business), a position of great responsibility and was the Treasurer of the now defunct Orana Cat Club from 1986–1990. Since moving back to Kempsey in 1990, I became Vice President of Kempsey Kat Klub, finally becoming treasurer, a position I have now held for several years.

I became a Companion Cat Judge in 1999 and I enjoy judging these lovely cats and kittens.

Photo of me with Nareira Owain, our Tawny Abyssinian male cat.


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Nikki James (Gr 1 Prob)
Domestic/Companion
0490 690 332

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I come from a family of cat lovers and have grown up always with a cat on my lap. I developed a love for the elegant and talkative Siamese and as a teenager I was given a Red Point male, Conan who I started to show with the RAS Cat Control in 1989. He sired a few litters with our seal point female Serena, and our Seal Lynx point female under my mother’s prefix ‘Eronel’.

I returned to the cat fancy in 2005 after I fell in love with a beautiful blue point female as a member of the NSW CFA. I started my breeding journey with her in late 2005 when she had a wonderful litter of 6 kittens from an Oriental stud under my prefix ‘Zoel’. And so began my love of the Oriental breed!
I kept a black spotted tabby female, Tabitha from my first litter, and continued my breeding program with her. My mother kept a lovely Black Oriental neuter from my first litter, Romeo, and continued to attend shows with me over the years showing him and later exhibiting some other beautiful show neuters she spoilt over the years. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2013 and I miss attending shows with her.

I have been breeding Siamese and Orientals for 17 years and remain active in the cat fancy as an exhibitor. I recently resigned from NSW CFA committee, after serving for 3 years. However, I am currently a long serving member of the Oriental Cat Club of NSW and sit on the board as club treasurer. I have a small cattery on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, and breed my kittens for health, temperament and to improve show quality. I currently have 5 breeding girls and recently imported a Red spotted bicolour Oriental stud from Norway, Love Actually, to bring genetic diversity to my lines and the ‘modern’ European type. I am proud to have received many Top 5 Cat of the Year awards and had the honour of showing and breeding cats who have been awarded Supreme Exhibits in Show in both Australia and New Zealand.

I commenced working at shows as a steward in 2007 and attained my Shorthair Judges license in 2015. I plan to complete my Gr 1 Longhair Judges course in early 2023, to qualify as an All Breeds Judge. I consider myself privileged to admire, handle and judge the show exhibits. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to judge interstate which has enabled me to develop many new friendships and meet many new felines!

When not attending cat shows, I work as a midwife at the Northern Beaches Hospital. I am a mother to 5 children and have a grandson, Chase. I have 2 boys left living at home, Arian and Zahn who love having our cats as part of our family.

11 Hawea Place Belrose NSW 2085

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Lyn Keevers
Domestic/Companion
0429 170 942

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I am a keen cat lover and enthusiast and my passion for cats has been ongoing since I was a young child.
I became a member of NSW CFA Inc. and obtained my prefix “Benzots” in 2007.
I have an extensive background of breeding and showing, the beautiful Bengal Cat plus showing my delightful rescue cats in the Companion Group.
I am actively involved, in the organising of the annual Armidale and New England Cat Club Show, since 2015 and I have been working closely with my cat loving colleagues in the organising of the annual Dorrigo and District Cat Club Show, since 2018.
I became a Steward in 2016 and I love and enjoy my Stewarding assignments immensely.

I am looking forward to my Companion Judge’s assignments.

Armidale

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Fiona Mangan
Domestic/Companion
0475 916 218

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Animals have always been important in my life. After growing up with the company of whippets, greyhounds and a succession of cats of varying descriptions, I became interested in cats in a serious way after forming a liaison with my first Abyssinians, a tawny and a silver, in 1989. Initially, it was just an involvement in showing cats but breeding them soon followed, specialising in Silver Abyssinians under the Nivalis prefix. Today, we have a multi–cat household, each of them allotted time according to their need to love and be loved. All cats are special and each is unique, regardless of their ancestry.

I have held membership with several cat clubs and for many years, was involved with the Abyssinian and Somali Cat Club of Australia serving in roles including President, Secretary, Treasurer and Show Manager. Since 1998 I have been active as a steward, enjoying assignments in all groups and in 2003, qualified as a Companion Exhibit Judge.

My pedigreed judging experience began with Group 3 (full licence 2010), followed by Group 2 in 2013, attaining my Shorthair Judge’s licence. I completed my Longhair licence (Group 1) and was granted full licence as an All Breeds Judge in November 2016.

Currently residing in the Hunter Valley Wine Country region of NSW, I enjoy observing and learning about our local wildlife. Apart from my strong interest in all things feline, other interests include zoology, embroidery, quilting and music.

Closest airport: Newcastle (NTL)

Address: Branxton NSW 2335

24 Rosehill Place, Branxton NSW 2335

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Cathy McGrath (Prob G1)
Domestic/Companion
0427 476 457

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I have been interested in cats ( and horses) as long as I can remember. I remember clearly my first kitten, Tibby, a tabby, I must have been all but three years old, and my love for felines has grown from there, and I cannot not remember a time that I did not own a cat.
In the early 80’s I bred Persians, which I found so rewarding and an enjoyable relaxing hobby. Unfortunately, due to family commitments I retired from breeding, but promised myself once the family had grown up, I would continue my passion.
Hence in 1990, I purchased and showed my first neuter Ragdoll, and finally in 2000’s I started up a Prefix “ Grathbrae” which is now founded on Ragdolls imports from America and Europe.
My passion, apart from breeding is showing (also showing Clydesdale horses), my partner and I travel wide afield, as I am truly committed in showing others the beauty of the gorgeous Ragdoll cat.
I am also a trainee G1 Judge and Steward.

Maclean

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Maureen Norberry
Domestic/Companion
0418 329 209

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I became involved with cats and the Cat Fancy over 30 years ago with the gift of a seal point Siamese kitten who became the mother of my first show kitten.

Since my first show, I have been actively involved with the Cat Fancy: as an exhibitor, breeder (Orientals, Siamese and Devon Rex) and worker – being regularly involved in running shows and assisting on the executive of a number of Clubs. I am a Life Member of the St George District Cat Club and the Oriental Cat Club of NSW. I was also honoured to be given Life Membership of the NSW Cat Fanciers Association, in 2022.

Although I am no longer involved with breeding pedigree cats, for the last 14 years I have had the pleasure of sharing my home with, and exhibiting, some wonderful Norwegian Forest cats.

Until recently I was an active member of the NSW CFA Management Committee and a delegate to CCCA. My particular areas of interest are breed and judging issues and in line with those interests I was a member of the CCCA Breeds Committee and chair of the last two judges courses (shorthair and longhair) run by NSWCFA.
I commenced my judges training with group 2 in1996 and was granted an allbreeds license in 2007. I am a fully licensed all breeds tutor judge.

I have enjoyed immensely judging in the ACT and all states of Australia, regularly in the North and South Islands of New Zealand and more recently in China. Away from the Cat Fancy I am a solicitor living in Mittagong in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW. In my rare moments of spare time I enjoy sourcing art deco and retro furniture, gardening, bushwalking and going to the gym.

10 Brewster St Mittagong 2575

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Linda Osborne
Domestic/Companion

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I first became a cat lover when I was sick as an 8–year old child. My mum hand raised my kitten with as eye–dropper the kitten was my companion for the next 24 years. I got my first Chinchilla in 1984 and have had a love for them ever since. I joined the CFA of NSW in 2008 when I bought my first breeding cat and under my Esmalin prefix I solely breed Persians – chinchilla’s, shaded silvers, black tipped & goldens. I have been active in breeding some great show cats as well as companion cats.

I am an active steward and have been for several years. I am also a member of the NSW CFA Management Committee, a position I have held for the past 5years. My love of cats has motivated me to be pro active in educating the public about responsible pet ownership. My love of all cats has also led me to complete the companion judges training course, and I look forward to judging the exhibits put before me.

Newcastle

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Phillipa Perkins
Domestic/Companion
0412 699 224

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I have been involved with the cat fancy since 1988.~ 35 years!!

From when I first registered my breeding prefix “SINJIN” in 1988, under which I have exclusively bred Siamese & Orientals and much to my delight achieved numerous Breeder/Owner ~ Cat & Kitten of the Year awards over the years.

I’m a founding & life member of “The Oriental Cat Club of NSW” (Est:1989) and have over the years of my involvement with this club, have held the positions of Vice President, Treasurer, and Show Manager/Show Secretary & currently hold the position of Club President.

In July 2022, I was proudly presented with a “Honorary Membership” from the New Zealand Siamese Cat Association, which I had the privilege of judging for in Christchurch. NZ.

I become an approved steward in 1994, and then a NSWCFA Companion Judge in 1999.

In March 2017, I successfully completed with NSWCFA ~ The All Shorthair Judges Training Course (Groups 2 & 3) and was granted my Full Shorthair Open Licence, and in August 2022, advanced to All Shorthair Tudor Judge.

As from September 2022, I’m currently Probationary Longhair (Group 1) with the NSWCFA, with the hope of becoming an “Allbreeds Open Licence Judge” in the near future!!

My love & admiration for all felines gives me enormous pleasure judging and I am so looking forward to continuing this experience over the years to come. As we have some truly amazing pedigree cats on the show bench today.

In my other life ~ What other life?? .......The Cats Rule It!!!!

Nearest Airport ~ Newcastle.



Muswellbrook NSW 2333

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Trish Scrivener
Domestic/Companion

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I began the crazy cat lady journey before I could walk. Living and growing up on a farm we had cats all through our childhood. We always had a ‘grey’ cat adorned to some part of the furniture and then as an adult I always had a tabby that someone would give me to love. In 2013 after the passing of my sister to breast cancer I followed through my promise to her. I purchased my first Ragdoll ‘Rosy’ and created our prefix ‘Bonnybrooke’ after my families Angus Stud. I joined the local Cat Club where I participated as a sponsorship coordinator and general committee member. I started showing extensively when my American Shorthair journey began in 2016, I am now just breeding the ASH and I am passionate about strengthening and educating the breed in Australia having imported several from around the world. I became a steward in early 2019 and became a Companion Judge mid 2019. I adore cats and the healing qualities they share. No one knows true love until adored by a beautiful feline. I am very excited to be part of the Companion Judges panel. I am also a trainee Group 1 Judge

Walcha

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Sue Thomas
Domestic/Companion
0412 808 777

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Since very early childhood I have had an association with various domestic cats. Our family’s first Burmese cat came to us in 1983, after conducting a lot of research. In 1985, after purchasing two more neuter boys, we began showing our cats. That was it! My fate as a burmese owner was sealed. In 1999 a further cat joined us, and so continued my interest in showing. We also became the slaves of a lovely spotted spay Bengal in 2006 which coincided with the commencement of my breeding programme with these gorgeous burmese, when our first of two breeding girls arrived, and over the years, under our Sukimah prefix we have had some success on the show bench.

After successfully completed the Shorthair group judging course in 2015, I became a fully qualified shorthair judge in 2017. This year I was successful in becoming fully qualified in the Longhair Group so I am now a CCCA all breeds judge, being a tutor judge in the Shorthair Group.

My involvement with affiliate clubs began with membership of the Newcastle & Hunter Valley Cat Club in 1985, which continues today. I am an active member of The Burmese Cat Society of Australasia Inc for many years, appointed firstly as Treasurer for 6 years and since 2011 I have been the Society’s secretary.

I am also co–editor of our Society’s magazine. I hold membership of two other cat clubs affiliated with NSW CFA.

I am entering my 5th term on the NSW CFA Management Committee. I am a member of the Judges/Breed sub–committee, Education & Compliance sub–committee, and also the Show Sub–committee. I have served for a term and a half as President, and I currently hold the position of Vice President of our Association.

Away from Cat Fancy interests, and apart from my part time work, reading books, meeting up with friends, enjoying time with our cats, gardening, spending time with our family here and in Perth, WA are my main interests.

56 Robinia Grove, Garden Suburb NSW 2289

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Lyn Thwaites
Domestic/Companion
0434 690 499

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I have been involved in the cat fancy since 1971 and in that time I have successfully bred and shown Persian cats, and recently Siamese and Orientals, under the Perzeena prefix. I bred the 1985 Longhair RASCC Male Cat of the Year (Db Gd Ch & CCCA Ch Perzeena Drifts Son � orange eyed white Persian) and I have owned other Cats of the Year and numerous Top 5 award winners as well. I have also shown a British Shorthair and a Devon Rex with success on the show bench for both.

In 1995 I was invited t become a Companion Cat Judge. This is an honour which I take very seriously and which I greatly enjoy.

I am actively involved in several clubs, including Kempsey Kat Klub of which I am a Life Member. I have also stewarded for many years and I have worked in the card room and on trophy tables of many affiliate shows throughout my time in the cat fancy.

I now live on the Mid North Coast of NSW, in the town of Kempsey, since moving from Sydney in 1995.

pajuwal@ausnet.net.au

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Sharyn Yelland
Domestic/Companion
02 9622 8469

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I first started showing cats in 1984 and quickly became a steward, stewarding consistently over the last 12 years. I am currently a member of the NSW CFA Stewards Committee. I enjoy all my stewarding assignments and the chance to handle all breeds of our lovely cats. I think that the NSW CFA has a wonderful Companion Cat Standard. I breed and show Patched Persians under the Ardara prefix.