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The
Country
Woman Volume 62 No 03 June 2021
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State Conference 2021
For all Women of NSW and the ACT
Country Women’s Association of NSW Contacts
State Office State President State Vice President Hospital Support
Level 2, 244 Coward St Stephanie Stanhope Ann Adams, OAM Committee Secretary
Mascot NSW 2020 Ph: 0429 161 038 Ph: 0428 387 753 Elisabeth Hodgson
PO Box 222 president@cwaofnsw.org.au cannoel@bigpond.com Ph: 02 4972 6176
Mascot NSW 1460 lizzybeth65@hotmail.com
State Honorary Secretary State Vice President
Ph: 02 8337 0200
Margaret Breust Judy Houghton Agricultural &
Fax: 02 8338 1595
secretary@cwaofnsw.org.au Ph: 02 6342 3205 Environmental Committee
info@cwaofnsw.org.au
0424 685 789 judy.houghton01@gmail.com Secretary
Honorary Editor Chief Executive Officer Robin Godwin
State Honorary Treasurer
Sue-Ellen Hogan Danica Leys Ph: 02 6888 5647
Sharyn Buck
PO Box 1070 robin.godwin@bigpond.com
Ph: 0410 694 910 Cultural Committee
Tamworth NSW 2340
treasurer@cwaofnsw.org.au Secretary “The Land” Cookery
sueellen.hogan@gmail.com
0409 929 632 State International Officer Yvonne Davis Committee Secretary
Sue Armstrong 31 Tripoli Way Mary Hollingworth
Communications and Albion Park NSW 2527 Ph: 0429 345 255
Ph: 0427 359 926
advertising Ph: 02 4256 4541 tinkernanny@outlook.com
cwaofnsw.intl@gmail.com
Leah Gaskell noddydavis54@gmail.com
Ph: 02 8337 0200 State Agricultural & Social Issues Committee
communications@cwaofnsw. Environmental Officer Show Catering Committee Secretary
org.au Margaret Barrett Secretary Maggie Kyle
Ph: 0428 285 296 Tracey Bonfante Ph: 0423 623 382
Association Patron Ph: 0402 508 856
margieb2832@gmail.com maggiekyle2750@gmail.
Her Excellency the tippee165@hotmail.com com
Honourable Margaret State Social Issues Officer
Handicraft Committee
Beazley AC QC, Governor of Bronwyn Dunston
Secretary
New South Wales Ph: 02 6576 4070
Pam Wright
bronwyn_dunston@dodo.
Ph: 02 6767 1044
com.au
pamwright23@hotmail.com
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Contents
State President’s Letter 4
CEO’s Report 5
News from State Office 6
Committee Reports 7
Handicraft Schedule 12
The Land Cookery Schedule 15
Sticking to a healthy routine 19
Conference Overview 20
19
Conference Resolutions Carried 22
Competition Winners
Advocacy Update
24
29
20
Can you spot the scam? 30
Welcome New Members 32
Cesareo’s Navigation Manual 33
Sudoku 34
Telstra Update 35
Cultural Winning Short Story 36
Celebrations 37
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Story of the Month 37
From our Branches 38
From our Groups
ACWW SPA President’s Letter
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30 33
From the Editor
Whether you were in the main hall again. to gain a deeper understanding of
in Bega, observing from the Civic the Association and knowledge our
One of the most exciting parts of
Centre, snuggled up on the couch advocacy focuses going forward.
the Conference for me was having
with a cuppa or listening quietly
the whole function livestreamed A huge congratulations to the
with headphones from your office
for all of our members to be part Conference Organising Committee,
desk, I am sure you would agree
of, whether they were able to make the various state committees and
that last month’s State Conference
the trip to Bega or not. While I was the State Office team for pulling
was certainly a special one!
lucky enough to “be in the room” together an amazing Conference
After the required cancellation of thanks to the Journal, members experience. I can imagine the
last year’s conference, a year of from my own Branch were logistics of organising this event
minimal social engagements and livestreaming the Conference from on so many different levels, using
the excitement buzzing as the their desk at work, during nap time so many different locations and
Association moves into its 100th and after getting the children off to ensuring a quality experience
year, the Conference provided school. for several different cohorts of
some normality, allowed our participants must have been
Being able to be a part of the
members to have the important extremely difficult but the outcome
Conference while still completing
debates and conversations again, was impressive!
work, community and family
and allowed old friends and new
responsibilities allowed members Sue-Ellen Hogan, Hon Editor
friends to come together once
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State President’s Letter
believe that each member of our noise of the rain, I hope everyone
team is too important to be ignored enjoyed their time on the Far South
or seen in isolation from the rest of Coast. I hope that for those who
us. Teamwork divides the task and wanted it to, the rains followed
multiplies success. In other words, them home or they at least had a
division in any organisation should chance to maybe dance in it a bit.
apply only to the tasks and duties I look forward to the coming 12
assigned to individual members, and months as we follow through with
not to the varied loyalties and hidden what was put in place at the Bega
agenda of a few.” Conference, as well as the planning
I have included part of the opening for our Centenary Conference at
of my address from Conference. I Royal Randwick in May 2022. Already
“The Country Women’s Association
believe it is important that we work the range of other branch and
is an effective vehicle for change. It
together for the advancement of group activities for 2022 promises
is not our intention to duplicate the
our Association, the recruitment a wonderful array of celebrations
work of government but since we
of new members, as well as our in true CWA style across NSW and
believe that we have an obligation
ongoing work within and for our ACT.
to help change society and make
communities through works as well “When something bad happens, you
essential contributions to uplifting
as advocacy. have three choices: You can either let
the lives of those living in regional
and rural NSW and the ACT, we Our 99th Conference was an it define you, let it destroy you, or let
need to pursue parallel efforts that amazing example of how, when, we it strengthen you.”—Unknown
can bring such goals into fruition. work together great things happen.
This pro-active stance is not only a
vision; it underpins the aims of our
The office in Mascot is a madhouse
in the weeks before Conference.
Stephanie
organisation. Papers compiled, goods gathered
“Doing nothing at a time when together for the smooth running of
committed and informed action is
1
the conference and displays, all the
Disaster Relief Fund
called for, is the greatest disservice organisation that goes into running The CWA of NSW Disaster Relief
we can do to our country and an event. To all who worked so Fund allows tax-deductible
people—and that is the exact opposite hard there and on through the donations to be made to support
of CWA’s beliefs and foundational conference, thank you. people in need.
principles. To the Conference Organising If you would like to make a tax-
“There are many worthy endeavours Committee, words cannot express deductible donation to the
that we can pursue to improve the my gratitude for the work they put in Disaster Relief Fund please
lives of those in regional and rural to making the Bega Conference such complete the details below and
NSW. But all these require that we a success. They each had individual you will be provided with a receipt
get our act together and ensure that portfolios which combined to create for taxation purposes.
the commitment of every member the spectacular that was the Bega
Conference and Gala Dinner. Thank Name ________________
remains intact. That is a challenge
that we as members of the Country you, Helen Galton, Robyn Wright, ____________________
Women’s Association face on a daily Alison Jenkins Annette Kennewell,
basis, and it will be for as long as we Nelleke Gorton, Vicki Hummell and Address: _______________
continue to improve the lives of so Lyn Lawson.
____________________
many, in regional and rural NSW To Ruth Shanks and her band
and the ACT. We must keep working of COVID marshalls, thank you Email: _________________
together. for making a necessary activity I wish to make a gift of: $ _____
“The office to which you have pleasurable and non-threatening
Please make cheque or money
installed me would be of no value and one.
order payable to CWA Disaster
bereft of meaning if any part of this The teamwork of everyone involved Relief Fund and send to:
entire body of the Country Women’s with the Conference shows that
Association refuses to unite and individuals working together CWA of NSW, PO Box 222, Mascot,
fails to consolidate its own ranks. towards a unified agenda for all, not NSW, 1460
We need to continue developing the a personal one, brings success to all. Donations of $2.00 or more are
spirit of teamwork among us and tax-deductible.
Apart from the inconvenience and
4 June 2021 The Country Woman
CEO’s Report
Conference, we hope you enjoy the policies that were passed. We look
information in this edition of the forward to keeping you informed
journal. There are also many other of progress against these policies
photos for you to have a look at on throughout the year.
the CWA of NSW Facebook page as
well. This year was also the first year
Danica Leys,
that we livestreamed the entirety of Chief Executive Officer
the proceedings at Conference and
those recording are available on the
member section of the website for CWA of NSW closed
viewing at any time. Facebook Group
It was so wonderful to be at Work now turns to the big 2022 CWA of NSW’s member-only
Conference again and see so many centenary year. There have already Facebook group began in
members in-person. It is such a busy been a range of initiatives and ideas December 2016 and now has over
week but full of great energy and buzz acted upon, and the Centenary 2,500 members. It is a convenient
and the team in attendance from Committee and the Conference way to discuss CWA-related
State Office very much enjoyed the Organising Committee are working topics and share ideas with
opportunity to see many members hard in the background to make it a others members.
face to face for the first time in a very memorable year. If you have Facebook, you can
long time. A huge thank you must Advocacy on a range of issues has join the group by going to
go to the Organising Committee kept us busy recently and there is w w w.facebook.com/groups/
for staging such a fabulous event. also an update on those activities in cwaofnsw/ click join group and
This year had a whole additional this edition of the journal. We have then reply to the automatic
layer of complexity to attend to in many issues to work on coming out message with your branch (and
relation to keeping everyone COVID of Conference and some of the work your name if it is different from
Safe which created a lot of work for has already begun on pursuing the the name you use on Facebook).
everyone involved. Particular thanks 1
also to Ruth Shanks and her team of
willing helpers who assisted with
Postage Increase
all the additional COVID aspects of
Conference. Postage rates for the CWA shop have increased to cover the cost of
postage and packaging. The new postage rates commenced on 10th
We were privileged again to have the
April 2021.
support of a number of sponsors.
I’d like to thank Telstra particularly
Postage weights cost
for their support of the livestream
costs, which were over and above 1g-80g (eg badges, badge ribbons) $3.50
their usual sponsorship support. It
was also great to welcome our other 81g–500g $10.00
sponsors and have them included in
the trade display section. Thank you 501 g–1 kg $13.50
to all who interacted and engaged Over 1 kg–3 kg $16.50
with these partners.
A Conference survey will be sent Over 3kg–5kg $20.00
to all attendees (both observers
Over 5 kg–10 kg $23.50
and delegates) from conference,
as well as all members. We are Over 10 kg–15 kg $34.00
particularly interested in feedback
from those who have attended Over 15 kg–20 kg $39.00
conferences under both the new
and old arrangements, so that the Box of Cookbooks $34.00
State Executive Committee can
To download an order form which calculates postage, go to www.
consider the format of Conference
cwaofnsw.org.au/orderform.
going forward at their upcoming
July meeting. If shopping online ensure you sign in—do not create a new account.
For those not able to attend Contact State Office if you need assistance.
The Country Woman June 2021 5
News 2022 Conference—Royal Randwick The 2022 Conference will be held 2nd—5th May 2022 at Royal Randwick with registration and church service on Sunday, 1st May. More information will be available in the December journal. Conference Photos Online The official photos from the Conference have been uploaded to a secure online photo album at www. cwaofnsw.shutterfly.com. The password for this site is cwaphotos WHS Reminder Please ensure your branch/group has completed annual evaluation of safety in your meeting places if you haven’t already. The WHS kit can be downloaded from the website (in the downloads section). Call for State Committee Nominations There are three positions available in the State Cultural Committee and six positions in the Show Catering Committee. Nomination for State Committee (G14-1- 718) and Essential Selection Criteria to be received at State Office by Monday, 5 July and will be considered at the July Executive meeting. 1 Garry Prize topic 2022 The topic for the Garry Prize essay competition is: Women in Leadership. Would having more women in leadership roles benefit our communities? How can we empower women to take on leadership roles? Essays are to be of 500 words length and sent to the editor by 15 February 2022. Letters Thank you so much to the CWA of NSW for awarding me a Jopling Scholarship this year. I am so very pleased to have this award as it is helping me and my parents to pay for uniforms fees and excursions at my high school, Wagga Wagga High. I am 13 years old and started high school earlier this year. I like dancing and cooking. I am a member of Wagga Wagga Evening Branch as a Junior member. Recently I came second in the Riverina Group Cookery competition with my butterfly cakes. Thank you again. Yours sincerely, Sienna 6 June 2021 The Country Woman
Agricultural & Environmental
It is with much pleasure that I emotional stress that they are
present my first report and only a causing, continue to be a hot topic Agricultural &
week following Conference. I trust within some areas of New South Environmental Seminar
that all delegates and observers Wales. Thank you to Danica and
enjoyed the Conference and the other members who were able to
Leeton, NSW
hospitality of the Bega Valley. attend the parliamentary briefing 13th & 14th September 2021
Congratulations to the Organising along side NSW Farmers Association
Visiting DPI Yanco, a malt house,
Committee and all others involved about how the mice have been and
wetlands, a cotton facility and
for a wonderful Conference that was continue to impact on the lives
held under trying circumstances. I of all people living in the affected more.
am looking forward to meeting and communities. Name(s)_______________
working with the new Agricultural A reminder that the Seminar dates
& Environmental Committee and ____________________
are 13th and 14th September 2021
thank you to those who set up and and the coupon is included in this ____________________
managed the display throughout the issue. Address:_______________
week.
Margaret Barrett, Agricultural ____________________
Mice, and the devastation and
& Environmental Officer _______ Post Code:______
Phone:________________
Leeton seminar, 13th & 14th September, 2021
Mobile:________________
Join CWA members and friends for the Agricultural & Environmental
Seminar in Leeton, NSW. Email:_________________
____________________
Registrations are to be posted to Joy Beames using the form on this page or
can be emailed if preferred. Branch________________
Cost $130 (includes morning and afternoon tea, and lunch on both days). Group:________________
Emergency contact details
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Visits include DPI Yanco, a malt house, wetlands and a cotton facility.
Contact Joy Beames to ensure there are places available before sending Name:________________
any money. Ph: 0428 751 173 Email: joybeames@gmail.com Phone:________________
I have enclosed a cheque/
Hospital Support money order for $130 per
person for
Total:__________
the seminar.
A huge thank you to all members their generous support. Cheques or money orders to be
who visited our display and We now have a full complement of made payable to “CWA of NSW”.
supported our fundraising stall members on our Committee and we
at the State Conference at Bega. I have paid by direct deposit for
welcome Jennifer Blinkhorn from $130 per person for the seminar.
A total of $1,450.21 was raised Wollondilly Group, and Susanne
from the sale of goods—amazing. Shipton and Betty Cook from Phillip Total:__________
These funds will not only assist Group. Our AGM is to be held on
the Committee to continue our Date:___________
19th May at State Office and our new
sponsorship of our Family Room at Office Bearers will be announced in The account details for direct
the John Hunter Ronald McDonald the next journal. deposit are:
House but will also assist with the BSB: 062 014 A/C: 00901538
extra mailing and delivery costs Unfortunately, Kerrie Tomlins is
standing down from the Committee. Name: Country Women’s
incurred as access to hospitals is Association of New South Wales
still limited. We also received many Kerrie has been on this Committee
for seven years and in that time has Reference: Your last name
donations of lovely knitted and followed by AAE
crocheted items, books and toys. A been a hardworking Chairperson
large amount of the donated items and Treasurer, and a great support. Send coupon with payment by 31
have been taken back to Committee We wish Kerrie all the best in her August to: Joy Beames, PO Box
members local areas, including the future endeavours. 92, Dunedoo 2844
Northern Tablelands and Hunter Elisabeth Hodgson Ph: 0428 751 173
Region, for distribution and once Chairperson Email: joybeames@gmail.com
again we thank the members for
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Show Catering Report
There was a huge buzz at the 2021 were 22 expressions of interest. members and the remainder friends,
Sydney Royal Easter Show. From the Please do ensure that your branch spouses, grandchildren, and kind
customers, to the volunteers, to the follows up the new members and members of the public, now CWA
Committee, to the Royal Agricultural expressions if you have any. Thank friends. Volunteers receive free
Society (RAS) personnel—everyone you to those all around the state who entry to the Show and work shifts
was simply delighted to be back. made jams, relishes and cakes; the from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm or from 1.30
From initially planning to be a public love to buy these homemade pm to 5.30 pm.
takeaway operation, three weeks out goodies. We are starting now to recruit
we were offered extra space which We were grateful for the media volunteers for the next Show. In
meant we could seat 118. It was a appearances organised by our public the past volunteers have received
huge bonus with plenty of room for relations company, Seftons and by a ticket for each shift worked and
prams and wheelchairs, and extra the RAS Media Unit. A number of gone into a draw for five hampers.
space for the volunteers clearing our girls became TV stars, including Next year we have one grand prize.
the tables—keeping everyone and Jenny Le Gros and Jo Provins who It is a day sailing on Sydney Harbour
everything COVID Safe. appeared on Sunrise prior to the on a yacht for the winning volunteer
Whilst we didn’t break any records, Show alongside Karl Stefanovic. The with four friends, plus morning tea
we made close to 42,000 scones. We girls took the scones; however, Karl and a delicious lunch. Please sign up,
also made sandwiches, cooked fish forgot to whip the cream so as he we need you!
and chips, sold pies and quiches, and munched the scones he soon looked While the CWA Tea Room is a lot
homemade cakes, as well as a variety a bit like a Santa Claus with cream all of work, it is very satisfying from
of drinks. over his face! many aspects. It is a chance to make
We are indebted to our sponsors. An initiative from Barwon Group and new friends and catch up with old.
professionally executed by Denise It is a wonderful public relations
▪▪ The Manildra Group who supplied O’Brien from Goodooga-Lightning exercise for CWA and it is our largest
over 2.5 tonnes of scone mix and
Ridge Branch was the fabulous fundraising venture.
hand sanitizer.
selection of photos from branches
▪▪ The Little Big Dairy, a family and groups around the state
1 In 2022, the RAS, will be celebrating
run operation from Dubbo who its bicentenary—200 years. Our
showing a myriad of CWA activities Association will be celebrating 100
donated most of the cream:
which was displayed on three large years. We are already thinking of a
delicious, pure, double cream.
screens. Committee member, Tracey
▪▪ Pepe Saya’s Australian Bonfante, supplied some serious,
few extra things we may be able to
do. One we are working on is to have
Cultured Butter—pure churned and some not so serious, pictures for
handcrafted butter. a Show Bag and we are grateful for
the CWA closed Facebook page. those members who have already
▪▪ Sunshine Sugar for the sugar Thank you also to the staff at State made some mini CWA koalas to go
sticks, and
Office for their ever ready assistance into the bags. Thank you.
▪▪ Nestle for the hot chocolate and at all times.
coffee. Dates for your 2022 diary: Friday
From the Sunrise segment, two ladies 8 April to Tuesday 19th April—the
We purchase the jam for the scones phoned State Office and volunteered 200th Royal Easter Show.
from Beerenberg and they kindly to help at the Show. The volunteers
donate two very generous hampers Hope to see you there.
are the back bone of our operation.
for our raffle, the proceeds of which This year we had 206, being 143 CWA Rowena Casey, Chairperson
go to the CWA Disaster Relief Fund.
This year that raffle raised $7,710—a
record.
With the new layout of two areas
for the CWA Tea Room, we reversed
the entry and exit isles. The bonus
was that the line slowly moved past
the Promotions Table where raffle
tickets were sold as well as jams
relishes, fruit cakes, cookbooks,
aprons, tea towels and coffee mugs.
CWA was promoted and there was
a Show special for membership.
Thirty-five women joined and there
8 June 2021 The Country Woman
Captured at the CWA Tea Rooms at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
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Thanks to all the volunteers who help make the CWA Tea Rooms such a success!
The Country Woman June 2021 9
Country of Study State Cultural
Malaysia Committee members, unable to we know as “the arts” and every
physically attend our meeting on other form of human intellectual
23rd March, participated via Zoom achievement. In the nation, our
and phone-link. This time, it was communities, institutions and social
torrential rain and flooding that groups, culture arises through a
precluded attendance. For example, vitally important dimension, from
former Chairperson Lynne Dunn a sense of place, values, customs,
was forced into playing Robinson even manners and identity. It also
Crusoe when floodwater from the arises, more obviously, from the
Hawkesbury-Nepean completely outcomes of all creative processes
surrounded her home creating an and the way individuals engage with
island! It seems that if you don’t end and participate in these creative
up being isolated one way, you may endeavours. At a simplistic level
be isolated in another. culture is a blend of the objects
created in “the arts” and the
We had an interesting time reviewing more subtle, much less obvious
the judges’ comments and winning thoughts and actions that make up
Malaysia Seminar entries in the literary competitions. people’s everyday lives. We need to
Registration It was very pleasing to note the appreciate the value of promoting
rising standard of entries; this was
Saturday 7th August, 2021 cultural wellbeing, emphasise the
particularly noteworthy for the benefits of being personally engaged
Name __________________________________ ballads where it appears entrants in the creative expression of values
_________________________________________ benefitted from the “How to Write and aspirations and realise, that for
a Bush Ballad Guide” previously social growth to occur, culture must
Branch:________________________________ published in The Country Woman. evolve over time.
Group:_________________________________
Ongoing debate surrounding what Cultural traditions are a foundation
Email:__________________________________ constitutes “culture” is progressing.
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of national identity and often the
_________________________________________ The promised definition, sourced genesis for the creation of social
from Arts NSW, to further generate groups; however, they are not
Phone:_________________________________
consideration of the meaning and sacrosanct and should be critically
Day Seminar $90.00 importance of culture in our lives, is examined to test their relevance and
Saturday Dinner: as follows: appropriateness for contemporary
No. of persons @$60.00 ___________ “Culture in its widest sense is society. For example, behaviour that
Names:_________________________________ about what matters to people and was acceptable or tolerated in the
communities. It is about relationships, past may well be unacceptable by
_________________________________________ today’s cultural standards. Ignoring
shared memories and experiences.
Total (GST inclusive) $____________ It is about identity, history and a the evolution of culture places
State any dietary needs sense of place. It is about the different institutions at risk of losing relevance
cultural and religious backgrounds and may condemn them to potential
_________________________________________ extinction, like the dodo!
found in most communities. It is
Pre-Order Seminar Booklets about the things we consider valuable The process of examining,
No. of books @$20.00 _____________ for passing on to future generations. discussing and weighing up
It is our way of connecting the present contemporary issues is, in and of
Please post with cheque made with the past and the future.”
payable to “CWA of NSW itself, part of culture and then, when
International Seminar” to What significance does this broad, a position is established collectively
all-encompassing definition of by society, this becomes enshrined
Sue Armstrong, PO Box 13, as culture. Your branch may like to
Tooraweenah NSW 2817 culture have for CWA?
identify, then examine and discuss,
or Culture arises in a community, or the contemporary issues which
Direct Debit and send as above in a group like our Association, are currently shaping our national
Account name: CWA of NSW even when individual members may culture.
International Seminar not realise this is occurring. Every
aspect of our way of life is part of our Eva Campbell,
BSB: 012-823 A/C No. 191599617
culture and we not only interpret Chairperson
Please ensure your name is society through this lens, we also
referenced on your deposit. shape our future through what
10 June 2021 The Country WomanInternational Report
Thank you to everyone for your our Country of Study program have a process to ensure state-wide
amazing entries in the 2021 is amazing and we already have equity of attendees for all groups.
International Competitions for two wonderful initiatives for CWA i.e. one space will be reserved for
Ecuador. members. First there is a website each Group International Officer
from the Malaysian Tourism Board (or their representative, with
The International Display at Bega
with a whole range of e-brochures confirmation of this appointment
was simply beautiful and I thank
for our members to download and from their GIO) and one additional
all members for their entries in
enjoy: https://ebrochures.malaysia. person per group, then in order of
the Ecuador Competitions. The
travel registration as received. I know this
Senior Travel Journal was won by
may disappoint some members but
Belconnen Branch members, Nancy Second, Jackie M—Malaysian born,
it is the only way to encourage all
Mason and Maryanne and Margaret Sydney-based hawker food expert—
groups to attend. As some groups
Ferguson—the entry was simply will take Australian online viewers to
do not send members, and once the
stunning! The Junior Travel Journal the Street Food Journeys of Malaysia
registrations close on 1st July 2021,
winner was Asia Cook from Penrith to showcase the ever-popular
we will open up the registrations to
Branch. Congratulations to the 5/6 street food of Malaysia through
the waitlisted members. For those
Class Students Stuarts Point Primary a series of eight online cooking
members who have registered, paid,
School, Eungai/Stuarts Point demonstrations. The series airs on
been confirmed yet do not actually
for their wonderful PowerPoint the Masters of Malaysian Cuisine
arrive to Seminar, sorry but there
entry and to Jaola Morgan from YouTube channel and Facebook
will be no refund this year. Please
Millthorpe for their lovely Postcard. starting from 2 May 2021, with a new
ensure you have email contact and
The Ambassador and his staff all episode to be released every Sunday
phone number on your coupon so
really enjoyed judging these items at 9pm AEST for eight consecutive
we can keep you up-to-date with all
and commented how our entries weeks. Masters of Malaysian Cuisine
Seminar news. Note: one Seminar
made them all very homesick for (MOMC) link where presenters
Book is included in your registration
their beloved Ecuador. I will put the demonstrate how to recreate these
costs.
Ambassador’s comments up on the dishes at home using locally available
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Facebook group for all to read. ingredients. The eight episodes Those not wishing, or able, to attend
cover the states of Melaka, Johor, Seminar can pre-order the Seminar
The Winning Doll was made by
Pahang, Perak, Terengganu, Penang, Booklet/Pack and there is space
Freda Cook from Oura Branch and
Kedah and Sarawak. The Malaysian on the coupon to order and pay for
the entry will be placed in the doll
Queen, Queen Azizah, also features your order. We will post out all pre-
cabinet at State Office. Pam Wright
in some of the MOMC programs—no ordered books prior to the Seminar
from Kootingal won the Needlework
surprise as the Queen is a wonderful to avoid any confusion at the event.
entry and Barbara Gow placed
cook in her own right!
first with the Handicraft item of Thank you to everyone who has
the Shigra Bag. The high level of For viewing live episodes on Street encouraged, supported, assisted and
entries was wonderful and we thank Food Journeys visit: www.YouTube. enjoyed our International Portfolio
everyone for their participation. Full com/MastersOfMalaysianCuisine, over the past three years; it has
list of winners this Journal. We thank www.youtube.com/jackiem and been my honour to have served you
His Excellency Mauricio Montevallo malaysianchefs.com as your State International Officer.
and his staff at the Ecuadorian I am so excited to welcome Sue
We also have our International
Embassy and Mrs Ruth Shanks AM Armstrong as your incoming State
Seminar planned at Dubbo RSL on
and her helpers for judging our International Officer and know that
Saturday, 7th August, 2021. We will
state finalists this year. Sue will be wonderful in this role.
run the registration process same
Her enthusiasm and drive on the
Those of you at the Conference and as 2021 to ensure a fair and equal
International Committee over the
streaming online will no doubt be opportunity for as many member
past three years ensures that Sue
excited to know that Malaysia is our to attend what promises to be a
will be a great advocate for all things
new Country of Study for 2021/2022. colourful and exciting event.
International and I look forward to
What a wonderful and colourful
All registrations will be logged in passing the baton into such safe
year we have ahead of us! Sue
in order of coupon receipt and hands—Sue can be contacted on
accompanied me to the Malaysian
payment, and a waitlist will be 0427 359 926.
Embassy prior to Conference
created. Should anyone cancel,
and has already met up with the Hugs to all,
then the next on the waitlist will
Ambassador and his staff. The
be registered for the Seminar. With Lyn Braico
level of passion from the Malaysian
restricted numbers in mind, we will State International Officer
team to promote and support
The Country Woman June 2021 11Handicraft Workshops
16 & 17 August, Wagga Wagga
With COVID-19 protocols in place
Handicraft Report
numbers are limited. Get in early Firstly I want to thank and Group tags before putting on
to avoid disappointment. congratulate everyone who entered the State tags.
this year’s Handicraft Competition.
I wish to attend a Techniques 2. One item cannot be entered in
The standard of work was excellent
and Judges Refresher day on two sections.
making it difficult for the judges to
18th August ($15.00 for morning/ decide on who the winners would 3. Make sure that tags have all
afternoon tea/ lunch). be. the required information on
I wish to attend Beading with them. One tag had no name, no
Merle Barber on 19th August. branch and no group.
($30.00 includes morning/
afternoon tea/lunch). 4. Some groups need to think
about getting new suitcases.
I wish to attend Catherine De The inside lining of some
Medici Embroidery with Denise suitcases were breaking up
Turnbull on 19th August. ($30.00 leaving small pieces of the lining
includes morning/afternoon over the articles.
tea/lunch).
5. To assist the Committee, in
Name_________________
Section 1 and The Land Section,
____________________ For those of you who were not able
please write the item number on
to attend Conference this year you
Address: _______________ the entry form and circle it on
certainly missed a truly beautiful
____________________ the front of the tag. This would
display. The Committee and three
make our job much easier when
_______ Post Code: ______ very helpful ladies from Far South
checking off the articles.
Coast Group worked tirelessly on
Phone: ________________
the judging and putting together The Handicraft Committee will be
Email:_________________ the display which was well-received running a Techniques and Judges
____________________ by everyone. So1 many members Refresher day at Wagga Wagga on
I have enclosed a cheque or commented that they felt it was the Wednesday, 18th August 2021 and
money order for: best display ever. Any feedback is two workshops, namely beading
greatly appreciated. The venue was and embroidery on Thursday, 19th
$15.00 for Techniques &
really great with plenty of space and August 2021. The coupon for these
Refresher Day
lighting making it possible for all workshops is in this month’s Journal.
$30.00 for beading or items to be easily viewed. My thanks Anyone interested in attending, get
embroidery workshop to the Organising Committee for your coupon in early as numbers
Please send this coupon, a making us feel welcome, also to the are limited due to COVID-19
stamped, self-addressed envelope three ladies from Far South Coast restrictions.
and payment by 1st August to: Group for all their help, to the four
judges and to the nine other women Diana Frost, Chairperson
Trudi Tritschler, 8 Lake Rd.
Bungendore, 2621. on the Handicraft Committee. None
OR of which would have been possible
without the co-operation of Handicraft Schedule
Direct deposit your payment and
email Trudi by 1st August: everyone. It required a team effort corrected
for it to be such a success.
BSB 062-014, A/C: 00901511 Due to some errors in “The
Email: trudiat7@gmail.com There are just a few things I would Land” section of the Handicraft
like to point out to the Group Schedule printed in the April 2021
For more information contact
Handicraft Officers: journal, the correct schedule has
Anne Williamson: sewansow@
been printed in this edition.
bigpond.net.au 1. Make sure you remove the
State Handicraft Exhibition Schedule (corrected)—General Competition Rules 2021/22
ONLY OFFICIAL entry forms must writing out place cards. ALL articles BRANCH and GROUP (in Black)
accompany the articles and are being sent for State Judging must on the INSIDE of the tag and the
to be filled in clearly as articles be labeled with a STATE LABEL SECTION ENTERED (in BLACK) on
are separated when judging takes and must only have the folded the FRONT of the tag. All labels and
place. It helps the Committee when tag showing the person’s NAME, strands MUST be attached to ALL
12 June 2021 The Country Womanknitting and crochet. Groups entering seven different piece of work $50.
Each finished article must have been techniques in this section. The Competition is open to all
completed within (2) TWO YEARS of Open Classes residents of NSW.
the current State Exhibition. Soiled All prizes in Classes A, B, C, D, E All articles using Natural Fibres must
work WILL NOT be accepted. Finish & F donated by the Handicraft have 70% Natural Fibre content
is important. Committee. unless otherwise stated. (Labels
Each exhibit must be the work Class: B1, B2 and B3—these classes and/or strands MUST be attached)
of the Exhibitor. Work which has are open to all juniors, both male 1. Crochet Knee or Cot Rug using
been exhibited in any Section at a and female, residing in NSW. commercial Natural Fibres—max 150
previous State Exhibition is NOT cm x 150 cm
eligible again. Age must accompany the article.
Age as at 1st May. 2. Knitted Knee or Cot Rug using
MAXIMUM SIZE of any FRAMED commercial natural fibres—
WORK must not exceed 50 cm x 40 Class A: Garment or article of any
craft made by a member 80 years maximum size 150cm x 150cm.
cm including frame and must be in
a PADDED FABRIC BAG with Name, of age or over. Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd 3. Sewn Knee or Cot rug, using
Branch and Group attached. —$20, 3rd—$10 natural fibres—Maximum size 150cm
Class B1: Any article of craft x 150cm
MAXIMUM SIZE for QUILTS is
220cm x 220cm. (commercial quilting allowed) made 4. Hand knitted Socks from Natural
by a junior 8 years and under. Prizes: Fibres
MAXIMUM DIMENSION of Dolls, 1st—$20, 2nd —$10, 3rd—$5.
Toys and Bears must not exceed 51 5. Hand knitted or Hand Crochet
cm Class B2: Any article of craft Childs Garment from Commercial
(commercial quilting allowed) made Natural Fibres (NOT baby wear)
Mosaics, maximum size 30cm x by a junior 9 to 12 years of age. Prizes
30cm 6. Hand knitted garment or article
1st—$20, 2nd —$10, 3rd—$5. from Commercial Natural Fibres.
Handicraft Officers are advised Class B3: Any article of craft 5 ply or finer (not baby wear & not
that articles are insured from (commercial quilting allowed) made socks)
when selected at Group Judging by a junior 13 to 18 years of age.
until returned to their owner after 7. Hand Knitted garment or article
Prizes 1st—$20, 2nd —$10, 3rd—$5. from Commercial Natural Fibres 6
Conference. 1
Class C: Branch Challenge—four ply or thicker (not baby wear & not
Group Competition brooches, any medium. Attached socks)
Each Group to enter eight different to a piece of cardboard. To have 8. Embroidered Knitted garment or
techniques (if possible) for Section the input of at least four members article from Commercial Natural
1 which MUST include at least 1 of the one branch. Prizes 1st—$30, Fibres
garment article of knitting/crochet 2nd- $20, 3rd—$10
in PURE WOOL but not more than 2. 9. Hand Knitted garment or article
Class D: Quilt. please signify if all the from Hand Spun Natural Fibres
Each exhibitor in the Group work is done by maker (if not, state
Competition must be a financial so). Maximum size 220 cm x 220 cm. 10. Hand Crochet garment or article
member of CWA. Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd—$20, 3rd—$10. from Commercial Natural Fibres
(not baby wear)
Prizes are as follows: Class E: Article of any craft made by
a male relative of a CWA Member 11. Hand Crochet garment or article
1st—Highest Point Score—$100, Max. size 30cm x 30cm. Prizes 1st— from Mercerized Cotton
2nd—Highest Point Score—$60, $30, 2nd—20, 3rd—$10
3rd—Highest Point Score—$40 12. Hand Tatting. Garment or article
Class F: 2022 Special Section. from Mercerized Cotton
Champion piece of work—$50 Centenary piece. Piece of 13. Hand knitted Baby Outfit—2
10 Special Prizes of $30 will be embroidery depicting Australiana pieces— Pure Wool (one piece must
awarded to the 10 most outstanding no larger than 25 x 25cm finished be a garment)
different crafts from Section 1. Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd—20, 3rd—$10
14. Hand crochet Baby Outfit—2
Section 1 Prizes donated by Handicraft pieces—Pure Wool (one piece must
Eight articles of any handicraft Committee. be a garment)
technique excluding painting (with The Land Section 15. Dressmaking—Garment made
brush), pottery and scrapbooking. from Mixed Fibres
First and Second prizes will be
MUST be at least 1 garment/article awarded in each section by The 16. Dressmaking—Garment made
of pure wool in knitting or crochet Land Newspaper. from Natural Fibres
but not more than 2.
Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd—$15. Champion 17. Felted Article or garment
Bonus points will be given for
The Country Woman June 2021 13Social Issues Report
The Committee’s primary function We represent the Association on the ▪▪ Home care
is to respond on behalf of the following ▪▪ Sale of TAFEs.
Association to proposed legislation ▪▪ KWOOP (Keep Women Out Of We receive many responses for
or changes in current legislation Prison) government departments regarding
which is being considered by the
federal and state governments,
▪▪ NSW Maternity Services Alliance, issues that members have raised.
as well as various government
▪▪ St George’s Institute Dementia I would like to thank Stephanie,
study.
committees and department Danica, Jackie, Adair and all the staff
investigations. We have represented the at State office, for all their assistance.
Association via phone hook-ups/ To the outgoing Committee, my
We focused on inequality of services
zoom or in person: many thanks. To the incoming
provided in rural, regional and
remote NSW compared with that ▪▪ Breakfast with Parliamentary Committee member, welcome.
of metropolitan areas, particularly friends of Rural and Remote 2021/22 will be an interesting,
education and health. Health and National Rural Health thought provoking year, delving into
Alliance the policies and advocacy work of
On behalf of the Association, we ▪▪ Regional and Rural Education our Association.
have presented submissions to:
▪▪ Domestic Violence forum The Social Issues Committee for
▪▪ NSW School curriculum ▪▪ NSW Transport Safer Roads 2021/22 is Tina Billing, Hume Group;
▪▪ Registered Nurses in aged care forum Leonie Fish, North Coast Group;
facilities ▪▪ TGA Medicine shortage forum. Donna Kemp, Mid North Coast
▪▪ Coercive control in domestic Members have raised many issues
Group; Annie Kiefer, Phillip Group;
relationships Maggie Kyle, Blue Mountains Group;
including:
▪▪ Regional Health Inquiry. ▪▪ Patient transport
Elizabeth O’Dwyer, Phillip Group;
Karen Pavey, Southern Tablelands
We have been invited to give ▪▪ Homelessness Group.
evidence at the public hearing ▪▪ Domestic Family Violence Bronwyn Dunston
for coercive control with more ▪▪ Hospitals 1
State Social Issue Officer
“earmarked” to attend. ▪▪ Ambulances
The Land Cookery Report
It was wonderful to see so many Congratulations to our exhibitors— for tin sizes and measurements
happy faces at the Conference, To be selected for State Competition for slices, etc. Particularly with an
meeting up with new friends and is in itself an award and especially iced entry, attention to detail is
old. we congratulate all the winners. The very important and could be the
cooking has been of an exceedingly difference between a placing or not.
We had 28 from 30 groups
high standard across all sections. Know your oven like a best friend
represented at The Land Cookery
Thank you to the Group Cookery and hopefully you’ll have perfect
Competition. Given such
Officers for all the work involved results every time.
extenuating circumstances for so
with the returns as without group
many members this is a remarkable Our AGM has been held and we look
days we wouldn’t have a State
achievement and testament to the forward to helping and supporting
Competition.
untiring commitment of our CWA you all with the CWA Land Cookery
members. The Land Cookery Committee in 2022.
provided a banana bread bake off
Thank you to the 2021 Organising As the centenary year is cause
challenge in 2021 for the most
Committee for our spacious rooms for many celebrations including
entries baked per branch. This
at State Conference which insured cooking, the 2021/ 2022 schedule
provided an enormous amount of
a wonderful display. reflects the history of CWA and is
fun for many members with 294
The decorated cake section had a entries altogether with Belmont inspired by a vintage schedule from
revamp and we are most appreciative Branch winning a $50 cash prize. 1969/70. Note: there are no recipes
of the generous support from our for this schedule. You may use your
While the entries were of a very own favourite recipes.
exhibitors. We especially thank our
high standard, we encourage all
judge, Joy Eagles, for her time to Denise Hawdon
exhibitors to check the schedule
judge for us. Chairperson
14 June 2021 The Country WomanCONDUCTEDFORTHECOUNTRYWOMEN'SASSOCIATIONOFNSW
REPRODUCTIONOFAVINTAGELANDCOOKERYSCHEDULEINCELEBRATIONOFCWAOFNSW100YEARS
Rules semi-finals are eligible for the 11. All entries in the state finals
state final conducted concurrently will be displayed and then sold
Please read carefully
with the CWA Annual General except Section Six, Classes 6A & 6B.
1. This Contest is conducted by the Conference. (This does not apply in Proceeds of the sale to be added to
Country Women’s Association of section 6). the Cookery Committee funds.
New South Wales.
6. Additional classes,
1 other than 12. No ring tin to be used throughout
2. The Contest is not restricted to those on the schedule, may be the contest. NO RACK MARKS ON
members of the CWA; it is open to included in branch contests, and ENTRIES.
any person residing in NSW and additional prizes awarded locally, 13. NO PACKAGE MIXTURES ARE
ACT. but prize winners in such classes TO BE USED IN ANY CLASS OF THE
3. Entries at branch level to be will not compete in the semi-finals CONTEST.
accompanied by 10 cents entry or state finals of the contest.
14. Owners may purchase their
fee. Entries at state level must 7. Branches and groups will appoint exhibit, if they inform the steward
be accompanied by the official their own judges, BUT judges and when entering their exhibit at state
printed current 2021/2022 coupon stewards for the state finals will be level.
which will appear in “The Land” appointed by the CWA State Land
newspaper, otherwise they will be Cookery Committee Chairperson. 15. All entries must be accompanied
disqualified. Each entry requires a by a filled in CWA approved label.
8. All exhibits entered in this contest
separate coupon. Entries must be 16. IMPORTANT All fruit cakes and
(except in Section One, Classes A
lodged with the Cookery Officer of sultana cakes must be entered
and B, and Section Seven) may be
a CWA branch and contestants may uniced. ALL FRUIT CAKES MUST
sold at branch and group level. All
enter in one branch and one group OBSERVE THE ½lb. BUTTER BASIS
exhibits (except Section Six, Classes
only. Entries in state finals must be as standard mixture for size and
6A & 6B) become the property of
accompanied by an original coupon. weight. Tins may be square or
CWA at state level.
4. Each branch conducts its round. The method of cutting right
9. The judges’ decisions are through the centre of the cake must
separate contest at any time that
absolutely final and not to be be observed. NO CUT CAKE WILL
is considered suitable. First and
questioned or discussed with the BE ACCEPTED AT STATE FINALS
second prize winners must be two
judges. but fruit cake, sultana cake and
different competitors who will then
be eligible to enter group semi- 10. The 10 cents entry fee with each fruit pudding CAN be entered cut at
finals. This is a competition that is entry, plus proceeds of the sales group semi-finals.
conducted from branch to group of entries, and any other monies
and then to state level. raised at the same function, shall Section One—Fruit Cakes
be sent through group treasurer to Prizes in Class (a)—First $30; Second
5. First prize winners only of group
CWA State Office. $10; Third $6.
The Country Woman June 2021 15Prizes in Class (b)—First $20; Second decorated with grated rind, or rind flour should appear on the surfaces.
$10; Third $6. cut in fancy shapes ONLY. It must All these points, together with
Class (a) Rich Fruit Cake (Dark) be baked in a loaf, deep square or palatability, will be looked for in
round tin. judging.
Hints to the Competitor: In Rich
Fruit Cake, nuts, if used, should be Hints to the Competitor: In Orange
Cake, grated rind adds a more Section Four—Biscuits and
cut to a size that will not interfere Shortbread
with the cutting of the cake. Slow definite flavour than juice alone.
baking is necessary to bring out Class (b) Chocolate Cake—To be Prizes in each Class—First $20;
the colour and texture. A suggested iced on top only. May be simply Second $10. Total $60.
guide for ½lb. butter basis is: ½lb. decorated with nuts, dried or Important: Biscuits must be
butter, ½lb. sugar, 2½lb. fruit. preserved fruits, nonpariels, displayed in boxes no larger than
Points to be looked for in judging: coconut or chocolate, or a simply 14” x 8” and containers will be sold
Smooth, even top, well risen and piped design. May be baked in any with biscuits. Contestants using
slightly rounded towards the shaped deep tin excepting a ring larger boxes will be disqualified.
centre, but not peaked. Smooth, tin. Approximately 2½” minimum Contestants are advised that the
even sides with no white patches or depth of cake is desirable. ordinary shirt box, suitably covered,
blotches on the surface. Browned Hints to the Competitor: In is recommended. A minimum of 6
evenly on sides, top and bottom. Chocolate Cake, if cocoa is used for different mixtures must be entered
Texture should be fine and even, flavour and colour it should not be in class (a). There must be a minimum
with no holes or tunnels; moist sifted and added to the flour but of 6 samples of each type of biscuit.
but not heavy or doughy. Fruit blended with the liquid. Chocolate The biscuits must be protected by a
should be evenly distributed, and (block) if used should be melted. transparent, removable cover.
a good balance of fruit and mixture Class (c) Plain Butter Cake—There Class (a) Assorted Plain Biscuits—
apparent. Should not be over- must be no fruit, nuts, cherries or There must be six distinct different
flavoured with spices and essences peel in or on cake. Must be simply types of mixtures, NOT one basic
so that the natural flavour of the iced on top only, but NOT decorated. recipe with six different varieties of
fruits is lost. Essences may be used if desired. flavouring. They may be any fancy
Class (b) Sultana Cake Approximately 2½” minimum depth shape but not joined together with
of cake if desirable.
1 icing in a sandwich style. Biscuits
Hints to the Competitor: The containing crystallised fruits, nuts,
competitor must observe the ½lb. In Plain Butter Cake essences may etc., baked in with the mixture may
butter basis as standard mixture for be used is desired. be included in this class.
size and weight. A suggested guide Points to be looked for in judging:
for proportion of fruit and mixture Hints to the Competitor: Examples
ALL butter cakes: There should of Assorted Plain Biscuits are as
is ½lb. butter, ½lb. to 1lb. sultanas, not be any large holes or tunnels.
½lb. sugar. follows: plain shortbread, plain
Cakes should not have hard crusts, forcer, Anzac, rolled, sliced-
Points to be looked for in judging: be sugary or sticky. Cooking should refrigerator and drop biscuits.
Evenly cooked on top, sides and be even right throughout, and the
bottom, and light in colour. Texture cake should not be crumbly or Class (b) Plain Shortbread—One
fine and even with no holes or soggy. Each variety should have round or square of shortbread.
tunnels; moist, but not heavy or a definite flavour. Chocolate and Approximately 7” minimum across.
doughy. Fruit should be evenly Orange Cakes may be slightly raised Hints to the Competitor: Shortbread
distributed and a good balance of towards the centre but not peaked. should be pale straw colour, crisp in
fruit and mixture apparent. Peel texture and should be un-iced. For
optional. Almonds on top only will Section Three—Scones
judging, shortbread is to be broken,
not disqualify entry. Cherries are Prizes—First $40; Second $16; Third not cut.
not acceptable. $8. Total $64.
Points to be looked for in judging:
Section Two—Butter Cakes The best twelve (12) scones from a Shape, daintiness and delicacy of
one pound white flour mixture to colour to be considered. Eating
Prizes in each Class—First $20; be entered using a plain basic scone
Second $10. Total $90. quality is most important.
recipe, without eggs. A round cutter
Important: In judging, the method of two inch (2”) diameter should be Section Five—Lamingtons
of cutting right through the centre used. (Chocolate Coating Only,
of the cake must be observed. Points to be looked for in judging: tossed in fine white coconut)
CAKE SHOULD BE PRESENTED AS Fine texture, even rising, golden
BAKED, NOT TRIMMED. Prizes—First $20; Second $10. Total
brown on top and bottom. Scones $30.
Class (a) Orange Cake—Must be should be placed on a baking tray,
iced or frosted on top and may be close but not touching. No marks or Eight (8) cakes must be presented.
16 June 2021 The Country WomanThe basis must be a plain butter soggy, wet or mouldy patches. It reasonably fine with fruit and nuts
cake with no jam filling. should have a good well-balanced evenly distributed. Colour should
Points to be looked for in judging: fruity flavour. be even and not blotchy.
Daintiness of size (approximately Section Eight—Jam and Section Ten—Special Section
1½” square), texture of cake, quality Sweet Mustard Pickles for Young Competitors
of finish and general presentation.
Prizes in each class—First $10; Prizes in class (a)—First $20; Second
Section Six—Iced and Second $6. Total $32. $10.
Decorated Cakes Important: Jam and pickles should Prizes in class (b)—First $10; Second
Prizes in class (a)—First $35; Second be presented in approximately $5.
$25; Third $15. 250ml size glass containers with Total $45.
Prizes in class (b)—First $30; Second screw-on non-commercial tops.
They must be securely sealed and Class (a) A Simply Iced Orange
$20; Third $15; Fourth $5. Butter Cake
labelled. If contestants cannot
Important: Entries must be clearly obtain the usual 250ml screw- Hints to the Competitor: See
identified in their right class. Entries top jars, commercial tops must be Section 2, Class (a).
in this section may be retained by attractively covered.
the competitor or donated to the Class (b) Cooked Coconut Ice
CWA for sale but must be clearly Class (a) Dried Apricot Jam
To be presented in an attractive
marked accordingly. Exhibits in this Hints to the Competitor: It is box with transparent lid. Box
section may be entered directly advisable to retain some unopened approximately 8” by 5” and 1” deep.
into the Finals and need not pass jars of the same batch, as jars
preliminary judging in branch or opened at branch or group contests Hints to the Competitor: Only fresh
group contests but entries must be are not eligible for the finals. Fruit desiccated coconut should be
made through a branch or group should be thoroughly washed and used. To preserve whiteness it is
Secretary. drained. advisable not to use an aluminium
saucepan as it may cause slight
Class (a) One-Tier Special Points to be looked for in judging: discolouration.
Occasion Cake—A Special Occasion Flavour is the deciding factor but
Cake may be made for a 21st general appearance is important Points to be looked for in judging:
birthday, a wedding anniversary, a and consistency 1should be neither Texture—the sweet should not be
christening—any special occasion, sticky or syrupy. hard, sticky or candied (showing
and decorated to suit that occasion. sugar crystals). The white layer
Class (b) Sweet Mustard Pickles should be really white, not faintly
The basis must be a fruit cake. This
is a championship class. Hints to the Competitor: Vegetables grey. The pink layer should be only
should be cut into “bite” sized delicately coloured. Pieces should
Class (b) Decorated Iced Cake—This pieces. They should be firm but be of neat size and cleanly cut.
class is for competitors who have well cooked. Over sharpness and
never won a first prize in Section 6 Special “The Land” Awards
sweetness of flavour should be
at State level. The basis must be a avoided. for Branches Judged on
fruit cake. Ration of Members Entries
Points to be looked for in judging:
Section Seven—Steamed Sauce should be smooth and of Branches with 15 members and
Plum Pudding medium thickness. Colour should under with most entries in Cookery
be attractive with an appeal to Competition: First $150; Second
Prizes—First $20; Second $10. Total $75; Third $25. Total $250.
$30. the palate. Flavour and general
appearance are all-important. Branches with 16 to 25 members
Important: In judging, the method with most entries in Cookery
of cutting right through the centre Section Nine—Date and
Competition: First $150; Second
of the pudding must be observed. Walnut Roll $75; Third $25. Total $250.
Competitors must observe the Prizes—First $20; Second $10. Total
½lb. shortening basis as standard Branches with 26 to 50 members
$30. with most entries in Cookery
mixture for size and weight.
Hints to the Competitor: To be made Competition: First $150; Second
Points to be looked for in judging: in roll tin only. $75; Third $25. Total $250.
The pudding should have a rich
dark colour, and colour should be Points to be looked for in judging: Branches with over 51 members
even throughout. There should Roll should not have any large holes with most entries in Cookery
be no holes in the mixture and no or tunnels and should not have hard Competition: First $150; Second
crusts. Texture should be even and $75; Third $25. Total $250.
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