J.H. (Bert) Anderson MBE was not only a highly successful cattle breeder and judge, but also dedicated much of his time to serving his community. Bert was a founder of the Queensland Grain Growers Association, acting as both president and treasurer and served 22 consecutive years as chairman of directors of the Queensland Cooperative Milling Association.

Bert Anderson went into partnership with his son Don (Richard's father) in 1963, thereby establishing a relationship that would see Inverary Poll Herefords become the most successful beef cattle stud in the country. The dispersal of the Poll Hereford herd in 1988 was and still is an Australian record with 500 lots grossing $2.5 million.

Don was responsible for many things that we take for granted today. Eager to embrace new technology he sought the services of Dr S.J. Miller to conduct the first on-farm embryo transfer performed in Australia. Don was co-founder of the International Stud Stock Embryos which staged the first video auction in the world at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. Perhaps his most lasting contribution, however, was through the introduction of bloodlines from the USA. Don almost single handedly lifted the embargo on US live imports , and was the first stud breeder to import a live animal.

Trans America flight "Tradewinds" touches down at Eagle Farm 30 September 1982. On board are the first bovine live imports
from North America after a 27 year ban.  Don Anderson almost single handedly lifted this trade embargo.

The foundation of all of this success lay in Don's unrivalled ability as a cattle judge. This talent was widely recognised with judging appointments in the USA, Argentina, England and New Zealand as well as many in Australia.

Upon the untimely death of his father in 1991, Richard, then 19, took over the entire management of Anderson Pastoral Company on behalf of his mother Wanda and sisters, Julie, Jackie & Victoria. Richard had already been at the helm of the Inverary Hereford (horned) stud for several years and at 21 years of age became one of the youngest producers to breed and exhibit a Horden Trophy Interbreed Champion at the Sydney Royal Easter show with the hereford female Inverary First Day 151H.

By the age of 25 Richard became one of the youngest people to judge beef cattle at the Sydney Royal Show and has judged a large cross section of breeds at Royal & National Shows.

Like his father and grandfather Richard embraces change, and is keen to ensure the long-term viability of the beef industry. Today, this requires the establishment and maintenance of new markets through the supply of consistently high quality beef. To this end  Anderson Pastoral Company operations, including the Inverary prefix  have been steered in a more commercial direction in accordance with customer requirements.