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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
5
Mt hma Thoroughbreds Section A lists prizes for W A bred horses. First prize 22s second 118s for stallion class with age and foaling status noted. WA bred horses compete for 10s 15s and other small sums. Best mare earns Society certificate and ribbon.
The document lists prize details for Clydesdales Suffolk Punch and draught horses in Section B and mentions entries for open mares and stallions. It notes first and second prizes in several classes and references certificates and ribbons for best draught stallion and best draught mare. Section C covers Trotters Hackneys Cleveland coachers with prize structures and opening terms.
Section D ponies listing stallion entries 14.2 hands or under with fees and prizes. Stallion 13.2 hands or under awarded first prize and second rose. mare entries 14.2 or under and 13.2 or under with first prize and second prize. Special mention to T Moustaka Esq.
A section listing events and prizes for hackney and pony classes including single harness horse, pony riding, buggy turnout and pair ponies with prizes from 1s to £3 3s. Entries note weights and rider ages, with stewards determining gear and jumps.
The schedule lists prizes for cattle classes including Devon Bull, Devon Cow, Polled Angus Bull, and Teese breed entries with first and second prize amounts based on entry numbers. It also notes prizes for Black Male and Best Female Silver Wy Caden White Leghorn with first prizes of £2 2s.
The text lists classes and rules for sheep entries including horn status, age divisions, and breeding origins. It notes awards such as Society certificates and ribbons for Merino winners, best W A bred ram and ewe, and export lamb judging with emphasis on weight and export suitability. The scrambled excerpt references various breeds and entries for a livestock show.
Section H Swine show entries list many classes and prizes. BERKSHIRE and YORKSHIRE breeds with boar and sow divisions include ages under and over 12 months. Prizes range from 10s to £3 3s with first and second places. Miscellaneous entries mention a sow and litter and a pen of three porkers under six months.
Section K Dairy Produce shows prizes including first £1 second 5s for jams lard and home made items. Entries mention prizes of 1s to 7s and items such as ham, tarts and baked goods judged by the Milling Co Ltd with ribbons and medals awarded for top entries in various classes.
Exhibitors are required to display their vegetables in Section L. First prize awarded in ros., second prize for ros. Exhibitors must register and follow public show rules with fees set at small amounts.
Fragmentary note references fruit section M weather in Washington state and prize results. Mentions first prize of 70s and second prize unspecified. lacks clear names, dates, or full context for a firm headline.
The fragment notes prizes for Section NI.Flowers with first prize 5a and second prize 28, plus a 6d note and an exception where stated. Saepaee Feets appears as a proper noun or title within the fragment.
In this brief notice the agricultural machinery section outlines wage terms and payment timing for farm equipment operations. It mentions standard rates and the expectation of timely remuneration for services rendered. The item emphasizes practical details relevant to farmers and vendors in agricultural exchanges.
Fragmentary note describes a show fair sample of barley oats and other grains. Mentions prizes and numbers but text is garbled. References first prize but lacks clear names dates or places.
Judges grant prizes for best trade display and bench specs. First prize awarded, second certificate for merit. Open exhibition includes free admission, with minimal charges for certain bench specifications and specific halah items.
The competition section notes a prize donation and a competition overseen by a committee. A wage arrangement and a premium prize are mentioned, with plans to inscribe the prize for next year and to engage the society.
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