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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
2
Peak Hill residents revived the annual carnival after earlier interruptions. The two day show drew nearly 1000 exhibits, with extensive displays from Peak Hill and distant towns. officials praised progress, space improvements, and strong attendance amid sunny weather and substantial gate takings.
A large audience attended the Show Lake Concert in Wildiva on Wednesday night. J L Whitill chaired the event with MP Eden George and others in attendance. Judge J Montgomery praised the horses and the day’s class. Prizes announced include £100 163 promised for next year, later raised to over £150. A £25 sheep sweepstakes was offered by J Williamson with future judging at Peak Hill and Sydney valuation. The event featured numerous awards and strong competition surpassing Weston shows.
Section A Blood Horses lists stewards Moasis W M Naaho W L Newbigging and E J Storaneon with Judge Mr J Montgomery. It describes classes for Stallion 1 year and over Best Yearling under 2 years Best Foal under 1 year and Pony classes with prize money and sponsors. Entries include horses Rico Maxoudier Matshews Edwards Nasoudine and others.
Section B Trotting Horses lists Huon first and Shampion a second with entries from multiple breeders. Breeder names include W Barnett and D Toohey with foal, coaching mare, and coaching foal entries. Rock Huon stallion and Mystery mare data appear with prices and owners such as Meuse Quenroe DN Marriott.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a draught horse section with prizes and donors. Entries include stallions and mares with ages from under 1 to over 8 years, various weights or types, and prizes around £2 to £4. donors listed include Mr J Stevenson Mr J L Whitmill and Mr HL Braithwaite.
Listings of buggy horses and hacks with drivers and prizes. Entries show names like Hawk ander Judge Montgomery Steshers and Carmichael with various prize amounts and exhibitors across districts. The fragment lists ages, drivers, and stakes including special prizes and collaborations among multiple owners and presenters.
A detailed schedule lists entries for pony and horse events, prizes, and presenters across multiple classes. Notable names include Osborne Manufacturing Co and Messrs Matthews, Gordon, and Mackay. Races cover pony trots, pony handicaps, and harness classes with prizes in pounds and wine.
Hunter competition results show entries for all comers and pony hunter events. Entrants include Bront Brow, Bront Bros Daylight, Cwilight, and Twilight with multiple mounts and handlers listed.
Malden hosts trotting events with several handicap races and prizes. Creany and Farrey place second in notable heats. O'More and Beatty show behind. Time listed as 5.26 1-5 for a pony race of two laps with a £1 prize.
Dairy stock event lists entries for beef and dairy classes. Prizes include £1 for Jersey or Alverney bull presented by Messrs Stevenson and Bridle, Whitmill cows with prizes and multiple dairy cattle entries. Judges include Messrs Jones, Wrow-it, and Tregnalis.
Merino section notes stewards J F Carmichael and R Nowbigving with Mr BAL Webb. Listing shows entries or prices for Kam tevithuraver and Ginss at about £24s, with other names such as J Wililuiiano & sons and related consignments.
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