Queanbeyan's 45th Annual Show Opens Amid Drought Strain
The Queanbeyan P and A Association opened its 45th Annual Show with High Commissioner Sir Geoffrey Whiskard and Lady Whiskard inspecting exhibits alongside Mayor Ald. J Esmond and Show Committee President Mr John Morrison. Entries near 2000 reflect drought impact on livestock and produce, while judges praised livestock condition and ring events. Officials urged continued export trade support as a grandstand was announced for future Showground upgrades.
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Queanbeyan P
A. Association
United Kingdom
Geoffrey Whiskard
Whiskard
Ald
J. Esmond
John Morrison
Queanbeyan
J. Eemond
Geoffrey
Ald. Esmond
Australia
Sir Geoffrey
Britain
Lady Whiskard
Fredk. Watson
C. T. Campbell
Mra
Esmond
P. and A. Association
Local Show Judges and Winners Across Thoroughbreds to Merino Sheep
Judge Mr. Fred Moore oversees classes from Thoroughbreds to draughts and ponies with W H Eddison J W Butt and Broderick Bros among top entrants. Champions include Sister Fitzgerald as Champion Pony Mare and Thoroughbred Stallion or Colt winning in a stacked lineup judged by Mr. Rowan Bendick-Murrell and a panel including G Southwell and J W Cartwright. Merino ram classifications follow with W T Morrison and J H Reid leading the 4 tooth and 2 tooth divisions.
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Fred Moore
Homebush
W. E. Oldfield
W. Edlington
Alex Moore
Jack Morrison
F. Cartwright
A. McKeahnie
J. W. Gibbs
Ringmaster
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J. W. Butt
J.W. Butt
Broderick Bros
John Morrison
Ron, Mcinnes
Stone
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H. McCormack
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Gibbs
Edlington
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A Gibbs
Campbell
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McNamara
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Newman
Armour
Galloway
Sister Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
J. Exidison
J. W
Rowan
Bendick- Murrell
Mescara
G. Southwell
C. Moore
J. W. Cartwright
Richmond
D. L. Reardon
W. Woodger
Junr
H. T. Lawler
W. T. Morrison
J. H. Reid
W. T. Mer
The Father of the Show Mr W E Oldfield
Mr W E Oldfield is hailed as the Father of the Show for his long service since the association began He was an exhibitor at the first show rode for others and remains the only living original trustee after nearly 40 years on the committee Born at Naas he started business in Queanbeyan 42 years ago when the town had under 500 residents
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Oldfield
Association
Queanbeyan Racecourse
Naas
Queanbeyan
Mayor Esmond of Queanbeyan Honored for Service
Alderman Esmond, five years mayor of Queanbeyan, receives life membership in the Queanbeyan P. and A. Committee after long support of the local show. Former foundation secretary and later president of Shaw Society of Emerald, he values volunteer committees and public service. He notes Council ties to the Queanbeyan Anponciation’s 4000 showground improvement scheme.
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Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan P. and A
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Queanbeyan Anpnciation
John Morrison Named President of Queanbeyan P A Association
The president of the Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association for four years, John Morrison, is an original member and long-time committee member. Born at Canberra, he has lived in the district all his life and owns the property known as Tralee. Renowned exhibitor with fame across the State for his sheep dogs.
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Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association
Morrison
Canberra
Tralee
Secretary Deane’s Long Service at The Show Association
After Mr J E Stack resigned in 1933, Mr Deane was elected secretary by ballot and has served since. His term is marked by activity with 1934 bringing major improvements to the showground. The 1986 exhibit record near 2500 and the 1837 show were financially strong. Deane’s father had long committee tenure before his death.
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J. E. Stack
Deane Wa
Association
Deane
Longtime Queanbeyan figure Mr Woodger honored
Mr T E Woodger, a 30 year committee member and life member of the Queanbeyan P and A Association, recalls the association’s progress and plans new ground improvements in harmony with the Capital Territory. Born near Gunning and Goulburn, he has run a local business in Queanbeyan for 53 years.
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Woodger
Queanbeyan P. and A. Association
Gunning
Goulburn
Queanbeyan
Growth of the show leads 1931 drought year notes
The Queanbeyan show recounts 1931 finances with a £108 17s 2d loss despite £227 5s 6d gate takings. Improvements followed in 1932 including office extension and new bullock yards with profits rising on higher income and lower prizes.
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Aeer
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