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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1934
Page
8
The notice lists classes for blood horses and hunters with entry fees of 2 shillings 6 pence and prizes ranging from 1 shilling to several pounds. It specifies conditions, ages, sizes, and the requirement to be on the ground by 9:30 am, plus a rule that jumping events require three competitors.
Ancient entry list details multiple trotting and pony events with handicaps prizes and entry fees. It lists Maiden Trot Handicap Trot Pony Mare or Gelding divisions by height and rider age with prizes ranging from 1 shilling to several pounds. It covers Bending and Flag races, Cigar Race, hunt entries, log chop contests, and open trials with various entry fees and prizes.
The document lists cattle classes with separate exhibits for each class and entry fees. It covers bulls of various ages, bull calves, breeding cows, three heifers, heifer calves, and weaners with prizes, entries, and breed conditions.
The notice lists rules for entries and judging, entry deadlines, fees, and exhibitor responsibilities. It details ticketing, handling of exhibits, and safety, along with prize amounts and categories for livestock, fowl, and crafts.
Crafts show details prize items for embroidery handwork and lace plus jam jelly cakes within 200 miles of Charloville. Entries require two exhibitors and include many fabric pieces and garments with specified prizes. Juvenile cookery items list scones sponge cakes ice and more with modest awards.
Open section details rates for rate of shearing and entries. Lists prizes for ram and ewe classes by age, including champion and reserve champion ribbons. Also describes entry numbers, divisions for multiple animals, and show judging from all classes.
Station owners and selectors urged to enter non competitive thin section with at least 560 sheep ownership. Prizes listed include One Fleece Fine Wool first 1 10s, second 10s. One Fleece Medium Wool first 1 19s, second 10s 6d. One Fleece Strong Wool first 1 10s, second 10s 6d. Secured Wool minimum 2 lbs first 1 10s, second 6d. Entries 2s 6d.
List of dog breeds with prizes and entries. Sheep Dog and Cattle Dog entries noted with prices, fox terrier and pug entries listed with prizes, kangaroo dog and pomeranian entries show rewards, including entry numbers and bid amounts.
Detailed 19th century poultry show catalog entries by breed color and variety. Orpington Wyandotte Rhode Island Red Chinese breeds appear with prizes and entry fees. Includes best breeding pen with multiple birds and a distipet exhibit.
A fragment lists prizes for White Leghorn and Brown Leghorn categories including cork or cockerel entries, hens and pullets, plus Plymouth Rock and Best Pair of Pigeons. Also mentions Best Breeding Pen for Fancy Varieties and an entry for Bleck Orpia.
A list of prizes and entries for a local fruit show featuring oranges lemons mandarins and grapefruit. Includes plate numbers, prize amounts, and entry codes for various citrus varieties and a best collection category.
The note lists prizes for a county fair or show including best lot of pumpkins, best dozen hen eggs, best Domen duck eggs, best dozen turkey eggs, and other vegetable entries. Prizes are given in shillings and pounds with specific stakes for butter, melons, lucerne bundles, cabbage, onions, barley, and other local grown produce.
Industrial section lists prizes for children under 14 in Warrego and under 12 in Warrego district for school attendance, plus prizes for under 10 at shows and ornamental pen printing. Open to boys and girls with various age limits and district eligibility. Central Warrege Pastoral and Agricultural Association presides.
Fat Bulisek and Fat Sheep contests judged under supervision of Ancrvistions. First prize £7, second prize 10s 6d. Exhibitors must own property entries. For more details contact secretary A Carter at Carters, Sieh & Briothon Agents in Chart.
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