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Newspaper
Cairns Morning Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
4
A diverse exhibition lists original and copy paintings, water colors, drawings, architecture, photography, and crafts with prize amounts and certificates. Juvenile sections cover text samples, maps, ornament work, and handmade garments. entries must be genuine North Queensland works.
A detailed list of prizes and certificates for fruit, vegetables, poultry, cane sugar, and farm implements. Items include dried fruit, rice, pepper, timber, cabinet work, cordials, breads, chutneys, pickles, wines, harness gear, boots, furniture, and various fruit categories. The schedule also covers beet, sugar cane, and livestock classes with entry rules and pricing.
Local agricultural show invites entrants for ploughing events with prizes including first £440 and consolation prizes. Junior and cattle classes listed with detailed rules on entrants, ages, and judging, plus district definitions for origin of exhibits and eligibility.
The document lists entry rules for a show including fees per exhibit, deadlines, and delivery details. Exhibitors must deliver notice of intention by Monday 4 pm, specify class and space, obtain entry forms from the Secretary, and pay submission fees. Poultry must be handed over by morning of the first day, with at least two distinct exhibitors required for prizes.
Admission for Grounds events includes horse and trap races with single or double entries. Hall entries free for school entries. Members can obtain Grounds tickets. Entries close Monday at 5 pm with subsequent match days Tuesday and Wednesday for the grounds events.
TENDERS are invited for supply and delivery of timber and erection of cattle sheds at the Show grounds Aloomba Mulgrave Nelson. Plans and specs available at Carr's hotel Aloomba or Mulgrave Mill Nelson. Tenders close Friday 2nd August at noon.
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