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The Official Newsletter of The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
& The Victorian Agricultural Societies' Association.
MARCH/APRIL 1986
1985 ANNUAL REPORT
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with pleasure that, on behalf of
the Council, I report to you on the ac-
tivities of the Royal Agricultural Society
of Victoria for the year ending
December 31, 1985.
1985
ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW,
SEPTEMBER 19-28
In complete contrast to 1984, the Victoria's pastoral and livestock in-
weather for this year's Royal Show was dustries over the past 150 years, and
warm and sunny with only the last to signal the commencement of the
three days effected by intermittent rain. Royal Show fortnight in Melbourne.
These favourable conditions con- A feature of the Parade was the Mr. G. R. Starritt, O.B.E., President, Royal
tributed to a satisfying total attendance Agricultural Society of Victoria.
droving of over 1,000 `Mountjoy'
of 873,288 for the Show's ten day, nine merino wethers down Swanston Street The efforts of the Pony Club Associa-
night duration. which created an extraordinary sight tion of Victoria are acknowledged with
Official Opening not seen in Melbourne for probably thanks as are the efforts and en-
His Excellency, Rear Admiral Sir 100 years. thusiasm of the hundreds of par-
Brian Murray, K.C.M.G., A.O., Gover- The idea was that of Mr Bill Hill of ticipants who so willingly involved
nor of Victoria, officially opened the Elders Pastoral, who sat on the 150th themselves again this year, at their own
Society's 127th Show on Saturday, Primary Industry Committee, under the expense.
September 21. Chairmanship of R.A.S.V. Councillor Without the generous assistance and
The Governor was accompanied on John Robb. co-operation of the Victoria Police, of-
the official dais by Victoria's Premier, In addition, close to 200 Victorian ficers of the various Melbourne City
The Hon. John Cain, M.P., The Lord Pony Club members rode in the Council Departments and the
Mayor of Melbourne, Cr. Tom Lynch, Parade, many of whom commenced a Metropolitan Transit Authority, the
and The Mayor of Essendon, Cr. Brian relay ride from country areas several Parade could not have been con-
Shanahan. weeks before, bringing with them ducted. We are most grateful to all
Immediately following the Opening scrolls containing messages of good- those organisations and their per-
Ceremony, the official party viewed the will and greetings from their home cen- sonnel.
Royal Show Grand Parade. tres to The Lord Mayor of Melbourne. On the R.A.S.V. side, I must make
The scrolls were accepted by The Lord special mention of the work of the City
Major Highlights Mayor in front of the Town Hall, during Parade Sub-Committee chaired by Mr
City Parade the Parade. Jack Rae, and Mrs Louise Hill of our
The 1985 Royal Melbourne Show On behalf of the Society, I wish to Public Relations staff whose efforts
was one of the last major events to take record our appreciation to Elders must be highly commended.
place in Victoria's 150th Birthday Year Pastoral for their most generous spon- `State Bank' International Timber
and accordingly was conducted under sorship of this Parade and congratulate Festival
the theme 'Victoria on Show'. Mr Hill on the ideas and organisational As part of the 1985 Royal Show the
To herald the Show, the '150th effort put into the 150th Primary In- World's first International Timber
Primary Industry/Royal Show' Parade dustry segment of the Parade. Festival was conducted, attracting over
was staged down Swanston Street on Congratulations and thanks must be 50 top international timber sports men
Sunday, September 15. This was a co- extended to Mr Tim Austin whose task and women from the United States,
operative effort involving the Society, it was to drive the sheep through the United Kingdom, Canada and New
Elders Pastoral and Victoria's 150th City, aided by his renowned 'Elfinvale' Zealand who challenged Australia's
Primary Industry Committee. kelpies. We also thank the Mountjoy best for a total prize purse of $60,000.
The main aims of the Parade were to family of Puckapunyal for providing The 49 event programme comprised
pay tribute to the contribution made by and transporting the sheep. a number of events new to the sport in
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
OFFICE BEARERS 1985
PATRON-IN-CHIEF:
His Excellency, The Rt. Hon. Sir Ninian Stephen, A.K., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., K.B.E.
PRESIDENT:
G. R. Starritt, O.B.E.
VICE-PRESIDENTS:
J. H. H. Sleigh, J. M. Burston, A. J. Fisken.
TRUSTEES:
The Hon. Sir William McDonald, Kt.
P. B. Ronald, C.M.G., G. R. Starritt, 0.B.E., G. P. H. Wilson, C.M.G.
LIFE COUNCILLORS:
W. A. Angliss D. W. R. Knox
Sir Rupert W. J. Clarke C. 0. Moore
Bart., M.B.E., M.A. L. G. C. Nicholas
K. A. Drummond P. B. Ronald, C.M.G.
J. M. Gardiner G. R. Starritt, O.B.E.
G. Howell J. W. D. Ward
R. Hunter The Hon. Vernon F. Wilcox, C.B.E., Q.C.
J. W. Kelly G.P.H. Wilson, C.M.G.
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
J. Balfour Brown R. B. Langdon
W. R. R. Beggs F. B. Langlands
E. W. Best, C.M.G. F. J. Lithgow
A. C. Bott Sir Cecil Looker, Kt.
J. K. Buchanan, A.M. D. S. MacGregor, M.B.E.
J. M. Burston The Hon. Sir William McDonald, Kt.
R. M. Butler Sir Ian M. McLennan, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.
Sir Roderick Carnegie, Kt. I. K. Morton, A.M.
W. D. Crowley, Q.P.M. R. Potter
A. J. Fisken J. W. Rae
C. B. Gardiner J. S. A. Robb
R. B. Gerrand, M.B.E. J. H. H. Sleigh
A. Gibson I. McK. Starritt
W. McL. Greaves F. R. I. Stephens
B. R. J. Hallows K. W. Urquhart
R. F. Haselgrove The Hon. Evan Walker, M.L.C.
J. G. W. Head R. G. Walker
C. R. Kelly
EXECUTIVE STAFF:
DIRECTOR: J. B. Parry
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: I. A. Pedersen, D.F.C.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER: D. J. Reid
FINANCE MANAGER: J. F. Clifford
GROUNDS MANAGER: K. J. Monkhouse
INFORMATION SERVICES MANAGER: J. 0. Butler
MARKETING MANAGER: V. A. Hilton
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The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members of the
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria will be held in the Royal Banquet Rooms,
Plummer Avenue, Royal Show Grounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale on Tues-
day, April 8, 1986 at 12 noon.
BUSINESS
1. Minutes of previous Annual Meeting.
2. To receive the Annual Report and Balance Sheet.
3. To receive the declaration of election of Councillors.
4. To appoint two Auditors.
Dated 14th day of March, 1986
J. B. PARRY,
Director
LIST OF NOMINATIONS
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
(Eleven to be elected)
'J. BALFOUR BROWN, Sheffield Road, Montrose 3765
'W. R. R. BEGGS, ''Buln Gherin", Beaufort 3373
'J. K. BUCHANAN, A. M., "Gleneira", Flinders 3929
*W. McL. GREAVES, 48 Peel Street, Berwick 3806
*B, R. J. HALLOWS, "Penmaen", Websters Road, Riddells Creek 3431
*R. F. HASELGROVE, "Beneden", Lake Hawthorn, Merbein 3505
*F. B. LANGLANDS, 230 Thacker Street, Ocean Grove 3226
F. J. LITHGOW, "Flowerfield", Coldstream 3770
*Sir CECIL LOOKER, Kt, 26 Tormey Street, North Balwyn 3104
W. B. MAHNCKE, Badly Street, Moyhu 3732
A. T. MARRIOTT, 341 McKinnon Road, East Bentleigh 3165
*R. POTTER, "Yarram Park", Willaura 3291
'I. McK. STARRITT, "Kelso Park", R.S.D., Tatura 3616
Note: Nominations being in excess of the vacancies, a ballot will be conducted. Refer to
enclosed ballot paper for voting directions.
(•Denotes Councillors retiring by rotation and eligible for re-election)
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Australia including axe throwing, log It is planned that this display will The creative designs of Australia's
rolling, 'Jack 'n Jill' Bucking (Sawing) become a regular feature at future Carla Zampatti, Robert Burton, Country
and competition Speed Tree Climbing. Royal Melbourne Shows. Road, Walter Kristensen, Jean Couture,
The latter event was featured in the and an extravaganza of pure white
Main Arena and proved particularly Victoria's Youth on Show
1985 also marked the International evening wear in Supercool Wools, by
popular with showgoers. Anthea Crawford, were incorporated in
Year of Youth and this important occa-
American tree climber Steve Bartow new, exciting and colourful 30 minute
headed our Arena attractions bill with sion was duly recognised at the Show
by massed youth performances on the Shows. Australia's young designers
his performances as the 'Humes were given special recognition with the
Main Arena.
A.R.C. Tree Top Clown', enacted on Wool Corporation's presentation of a
the top of two 100ft. pine poles im- 'Dance on Show' was a unique
segment featuring innovative casual
planted into the Main Arena's surface. event involving close to 5,000 young designs by fashion students.
Victorians from schools throughout the
I must acknowledge the contribution The Victorian final of the A.W.C's
State who performed a repertoire of
of Mr John Gardiner, Chairman of the Young Designer Award was judged
colonial dances on four occasions.
R.A.S.V.'s Woodchop Committee, and during the Show with the winner going
his Committee members, who were 'Music on Show' involved 300
secondary school musicians who per- on to Sydney to contest the National
directly responsible for the Interna- Award and the chance of receiving 12
tional Timber Festival's success. In formed as a massed youth orchestra to
the delight of Showgoers. months' work experience programme
November 1984 Mr Gardiner, accom- with leading Sydney designer Trent
panied by the Society's Marketing The Society is most appreciative of Nathan.
Manager and the Secretary of the Vic- the support of V/Line and The Met for
their involvement in the free transporta- The Wool Fashion Shows were en-
torian Axemen's Association visited joyed by all patrons who viewed them
timber sport organisations in New tion of both the 'Music on Show' and
'Dance on Show' performers to and and we express our sincere appreci-
Zealand, Canada and the United ation for the Austraiian Wool Cor-
States of America to sell the concept of from the Show. Our thanks also goes to
officers within the Education Depart- poration's most creative support of the
the Festival. Royal Melbourne Show.
ment and to teachers of the par-
Telecom Australia Display ticipating schools whose enthusiasm
'Touch Tomorrow' was the title of a New Information Board
and patience helped make the music As a result of the significant sponsor-
comprehensive exhibition of telecom- and dance performances a reality.
munication equipment, presented by ship provided by Elders Pastoral, the
Telecom Australia, in the P.B. Ronald 'Marching on Show' was the third Society was able to install a multi-
Pavilion. major segment in our 'International function, computerized Information
Year of Youth Spectacular' and involv- Board, to replace the old manually
The exhibition captured the ad-
ed 200 young women from the Vic- operated score-board in the Main
vancement of telecommunications
torian Precision and Recreational Mar- Arena.
from its early experimental years to the ching Association and also proved
sophistication of the 1980's and The 9.6 x 3.375 metre board was
popular with Arena spectators. operational for the Show and kept
beyond.
Items displayed included Optical The A.M.P. School and Community patrons fully informed of programme
Fibre Communications, a talking com- Bands Festival, and the 3XY 'Aust- details for activities in the Arena and
puter, video phone and a dynamic ralian Crawl' Pop Concerts were addi- around the grounds together with
display highlighting the workings of our tional ways the International Year of results of major events.
STD System. Youth was celebrated. R.A.S.V. Information Services Dep-
Show patrons were encouraged to Rural Education Programmes artment staff operated the Board from
participate directly in various segments Rural Education Programmes were the Arena Broadcast Box, which had
of the display which contributed greatly further strengthened with the ongoing been extended to accommodate them.
to its popularity. development of the National Australia
The Society is indebted to Telecom Bank Animal Nursery, the Com- Main Arena Seating
Australia for the commitment and con- monwealth Bank Farm Learning Cen- To enable patrons to experience a
tribution made to the success of the tre and the Westpac Produce Display. greater intimacy with feature attractions
1985 Royal Show through the 'Touch The Arena Farm Event, introduced and events, the Society divided the
Tomorrow' Exhibition. last year under appalling weather con- Main Arena this year into two separate
ditions, was conducted on the Sunday performance/event areas.
New Horticultural Display Special portable seating positioned
The Nurserymen's Association in co- in brilliant sunshine and proved an
outstanding success. It must stand as a across the southern end of the Arena
operation with all main segments of the permitted Showgoers to watch events
horticultural sector joined with Hortico fine tribute to all involved. We
acknowledge the support given to this from the Arena itself. A new gateway
(Australia) to capitalize on Victoria's was constructed on the Arena
"Garden State" theme, with a magnifi- unique educational concept by spon-
sors Nestle's and Radio 3UZ. perimeter to allow easy public access
cent new horticultural display at this to and from the seating area.
year's Show. It is pleasing to note that several of
the rural education concepts devel- This innovation proved most suc-
Around 1,000 species of plants were
oped by this Society are now being cessful and will be continued and im-
displayed on a carefully and beautifully
considered or have already been proved upon in the future.
landscaped area at the rear of the
R.A.S.V.'s Administration Building and adopted by a number of the interstate
Royal Shows. Show Entries
opposite the Centre Point Building. Entries in competitive sections of the
Free advice from experts, including Wool Fashion Shows 1985 Royal Melbourne Show totalled
the ABC's Kevin Heinze, was given to "Wool Comes Alive!" was the theme 39,210, with best ever entries recorded
gardening enthusiasts and on Show for the Australian Wool Corporation's in a number of horse breed sections,
Day, around 1,000 plants were given Spectacular Wool Fashion Shows in cattle breed sections, woodchopping,
away to patrons. Centre Point this year. poultry and photography.
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J. G. W. Head, R. B. Langdon, I. K.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION Morton, the President and Vice-
Presidents being elected to it. I take
Council and Members of the Society
generally were deeply saddened by this opportunity to thank the members,
the deaths of two Life Councillors dur- all of whom have had to substantially
ing the year. increase their commitment in terms of
Colonel Sir Malcolm H. McArthur, time, to ensure the effective function of
Kt., O.B.E., "Melrose Farm", Wollert, the Committee.
died on February 28 aged 73 and Mr New Senior Administration
J. M. (Jack) Buchanan, Flinders died at Management Structure
the age of 87 years on April 18. The McKinsey & Company recom-
Colonel Sir Malcolm McArthur was mendations also called for the senior
elected to Council in May 1962 and level of management to be strengthen-
was made a Life Councillor in 1982. He ed by establishing five management
served as an active member of the positions reporting to the Director.
Finance, Sponsorship, Public Rela- These managers have responsibility for
tions, Beef & Fat Cattle, Sheep and Administration, Finance, Grounds, In-
Commercial Space Committees in re- formation _Systems and Marketing.
cent times and acted as.Chairman of By the middle of the year, all five
the Poultry Control Council when that positions had been filled as follows:
body was administered by the R.A.S.V. Administration Manager — Mr Don
Colonel Sir Malcolm had a Reid
distinguished military career, and in Finance Manager — Mr John
civilian life was Chairman of the Clifford
Australian Meat Board (1970-77), Grounds Manager — Mr Kevin
Australian Egg Board (1967-70), Presi- Monkhouse
dent of the Egg Marketing Authorities Information Services Manager — Mr
of Australia and was the Government Colonel Sir Malcolm McArthur.
John Butler
nominee on the Victorian Egg Board. Marketing Manager — Mr Vance
He received the Order of the British Hilton
Empire (O.B.E.) in 1966 for services to Members will recall having been in-
Primary Industry and was created a troduced to the above in more detail, in
Knight in 1978, for distinguished ser- the September issue of 'The Royal'.
vice to the Australian Meat Industry. Fire Prevention Report
Mr J. M. Buchanan became a Continued pressure is being exerted
member of Council in 1953 and in on the Society by the Metropolitan Fire
recognition of his contribution to the Brigade, to implement wide spread
Society, in particular to the Dairy Cattle and expensive fire prevention meas-
Committee and the Dairy Cattle Sec- ures which have been laid down for
tion of the Royal Melbourne Show, was many major buildings and facilities. In
created a Life Councillor in 1973. late October a joint report was received
As the second generation principal from the Essendon Council and the
of the historic "Gleneira" Ayrshire Fire Brigade requiring these works.
Dairy Cattle Stud, Mr Buchanan's love To implement such measures im-
for the breed led to a close associa-
mediately is impossible both in terms of
tion with the Ayrshire Cattle Society of cost and time, and therefore a suitable
Australia, an organisation his father time-frame is currently being
helped establish. negotiated. The Essendon Council is
Mr Buchanan served on the Vic- Mr. J. M. Buchanan.
the body required to make the final
torian Branch Committee of the Ayr- decision on the works to be under-
by The Hon. Eric Kent, in his capacity
shire Society, was Branch President, taken and the time table for
as State Minister of Agriculture. Follow-
served on the Society's Federal Coun- implementation.
ing Mr. Kent's retirement from politics
cil and was created a Life Member of There are many important and com-
we welcomed the Hon. Evan Walker to
the Society's Victorian Branch and plex problems which arise as part of
Council after his appointment to the
Federal Council. these fire prevention stipulations, one
Agriculture and Rural Affairs portfolio.
His experience as a judge was une- of course being the accommodation of
qualled and he officiated at Royal Management Committee
In accordance with recommenda- exhibitors on the Showgrounds over
Shows in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, the period of the Royal Show. The
Hobart and leading country Shows in tions set down in the McKinsey & Com-
pany Report (Organisational & Council will continue to press the
Victoria and Tasmania. authorities to ensure that exhibitors
Mr Buchanan was a very active Management Consultants) tabled in
December 1984, Council approved can be suitably accommodated.
member of his local community; he
became a Justice of the Peace in 1950 the creation of a Management Commit- Showgrounds Re-Development
and during the Second World War was tee to assist in the streamlining of the A Showgrounds Re-development
appointed by the Department of policy making function. This Commit- Sub-Committee, appointed following a
Agriculture to the War Agriculture tee replaces the old Executive, Finance McKinsey recommendation and
Committee. and Works & Planning Committees. chaired by MrAdrian Gibson, has been
In March 1985, the new Committee deliberating throughout the year with
Council Changes was formed under the Chairmanship of the result that a number of important
I wish to acknowledge the contribu- Sir Ian McLennan, with Messrs W. R. objectives have been adopted. They
tion and assistance given to the Society R. Beggs, J. K. Buchanan, A. Gibson, are:
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• To retain the Royal Melbourne
Show at Ascot Vale as the major
community agricultural event in
the State, and to work towards its
recognition as the premier Royal
Show in Australia.
• To ensure that any development
of the Showgrounds is consistent
with, or contributes towards, the
Society's overall philosophy of
'speeding the plough'.
• To establish the Showgrounds as
an economically viable, quality
venue for agricultural and leisure
related activities for metropolitan
Melbourne and the State.
One point that has become abun-
dantly clear is that we cannot continue
to finance and upkeep the grounds on
the basis that they are only fully utilized
during the ten-day period of the Show.
In view of this, the Re-development
Sub-Committee has vigorously pur-
sued its studies and investigations into
possible options for the better utiliza-
tion of the grounds out of Show period.
Council has requested that the Sub-
Committee finalize its deliberations on
His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, chats with Mr & Mrs Ray Starritt at a dinner hosted
the Showgrounds re-development by by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, for representatives of Commonwealth R.A.S.
March 1986. Organisations which participated in the 1985 R.A.S.C. Conference.
1985 ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE
COMMONWEALTH CONFERENCE
In October (14-17 inclusive), the discussed topics which were relevant Nagambie, Tatura, Stanhope, Denili-
Society hosted the 1985 biennial Royal to the development of agriculture on a quin (N.S.W.), Conargo (N.S.W.),
Agricultural Society of the Com- global scale. World markets and Dookie and on their return to Mel-
monwealth Conference which at- marketing, technical advancement and bourne, Bendigo and Ballarat.
tracted 149 delegates from 14 Com- its effects, the challenges of an uncer-
monwealth Countries and Guest Na- tain world economy, chemicals and Four large coaches were employed
tions in addition to 120 Australians. fertilizers were all covered by a panel of to transport the visitors.
The Conference, held at the speakers acknowledged world-wide Both the Conference and the pre-
Southern Cross Hotel, was officially for their expertise in their respective Conference tour proceeded and con-
opened on October 14 by His Royal fields. cluded without a major organisational
Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, in hitch and I commend the efforts of the
his capacity as the President of the Preceding the Conference, around Conference Organising Committee
R.A.S.C. His Royal Highness was also 160 delegates and partners took part and their support staff for what can on-
present at a Dinner for representatives on a five day tour of Northern Victoria. ly be described as a most professional-
of member organisations, conducted Based in Shepparton, the touring party ly arranged exercise.
at the Showgrounds on the evening of visited a broad selection of agricultural The Society's gratitude must also go
October 14. and associated rural enterprises which to those individuals and organisations
Under the theme "Agriculture: successfully highlighted the diversity of who hosted such a large visiting party
Future World Needs", the Conference the region. Centres covered included during the pre-Conference Tour.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Springsteen Concerts planning stages and during the con- Pony Show. The Dog Centre continues
On the evenings of April 3 and 4, the cert, to ensure its smooth conduct. to receive heavy use most weekends
Showground was the venue for a two This exercise provided us with in- for dog shows and many weeknights
night concert engagement by Amer- valuable experience and our attention for dog-related activities.
ican entertainer Bruce Springsteen. to detail, particularly in regard to the The past year has also seen increas-
overall control! of crowds within the ed use of stock pavilion facilities for the
Over 40,000 fans attended on each grounds, won the Society high praise
night, making it one of the largest open purpose of animal quarantine for
from promoters and police. sheep, goats and cattle.
air concerts to • be conducted in Other major events staged on the
Melbourne in recent years. The ability to isolate animals easily in
grounds during the year included the addition to being able to provide plen-
The Society's administration worked Australian Sheep Breeders' & Wool- tiful covered accommodation make
closely with concert promoters, police, craft Show, Oktoberfest, Speedway these areas of the Showgrounds ideal
transport and other authorities in the Motor Cycles and the Victorian Stud for quarantine testing.
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Over 40,000 Bruce Springsteen fans were attracted to the Showgrounds on each night of his
two night concert engagement.
Commercial Farming Competitions • Elders Pastoral Commercial Wool most up to date management and
Sheep Flock of the Year Award husbandry techniques.
This year, five statewide Commercial I wish to place on record the
Farming Competitions were conducted • Gippsland & Northern/Western
Star Commercial Dairy Herd of Society's sincere gratitude to the Vic-
by the Society in conjunction with the torian Agricultural Societies' Associa-
Victorian Agricultural Societies' the Year Award
tion for its continued support and co-
Association. • V.A.B. Share-Dairy Farmer of the operation in the organisation of these
Year Award. competitions.
They were:
The Field Days associated with each Likewise, I must acknowledge the
• Commonwealth Development of the above competitions were well at- contribution made by Officers of the
Bank Victorian Farm Manage- tended and received satisfactory Victorian Department of Agriculture
ment, Production and Improve- coverage through the rural media. and Rural Affairs whose assistance has
ment Competition They have become widely accepted as been vital to the successful conduct of
• Dalgety Farmers Commercial important forums for the dissemination the individual competitions and the
Beef Herd of the Year Award of practical information regarding the associated field days.
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farming competitions conducted jointly by the R.A.S. V. and V.A.S.A. and their
Commercial farming
respective field days, were well supported throughout 1985.
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THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER, 1985
FIXED ASSETS 1985 1984
Land at Council Valuation 1972 1,023,000 1,023,000
Buildings & Improvements at Council Valuation 1972 8,450,974 8,450,974
Additions at Cost 3,220,651 3,038,131
11,671,625 11,489,105
LESS Provision for Depreciation 2,271,287 9,400,338 2,070,227 9,418,878
Services and Utilities at Cost 615,987 615,987
LESS Provision for Depreciation 164,670 451,317 153,890 462,097
Plant and Motor Vehicles at Cost 1,104,515 678,665
LESS Provision for Depreciation 456,051 648,464 405,777 272,888
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings at Cost 871,134 802,110
Less Provision for Depreciation 398,030 473,104 342,344 459,766
11,996,223 11,636,629
INVESTMENTS
Debentures, Deposits, Bonds & Cash at Bank at Cost:
- General - 391,272
- Special Purpose Insurance Fund 344,795 290,063
- Trust Accounts 25,666 25,665
- Short Call 383,851 754,312 322,083 1,029,083
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash on Hand 900 700
Prepayment & Accrued Interest 101,116 33,662
Sundry Debtors 984,091 538,847
LESS Provision for Doubtful Debts 38,000 946,091 38,000 500,847
Stock on Hand at Cost 100,453 1,148,560 137,133 672,342
13,899,095 13,338,054
LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank Overdraft - Secured 758,268 415,394
Loans - Secured 15,900 15,900
Loans - Unsecured 389,572 379,531
Sundry Creditors & Accruals 534,764 569,834
Provision for Long Service & Annual Leave 276,188 224,698
Received in Advance - 100,225
Short Call Deposits 383,851 2,358,543 322,082 2,027,664
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Loans - Secured 406,722 394,138
Loans - Unsecured 853,172 1,259,894 680,923 1,075,061
TRUST ACCOUNT 25,665 25,665
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,644,102 3,128,390
TOTAL NET ASSETS $10,254,993 $10,209,664
REPRESENTING
Accumulated Funds 1,458,112 1,467,514
Reserves -
Asset Revaluation 7,759,189 7,759,190
Special Purposes Insurance Fund 344,795 290,063
Dog Complex Contribution 692,897 8,796,881 692,897 8,742,150
TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS & RESERVES $10,254,993 $10,209,664
Auditor's report to members of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet and Revenue Account in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. In our opinion,
the financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria at 31st December, 1985 and
the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and comply with the Rules
of the Society.
Dated this 12th Day of March, 1986.
J. A. COURT, F.C.A
255 William Street, I. McC. ROUGH, F.C.A.
Melbourne Chartered Accountants
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THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1985
EXPENDITURE 1985 $ 1984 $ INCOME 1985 $ 1984 $
2,993,962 Show Admissions and Car Parking 2,715,001 2,257,168
Wages and Payroll Costs 3,231,521
521,973 Space and Ground Rentals 1,552,211 1,401,038
Maintenance and Cleaning 553,906 587,773
357,477 332,335 Secretarial Service Fees 586,042
Depreciation 233,838
Show Attractions 317,742 232,374 Show Entry Fees 253,343
204,031 Materials and Services 96,976 107,441
Printing and Stationery 226,836
169,871 135,013 Members' Subscriptions 212,545 205,945
Show Running Costs 44,482 28,452
Insurance 143,533 137,425 Show Sales and Sundry Revenue
154,999 135,538 Donations and Sponsorship 592,043 291,499
Catering 281,782 223,849
Trophies and Prizes 267,273 169,831 Catering Premiums
206,717 147,198 Computer Fees 154,525 144,513
Advertising and Publicity 53,857 29,961
Interest 224,691 170,862 Advertising
98,567 83,010 Commonwealth Conference 129,338 -
Telephone and Postage
Rates 131,851 104,337
Electricity and Gas 165,751 122,420
Judges Expenses 46,116 47,800
Sundry Costs 93,875 133,362
Computer Costs 131,315 125,367
Audit and Legal 22,504 25,971
Special Purposes Insurance Fund 25,000 25,000
Commonwealth Conference 162,002 -
6,731,547 5,847,809
(Deficit) Surplus for Year (59,402) (336,332)
$6,672,145 $5,511,477 $6,672,145 $5,511,477
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
$ $ $ $
59,402 336,332 Balance at Start of Year 1,467,514 1,753,846
Deficit for Year 50,000 50,000
Balance at End of Year 1,458,112 1,467,514 Grant for Capital Improvements
$1,517,514 $1,803,846 $1,517,514 $1,803,846
9
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To mention the contributions of Limited, The Broken Hill Pro- place on record not only sincere
assistance to the R.A.S.V. by all in- prietary Company Limited, Cad- thanks, but great admiration for the
dividuals and organisations during bury Schweppes Proprietary Director and all members of the staff,
1985 would be impossible suffice to Limited, Carlton & United whose efforts have highlighted their
say that we are aware of our sup- Breweries, G.J. Coles & Company dedication to the Society and what it
porters and are most grateful to them. Limited, Commonwealth of stands for.
Australia, Commonwealth Bank of It has been a pleasure to serve as the
There are however some particular Australia, Commonwealth Develop-
acknowledgements which should be President of the Royal Agricultural
ment Bank, C.R.A. Limited, Dalgety
made. Included among these is an ex- Society of Victoria for the past four
Farmers Limited, Davey Pumps years — a period that has seen great
pression of gratitude for the support Proprietary Limited, Davids (Vic-
given to the Society by the Victorian change which, I believe, will result in a
toria) Proprietary Limited, Elders
Government through the Premier, The stronger organisation, better equipped
Pastoral, Federation Insurance
Hon. John Cain and his Ministry. to meet the challenges of the future.
Limited, Gippsland & Northern
Special thanks are extended to The Company Limited, Hortico Finally, to my successor I extend my
Hon. Evan Walker, Minister of (Australia) Proprietary Limited, best personal wishes for a fulfilling and
Agriculture & Rural Affairs and the Humes A.R.C., Japan Airlines, The successful Presidential term.
former Minister The Hon. Eric Kent, for Met, National Australia Bank, Pat-
the genuine interest shown in the ac- terson Cheney Holden, Philip Mor- G. R. Starritt
tivities of the R.A.S.V. during the year. ris Limited, Radio 3AK, Radio 3A W, PRESIDENT
Our thanks also go to Officers of Radio 3UZ, Shell Company of
the Victorian Department of Agriculture Australia Limited, Southern Cross
& Rural Affairs headed by Dr David Hotel, State Bank, Stihl Chain Saw
Smith, whose help has been essential (Australia) Proprietary Limited, Sun
particularly in relation to the organisa- News-Pictorial, Trans Australia
tion of commercial farmer competitions Airlines, Trojan Proprietary
and field days conducted by the Limited, Uncle Ben's of Australia,
R.A.S.V. and V.A.S.A. annually. Victoria's 150th Birthday Commit-
tee, V/Line, Westpac Banking
The partnership between the Corporation.
R.A.S.V. and V.A.S.A. is a long stan-
ding bond through which the Society In order to gain the degree of public
has been able to effect tangible response required to make the Royal
benefits to a broad cross-section of the Show a success, the Society must have
State's commercial farming sector. the support of the metropolitan, coun-
try and rural media. I am pleased to
The competitions mentioned above say that in 1985 we had that support
and elsewhere in this Report are and I thank all media organisations and
acknowledged as having provided a their personnel with whom we had an
positive impetus toward the updating association this year, for their generally
and general improvement of farm favourable coverage of our major
management and stock husbandry event.
throughout Victoria.
As in previous years, I take this op-
This contribution could not have portunity to acknowledge the contribu-
been as effective without the associa- tion made by the hundreds of people
tion with the V.A.S.A. organisation and who skilfully perform their tasks as
therefore, to the President of V.A.S.A., judges, stewards, marshalls and other
Mr Rod McRobert and to members of Show officials so willingly and in a com-
his Council, I record the R.A.S.V.'s pletely honorary capacity. Likewise to
sincere gratitude. the exhibitors whose participation
The financial contribution made by makes the Royal Melbourne Show the
all our sponsors in support of the Royal great event it is and to the Society's
Show and the other activities con- members for their continued support.
ducted by the Society during the year It is not possible for the President of
is vital to us. This year the R.A.S.C. any organisation to act effectively
Conference was an additional event for
in isolation. This statement prefaces my
which we sought sponsorship and we
expression of personal gratitude to my
were most grateful for the positive
Vice-Presidents, Council colleagues
response we received from sponsors. and their partners for their genuine and
We record our special appreciation caring assistance to Norma and myself
to the following major sponsors, for during 1985.
their continued support. There has been a great deal of
Alcoa of Australia Limited, AMP pressure on us all during the year, par-
Society, ANZ Bank, Arnott ticularly with the added responsibility of
Brockhoff Guest, Australian Wool the R.A.S.C. Conference which took
Corporation, Benson Trading, place right on the heels of the Show.
Boral Cyclone Limited, Bowens Therefore, on behalf of Council and
Timber & Hardware, B.P. Australia members of the Society generally, I
10MAJOR AWARD WINNERS 1985
Best Equestrienne Turnout (`Garry- Best Puppy in Show
owen' Trophy) Beagle Dog, Nangunyah Double
Mrs P. S. Heagney of Diggers Rest, on Bunga, owned by Mrs G. R. Newick &
Kaliche. Mrs S. Bownds, Oakville, N.S.W.
Elders Beef Breed of the Year Award Miss Japan Airlines — T.A.A.
(Beef Shorthorn) Agricultural Show Girl of Australia
Dallas Jewel, exhibited by R. Schur- Miss Jill Noonan, Katanning, Western
mann & Sons, "Red Hill", Tarrington, Australia.
Victoria.
Miss Sun Country Show Girl
Gippsland & Northern Champion Miss Joanne Taylor, Sale, Victoria.
Dairy Cow
Wranhi Fobes Criss, exhibited by W. S. Commercial Farming Competitions
Adams & Sons Pty. Ltd., Cora Lynn,
Victoria. Commonwealth Development Bank
Victorian Farm Management, Pro-
Gippsland & Northern Champion duction and Improvement
Dairy Heifer Competition.
Tallagandra Bluebelle 2nd, exhibited by — Section A P. & E. Notman,
M. Quigley, Yinnar, Victoria. Poowong, Victoria.
— Section B Heytesbury Meadows
Federation Insurance Champion Pty. Ltd., Princetown,
Dairy Bull Victoria.
Sunny South Peration, exhibited by S.
J. & M. E. Slater, Warragul, Victoria. Dalgety Farmers Commercial Beef
Herd of the Year Award
Mr J. Gubbins & Family, Coolana Cor-
Supreme Champion Ram
riedales, Chatsworth, Victo..a, (Angus
Poll Dorset exhibited by J. A. & M. Y.
Herd).
Gilmore, Oberon, N.S.W.
Elders Pastoral Commercial Wool
Supreme Champion Ewe Sheep Flock of the Year Award
Poll Dorset exhibited by N. & S. Arm- G. M., M. J. & R. G. Robertson,
strong, Marrar, N.S.W. 'Gracemere', Bengworden, Victoria.
Best Dog in Show Gippsland & Northern/Western Star
Siberian Husky, Australian Champion Commercial Dairy Herd of the Year
Rossfort Nijinski, owned by Mr & Mrs Award
Harper, Hoddles Creek, Victoria. Laurie & Raynor Thomas, Yarroweyah,
Victoria.
Best Opposite Sex in Show
Fox Terrier (Wire) Bitch, Statuesque V.A.B. Share-Dairy Farmer of the
Fancy Dress, owned by F. Pieterse & Year Award
Miss L. Benyon, Kenthurst, N.S.W. Mr B. Walker, Boisdale, Victoria.
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12VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION
Showgrounds, Ascot Vale, 3032
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
"B" — Registration and Accom-
PRESIDENT'S REPORT modation —
Fee includes — Registration
The 1985/86 Show season got off to (as above) $60.00
a great start with the Melbourne Royal Twin share accommodation —
enjoying fine weather, and good Wednesday $27.00
crowds; fortunately for country shows Thursday $27.00
the good weather prevailed at the Wednesday evening —
weekends until late November, early Chinese Banquet $13.00
December, when it was a case of too Limited single accommodation is
much rain. available on request.
It is pleasing to learn that in the main The Deadline for registration is 31
our spring shows were most successful March 1986, and registration forms
and in particular that many of our larger can be obtained from the Booking
country affiliates had record gates and Secretary, VASA 1986 Convention, Box
entries. 6, Seymour, 3660, telephone
Royal Show time was a busy period (057) 92 1972 after 6.00 p.m., or from
for all VASA folk with the final judging the VASA Secretariat, Royal Show
and announcement of State winners in Grounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale,
our many competitions; extras this year 3032, telephone (03) 376 3733.
included the national finals of the show
PROGRAM
Girl and Beef and Dairy Cattle Judging
Competitions. Rod McRobert The program for the Convention will be
A pleasing feature of this year's Com- as follows:—
petitions is that the winners are evenly if increases occur be to the extent of in- Wednesday 30 April —
distributed around the State, which in- flationary trends. 3.00 p.m. Registration at Kings
dicates keen competition from all areas, Our next highlight is the Annual Park, Seymour.
and we look forward to the Field Days Meeting and Convention in May, so I 6.30 p.m. Civic Reception
to be held. take this opportunity to invite all *8.00 p.m. Dinner — Chinese
The VASA Reception, when we take Societies to participate and enjoy the Banquet
the opportunity to thank our many spon- hospitality of the Hosts, Seymour and *(Delegates free to make own arrange-
sors, is an important function during the Central Highlands Group. To assist ments for dinner).
Show time; we were pleased to have the the Group in its planning it would be ap- Thursday 1 May —
Honourable Evan Walker, M.L.C., preciated if members could respond 8.30 a.m. Registration and morn-
Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs quickly and lodge their registrations ing tea.
present, and also to be able to take the prior to 31 March 1986. I look forward 9.15 a.m. Buses leave for
opportunity to say farewell to Mr. Andy to seeing you all at the Convention. Puckapunyal and In-
Finnin, State Manager, Commonwealth spection Tour.
Development Bank, a great supporter Rod McRobert
President 12.30 p.m. Lunch at Puckapunyal.
of VASA, now the Victorian Agent 2.00 p.m. Assemble for Convention
General in London. at Kings Park, Seymour.
The summer and autumn shows are 1986 CONVENTION 2.00 p.m. Official Opening.
now well under way and I wish them 5.00 p.m. Convention adjourns.
great sucess on behalf of all members AT SEYMOUR 6.50 p.m. Buses leave for
of the Association. The 20th Annual Convention of VASA Mitchelton.
At the recent meeting of Council con- will be held at Seymour on 30 April and 7.30 p.m. Dinner Dance at
cern was expressed in relation to the 1 and 2 May, 1986. Mitchelton.
Insurance Company increasing the Your Host Group, Central Highlands, Friday 2 May —
Public Liability premium to the extent of have organized an interesting and 8.30 a.m. Leave by own transport
27% and this matter was to be in- varied program which includes a Civic for Mitchelton.
vestigated on your behalf to ascertain if Reception, visits to Puckapunyal Army 9.30 a.m. Convention resumes at
a reduction in 'the level of increase Camp, Mitchelton Winery, and a Dinner Mitchelton.
could be gained. This approach was Dance which will be held at Mitchelton. 10.30 a.m. Morning tea.
not successful, however within the 10.45 a.m. Guest Speaker — Dr.
World scope of Public Liability REGISTRATION FEES David McKinna, Acting
premiums, it is apparent that this is an "A" — Registration only — $60 per Chairman, A.M.L.C.
overall situation and organizations are person 11.15 a.m. Business Session
finding it difficult to obtain liability in- Fee includes — Convention folder; 12.30 p.m. Lunch at Mitchelton
surance cover. The percentage in- morning/afternoon teas; lunch (Thurs- 1.30 p.m. Business Session
crease of 25% was placed on member day and Friday); Dinner Dance; Civic 2.30 p.m. Tour of Wine Cellars at
societies and we trust that in future the Reception; Bus travel to venues. (NO Mitchelton
level of increase will be contained, and ACCOMMODATION). 3.30 p.m. Departure.
13input and establishing improved rela- OPEN FORUM
tionships; wording classes, where possi-
The Chairman then opened the
ble, equivalent to those conducted at
meeting for discussion.
the Royal Melbourne Show to assist
competitors endeavouring to qualify for The meeting agreed that the definition
the "Royal". The completion of perfor- of a "novice horse" should be clarified.
mance cards is an essential part of The EFA ruling is "Open to horses that
qualifying and must be in accordance have never won a blue ribbon (1st prize)
with the respective show society competing singularly at any open show
records. This year the Royal has printed or gymkhana". Some show society
the names of judges in the prize representatives queried the interpreta-
schedule and this has been very well tion to include "gymkhana".
received. He said that though it might It was agreed that prize schedules
mean societies have to organise their should be kept up to date and show
judges earlier they would find it a good societies should be guided by the RASV
Walter Carr policy and well worth the extra effort. He Horse Section Prize Schedule, and the
closed his address by indicating that a importance of competitors being able to
OBITUARY Ringmaster must be considerate and exhibit their horse in four or five in-
aware of the layout and the situation ex- dividual classes.
It is with deep regret that we record
the passing, in November 1985, of isting in each ring. The consensus of the meeting was
Walter Carr, late of the Castlemaine & Mr. George Anthony (VASA) ad- that judges names should be publish-
District Agricultural Society. dressed the meeting on the necessity of ed in prize schedules and it was sug-
The large number who attended his Societies improving the content of their gested that if some societies found this
funeral gave evidence to his standing, schedules and of keeping competitors difficult to do, that it would be ap-
not only in the local community, but also well informed. The Horse Committee of propriate to issue a press release to
in the various organizations with which VASA is well represented from rural newspapers.
Walter had been closely associated throughout the State and receives a In order to assist junior judges, the
over many years. Among those present number of enquiries from competitors matter of holding judging seminars from
were representatives of VASA, the and societies alike. He informed the time to time should be looked into by the
Midlands Group, the Castlemaine meeting that VASA is represented on various bodies.
Society, the Commonwealth Clydesdale the EFA Hack Committee which meets It was recommended to show
Horse Society, the Federated Iron from time to time to discuss matters of societies that the current EFA/RASV of-
Workers' Association, the Castlemaine mutual interest and to put forward pro- ficial measurement certificates be ac-
Highland Pipe Band and the communi- posals for the betterment of all involved cepted and it was noted that official
ty generally. in hack events. He expressed the impor- measurement days are conducted by
Walter has been President of the tance of societies selecting their judges the EFA from time to time.
Castlemaine Agricultural Society for the carefully and recommended use of the
On the matter of misconduct by ex-
past seven years and his contribution to combined EFANASA panel of judges. hibitors at shows Mr. Bruno indicated
that Society and to VASA will remain in Mr. Alan Bruno (EFA Registrar) in that the EFA will take appropriate action
the memories of all who knew him. On his opening remarks congratulated if the misdemeanour is occasioned by
behalf of VASA we extend the sympathy VASA on instigating the meeting and an EFA member and pointed out that
of all, to his wife, Win, and to his family. said that horse sports could only benefit if such misconduct should occur on a
from such co-operation between the show day it should be dealt with im-
HORSE SEMINAR three bodies. mediately and reported to the govern-
In July 1985 VASA, supported by the He then spoke on the following mat- ing body.
RASV and EFA, conducted a very suc- ters — the amalgamation of the In the case of stallions being shown
cessful Seminar of which a brief report EFANASA judges panel; the formation the meeting agreed that it is the respon-
appeared in the September Newsletter. of the Hack sub-committee; the setting sibility of the exhibitor to make sure they
So much interest was created by this of guidelines for saddle horses by the are handled by capable handlers and
Seminar that we have been requested Hack sub-committee, which in time may the correct retention equipment used.
to print a full report in this issue. become definite rules; the introduction
of performance cards on a compulsory The meeting sought clarification in
Guest speakers included Mr. Col- respect to show societies affiliated with
in Kelly (EFA) who outlined the history basis for the Royal Melbourne Show;
complaints in respect to misconduct at the EFA conducting classes for
and aims of the EFA and his involve- freshmen and it was pointed out that this
shows and the action taken by the EFA
ment in the equestrian field. He spoke practice was acceptable.
to introduce a penalty system; the
on the importance of the three bodies The acceptance of post entries was
represented working together in har- benefits of show societies becoming af-
filiated with the EFA and receiving the discussed and some representatives
mony to achieve mutual understanding were of the opinion that this was a good
and agreement for the betterment of the quarterly Newsletter; the necessity for
stewards at shows to check on perfor- method of obtaining additional funds,
horse fraternity. but a record of the entries should be
mance cards, in particular show jump-
Mr. Jack Rae (RASV) spoke on the ing. The policy of the EFA is to advise kept to allow for an analysis of whether
importance of encouraging young peo- show societies that their representatives the classes were warranted. It was sug-
ple to become involved in show ac- will be in attendance; the necessity for gested that some type of master sheet
tivities; attending gatherings such as this height classification at all shows to be or card system could be used for this
at which ideas can be exchanged and similar; the inclusion of the definition of purpose.
where the opportunity exists to learn a novice horse in prize schedules; and In closing the Seminar the Chairman
from each other. He stressed the impor- the benefits to be gained by the respec- thanked members for their attendance
tance of societies listening to the com- tive organisations working together in a and their valued contributions to the
petitors' point of view thereby gaining harmonious manner. debate.
14CENTENARY FOR MINYIP 1985 COMPETITIONS RESULTS
SOCIETY
The Minyip Agricultural and Pastoral Beef Cattle Judging THIRD — Mrs. O'Nial, Barham.
Society Incorporated will be 100 years (NORTHERN)
STATE FINAL —
old on 13 April 1986. The Secretary, V.H.C. — Mrs. Y. Saunders, Cobden.
Miss Helen Boyd, has written a history FIRST — Simon Taylor, "Ardno" (SOUTH WESTERN)
titled "On with the Show" covering the Hereford Stud, Camperdown.
period from foundation to the present (SOUTH WESTERN)
day. The book in word and EQUAL SECOND — Colin Rex,
photographs will be launched at a Penola, S.A. (WESTERN) Sun Country Show Girl
public function in the Minyip Memorial Adrian Evans, Yea. (UPPER
Hall on Friday 11 April next. GOULBURN)
A social afternoon is being arranged
to compliment the launching, former NATIONAL FINAL—
Sun Country Show Girl winners from FIRST — Sue Francis, Paterson,
Minyip have been invited back for this (NEW SOUTH WALES)
special occasion and will take part in a SECOND — Rob Sinnamon, Harlin,
parade. The Coromby Band, a feature (QUEENSLAND)
at the Shows over a number of years will
perform during the afternoon and a THIRD — J. Dixon, Bridgetown,
demonstration of Highland Dancing will (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)
also be presented.
Heritage displays from England, Dairy Cattle Judging
Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Greece, Italy, STATE FINAL—
China, Sri Lanka, Germany and Holland
will be an interesting feature of the after- FIRST — Craig Pollock, Pyramid
noon along with a display of old award Hill. (NORTHERN)
cards, trophies, sashes, etc. from the SECOND — Miss L. Campi,
Show Society. It is pleasing to report that Cohuna. (NORTHERN) Joanne Taylor
almost a complete set of First Award THIRD — Ian Cash, Lilydale. (PORT
cards from the first Show in 1886 to pre- PHILLIP)
sent 92nd Show in 1985 have been col-
lected for the display. Minyip Society did NATIONAL FINAL—
not hold a show in 1915 and 1929 due FIRST — Craig Pollock, Pyramid
to severe drought in the area, or for the FIRST — Joanne Taylor, Sale.
Hill. (VICTORIA) (GIPPSLAND)
five years 1940 to 1944 due to the Se-
cond World War. SECOND — Daryl Hoey, Clifton. SECOND — Tracy Haskett, Bacchus
The history book will be on sale (QUEENSLAND) Marsh. (CENTRAL HIGHLANDS)
following the launching and copies will THIRD — B. Schofield, Byford THIRD — Cheryl Mattschoss,
be available from the Secretary, Miss (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) Mildura. (NORTHERN)
Helen Boyd, Box 8, Minyip, 3392.
Honda Agricultural Motor Cycle
WIMMERA SHOW GIRLS Competition
At a dance, attended by more than
200 people, and held at the Minyip FIRST — Russell Gillies, Tongala.
Memorial Hall on Friday, 8 November (GOULBURN VALLEY)
last, Christine Kuchel, 19, of Kaniva, and SECOND — Brett Hunter, Murrabit.
Susan McLoughlin, 19, of Ararat were (NORTHERN)
selected to represent the Wimmera THIRD — Dean Garrow, Mildura.
Group in the State Final of the 1986 Miss (NORTHERN)
"Sun" Country Show Girl Competition.
Christine, a Legal Secretary, and Hand Knitted Garment
Susan, a Typist/Receptionist, were
chosen from thirteen finalists, and will STATE FINAL—
spend a week in Melbourne next FIRST — Mrs. G. Schwarze,
September as guests of the Royal Glenroy. (CENTRAL HIGHLANDS)
Agricultural Society, staying at the Mrs. B. Renouf, Box Hill North.
Southern Cross Hotel, when they will (SOUTH WESTERN)
take part in the final judging. Mrs. J. Page, Greensborough.
The Judges, from Deniliquin, were (PORT PHILLIP)
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Grundy and Miss
Mareeta Grundy, winner of the 1985
Miss "Sun" Country Show Girl and Miss Crocheted Article Tracy Haskett
TAA/Japan Airlines Agricultural Show STATE FINAL—
Girl of Australia titles. (The National title for 1986 will be
The winner of this year's Miss "Sun" FIRST — Mrs. J. Hindle, Kyneton. contested at the Adelaide Royal
Country Show Girl title will represent Vic- (CENTRAL HIGHLANDS) Show to be conducted 5-13
toria in the final of the National Show Girl SECOND — Miss D. Hicks, St. September, at which Tracy Haskett
Competition, to be conducted in 1987. Arnaud. (WIMMERA)
M M ERA) will represent Victoria.)
15National Show Girl The Trustees have made con- GLENGARRY — "THE BIGGEST
WINNER — Jill Noonan, Katanning, siderable improvements to Mitchell Park
representing Western Australia. since it was officially opened by the late LITTLE SHOW"
Dame Edith Lyons. One of the smaller town Societies in
In 1988 the Society will celebrate its the Gippsland Group is the Glengarry
A.D.F.A. Rich Fruit Cake Centenary year and plans are already Show. The Glengarry Society is pleas-
Competition well in hand to ensure that the occasion ed to report that it is now showing pro-
FIRST — Mrs. B. Grills, Merrigum. will be a memorable one. gress and expansion having experienc-
(GOULBURN VALLEY) ed a manpower and community sup-
SECOND — Mrs. D. Coutts, Moriac. COOKERY WORKSHOP port crisis over recent years, it is once
(SOUTH WESTERN) A Cookery Workshop, to be held in again very active having gained the full
the VASA Headquarters Building, Royal support of both young and old within
THIRD — Mrs. M. Coman, the town and district. They have set
Wangaratta. (NORTH EASTERN) Melbourne Show Grounds, has been
arranged for Thursday, 17 April next, about producing a much expanded
V.H.C. — Mrs. M. Fleay, Healesville. commencing at 10.00 a.m. program for their Show to be conducted
(PORT PHILLIP) The Workshop is being organized by on Easter Sunday and Monday, 30 and
V.H.C. — Mrs. E. Sage, Leongatha. the Ladies Committee of VASA and an 31 March next.
(CENTRAL & SOUTH invitation is extended to any person in- Of particular interest will be the larger
GIPPSLAND) terested in learning some of the finer program planned for Easter Sunday
points of cooking, either from the point which will include Pony Club Events and
Sesqui Centenary — Art of view of exhibiting, stewarding, judg- Novelties, along with an All Breeds
Competition ing, or just improving their skills. Open Dog Parade. Monday will also be
PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL— Guest Speaker and Demonstrator for a big day with a full program of Horse,
the day will be Elaine Chambers of the Cattle and Goat classes, together with
FIRST — Amber Hoare, Wonga via Australian Dried Fruits Association and a Championship Dog Show and a host
Foster. (CENTRAL & SOUTH participants are invited to bring along of new attractions such as Woodchop-
GIPPSLAND) some samples of cooking for discus- ping, Sheaf Tossing and extra side-
SECOND — Steven Coverdale, sion. The program will also include shows. The new Committee are very
Timboon. (SOUTH WESTERN) Question Time. enthusiastic and we wish them well.
THIRD — Dennis O'Dwyer, A registration fee of $3.00 will be At the Annual meeting of the Society
Castlemaine. (MIDLANDS) charged, and lunch is B.Y.O., with tea' seven Life Memberships were confer-
and coffee provided. red, Alec Farmer, Charlie and Pearl
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL — For further information on the
YEARS 7, 8 and 9— Martin, Cr. Bill Campbell, Bernie and
Workshop contact either Mrs. Judith Margaret Hourigan and Denis Berm-
FIRST — Robyn Fletcher, McRobert, Heathcote (054) 33 6214, or inghan being the recipients. All are
Canterbury. (RASV — GROUP 14) Mrs. Joy Johnson, Leongatha (056) residents of Glengarry and District and
SECOND — Christine Bain, Dookie. 62 2804. the honour was bestowed on them for
(GOULBURN VALLEY) long and outstanding service to the
THIRD — Russell Botten, OMEO SOCIETY CENTENARY Society. They, together with the Com-
Maryborough. (MIDLANDS) mittee, over past years have been in-
With true country style and hospi- strumental in the successful life of the
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL — tality the Omeo Agricultural and Pastoral Society and its Statewide popularity.
YEAR 10, 11, and 12 Society celebrated their Centenary with Congratualtions to each and it is pleas-
FIRST — Sally Roberts, Narrawong. a very successful Show held over two ing to know that the future life of the
(WESTERN) days last November. popular "Glen Show" is assured and in
The Show was officially opened by good hands, good luck for further pro-
SECOND — Sharon Peachey, Mr. Peter McGauran, M.H.R. for Gip-
Maryborough. (MIDLANDS) gress and many successful shows in
psland, and included many special the years ahead.
THIRD — Leanne Quinlan, features and attractions in the program.
Anglesea. (SOUTH WESTERN) One of the special features was a
display of items, pictures and objects WARRACKNABEAL'S 100th
Sesqui Cententary — Photography relevant to the life of the Society and the The Warracknabeal A. and P. Socie-
Community over one hundred years. ty celebrates its Centenary Show on
Competition Thursday October 9th, 1986. The hard
A special presentation of Life
FIRST — Mr. D. Gorrie, Membership of the Society was made working Committee have organised a
Branxholme. (WESTERN) to Mrs. F. E. Sandy of Swifts Creek, for number of attractions to make this a
SECOND — Mr. D. Smith, Minimay. outstanding devotion and service to the most successful event for both the
(WIMMERA) Omeo Society over seventy-three years. public and competitors alike.
THIRD — Mr. J. Mead, Warragul. Mrs. Sandy first entered the exhibition One major project to highlight the oc-
(CENTRAL & SOUTH sections of the Show at the age of twelve casion will be a book, outlining the
GIPPSLAND) and the Society extended thanks for her events and the people involved in the
devoted service and wished her good past 100 years of the Society.
PYRAMID HILL CELEBRATES health for the future.
50 SHOWS AT MITCHELL PARK
The beautiful mountain town of Omeo MEETING DATES
came alive with action and hospitality for
APRIL 16 — Agricultural Machinery
November 1 will see the Pyramid Hill the event, and the Show Committee are
Field Day Committee
A & P Society celebrate its 50th Show to be congratulated on their achieve-
on its present site at Mitchell Park. ment of one hundred years, and the APRIL 30, MAY 1 & 2 — Annual
This year's Show promises to be quite manner and success of their celebra- Convention — Seymour
a day with memorabilia on display from tions, and their contribution to the Gip- JULY 24 — Council
many of those previous 49 shows. psland Group. NOVEMBER 27 — Council
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