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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1938

Page

6

Sheep Dog Trials Set for State Crown at Royal Show

Five dogs will vie for the State Champion title on Tuesday with judging from morning to early afternoon. On Wednesday the top performer by points will receive the A J B Lefroy Challenge Cup and a £10 prize from The Westralian Farmers Ltd. Eliminating trials were held at Northam and will determine finalists for the Royal Show. Windy, Spider, Jean, Trelawny, Dick, Don and other noted dogs survived Northam trials and proceed to Claremont for final rounds.

Royal Shaw Northam Claremont Uie H White A. J. B. Lefroy Nodtham Windy G. Dinney Spider Jean E.G Riley Trelawny Bushell Don E. Jones

Royal Show Opens Amid Weather Hope and Wage Boost

The Royal Show opens October 4 with optimism despite wet conditions. Attendance is expected to rise thanks to wage increases and wheat stabilisation approval. Improvements to access roads and other beneficial changes signal progress for West Australia’s flagship event. Sir James Mitchell to officially open the show week at the Showground.

Royal Agricultural Society James Mitchell

Royal Show highlights stock sale and agricultural education

Armies and pastoralists attend the Royal Show where strict stock sale is emphasized. Farmers inspect animals and judge quality, while the event underscores educational value and Western Australia’s industries. The Royal Agricultural Society promotes this as a benefit to country workers and a gauge of WA’s progress.

Western Australia W.A Royal Agricultural Society

Admission Charges for Royal Agricultural Show at Claremont

Thousands of pounds are spent by the Royal Agricultural Society to stage the Claremont Show yet admissions stay low. On October 3 4 and 5 adults pay 1 shilling 6 pence, on October 6 7 the fee is 1 shilling. Children pay 6 pence on the first three days, free on Children's Day. Grand stand is free most days except People’s Day when adults pay for entry and children pay 1 penny.

Royal Agrcultural Society Claremont

Royal Show Exhibits Highlight Rural Labor and Citizen Effort

The annual Royal Show presents farm exhibits and displays that illustrate the farmer's work and the farm family’s long years of labor. It contrasts urban indifference with rural achievement and aims to honor country citizens through visible agriculture displays.

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Stallion Amond Sketch Discussed by South Australia Clydesdale Society

MFH Francich of South Australia advised members on Clydesdale conformation at the Royal Show preview. The talk covered hoof, pasterns, cannon bone, back depth and rib, neck set, shoulder slope, and hindquarter power as keys to value and brood mare quality.

Amond Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society MFH Francich South Australia Brands

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