20 October, 2025, CQLX Gracemere.
CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale
Thank you
2025 Annual Sale Report
This year’s sale was a tremendous success, reaching a top of $26,000with a good clearance rate of 79% and an average of $8,942.
A heartfelt thank you to all buyers, bidders, and attendees for your continued support. Our appreciation also goes to our agents, Elders, and a special thank you to our valued sponsors for their generous contributions that make this event possible each year.
Congratulations to Minlacowie Droughtmasters on achieving the sale-topping sire, $26,000 Minlacowie Arizona 44 (PP), purchased by repeat buyer Bill Neill-Ballantine.
Special recognition goes to our bulk buyers this year:
- Nth Tullamore Grazing – four purchased, averaging $9,750
- Jack Dummer, Middlemount – three purchased, averaging $9,333
- Mark & Linda Deguara, Mia Mia – three purchased, averaging $7,333
- Doug Miles, Morinish – four purchased, averaging $6,750
We also extend a warm welcome to our new buyers:
- Jeff & Linda Edgar, Morinish – three purchased, averaging $10,666
- LD Grazing, Greenvale – four purchased, averaging $6,000
Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to another outstanding sale.
Next year’s sale will once again be held at CQLX Gracemere on Monday, 19th October at 10:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Just A Few Words
About the Sale
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our sixth annual CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale to be conducted at CQLX Gracemere and online with Stocklive Elite.
The vendors are all long standing members of the Droughtmaster Society who have been selling bulls for a very long time and operate and run their businesses with the genuine fundamentals of honesty and integrity.
Being one of the last Droughtmaster sales for the year it is the sale worth waiting for. It is a no gimmick value for money bull sale with good honest cattlemen presenting good honest cattlemen’s bulls that are full of top-quality genetics with a very diverse line of bulls on offer.
Versatility is one of the key factors of this sale offering a broad selection of Stud Sire potentials, bulls with content or the lower grade bulls as well. Bulls with longevity, plenty of leg underneath them and tidy sheaths. length and scale being two of the standout qualities of the draft.
Our sale is conducted at CQLX Gracemere, annually around the middle of October. The bulls are fully vet checked and semen evaluated. Scanning, weights, and vaccinations are all available as well.
The team at Elders Stud Stock are our Marketing agents and you will see their contact details available under the contact link.
Where
CQLX Gracemere
16 Saleyards Rd, Gracemere QLD
When
20th October, 2025
Monday, Starts 10am
Bull Walk
19th October, 2025
Sunday, Starts after lunch
The top priced bull, Minlacowie Arizona 44 (PP) Pictured with the Vendor Jason Spann, buyer Bill Neill-Ballantine and agent Mark Scholes. Photo courtesy of Queensland Country Life.
Equal 2nd top priced bull $16,000 Minlacowie Bronson 9846(PH) equal 2nd top priced bull purchased by Redskin and Palmvale Droughtmasters
Equal 2nd top priced bull $16,000 Minlacowie Aristottle 58 (PH) purchased by Dumma Pastoral
Sale Sponsors
A Big Thank You to our Valued Sponsors
We sincerely thank our valued Sponsors listed below for their very generous support.
It is with the support of businesses like yours that help us enormously to promote and conduct a successful sale.
A big Thank You goes to these businesses.
Disclaimer
The descriptions of the animals including their pedigree and other genetic information has not been verified by the CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Committee, Vendors, or the Selling Agents, unless stated otherwise. Whilst all care is applied in producing the catalogue, industry experience suggests that up to 4-5% of DNA parent verification tests may have errors.
Consequently, the CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Committee, Vendors or the Selling Agents and their representative(s) do not assume any responsibility whatsoever for the correctness, use or interpretation of the information on animals included in this sale catalogue. The CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Committee, Vendors or the Selling Agents make no warranties about the animals in relation to disease, ailments, or genetic disorders.
Selling Agents
Michael Smith
Anthony Ball
Randall Spann
Mark Scholes
Vendors List
Konjuli
S & E Barrett
M. 0427 740 994Kenlogan Droughtmasters
A Harvey
M. 0427 835 196Cebella and Yellowwood Droughtmasters
J & S Williamson
M. 0422 218 951
Parawanga and Kenway Droughtmasters
Rob Scanlan
M. 0404 725 902Wantmore Droughtmasters
A & J Welch.
M. 0448 230 989Konjuli GJ
G & J Barrett
M. 0427 740 994
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Sale Coordinator
Nicole Mills - Sale Coordinator.
Nicole collaborates with all involved to plan, promote, and conduct the CQ Invitational Bull Sale. The focus is on providing quality both in the sale ring and with the marketing campaign in the lead up to the Sale.
Randall Spann - Stud Stock Agent, Elders Biloela.
Randall has been involved with Stud Cattle his entire life and is your dedicated contact for the sale should you like a presale inspection or any other information regarding the bulls catalogued.
If there is anything you feel we could do better, to improve the experiences for the Buyer, we are only too happy to assist.
Nicole Mills - SALE COORDINATOR
Randall Spann - Stud Stock Agent
Mark Scholes - Stud Stock Agent
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