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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
19
Peak Hill P A and H Association stages the fifth annual show on July 25 and 26 1906 with prize certificates for champions across classes stallions and mares. Prizes range from 1 to 2 pounds per class with donors listed as Mr Wildie and Mr Matthews supporting ownership and young stock awards.
Section B Trotting Horses lists prizes for Champions 1 Trotting Stallion any age Prize £2 28 presented by G W Seaboro 0 2 Trotting Mare any age Prize £1 Foal under 12 months by French B Prize £1 15 presented by Messrs Quinn Bros 4 Coaching Stallion any age Prize £1 is presented by Mr M J Kerin 5 Coaching Mare any age Prize £1 is presented by Mr A Balcombe 6 Coaching Foal colt or filly under 1 year Prize £1 presented by J D Toohey
A list of draught horse categories with prizes for ages and types. First prize £225 by Mr C Whitmill and £1 1s by Mr K K H Braithwaite. other prizes include £2 for stallions under three, £2 2s for mares, and various £1 to £2 rewards from named sponsors such as Heaton & Co., Pearce & Williams, Joseph Wood, M Coulston, W bk Alford, E E Bridle, Thomas Rice, G Stanford, J Boles, and J D MacKay.
Section D outlines prize items for buggy horses hacks and related classes. Entries include hock and hack divisions with prizes from £2 2s to £1 1s, various sponsors such as Mr J Newbigging Mr J althena Mrs J R Strahorn Dr Boazman Williamson and Sons and others. events cover lady riders, pony hacks, harness, turnouts, tandem teams and drivers with registrant restrictions by height and gender where applicable.
A detailed notice lists hunter show classes and prizes including pair of Hackneys for ladies and gents, best girl rider, pony divisions, pony trot and handicap trotting, four-to-hand turnout, farm light harness, parkes channeled events, and hunter competition judging scales. Prizes range from £1 1s to £4 3s with sponsors such as Mr. R McLain, Messrs Bouffier Bros., Sydney, and Gibson Bros. First prizes emphasize performance in jumping, hunting qualifications, and conformation with a points system up to 150.
Maiden Handicap Trot for non winning horses offers 2 pounds first prize with 7 for second from a total stake of 3 pounds. Show Handicap Trot offers 8 pounds to winner and 2 to runner up from 10 pounds. Peak Hill Handicap Trot provides 5 pounds to winner and 2 to second from 7 pounds. Pony competition for under 14 hands covers 2 laps with a 1 pound prize in donations from multiple benefactors including J W Lees and A G F Bollinger among others.
Section E cattle list shows bulls cows heifers and calves with ages and prizes. Entries include bull over three years presented by Jones Brothers, cow over eight years, several bulls under years, heifer under three, and various prizes listed for Hereford Devon Polled Angls Jersey or Alverney. The document attributes presenters to Messrs Jones Brothers and Jones Spothers.
The dairy section includes Dairy Pall awarded by Mr Lawler and Milch Gow judged by milk yield to be milked at 5 pm on opening day and 10 am next morning. Prize £295 from Mr Tl Ring. Pen Dairy Cattle features 2 cows and fat cattle with prize £22 from Mr EK J H Stevenson.
In Section F Merino Sheep the awards include Gold Medals for champions and multiple prize categories. Ram 6-tooth or over receives £3 with a special prize by Mr W L Newbigging. Ram 4-tooth and under 6-tooth £2 2s. Ewe categories £2 with various specials by local benefactors. Hogget and dual-bred entries receive prizes up to £2 2s. Champions and GRASSFED entries noted with Gold Medal prizes.
The notice lists prizes for Ram and Ewe categories with cash awards and specials, including a grand champion ram and a grand champion ewe. J Freeman and H McGifford are noted for special prizes. The event highlights the Yarp show and awards a gold medal for the champion ram and a prize for the champion ewe.
Section 6 lists Fat Stock items: Fat Ox and Fat Cow with 20s values, Pend Fat Merino Wethers prize £1 1s presented by Mr A Harper, and Pend Fat Crossbred Weathers prize £1 1s presented by Mr C Job. The note records the awarding individuals and prize amounts for the cattle and sheep类别.
Section I Agricultural Produce lists prizes for wheat oats maize barley pumpkins vegetables and hay with multiple classes and prize values. Exhibitor rewards include dental sets valued at £10 10s transferred by winners, presented by Messrs aml V Richards Parkes.
Prices listed for homemade butter and ham with 10s bacon, Dawson oranges, Deson Lomoua fruit, and dozen eggs judged by weight. Section 1 dairy and fruit notes, including Biba and Qibs home made products.
In Section K to P Pot Plants and flowers, items include Collection Pot Manta priced at 108, Collection Pot Ferns at 5s, Beat Bouquet of Flowers at 5s 4d, and Best Three Buttonholes at 5d.
Section L Poultry outlines prize items and classes for various breeds and colors including White Leghorn Brown Leghorn Buff Leghorn Minorca Game Langshans Plymouth Rock Black Orpington Jubilee Wyandotte and Hamburg. Cash prizes range from 5s to 10s 6d with many entries presented by named patrons and several special awards such as Best in Show and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Section M-Homemades lists prizes for various baked and home made items. Best collection prizes include eight varieties and ages under 16 with donations from Peak Hill Express and local sponsors. Judges seek diverse entries like scones cakes bread lollies jams pickles jellies and tomato sauce.
Section N Needle and Fancywork outlines exhibitor requirements and certification. Free entrance for school children. prizes include First Prize 7ard, Second 24 6d. Exhibits cover sample plain needlework by girls under various ages, drawnthread work, darned hose, doll, and buttonholes.
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