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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1899
Page
9
A detailed listing of exhibitors judges and committees for a stock and dairy show includes Partow Riddoch McDonald Rogers Hart Hox and many others as presiding figures. It outlines annual subscription pricing entry fees timetable for cattle horses and poultry, prize rules, judging times, exhibit requirements, and admission details with notes on transport and passes.
Itemized prize list shows Becroxn A-Horse Stock and Draughts with entries including Draught E Second and Draught Baths. The document records measures and values such as 110 presented by Mr. Bodey and other figures like 1 1 0 old 1 00 aa EOD.
The Millicent Times lists a September 30 1899 show with class results for draught mares and foals, hunters, hacks, carriage horses, ponies and sheep. Prizes include cash, silver medals, wine cases, and engraved trophies from local donors. Collectible dairy, poultry and bread contests also feature, with judging at noon and various note-worthy items for winners.
A drawing room and dramatic entertainment will be held at the Institute Hall on Wednesday evening October 25 starting at 6 pm to raise funds. A ball is planned for Thursday evening October 27 at the same hall. A special train will run from Mount Gambier on the morning of the show with excursion fares and prize lists available.
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