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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1932
Page
3
In a fragmented sheep section from the Dalton fair report, various breeds and classes are listed with participant names and scores. The document mentions ram and ewe entries, strong wool divisions, and includes references to multiple exhibitors such as Southwell, Motorman Wy, and GeAyUHe, highlighting winners and placements with scattered notes on judging results.
The ninth annual FCT Pastoral and Agricultural Association show at Hall Recreation Reserve starts with unprecedented entries and record attendance. Entries exceed last year by nearly 400, totaling about 1,400, with quality high due to a good season. Official opening is today at 2 pm by Prime Minister Lyons, and rodeo events drew keen interest yesterday afternoon.
Judges awarded top honors after a day of judging in the annual wool and sheep show. The event featured selections on fleece quality, color, and overall balance with notable praise for the clip’s even sheen and fullness.
A Southwell show judging notes high quality sheep and lambs with A J Collett and W H Crago officiating. Classes include ewes, rams, and poultry with champions named and results listed for classes and holders, highlighting top exhibits from Southwell and neighboring breeders.
J C Tickner, president of the BGT Pan and Agricultural Military, expressed satisfaction yesterday with the aviocene display. He indicated today would break all records, noting that attendance doubled from the prior year and exuded optimism about forthcoming achievements.
The report notes a large turnout and praise for efforts that day, highlighting improvements and innovations in the grove. It credits the women of the district for significant support and management, and acknowledges Mercy and Ry A Mouthwott Port for essential contributions to the event.
Honorary secretaries Mesars R H Brown and C R E Southwell receive credit for the 1932 FCT Show triumph. Their tireless secretarial work since 1927 boosted the event at Hall into a leading regional show, their dedication bringing smiles as the day concluded.
In Ay Rotten 1 and Trial for Honored, We Fldespie and Kilby led the competition as A Bolton and A Kilby delivered notable performances marking the field.
A large crowd attended the Mala centen of Interest day, with about 40 riders parading and many showcasing notable buckets. The Maldon show featured open and maiden divisions, with Fe Roland and E. Mulnsbury earning top placings while other riders displayed skill in a lively, crowd-pleasing event.
The annual Show of the F C T P A Association at Hall near Parliament House Canberra shows steady progress despite Australia’s postwar gloom. Entries rose from about 6000 in 1930 to nearly 1400 in the current year, while Showgrounds and pavilions expanded with government support. The evolution reflects self-reliance of local settlers and volunteer labor, with key figures acknowledged for backing land and materials. The Commonwealth Flag, once shown at Ginninderra show, may be unfurled by the Prime Minister when the show opens.
Fragmented OCR text mentions housing booth and a photographer developing Amupnnols during a scene. The readable parts reference a gallery of faces and a subject waited while others acted, with unclear names or dates.
The Malm attraction features ring cronia at the fayn Nore section Hawhneyn and Canberra Cup donated by Dr. Alcorn. The grand parade leads to MAE Bim and B minutes later as My, Laonsy opens the show. Gates open at Wain and SURGION WIL commences in the general exhibits and horse and ring by 10 welock.
Fragmentary OCR notes name various individuals and roles across a movement committee. It mentions Mr Hh 6 Cramwea and Afr Cy Thompson with a view president, Doctor morrotyny, and lists many surnames and initials connected to a regional or party group. The text reads as a roster of attendees or signatories with unclear positions and locations such as Savannah, Chimeron, Utkan, Curran, McTean, Kinlepede Crumwurer.
The event description notes catering for a Shaw healing event organized by Stra Préwan and the Thin toon Cats. It mentions the emiciel Tunchseg will be held over six days. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or locations.
Fragmented OCR text describes lamb exhibition with unclear event names and participants. Mentions a meat saugnat and a motor truck incident as a rumor. Slips include garbled names and misplaced phrases, yielding a confused local-item record with limited readable facts.
Mr Coleman discusses fat taub mulsing and how New Zealand and Australian lambs compare in export markets. He outlines breeding types including the comeback ewe and merino cross, stressing supply continuity and market fit. The piece notes selection by climate, feeding, and marketing factors influencing breeding choices.
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