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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
3
A historical Numurkah show entry list outlines prize money for non members, certificates and awards across classes including draught horse entries. It details ages, certificates, and conditions, with mentions of 1929 dates and names like J. C. Thorn and Jas. Phillips, plus various cups and produce stakes.
The readable fragments discuss Class D rules, sections 5 and 7, and 10 to 18 restrictions. It mentions no stallions in this era except certain sections and requires owners to insure riders.
Exhibitors free for members. non members pay 25 percent of first prize. Cattle classes include bulls, cows, heifers with prizes from 1 to 18//-, group prizes, and championship cards. Bulls over 1 year haltered. shows note halter rules. Sheep and swine sections include ram, ewe, boar, sow, and pen prizes, with gift certificates and certificates. Poultry section offers best males and females in heavy and light breeds, utility birds and ducks, cups for winners, and entry fees for non members. Exhibits by train welcomed. prizes and cups awarded by Numurkah Poultry Society and Australian State Breeders Association.
Exhibitors and non members may enter free while paying sixpence per entry. at least six entries required for recognition. Roses, columbines, pelargoniums, antirrhinums, Gent's Coat Flowers, Early Victorian Posy, cut flowers, bulbs, sweet peas and themed baskets all have first and second prize values. Several classes allow foliage, and youngest contestants may submit wild flowers. notes indicate exhibits must be grown by exhibitors in most sections.
A nd detailed schedule outlines exhibit sections for fruits, vegetables, poultry, and fowl. Members pay 200% for prizes and non members 20% at gate. entries span 1 to 16 with cash and trophy prizes. judging accounts for yield, type, weeds, and overall quality across multiple classes.
An article lists many jam flavors and a long schedule of prizes for a Sumurkah agricultural show. Entries include apricot, black currant, cherry, gooseberry, plum and raspberry jams and jellies, plus numerous textile and craft contests. Prize money and trophies accompany categories from best collection of vegetables to home work books and schoolwork sections.
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