Family: (2 adults & 3 children under 16) On Show Day: $20.00            Pre-purchased by 14/ 03/ 09: $15.00

Adult: $10.00:                          Concession: $8.00                          Child: under 15 yrs $5.00                        

Paradise by the Sea' Gate Prize Multi Draw

When you pay your gate admission your ticket be­comes your entry into the multi-draw. Great prizes, each valued at more than $50 and donated by local business are drawn on the hour, beginning at 10.30am.     

Prizes include:  Joy Flight - Apollo Bay Aviation, Patio Heater -Kleanheat Gas, Gift - Budget Retravision Colac,

Gift Voucher - Coles Colac, Pillows - Sandman Mattress Factory Colac, Hamper - Garden of Eden and many more.

DUTY OF CARE

All competitors have a "Duty of Care" to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations that could lead to injury. This "Duty of Care" extends to the prevention of damage to property.

DIRECTIONS OF APOLLO BAY & OTWAY DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC.

Competitors and exhibitors must comply with any reasonable request by an Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Society representative.

FIRST AI D

During the Apollo Bay Show the Apollo Bay branch of Rural Ambulance Victoria will provide first aid services.

ABODAS EMERGENCY FACILITIES

Fire fighting and other emergency equipment must not be removed or used for any other purpose. Missing or unserviceable equipment should be reported to the Secretary's Office immediately.

HAZARD & INCIDENT REPORTING

Exhibitors and competitors must notify the Secretary's Office immediately of any hazards detected or incidents. Hazards or incidents are any situation that has or could result in -

·       the injury, illness or death of any person or animal.

·       the damage, destruction or loss of property.

HOUSEKEEPING

All areas must be kept in clean and tidy order with clearly defined and access and exit routes available at all times. Build-up of combustible waste must be avoided.

WASTE DISPOSAL

All waste, including liquids, must be disposed of responsibly. Exhibitors must take all waste with them when they depart. Storm drains must not be used for the disposal of waste.

SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS

Care must be taken to avoid trip hazards and obstacles that people may walk into. Avoid laying unprotected cables or pipes on or below 2.5 meters on paths, walkways or roads.

MEDIA COMMENTS

Media comment about matters involving APOLLO BAY & OTWAY DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY should be referred to the President or Secretary.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

·       Appliances must be in a sound working order.

·       Exhibitors should supply their own 'Safety Switch' (RCD) for installation at each power outlet they use.

·       Extension cords must be earthed and all electrical appliances must be earthed or double insulated.

·       The use of double adapters is strictly prohibited. Power boards must be fitted with current overload protection.

·       Radiant electric or gas heaters are prohibited.

·       Light sockets must not be used for any purpose other than lighting.

·       No naked flames are permitted.

·       All exhibitor electrical items, including leads, must have current safety compliance tags.

SMOKING

Smoking is not permitted inside buildings, within 10 meters of a building entrance, around combustible materials, during public performances, or while handling hazardous materials.

1.         The name and address of the exhibitor and breed of the animal must be given where required to the relevant Chief Steward on Entry Form.

2.      All exhibits must be bonafide property of the exhibitors at the time of entry.

3.    Reasonable care will be taken of exhibits, but no responsibility will be incurred by the Society for any loss or damage to same. It shall be a condition of entry of exhibits and of admission of persons to the Show grounds that under no circumstances can the Society be held in any way responsible for any damage or costs for any damage or injury or accident to any person or exhibit or property of any kind that may occur in the Show grounds. Every person who enters the Show grounds or competes in any event does so at his or her sole risk.

4.      Stewards will be appointed to accompany the Judges to prevent inter­ference and to give all possible information and assistance to the judges and exhibitors.

5.      After examination, the judges shall sign and give their report to the Chief Steward and/or Secretary, and their decision shall be final.

6.      All stock which have taken prizes in the horse sections must be pa­raded in the ring when requested by stewards, otherwise the prizes may be forfeited.

7.      The committee reserves the right of refusing, canceling or rejecting any entry without giving reason for doing so.

8.      a. Entries to the Show are accepted subject to the rules and regula­tions of the Society

b. The exhibitors agree to be bound by those rules and regulations.  c. The exhibitor also agrees to abide by all decisions made by the Society, by the Group with which it is affiliated or by VAS Ltd pursuant to those rules and regulations.

9.      No decision so made shall be called into question by the exhibitor before any court or other body (whether or not of similar nature to a court) whatsoever.

10. The committee may withhold any prize where an exhibitor making an entry has made statements proved to its satisfaction to be erroneous or fraudulent; such exhibitor and his/her exhibit will be disqualified and debarred from exhibiting, riding or competing at the Society's Show at the pleasure of the committee.

11.  All entries must be made subject to the rules and regulations of the Society, and are accepted only on that distinct understanding.

12. All persons causing annoyance by loud comments on the decision of the judges, or other unseemly or insulting behavior will, after having been cautioned by a member of the Committee, a Steward, the Judge, or the Secretary, be expelled from the Show, or if an exhibitor, may have his/ her exhibit disqualified.

13.  Any Chief Steward or Judge may order any animal not under proper control to be removed from the ground.

14.        Every exhibitor of stock must, if requested, make a statutory declaration to the effect that the exhibit is his or her bona fide property, and that he or she has adhered to the rules as laid down by the Society. In stock, any entry not competing in the section entered will not be al­lowed to parade.

15.    The committee reserves the right to alter Judges in any section if nec­essary.

Chief Steward:     Leigh Forster  Ph: 03) 5237 6320   and   Joyce Biddle   Ph: 0437 756 670           

ENTRY FEE

Entries may be made at secretary’s office.

Entries close 12noon show day. All senior entrants to present themselves at secretaries office for preliminary judging at 1pm.

INFANTS PARADE (FUN SECTION ONLY)

     Babies in arms                      All entries receive a ribbon.

TINY TOTS

     Master Show Boy                 under 5 years and walking.

Sash and $10 prize money

      Miss Tiny Tot                     under 5 years and walking.

Sash and $10 prize money

APOLLO BAY SHOW PERSONALITY 2010

     5 – 7 years: Sash and $10 prize money

     8 – 12 years: Sash and $15 prize money

    13 – 16 years: Sash and $20 prize money

All entrants must be dressed suitably.

Entries to secretaries office by 12 noon, show day.

KIETH COSTIN OTWAY DISTRICT SHOWGIRL

Girls 17 – 21 years: Sash and $50 prize money

Must reside permanently in the Colac Otway Shire.

V.A.S.L. JUNIOR SHOW ACHIEVER

16 – 19 years (at time of local show): Sash and $50 prize money

The winner of the Junior Show Ambassador will be eligible to compete at group level finals in 2009.

APOLLO BAY SENIOR SHOW PERSONALITY 2010

     31 – 50 years: Sash and $20 prize money

     51 years and over: Sash and $20 prize money

All entrants must be dressed suitably.

Entries to secretaries office by 12 noon, show day.

COMPETITION AIMS

To give young people a chance to take part in a competition whilst still residing in their local district.

To be part of a local show and therefore highlighting the importance of shows.

COMPETITION AIMS

Highlight the importance of youth in Rural Victoria and in par­ticular, the agricultural show movement. Identify and encourage enthusiastic, skilful, industrious and unselfish young people.

Give young people a forum to express their views through education and experience, and develop closer links with agri­culture.

QUALIFICATION OF AN ENTRANT

·          Provide a resume.

·          Be available to attend regional interviews, State final interviews and announcement of awards at the Royal Melbourne Show.

·          Be aged between 20 and 30 years inclusive at the time of the Apollo Bay Show, 20th March 2010

·          Be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about rural life and affairs, agricultural shows and local community.

·          Be available to spend the time at the 2010 Apollo Bay Show as required. Be available for press, photographers and interviews etc as required.

Closing date for entries is 13^th March 2009.

Send to Show Personality Steward:  P.O. Box 78, Apollo Bay.

CRITERIA

Entrants must wear smart, casual, tailored clothing and will be judged in accordance with the following guidelines. If in the case that there is only one entrant, that entrant would not nec­essarily represent the Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Society.

Judging will be based on the following points system:

Community involvement                                           20 points.

General & Rural Knowledge                                                  20 points.

Grooming, Deportment & Style                                 10 points.

Communication Skills                                              20 points.

Confidence & Personality                                        10 points.

Ambition/Goals.                                                                  20 points. 

Total                                                                                 100 points.

The judges' decision will be final. The winner of the "Apollo Bay" Rural Ambassador Competition will receive an inscribed Sash and the Earl Marriner Perpetual Trophy.

The winner will be eligi­ble to compete at Group level finals in 2010.

Chief Steward:   Jenny Laird   Ph: 0438376434.

Address:        Chief Horse Steward

                       PO Box 78, Apollo Bay, 3233.       

Email: absports@bigpond.com.au

·          Entries close 12th March 2010

·          Pre-paid entries are non-refundable

·          Please make Cheques out to; Apollo Bay and District Agricultural Show Society inc.

·          Only the Novelties and Show Jumping, may be entered on show day.

·          No confirmation of entry will be sent.

·          Pick up Pre Paid Entries at the administration tent near entrance to Oval.

·          If membership ticket is required please send self addressed envelope.

Horse & Rider stopovers in Apollo Bay: The Ground will be open for camping from 5 O’clock Thursday 18^th March until 5 O’clock Tuesday 23^rd March 2010. Horses to be kept in designated area beyond the cypress tree for overnight or longer stays, you must supply your own fencing, electric or otherwise, leave area free of rubbish. Please keep horses out of areas marked not for use.

NO FIRES ON GROUNDS – NO EXCEPTIONS

There is no horse accommodation in the Recreation Reserve.

A fee of $2.00 per person per shower when using facilities at the Recreation Reserve

GROUND ENTRY:       Entrants may pre purchase tickets

Family: (2 adults & 3 children under 16)    On Show Day: $20.00            Pre-purchased by 12/ 03/ 10 : $15.00

Adult: $10.00:                               Concession: $8.00                          Child: under 15 yrs $5.00                        

No vehicular entry to Show Grounds on Show Day.

1              Entries will only be received subject to the rules and regu­lations of the Society and decisions of the Horses sub­committee.

2              In similar classes, the Chief Steward has the right to make new classes in the event of sufficient entries, or to com­bine classes if there are insufficient entries.

3              Prize money indicated for competition classes is only payable for classes in which there are four or more com­petitors

4              Owners entering their horses or ponies do so entirely at their own risk, and it is a condition of entry that no liability of  any kind attaches itself to the Society, its officials or members in any respect  whatsoever.

5              Where height is stipulated EFA or RAS Height Certificates must be shown upon request.

6              DEFINITIONS

Novice- Not having won a 1st ribbon

Elementary-Not having won a championship at an agricultural show

Intermediate -Not having won a first at a Royal show

Open -Open to all exhibitors that meet the class criteria

Owner exhibitor - Horse must be prepared and exhibited by owner as shown on registration papers such as EFA or any recognized Breed society or statutory declaration

Veteran-over 45 years of age

7              Random swabbing may take place

8              In competitions based on age categories proof of age must be provided on request. Proof of Age will be ac­cepted in the form of a birth certificate, extract of entry of birth, statutory declaration by either parent, baptismal certificate or head teachers certificate. Age is at the date of the Show

9              All riders under the age of 18 years must wear approved hardware and are not permitted to wear top boots in riding classes

10            In all Pony and Riding Club classes the following condi­tions apply: All competitors must be financial members of a recognized Club associated with the PCAV or HRACV and hold a current Member's Card. Official Uniform must be worn.

11            All events to be held over such course and obstacles as the Committee may decide.

12         The breeding year dates from 1 August in each year

13             No Rigs allowed

14            Stallions and colts are not eligible to compete in ridden classes, except where stipulated

15            All Stallions and Colts over 2 years of age must at all times wear head-collar, bit and chain. Handlers must be over the age of 17 years. Colts under 2 years of age must be under proper restraint at all times, and preferably wear head-collar and chain

16            All foals must be haltered in ring

17   The term "Coloured" Horses and Ponies refers to broken­coloured animals or those registered with a recognized society

18    No lunging on the main arena

19    Warm-up of horses to be undertaken only in specified areas or at the direction of the Committee

20 All rules are the discretion of the Committee who also consider the rules of EFA, VASL, HRACV, PC and recognized Breed Societies.

ENTRY FEE:          $4.00 for Junior Jump classes H101& H103, all other class’s $6.00

PRIZES:                 With each class section

JUDGE:                 

All horses competing should be registered with the E.F.A.

And Cards should be available for presentation

Phone Maree DiCecco on 52376001 for all Jumping enquires.

H101.      Junior Jump (rider to be 14yrs or under on show day)

                60cm first round       Prize: 1^st $10, 2^nd $8, 3^rd $5

                Encouragement award given

H102.      60cm Height Class – to be run concurrently with Class 1.

                Prize: 1^st $10, 2^nd $8, 3^rd $5

H103.      Junior Jump (rider to be age 16 yrs or under on show day)

                75cm first round.            Prizes: 1^st $15, 2nd $10, 3^rd $5 

H104.     75cm Height Class- to be run concurrently with Class 3

                Prizes: 1^st $15, 2nd $10,3^rd $5                                                 

H105.      Maiden D Grade – 90cm AM7

                Prizes: 1^st $25, 2^nd $15, 3^rd $10                                                

H106.      D Grade

                Prizes: 1^st $30, 2^nd $20, 3^rd $10

H107.      C&D Grade

               Prizes 1^st $40, 2^nd $25, 3^rd $15                                                                         

H108.      Open Jump

                Prizes 1^st $50, 2^nd$30, 3^rd$20.                                                                  

Please Note classes 1-4 Riders must inform Judge Which

Class they will be competing in Junior or Height Class.

CHAMPION SHOW JUMPER from events H1O5,H106,H107,H108.

               Prize: Sash and $50.00

ENTRY FEE:          $4.00

PRIZES:                 1^st $5.00 2^nd $2.00 3^rd RIBBON

JUDGE:                 

START TIME 9.00AM          LUNCH BREAK 12.00 0’CLOCK

An aggregate prize to be awarded to the Pony Club member with the most points from classes H201-H219 to be tallied at the finish of Ring 2.

The Paddy O’Conner Perpetual Trophy awarded to

H201.       Best Presented Apollo Bay Pony Club Horse & Rider    

H202.       Open Pony Club Best Presented under 14 years

H203.       Open Pony Club Best Presented 14 years and under 18 years

H204.       Open Pony Club Best Presented 18 years and over

H205.       Open Pony Club Rider 6 years and under 10 years

H206.       Open Pony Club Rider 10 years and under 12 years

H207.       Open Pony Club Rider 12 years and under 16 years

H208.       Open Pony Club Rider 16 years and over

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PONY CLUB RIDER

(May be asked to Jump suitable obstacle in this event)

H209.      Ridden Pony Club Mount 12.2hh and under

H210.      Ridden Pony Club Mount over 12.2hh and under 14hh

H211.      Ridden Pony Club Mount 14hh and under 15hh

H212.      Ridden Pony Club Mount 15hh and over

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIDDEN PONY CLUB MOUNT

H213.      Open Pony Club Handler 6 years and under 10 years

H214.      Open Pony Club Handler 10 years and under 12 years

H215.      Open Pony Club Handler 12 years and under 16 years

H216.      Open Pony Club Handler 16 years and over

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PONY CLUB HANDLER

H217.      Open Pony Club Bareback Rider under 12 years

H218.      Open Pony Club Bareback Rider 12years and under 16 years

H219.      Open Pony Club Bareback Rider 16 years and over

H221.      Local Rider under 12 years (Must live with in 30km of town centre)

H222.      Local Rider 12 years and under 16 years (Must live with in 30km of town centre)

H223.      Local Rider 16 years and over (Must live with in 30km of town centre)

H226.      Pony with the longest tail

H227.      Pony with the longest mane

H228.      Pony with the hairiest legs

H229.      Fattest Pony

H230.      Pony most like its owner

H231.      School Pony

H232.      Pair of Ponies any height

H233.      Consolation Pony

Aggregate Prize to be awarded !!!

JUDGE:                 

START TIME 9.00AM          LUNCH 12.00CLOCK

ENTRY FEE:          $4.00

PRIZES:                  1^st $5.00 2^nd $2.00 3^rd RIBBON

H301.      Turnout 8 years & under 10 years

H302.      Led Pony under 12hh

H303.      Led Pony 12hh & not exceeding 12.2hh

H304.      Led Pony 12.2hh & not exceeding 13hh

H305.      Led Pony 13hh & not exceeding 13.2hh

H306.      Led Pony 13.2hh & not exceeding 14hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED PONY

H307.      Novice Saddle Pony under 14hh

H308.      Saddle Pony under 12hh

H309.      Saddle Pony 12hh not exceeding 12.2hh

H310.      Saddle Pony 12.2hh not exceeding 13hh

H311.      Saddle Pony 13hh not exceeding 13.2hh

H312.      Saddle Pony 13.2hh  not exceeding 14hh

H313.      Best Educated Pony

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY.

H314.      Novice Rider under 12years

H315.      Rider under 8 years

H316.      Rider 8 years & under 10 years

H317.      Rider 10 years & under 12 years

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIDER UNDER 12 YEARS

H318.      Novice Saddle Galloway           

H319.      Saddle Galloway over 14hh  not exceeding 14.2hh

H320.      Saddle Galloway 14.2hh  not exceeding 15hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE GALLOWAY

H321.      Novice Saddle Hack

H322.      Saddle Hack over 15hh  not exceeding 15.2hh

H323.      Saddle Hack 15.2hh  not exceeding 16hh

H324.      Saddle Hack 16hh  not exceeding 16.2hh

H325.      Saddle Hack over 16hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE HACK

H326.      Saddle Showhunter Pony under 12hh

H327.      Saddle Showhunter Pony 12hh not exceeding 13hh

H328.      Saddle Showhunter Pony 13hh not exceeding 14hh

H329.      Saddle Showhunter Galloway 14hh not exceeding 14.2hh

H330.      Saddle Showhunter Galloway 14.2hh not exceeding 15hh

H331.      Saddle Showhunter Hack over 15hh not exceeding 16hh

H332.      Saddle Showhunter Hack over 16hh       

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE SHOWHUNTER

(Novice—not having won a 1^st ribbon)

SUPREME RIBBIONS, LED, SADDLE AND RIDER

TO BE JUDGED AT THE COMPLETION OF RINGS, 3, 4, 5,

JUDGE:                 

START TIME 9.00AM          LUNCH 12.00 0’CLOCK

ENTRY FEE:          $4.00

PRIZES:                  1^st $5.00 2^nd $2.00 3^rd RIBBON

H401.      Turnout 16 years & under 18 years

H402.      Turnout 18 years & under 21years

H403.      Turnout 21 years & over

H404.      Led Hack over 15hh not exceeding 15.2hh

H405.      Led Hack over 15.2hh not exceeding 16hh

H406.      Led Hack over 16hh not exceeding 16.2hh

H407.      Led Hack over 16.2hh

H408.      Best Educated Hack

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED HACK

H409.      Elementary Saddle Hack

H410.      Saddle Hack over 15hh not exceeding 15.2hh

H411.      Saddle Hack over 15.2hh not exceeding 16hh

H412.      Saddle Hack over 16hh not exceeding 16.2hh

H413.      Saddle Hack over 16.2hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE HACK

H414.      Novice Rider 16 years & over

H415.      Rider 16 years & under 18 years

H416.      Rider 18 years & under 21 years

H417.      Rider 21 years & over

H418.      Veteran Rider (over 45 years)

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR RIDER

H419.      Saddle Showhunter Hack over 15hh not over 16hh

H420.      Saddle Showhunter Hack over 16hh

H421.      Saddle Showhunter Pony not over 12hh

H422.      Saddle Showhunter Pony 12hh not over 13hh

H423.      Saddle Showhunter Pony 13hh not over 14hh

H424.      Saddle Showhunter Galloway over 14hh not over 14.2hh

H425.      Saddle Showhunter Galloway 14.2hh not over 15hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE SHOW HUNTER

H426.      Elementary Saddle Pony

H427.      Saddle Pony not exceeding 12hh            

H428.      Saddle Pony 12hh not exceeding 12.2hh

H429.      Saddle Pony 12.2hh not exceeding 13hh

H430       Saddle Pony 13hh not exceeding 13.2hh

H431.      Saddle Pony 13.2hh not exceeding 14hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY

H432.      Elementary Saddle Galloway

H433.      Saddle Galloway over 14hh  not exceeding 14.2hh

H434.      Saddle Galloway 14.2hh not exceeding 15hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE GALLOWAY

(Elementary -Not having  won a championship at an Agricultural Show)                                             

SUPREME RIBBONS, LED SADDLE AND RIDER

TO BE JUDGED AT THE COMPLETION OF RINGS, 3, 4, 5

JUDGE  

START TIME 9.00AM          LUNCH 12.00   0’CLOCK

ENTRY FEE:          $4.00

PRIZES:                  1^st $5.00 2^nd $2.00 3^rd RIBBON

H501.      Turnout 10 years and under 12 years

H502.      Turnout 12 years and under 14 years

H502.      Turnout 14 years and under 16 years

H504.      Led Galloway over 14hh not exceeding 14.2hh

H505.      Led Galloway 14.2hh not exceeding 15hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED GALLOWAY

H506.      Saddle Showhunter Galloway over 14hh not over 14.2hh

H507.      Saddle Showhunter Galloway over 14.2hh not over 15hh

H508.      Saddle Showhunter Hack over 15hh not exceeding 16hh

H509.      Saddle Showhunter Hack over 16hh

H510.      Saddle Showhunter Pony 12hh not exceeding 13hh

H511.      Saddle Showhunter Pony 13hh not exceeding 14hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE SHOW HUNTER               

H512.      Intermediate Saddle Galloway

H513.      Saddle Galloway over 14hh not exceeding 14.2hh

H514.      Saddle Galloway 14.2hh not exceeding 15hh

H515.      Best Educated Galloway

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE GALLOWAY

H516.      Novice rider 12 years and under 16 years

H517.      Rider 12 years and under 14 years

H518.      Rider 14 years and under 16 years

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIDER UNDER 16 YRS

H519.      Intermediate Saddle Hack

H520.      Saddle Hack over 15hh not exceeding 15.2hh

H521.      Saddle Hack over 15.2hh and not exceeding 16hh

H522.      Saddle Hack over 16hh and not exceeding 16.2hh

H523.      Saddle Hack over 16.2hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE HACK

H524.      Intermediate Saddle Pony

H525.      Saddle Pony not exceeding 12hh

H526.      Saddle Pony 12hh and not exceeding 13hh

H527.      Saddle Pony over 13hh and not exceeding 14hh

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY

(Intermediate -- not having won a 1^st ribbon at a Royal Show)   

SUPREME RIBBONS, LED, SADDLE AND RIDER

TO BE JUDGED AT THE COMPLETION OF RINGS 3, 4, 5

JUDGE

START TIME 9.00AM          LUNCH 12.00 0’CLOCK

ENTRY FEE:          $4.00

PRIZES:                  1^st $5.00 2^nd $2.00 3^rd RIBBON

 H601.     Tiny tots turnout under 6 years (pony may be led)

 H602.     Tiny tots turnout under 8 years (pony may be led)

 H603.     Handler under 6 years

 H604.     Handler under 8 years

 H605.     Fancy Dress rider under 8 years

TO BE HELD AT 1pm

ENTRY FEE:          $2.00 per Game

PRIZES:            1^st $3.00 2^nd $1.00 3^rd RIBBON 4^th RIBBON

Under 14 yrs

Under 18 yrs

Over 18 yrs

H701.      Boot Scramble under 14 years

H702.      Boot Scramble under 18 years

H703.      Egg and Spoon race under 14 years

H704.      Egg and Spoon race under 18 years

H705.      Flag race under 14 years

H706.      Flag race under 18 years

H707.      Flag race 18 years and over

H708.      Bending race under 14 years

H709.      Bending race under 18 years

H710.      Bending race 18 years and over

H711.      Barrel race under 14 years

H712.      Barrel race under 18 years

H713.      Barrel race 18 years and over

H714.      Old English Plate under 14 years

H715.      Old English Plate under 18 years

H716.      Old English Plate 18 years and over.

JUDGE to be announced on day.

To be held in ring 4 during the lunch break

H801.      OPEN WORKING STOCK HORSE

                Does not have to be registered

H802.      FANCY DRESS ON HORSE BACK 8 YEARS UNDER 10 YEARS (May be led)

H803.      FANCY DRESS ON HORSE BACK OVER 10 YEARS

GOOD HANDS QUALIFYING RIDING COMPETITION

H804. GOOD HANDS:            For Girls 12 years & under 15 years

H805. GOOD HANDS:            For Boys 12 years & under 15 years

Winners are eligible to compete at Royal Melbourne Show in the State Good hands Competition.

FREE ENTRY

VASL/RASV qualifying rules apply.

Chief Steward:     Peter Gardiner,         Ph: 0427370217 

Judging begins at 10am.         Entries close 9am on Show Day.

Entry Fee:               $4. 00    all Dairy classes

Prize Money:         1^st $5.00, 2^nd $3.00, 3^rd Hon. Mention

JERSEY

J101.        Heifer, 12 months or under.

J102.        Heifer, 12-18 months.

J103.        Heifer, 18-24 months.

J104.        Heifer, 2 years, dry.

JUNIOR CHAMPION (Classes 1-4)

J105.        Heifer, 2 years, in milk

J106.        Cow or Heifer; 3 years old, in milk

J107.        Cow:3 years or over, dry

J108.        Cow, 4 years or over, in milk

J109.        Best Vesselled Cow.

CHAMPION JERSEY COW OF SHOW (Classes 5-9.) 

J110.        Bull, under 2 years old.

J111.        Bull, over 2 years

CHAMPION JERSEY BULL OF SHOW (CIasses10-11)

J112.                        Group: 1 male, 2 females or 3 females

COMMERCIAL DAIRY CATTLE - All Breeds

J113.        Heifer under 2 years, dry or in milk

J114.        Heifer, 2 years, in milk

J115.        Cow; 3 years in milk

J116.        Cow, 4 years & over in milk

J117.        Commercial Bull

CHAMPION COMMERCIAL DAIRY COW ANY BREED OR GRADE

J118.     Dairy Heifer Calf, under 12 months, led by Junior 16 years and under. (Trophy for a three time winner)

J119.     Pair of Dairy: Heifers, 2 years or under, dry

J120.     Best Vesselled Dairy Cow or Heifer, any age, in milk.

J121.     Best Cow or Heifer bred and owned in the Shire of Colac / Otway. Perpetual Trophy by Ralph Morris.

CHAMPION DAIRY COW - Perpetual Currie Cup.

Supreme Champion Dairy Exhibit of Show (All Breeds)

SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY EXHIBIT

Eligible for the V.A.S. group award

JUNIOR HANDLER 16 YEARS AND UNDER

1st Prize: $10                2nd Prize: $5

Awarded for presentation and handling

The Society will add classes for any Stud Beef Breeds prior to entries being closed.

Judging begins at 10am.         Entries close 9am on Show Day.

Entry Fee:               $4. 00    all Beef classes

Prize Money:         1^st $5.00, 2^nd $3.00, 3^rd Hon. Mention

STUD BEEF BREEDS (All breeds)

K101.       Bull, under 2 years.

K102.       Bull, 2 years and over.

CHAMPION BULL

K103.       Female 2 years and under.

K104.       Cow any age

K105.       Female and calf, any age.

CHAMPION FEMALE

CHAMPION BEEF FEMALE OF SHOW

CHAMPION BEEF MALE OF SHOW

Restricted to Breed Bull Champions only.

Note: Champion Beef cattle of show will only be awarded if 2 or more breeds are present.

Cattle, particularly calves under 6 months, are entered at the exhibitor's own risk. Straw not supplied.

SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF EXHIBIT OF SHOW

(all breeds) Open to champions of all beef breeds

Supreme Beef Exhibit eligible for V.A.S. Trophy.

GRAND PARADE will be led by the Breed who wins the Supreme Champion Bull of the Show

JUNIOR HANDLER 16 YEARS AND UNDER

1st Prize: $10                2nd Prize: $5

Awarded for presentation and handling

Chief Steward:     Harold Cockerell   Ph. 03) 5237 6632  

SHEEP OVINE BRUCELLOSIS: All ram exhibits, over 6 months of age, must be from an accredited flock. All entries are to include a photocopy of a current Brucellosis Accreditation Certificate. All sheep must be free from ticks, lice or their eggs. Any sheep found infested will be removed from grounds.   All sheep must be free of foot-rot.

Judge:      Lee Ellis

Judging begins at 10am.         Entries close 9am on Show Day.

Entry Fee:             $2.00     

Prize Money:        1^st $3.00, 2^nd $2.00, 3^rd Hon. Mention

ROMNEY

L101.       Ewe Lamb.

L102.       Ewe, 1-2 years.

L103.       Ewe, 2 years or over.

CHAMPION EWE.

L104.       Ram Lamb.

L105.       Ram, 1-2 years.

L106.       Ram, 2 years or over.

CHAMPION RAM.

L107.       Group of 1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age, bred by exhibitor.

TEXEL DOWN

L110.       Ewe Lamb.

L111.       Ewe, 1-2 years.

L112.       Ewe, 2 years or over.

CHAMPION EWE.

L113.       Ram Lamb.

L114.       Ram, 1-2 years.

L115.       Ram, 2 years or over.

CHAMPION RAM.

L116.       Group of 1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age, bred by exhibitor.

SOUTHDOWN

L117.       Ewe Lamb.

L118.       Ewe, 1-2 years.

L119.       Ewe, 2 years and over.

CHAMPION EWE.

L120.       Ram Lamb.

L121.       Ram, 1-2 years.

L122.       Ram, 2 years and over.

CHAMPION RAM.

L123.       Group of 1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age, bred by exhibitor.

PERINDALE

L124.       Ewe Lamb.

L125.       Ewe, 1-2 years.

L126.       Ewe, 2 years and over.

CHAMPION EWE.

L127.       Ram Lamb.

L128.       Ram, 1-2 years.

L129.       Ram, 2 years and over.

CHAMPION RAM.

L130.       Group of 1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age, bred by exhibitor.

ANY OTHER BREED

L131.       Ewe-Lamb.

L132.       Ewe under 2 years.      

L133.       Ewe over 2 years.

CHAMPION EWE.

L134.       Ram-Lamb

L135.       Ram under 2 years.

L136.       Ram over 2 years.

CHAMPION RAM.

L137.          Group of 1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age, bred by exhibitor.

COMMERCIAL SHEEP GROUP COMPETITION

L138.       Pen of 3 Ewes suitable for breeding prime lambs.

L139.       Best Pen of 3 Prime Lambs.

L140.       Pet Lamb.

CHAMPION SHEEP GROUP­ LONG WOOL

RESERVE CHAMPION SHEEP GROUP­ LONG WOOL

CHAMPION SHEEP GROUP­ SHORT WOOL

RESERVE CHAMPION SHEEP GROUP­ SHORT WOOL  

SUPREME INTERBREED SHEEP OF SHOW

SUPREME INTERBREED SHEEP GROUP OF SHOW

Entry Fee:             $4.00

Prize Money: 1^st $5.00, 2^nd $3.00, 3^rd RIBBON, 4th RIBBON

All fleeces must be entered by 9.30 am Show Day.

Fleece exhibits in all sections may be posted to the Chief Steward to arrive no later than Friday March 13^th 2009.

Return postage for fleece must be included when sending exhibit. Entry form may be submitted via e-mail to show@apollobay. org. au

FLEECE - (Classes 1-6 can include coloured fleece)

M101.      Fine Wool Fleece

M102.      Medium Wool Fleece

M103.      Strong Wool Fleece

M104.      Fine Wool Lambs Fleece

M105.      Medium Lambs Wool Fleece

M106.      Strong Wool Lambs Fleece 

M107.      Fine Coloured Wool Fleece

M108.      Medium Coloured Wool Fleece

M109.      Strong Coloured Wool Fleece 

DISTRICT FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPION FLEECE OTHER THAN MERINO

The Fleece winning this RASV class will become the property of the Royal Agricultural Society and after exhibition will be sold for Legacy. All exhibitors must state on entry whether they wish to enter this competition should they win a First place.

SCHOOL COMPETITION - SHEEP FLEECE

Entry: $2.00

M110.      Fine Wool Fleece (adult or lambs)

M111.      Medium Wool Fleece (adult or lambs)

M112.      Strong Wool Fleece (adult or lambs)

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SCHOOLS FLEECE EXHIBIT

CHAMPION FLEECE IN SHOW

Note: If Champion Fleece exhibit is from within 60km from Apollo Bay it will be entered in the District Fleece competition.

Chief Steward:    Pat Marriner        Ph: 52379151 

Judge:                    Kate Trudgen

Entry Fee:          $2.00      Entries on Show Day only at Secretary's Office from 9.OOam to 11.OOam

Prizes:                    1 ^St $5.00, 2"^d $3.00

GROUP I (SMALL BREEDS)

N101       Best Puppy 3 - 12 months

N102       Best Dog or Bitch over 12 months

BEST EXHIBIT IN SMALL BREEDS               

GROUP 2 (MEDIUM BREEDS)

N103       Best Puppy 3 - 12 months

N104       Best Dog or Bitch over 12 months

BEST EXHIBIT IN MEDIUM BREEDS                             

GROUP 3 (LARGE BREEDS)

N105       Best Puppy 3 - 12 months

N106       Best Dog or Bitch over 12 months

BEST EXHIBIT IN LARGE BREEDS

ALL BREEDS

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

BEST DOG OR BITCH IN SHOW

BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW

Judge:                    Kate Trudgen

Entry Fee:             $2.00     

Entries on Show Day only at Secretary's Office from 9.OOam to 11.OOam

Judging to commence 11.15am

O101       Best Groomed Pet

O102       Most Obedient Pet

O103       Dog with Waggliest tail

O104       Best Pet to be led

O105       Pet with Happiest Face

O106       Best Child Pet Handler 5 – 9 years

O107       Best Child Pet Handler 10 – 14 years

O108       Best Child Pet Handler over 14 years

O109       Pet with the Saddest Face

O110       Smallest Pet

O111       Pet with Shiniest Coat

O112         Pet with Longest Whiskers       

Chief Steward:   DENISE BYNG    Ph 03) 5237 7266

REGULATIONS:

·          Posted entry form/forms to be received no later than Friday 12th March 2010 

·          Entries to be accompanied by a stamped self addressed envelope and posted to: Industrial Hall, P.O. Box 78, Apollo Bay 3233.

·          Entry fees must accompany all entries: Entry fee $1.00, Junior Class’s .50c. Late entries double.

·          In all Sections, unless otherwise stated, prize money is 1st $2.00, 2nd: $1.00.

·          No second prize given for Classes where there are less than three entries, except for Junior Sections.

·          Late Entries can also be taken at the Industrial Hall at the Recreation Reserve on Friday 19^th March between 10am and 5pm.

·          The Apollo Bay and District Show Society will take all care but accept no responsibility for loss or damage to exhibits                                  

·          Only entered exhibits accepted between 8.00 & 9.00am. All exhibits must be in and on display in the Industrial Hall before 9.00am.

·          Section Tickets to be securely attached to all Exhibits.

·          Each exhibit must be the bona-fide work of the Exhibitor and must not previously have won a first prize at the Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Show. 

·          Stewards reserve the right to redirect any entry to its rightful Section whenever possible.  Sets are allowed.

·          Items (unless otherwise stated) entered in the Show may be placed for Sale following judging.  A commission of 10% will be charged.  See Chief Steward for further details.

·          Exhibits may be collected from 4.30pm on day of Show. Exhibitors must present their exhibitor cards to collect their items.

·          Prize voucher to be presented at Secretary’s Office between 1 pm and 5 pm on Show day. No late cash prizes given.

Entry Fee:              OPEN Class’s $1.00, Junior Classes .50 cents 

Prizes:                    1st: $2.00, 2nd: $1.00

Tickets must be attached with safety pins only. All work must be new, unused & clean: Lazy Daisy, machine spoke-stitching and crochet edges optional.

P101.       V.A.S Hand Embroidery Competition.

                Piece of Embroidery, any type excluding cross stitch.

Regulations class P101        

·          Article of hand embroidery, any type (excluding cross stitch).

·          An exhibitor may represent only one Society at Group level and on Group at State level.

·          An article having won at a Show will compete at a Group Final; the winning article from the Group will then compete at the next Royal Melbourne Show. 

·          An article having won a State Final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.

·          Each article entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.

·          If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final levels, the second place getter is eligible to compete.

·          A person will not be permitted to win at more than one Show within the State in any one Show year. Persons not adhering to this rule will be required to forfeit/refund prize money.

·          All work to have been completed within the last Twelve (12) months.

State Final Prizes:

1st  $300.00 Spotlight Voucher plus VAS Ltd plaque

2nd  $150.00 Spotlight Voucher

3rd  $ 50.00  Spotlight Voucher

P102.       Cross Stitch Embroidery

P103.       Long Stitch Embroidery

P104.       Apron

P105.       Piece of Machine Embroidery

P106.       Child’s garment, machine sewn

P107.       V.A.S.L. Hand Quilted Patchwork Competition

Regulations Class P107

·          A piece of patchwork, no more that 1 metre on any side, machine pieced and machine quilted, only finished articles will be accepted.

·          An exhibitor may represent only one Society at group level and one group at State level.

·          An article having won at a Show will compete at a Group Final; the winning article will then compete at the next Royal Melbourne Show.

·          An article having won a State final, is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.

·          Each article entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.

·          If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final levels, the second placegetter is eligible to compete.

·          A person will not be permitted to win at more that one Show within the State in any one Show year.  Persons not adhering to this rule will be required to forfeit/refund prize money.

·          All work to have been completed within the last twelve (12) months.  

State Final Prizes:

1st  $300.00 Spotlight Voucher plus VAS Ltd plaque

2nd  $150.00 Spotlight Voucher

3rd  $ 50.00  Spotlight Voucher

P108        Article of Patchwork, Appliqué or Quilting. Article may Contain any or all of these processes.  

P110        HIGHEST POINTS IN CLASSES P101 – P107

P111        BEST PIECE OF WORK, NEEDLEWORK CLASSES

P201        Pullover, hand knitted for adult

P202        Knitted garment made from “Pure New Wool” or Wool Blend Mark yarn of 5 ply or over.                                        1st Prize $10 Winner Eligible for S.W.G. V.A.S. Trophy.

P203        Crochet Garment made from “Pure New Wool” or Wool Blend of any ply.                1ST Prize $10.00

Regulations for P202 & P203

 ·          Each garment must be made from Pure Wool/Wool Blend of any ply and must have attached label from wool used or label or receipt from Woollen Mill.

·          An exhibitor may represent only one Society at Group level and one Group at State level.

·          A garment having won at a Show will compete at a Group Final; the winning garment will then compete at the next Royal Melbourne Show.

·          A garment, having won a State Final, is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.

·          Each garment entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.

·          If, for any reason, a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final level, then the second place getter is eligible to compete.

·          A person will not be permitted to win at more than one Show within the State in any one Show year.  Persons not adhering to this rule will be required to forfeit/refund prize.

·          All work to have been completed within the last twelve (12) months.

State Final Prizes:

1st  $300.00 Spotlight Voucher plus VAS Ltd plaque

2nd  $150.00 Spotlight Voucher

3rd  $ 50.00  Spotlight Voucher

P204.       Childs cardigan or jumper

P205.       Baby’s knitted garment

P206.       Pair of socks (for either adult or child)

P207.       Knitted article, unspecified

P208.       Crochet article, unspecified

P209.       Article of knitting girls or boys under 16

P210.       Article of crochet girls or boys under 16

HIGHEST POINTS IN CLASSES P201-P210

BEST PIECE OF WORK, KNITTING & CROCHET

MOST CREATIVE AND ATTRACTIVE PIECE OF WORK IN NEEDLEWORK, KNITTING & CROCHET SECTIONS.

·          N.B. No names to be on work.

·          Articles to be new, unused and clean. Safety pins to be used to attach Section tickets.

P301        Coat hanger

P302        Cushion

P303        Novelty article suitable for gift

P304        Soft Toy, knitted or fabric

P305        Novelty toy

P306        Best dressed doll

P307        Wall hanging, any handcraft medium, not more than 1 metre     depth or width.

P308        Wool knee rug

P309        Scarf, any medium

P310        Article made from homespun wool

P311        Article of unspun wool

P312        Garment made from homespun wool

P313        Skein of homespun wool. (25g)

P314        Article of sewing. Girls or boys under 16

P315        Article of sewing. Girls or boys under 12

HIGHEST POINTS IN CLASSES P301 – P317

BEST PIECE OF WORK, TEXTILES

P501        Article of Glass work.

P502        Article of Woodwork Handcrafted.

P503        Article of Woodwork, Turned.

P504        Article of Jewellery, Necklace.

P505        Article of Jewellery, Earrings or Bracelet.

P506        Article of Jewellery, Jewellery Set.

P507        Article of Metalwork.

P508        Article of Pottery or Ceramics

P509        Article of Jewellery.  Girls or boys under 16.

P510        Article of Jewellery.  Girls or boys under 12.

P511        Handmade Article.  Girls or boys under 16.

P512        Handmade Article.  Girls or boys under 12.

P513        Piece of Woodwork.  Girls or boys under 16.

P514        Novelty Saucer – not flowers.  Girls or boys under 12

P515        Decorated, hard boiled Egg.  Girls or boys under 16.

P516        Any Type of Handwork.  Not specified.

BEST PIECE OF WORK, OTHER MATERIALS

BEST JUNIOR CRAFTSPERSON

The Mavis Harrison Memorial Trophy presented for highest number of points in Junior Classes from P101 to P516.         

All entries in Junior Sections must have age on Section Ticket.

Entry Fee:              $1.00 

Prizes:                    1st: $2.00, 2nd: $1.00

                Label all Preserves on jars (not lids) with fruit type.

Q101       Honey Light or Dark

Q102       Marmalade, one jar

Q103       Jam – light, one jar

Q104       Jam – dark, one jar

Q105       Berry Jam

Q106       Jelly, any variety, one jar

Q107       Lemon Butter, one jar

Q108       Preserved Fruit – any variety, one jar

Q109       Preserved Vegetables, one jar

Q110       Sauces – tomato, one bottle

Q111       Sauces – any other variety

Q112       Chutney or Relish, one jar

Q113       Pickles – any variety, one jar

HIGHEST POINTS, PRESERVES

Entry Fee:              OPEN Class’s $1.00, Junior Classes .50 cents 

Prizes:                    1st: $2.00, 2nd: $1.00

Exhibitors are advised to cover Entries with plastic or similar Covering.  Butter only allowed as shortening.

Only one Entry allowed for Classes P201, P203, P204, P210, P211.

Q201       Four pieces of Shortbread

Q202       Plain or Chocolate Sponge Sandwich (not filled unless with Jam, but not iced)

Q203       Sponge roll

Q204       Biscuits (3 of each) rolled, dropped, forced

Q205       Four small decorated cakes

Q206       Plum Pudding, boiled in cloth

Q207       Plum Pudding, boiled in basin

Q208       Butter Cake or Chocolate cake (not iced) Orange Cake (iced), Chocolate or Walnut Cake

Q209       Banana, Orange or Carrot Cake (iced)

Q210       Fruit Cake

Q211       Decorated Cake

Q212       Four plain Scones

Q213       Four Muffins

Q214       Four pieces of slice cooked

Q215       Four pieces of slice uncooked

HIGHEST POINTS, COOKERY

BEST EXHIBIT, COOKERY

Q216       SUNBEAM FOODS RICH FRUIT CAKE COMPETITION

SENIOR/OPEN

Entry Fee: $1.00

Prizes:        Local Show Level:1st $15, 2nd $5, 3rd $2.      Group Level:$20.        State Level:First $50.00 plus plaque, 2nd $30, 3rd $20

        Sponsored By:                   V.A.S.  LTD.

First Competition will commence with the Spring Shows, immediately following the 2008 Royal Melbourne Show and conclude at the 2009 Royal Melbourne Show. Competitor can only win at one Show in any one year. Entrant must reside within the boundaries of the Group in which she/he is Competing. Group judging takes place at the 2009 Annual SW VAS Ltd Group Final. The trophy to be won outright. The compulsory recipe required by the A.D.F.A. to be used in this comp competition.

SUNBEAM RICH FRUIT CAKE

 250g (8oz) Sultanas                

¼ Teaspoon grated nutmeg

250g (8oz) chopped raisins      

½ teaspoon ground ginger

250g (8oz) currants                

½ teaspoon ground cloves

125g (4oz) chopped mixed peel               

250g (8oz) butter

250g (8oz) soft brown sugar   

½ teaspoon almond essence

90g (3oz) chopped red glace cherries       

½ teaspoon vanilla essence

90g (3oz) chopped blanched almonds      

1/3 cup sherry or brandy         

4 large eggs              

250g (8oz) plain flour                              

60g (2oz) self raising flour

½ teaspoon lemon essence or finely grated lemon rind

Here’s what to do: Mix together all the fruits and nuts and sprinkle with the sherry or brandy. Cover and leave for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.  Sift together the flours and spices.  Cream together the butter and sugar with the essences.  Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then alternately add the fruit and flour mixtures.  Mix thoroughly.  The mixture should be stiff enough to support a wooden spoon.  Place the mixture into a prepared tin no larger than 20cm (8”) and bake in a slow oven for approximately 31/2 - 4 hours.  Allow the cake to cool in the tin.

Note:  To ensure uniformity and depending upon the size it is suggested the raisins be snipped into 2 or 3 pieces, cherries into 4-6 pieces and almonds crosswise into 3-4 pieces.

An exhibitor having won at a show, will bake another cake for entry in the Group Final, the winner will then be required to bake a further cake for the State Final at the next Royal Melbourne Show.

Aged 13-16 yrs (state age). Made or Baked by girl or boy.

Q250       Three Scones

Q251       Three Biscuits or Cookies

Q252       Plate of three decorated patty cakes (small cakes)                      

Q253       Three Muffins

Q254       Three uncooked slice

Q255       Three Honey Joys

Q256       Foundation Butter Cake (not iced)

Q257       Orange Cake or Chocolate Cake (iced)

Q258       Decorated Cake

Aged 12 and under (state age). Made or Baked by girl or boy.

Q259       Three Truffles

Q260       Three Patty cakes (small cakes)

Q261       Three Biscuits or Cookies

Q262       Three decorated arrowroot biscuits

Q263       Three Pieces Hedgehog slice

Q264       Three Honey Joys

HIGHEST POINTS, JUNIOR COOKERY

BEST EXHIBIT, JUNIOR COOKERY

Q265       SUNBEAM BOILED FRUIT CAKE COMPETITION

JUNIOR UNDER 18 YEARS

Prizes – 1st: $10, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2.                                                     

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Ltd, Group 14 of VASA will conduct a Group Final in Conjunction with the Royal Melbourne Show, the winner of which will compete in the State Final for the following year.  Cash prize of $10. Finalists are required to bake a third “Boiled,  Fruit Cake” for the State Final judging at the Royal Melbourne Show, for which prize money will be 1st- $55 plus VAS Ltd Plaque, 2nd - $30, 3rd - $15. 

Regulations

An exhibitor having won at a show, will bake a further cake for entry in the Group Final; the winner will then be required to bake a further cake for the State Final at the next Royal Melbourne Show.

An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not eligible to enter any other Show until after the Group judging, when, if not the winning entry, can compete further.

An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one Group in the State Final.  An exhibitor having won at Group Level cannot compete further until after the Royal Melbourne Show. 

SUNBEAM BOILED FRUIT CAKE

375g (12oz) Sunbeam Mixed Fruit           

½ cup sherry

¾ cup brown sugar                                 

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon mixed spice                            

2 tablespoons marmalade

½ cup water                                            

1 cup self-raising flour

125g (4oz) butter                                   

1 cup plain flour

½ teaspoon bi-carb. soda                         

¼ teaspoon salt

Here’s what you do:

Place Sunbeam mixed fruit, sugar, spice, water and butter in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer gently for 3 minutes, then remove from stove, add bi-carb soda and allow to cool. Add the sherry, eggs and marmalade, mixing well. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients then place in a greased and lined 20cm (8”) round cake tin.

Bake in a moderately slow oven for 1½ hours, or until cooked when tested.

Basic Food Items home produced.

Q301       Hen eggs;  Half a dozen.  Any breed of hen

Q302       Duck eggs;  Half a dozen.  Any breed of domestic duck

Q303       Four Plain Scones

Q304       Four Wholemeal Scones

Q305       Bread, white (one loaf)

Q306       Bread, wholemeal (one loaf)

Q307       Bread – 4 rolls

Q308       Bread, Fruit loaf

Q309       Other bread eg. Savoury Foccacia, sour dough

Q310       Bread, made in breadmaker (machine)

HIGHPOINT, HOMESTEAD PRODUCE

BEST EXHIBIT, HOMESTEAD PRODUCE

Basic Beverage Items home produced

Q401       Sweet White Wine: fruit, vegetable or grape

Q402       Dry White Wine: fruit, vegetable or grape

Q403       Red Wine: fruit, vegetable or grape

Q404       Wine: Rose or ‘Blush’

Q405       Cider (apple), Perry (pear)

Q406       Mead

Q407       Liqueur

Q408       Beer, one 750ml bottle

Q409       Stout

Q410       Ginger Beer

BEST BEVERAGE

Entry Fee:              OPEN Classes $1.00, Junior Classes .50 cents 

Prizes:                    1st: $2.00, 2nd: $1.00

All entries to be from plants grown by exhibitor, except in Floral Art

Open

R101        Floral arrangement, may include driftwood

R102        Arrangement of Dried materials (mounted or in a container)

R103        A presentation basket (flowers, fruit or berries allowed)

R104        A Floral Arrangement. Fresh or dried flowers

Junior

R105        Decorated saucer

R106        A Novelty made of Horticultural Material

R107        A Floral Arrangement. Fresh or dried flowers

BEST FLORAL ART, OPEN

BEST FLORAL ART, UNDER 16 YEARS (please state age)

Must be grown by Exhibitor.

Please Note:  The container must be stable and also appealing as it will be judged as part of the exhibit

R201        Three Carnations (different colours)

R202        Three Roses (different colours)

R203        Three Blooms Hydrangea (different colours)

R204        Container of Flowers

R205        Container of Flowers, one variety (not elsewhere specified)

R206        Best Collection of Geraniums and/or Pelargoniums

R207        Best Collection of Native Flowers

R208        Six Cut Flowers, different varieties one stem of each

R209        Best Collection of Dahlias

R210       Best Collection of Fuchsias

R211        Best Single Flower, any type

HIGHEST POINTS, CUT FLOWERS

The Adie Mitchell Memorial Trophy

BEST EXHIBIT, CUT FLOWERS

POTTED PLANTS

R301        Non-flowering Plant

R302        Flowering Indoor Plant

R303        Hanging Basket

R304        Flowering Plant in a Container

R305        Bonsai

R306        Potted Fern

R305        Succulent

R306        Cacti

BEST EXHIBIT, POTTED PLANTS

Open and Junior (junior please state age)

R401        One Lettuce

R402        Three Carrots

R403        Three Parsnips

R404        Six Potatoes

R405        Three Onions

R406       Three Red Beets

R407       Three Leaves Silver beets or Spinach

R408        Three stalks Rhubarb (including leaves)

R409        Twelve Pods Peas

R410        Twelve Pods Snow Peas

R411        Twelve French Beans

R412        Twelve Butter Beans

R413        Three Knobs of Garlic

R414        One Cabbage

R415        Collection of Vegetables (6 varieties in a box)

R416        Collection of Salad Vegetable (minimum of 6 varieties)

R417        Tomatoes, 3 red, 3 green

R418        Cucumber

R419        Squash

R420        Zucchini

R421        One only vegetable not listed

R422        Collection of at least 4 culinary Herbs (with names attached)

R423        Collection of at least 4 non culinary Herbs (with names attached)

R425        Pumpkin

R426        Largest Pumpkin personally grown

R427        Best Dressed Pumpkin

R428        Best Dressed Potato

HIGHEST POINTS, VEGETABLES

BEST EXHIBIT, VEGETABLES & FRUIT

R501        Three lemons

R502        Six Plums

R503        Six Peaches

R503        Six Nectarines

R504        Saucer of Strawberries

R505        Saucer of Blueberries

R506        Saucer of Raspberries

R507        Collection of New Season Fruit

R508        Collection of New Season Apples

BEST EXHIBIT, FRUIT

Entry Fee:              Junior Classes $0.50,                 Open Classes   $1.00 

Prizes:                    1st: $2.00, 2nd: $1.00

Amateurs only.  Entries to be mounted on slightly larger card to protect photograph from drawing pins.

S200        V.A.S ltd Photography Competition Theme – “Life on the Land”

Regulations Class S200

·          Unframed, not larger than 20x30cm, may be mounted (mount no larger than 3cm).

·          Black and White or Colour

·          Professional photographers not eligible.

Please Nominate the section you require junior primary, junior under 18 years or open.

S201        Portrait which indicates interest or occupation

S202        Group Study which indicates interest or occupation

S203        Group Study (people or animals)

S204        Play, Portrait or Group

S205        Child or Children at Work or at Play

S206        Landscape – Apollo Bay/Otways

S207        Landscape – elsewhere

S208        Seascape – Apollo Bay/Otways

S209        Seascape – elsewhere

S210        Fauna Study (wildlife)

S211        Fauna Study (pet or domestic)

S212        Agricultural Animals

S213        Flora Study

S214        Nature Study

S215        Structural photo – buildings, architectural

S216        Sport or Action photograph

S217        Most Humorous Photograph

S218        Best close-up

S219        Most interesting historical photograph relating to the Otways.  (Need to be the work of the exhibitor)

BEST BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH

BEST COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH

BEST OVERALL PHOTOGRAPH

BEST OVERALL PHOTOGRAPH, JUNIOR PRIMARY

BEST OVERALL PHOTOGRAPH, JUNIOR UNDER 18

BEST OVERALL PHOTOGRAPH, OPEN

S250        Digital photo, any subject taken at the Show on Show Day (open)

S251        Digital photo, any subject taken at the Show on Show Day (Junior under 18)

JUNIOR CREATIVE ARTS

Entries to be mounted on slightly larger card to protect

photographs from drawing pins.

T101       Painting or drawing, any medium, any subject, under 18

T102       Painting or drawing, any medium, any subject, under 16

T103       Painting or drawing, any medium, any subject, under 14

T104       Painting or drawing, any medium, any subject, under 12

T105       Painting or drawing, any medium, any subject, under 10

T106       Painting or drawing, any medium, any subject, under 8

T107       Painting or drawing, any medium, any subject, under 6

BEST EXHIBIT, JUNIOR CREATIVE ARTS

OPEN SECTION

T201       Painting or drawing, any medium, portrait or figure

T202       Painting or drawing, any medium, landscape

T203       Painting or drawing, any medium, still life

T204       Abstract painting or drawing any subject

T205       Realistic painting or drawing any subject

T206       Graphic Design – pen, ink, pencil, prints, computer image. Any subject.

T207       Cartoon character any medium

T208       Black & white charcoal or pencil any subject

T209       Painting on wood

BEST EXHIBIT, OPEN CREATIVE ARTS

Beanies may be made of any materials, and knitted, crocheted, felted, or a combination of these methods. 

Winning entries may have the opportunity to enter in the National Beanie Competition at Alice Springs.

P400        Most Stylish Otway Beanie (Junior, under 16 yrs)

P401        Most Stylish Otway Beanie (Open)

P402        Most Sculptural Beanie (Junior, under 16 years)

P403        Most Sculptural Beanie (Open)

BEST BEANIE (Junior)

BEST BEANIE (Open)

A Digital photograph taken on Show Day.

·          Entries to be made to Secretary’s office by 3.00pm.

·          Entries will be loaded onto computer.

·          Judging will be from the Computer.

·          Image will be judged by a panel of three judges.

·          Photographs entered in this competition will be available for for use by Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Society for Show promotion.

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ACTION DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Entry:  $1.00 per photo. 

Prizes: Open 1^st:$50, 2^nd: $25

Junior under 16yrs. 1^st: $30, 2^nd: $20

Entries to be lodged in at Secretary’s Office by 3.00pm on Show Day.

Commencing at 12.15 pm

   Men’s, Woman’s & Junior (16 & under) classes

Team entries to secretary’s office by 11.45 am

Entry: $10.00 per team of 6.

Prize money: $60