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A special thanks to Central Highlands Council for the printing of this catalogue

Contact Details:

hamiltonagshow@hotmail.com www.hamiltonshowtasmania.com

Saturday 4th March 2017 HAMILTON SHOW GROUNDS

Lyell Highway Gates open 8am

Child $2 Adult $8 Family $17

64th

SATURDAY 4th MARCH 2017

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Welcome to the HAMILTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW The Hamilton Show offers an entertaining day with something for everyone.

Take time to watch the Working Yard Dogs competition, see how they draft sheep, always listening for their owner’s commands. At the southern end of the main arena you will be entertained by the Campdrafting Riders as they compete and show patrons how to muster cattle on horseback. Your next stop should definitely be to see the Miniature Goats, if they can’t make you smile, nothing can.

Why not test your skills with Clay Target Shooting, run by the New Norfolk Field and Game Club. This will be held down toward the river at the back of the showground. To participate you need to be over 18 with a photo ID and register at the gate.

If you have little ones in tow, you’ll find plenty of children’s entertainment with the Children’s Novelty Races, The Face Painting Lady, Southern Bee Keepers Hive Display the Animal Nursery run by St Brigid’s Catholic School P&F, plus Australia Day Award winners Gretna Junior Fire Brigade.

Walking through Sideshow Alley there are rides, games, stalls, food vans and a chocolate wheel - buy a ticket or two, you may be lucky and win a prize, otherwise you will be supporting Bothwell Lions Club, who do a magnificent job fundraising and offering Community support whenever needed.

Tas Reptilia are available to give a live demonstration every hour between 10.30 –2.30 and to answer all your questions about snakes! As well, the Southern Tasmanian Canary Society’s magnificent display of canaries shouldn’t be missed under the northern end of the Grandstand.

Behind the Grandstand the Hamilton Shearing and Woolhandling Championships are held, with some of Australia’s fastest and best Shearers competing from 9.00 am.

By now you need a break...head over to the Food Pavilion BBQ & Bar and enjoy a tasty steak sandwich, a sausage or hamburger, with coleslaw and onion, hot and sour chicken wrap or a local lamb platter. Wash it down with a local brew from The Two Metre Tall Company or a glass of something from Meadowbank or Inverquharity Wines. While you eat, sit and watch the Equestrian Events or Brian Fish with his Bullock Display whilst taking in the smooth sounds of local Singer/Songwriter Bridget Pross. If you would prefer something lighter, make your way upstairs to the Grandstand where you can enjoy a plate of delicious sandwiches or choose from a selection of cakes, slices or scones and a well deserved cuppa.

The Central Highlands Rural Youth are running a beaut Ute Competition, along with the Dog High Jump , which should not be missed, it makes for great entertainment.

Stop by and marvel as Eddie Freeman creates a unique chainsaw sculpture right before your eyes. Wander through the Pavilion of Home Industry Exhibits - perhaps you or your children have entered some preserves, flowers, art, craft or photography.

The Wool Pavilion is always of interest with local high quality fleeces on display, and there is usually a farmer kicking about to answer any questions you may have on growing a good fleece.

Now you will need to walk back through the ground and look at the machinery, vintage cars, beaut utes and much more. Make sure you take your places around the main arena or up in the grandstand to watch the Grand Parade.

We hope you enjoy the Show!

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The Hamilton Agricultural Show Society (Inc.)

Office Bearers 2017

Patron

Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AM

The Governor of Tasmania

Vice Patron

Mr G Parsons

Honorary Life Members

G.S. Ashton-Jones, B. Brain, J. Brain, L. Harper, P.F. Johnston,

A. Jones, J.R. Jones, T. Mc Michael, G. Parsons, W. Palmer and J.R. Shoobridge.

Committee Members

G.S. Ashton-Jones, B. Brain, W&M. Chapman, B. Davie, A. Denholm, C&S. Downie,

T. Farrow, A. Franklin, B. Gleeson, H. Hume, Cate. Johnston, Chris Johnston, A. Jones,

J. Jones, D&M. Madden, T. McMichael, Sharee Nichols, G. Shae, T. Shoobridge

and J. Sproule.

President Mrs J. Jones

Vice Presidents

Mr W. Chapman & Mr C. Downie

Secretary

Mrs A. Jones

Treasurer

Mrs M. Madden

Hon Auditor Mr S. Mackey

Hon Solicitor Mr S. Dixon

Hon Medical Practitioner Dr R. Swart

Hon Veterinary Practitioner Dr Libby Cooper

Public Officer Mr J. Shoobridge

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SHOW RULES AND CONDITIONS

The Hamilton Show is conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the Royal

Agricultural Society of Tasmania. It is a condition of entry that all directions by gate

and parking staff be adhered to.

EXHIBITORS: Admission charges apply on entry to the show ground unless

membership of the Show Society has been taken out, or a relevant entry ticket has

been provided by the Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society Inc.

Refunds given at Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society’s Secretary’s office if

membership card is available.

All other club members competing in club competitions at the Show are to hold

gate passes issued by the Hamilton District Agricultural Show prior to the show.

Entry fee must accompany all entries. Unless otherwise stated.

Owners of stock must ensure that their exhibits are all ready to take part in the

Grand Parade. Failure to comply may render exhibitors liable to forfeit any prize

monies won.

SMOKING: In 2013 the Director of Public Health announced that all Agricultural

Shows in Tasmania would be smoke free. As a result there are two designated

smoking areas on the ground. No smoking is permitted outside of the designated

areas. These areas are located at the eastern and western ends of the grounds.

THE SOCIETY TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ALCOHOL CONSUMED ON THE SHOWGROUNDS. ALCOHOL CANNOT BE BROUGHT ONTO THE SHOWGROUNDS.

Please note that any

information supplied after the

16th February 2017

will not be included in this

catalogue. www.tasmanianagshows.com.au

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1. Patron Parking Area

2. Main Oval - Equestrian Events & Grand Parade

3. Campdrafting Arena

3b. Campdrafting Parking Area

4. Food Pavilion, BBQ & Bar Area

5. PA Box

6. Working Yard Dogs Local Competition

7. Secretary’s Office

8. Animal Petting Nursery

9. Wool Pavilion

10. Grandstand Upstairs Delicious Morning &

Afternoon Teas / Local History Tell your Story

Corner Beneath Canary Display

11. Children’s Novelty Races / Dog High Jump

12. Sideshow Alley & Stall Holder Area

13. Miniature Goats Competition

14. Rural Youth Ute Competition

15. Gretna Junior Fire Brigade

16. Eddie Freeman Unique Chainsaw Sculptures

17. Clay Target Shooting

18. Pavilion Home Industry Exhibits / The Face

Painting Lady & Southern Bee Keeping Display

19. Shearing Competition Marquee

20. Prime Lamb Sheep Competition

21. Stud Beef Cattle Competition

22. Horse Stables

23. Cattle Yards

24. Disabled Parking Area

25. Tas Reptilia Snake Demonstration

Hamilton Showgrounds Map and Key

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Live Music Under The Tree - Bridget Pross

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PROGRAM OF EVENTS AND

JUDGING TIMES

Map Reference No.

8:00 am Campdrafting Judges Address 3

8.30 am Show Jumping Course open for walking 2

Campdrafting commences 3

Miniature Goats sign – in begins 13

9.00 am Wool Pavilion opens 9

Show Jumping commences 2

Led Pony, Galloway and Hack classes commence 2

Judging of Pavilion of Home Industry Exhibits 18

Working Yard Dogs Competition commences 6

Prime Lamb Competition commences 20

Shearing Competition commences 19

Clay Target Shooting commences 17

Southern Tasmanian Canary Society 10

9.30 am Animal Petting Nursery opens 8

10.00 am Judging of Beef Stud Cattle 21

Pavilion of Home Industry Exhibits opens 18

The Face Painting Lady begins 18

Southern Bee Keepers Display opens 18

Judging of Miniature Goats commences 13

10.30 am Judging of Prime Lamb Competition commences 20

Tas Reptilia Demonstrations begin - hourly 25

12.00 pm CHRY Ute Competition Judging commences 14

12.30 pm Children's Novelty Races! 11

1.00 pm CHRY Dog High Jump Judging commences 11

1.30 pm Presentation of Awards for Wool, Cattle, Horses 10

2.00 pm Grand Parade 2

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PRESIDENTS AND YEAR OF OFFICE 1952 – 1954 Mr. J.W. Baker

1955 – 1956 Mr. R.A. Johnston

1958 – 1959 Mr. G. Ashton - Jones

1960 – 1961 Mr. W.J. Hamilton

1962 – 1963 Mr. J.L. Shoobridge

1964 – 1965 Mr. E.L. Archer

1966 – 1968 Mr. G.T. Boss-Walker

1969 – 1970 Mr. K.T. Downie

1971 – 1972 Mr. C.F.C. Parsons

1973 – 1974 Mr. S.J.K. Pitt

1975 – 1976 Mr. G.F. Parsons

1977 – 1978 Mr. J.R. Shoobridge

1979 – 1980 Mr. M.A. Wood

1981 – 1982 Mr. J.R. Jones

1983 – 1984 Mr. D.R. Johnston

1985 – 1986 Mr. R.D. Parsons

1987 – 1988 Mr. C.W. Ellis

1989 – 1990 Mr. A.J. Downie

1991 – 1992 Mr. C.R. Johnston

1993 – 1994 Mr. R.K. Downie

1995 – 1996 Mr. J.R. Allwright

1997 – 1998 Mr. B.J. Davie

1999 – 2000 Mr. G.S. Ashton-Jones

2001 – 2003 Mr. B.B. Brain

2004 – 2004 Mr. A.K. Denholm

2005 – 2007 Mrs. T.L. McMichael

2008 – 2010 Mr. D. Madden

2011 – 2012 Mr. R. Hallett

2013 - 2014 Mr. C Downie

2014 - 2017 Mrs. Joanna Jones

APPRECIATION

THE COMMITTEE OF THE HAMILTON DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY

WISH TO THANK ALL WHO HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THIS SHOW POSSIBLE.

APPRECIATION IS EXPRESSED TO ALL JUDGES AND STEWARDS FOR THEIR

CO-OPERATION AND ASSISTANCE; TO ALL EXHIBITORS, COMPETITORS,

VOLUNTARY WORKERS AND GENEROUS DONORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT.

THE COMMITTEE PARTICULARLY WISHES TO THANK THE

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL STAFF FOR THEIR CONTINUED

SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE.

THE COMMITTEE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR

SADNESS WITH THE PASSING AWAY OF DEIRDRE FLINT,

WHO ALWAYS EXTENDED SUCH GENEROSITY AND

SUPPORT TO THE HAMILTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW

AND ASSOCIATED EVENTS.

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This photograph was taken by the

Mercury in the mid 1950's. This

copy was ordered and kindly

donated to the Ouse Community History Room by John and Libby

Shoobridge.

HISTORY Hamilton is a small historic town with lots of personality, situated about an hours drive from Hobart, through the Derwent Valley.

The Hamilton District Agricultural Show was formed following a meeting of Soldier Settler Farmers in 1953. It was originally held in the Spring months but due to work commitments of the committee members, it was changed to an Autumn event.

The Show is now in its 64th year and has been successfully run for all of but two of these years, due to natural disaster.

In 1960 flooding greatly effected the area, and saw the concrete bridge across the Clyde River washed away, ending up on the grassed area in front of the Grandstand at the Hamilton Show Grounds.

Again in 1967, the Show was cancelled this time due to the bush fires. Consequently the Show Committee arranged to join forces with some Hayes Jail Farm prisoners - and their supervising wardens, to help split fence posts to be used for the rebuilding of fences destroyed by the fires.

The main objective of the show is to promote agriculture in the Central Highlands and Upper Derwent Valley, this show also aims to bridge the gap between folk in the city, food festivals and primary producers.

While the format of the Show has changed slightly over the years, it still places an emphasis on wool, sheep, cattle and more recently the ‘Temptations of the Valley’, offering tasting plates featuring local produce, beers and wines.

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EQUESTRIAN SHOW JUMPING

Held on the Main Oval

Classes Commence at 9.00 am (Course opens 8.30 am)

Class 1 : Junior Jump 40-50 cm 1st $10 Sponsored by: Mr. S

and Mrs. M Ashton-Jones.

Class 2 : 60cm Table A (Art 238.2.1) 1st $10 Sponsored by: Mr. D and Mrs. J Jones. Class 3 : Encouragement Jump 70 cm (Art 238.2.1) 1st $20 Sponsored by: Mr. S and Mrs. M

Ashton-Jones.

Class 4 : Mini Top Score Championship 70-85 cm (Art 270.12.2) 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10

Sponsored by: Mr. S and Mrs. M Ashton-Jones. Class 5 : 90 cm Welcome Stakes (Art 238.2.1) 1st $20 Sponsored by: Mr. I and Mrs. T

McMichael.

Class 6 : Preliminary Championship starting at 95 cm (Art 273.2.2, 3.3.2, 4.3) 1st $30, 2nd

$20, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: Mr. I and Mrs. T McMichael. Class 7: 1.05 m Speed Championship (Table C) 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10 Sponsored by:

Mr. S and Mrs. M Ashton-Jones.

Class 8 : 1.15 m Table A (238.2.2) 1st $30 Sponsored by: Mr. D and Mrs. J Jones.

Class 9 : Open Championship Starting height 1.15m (273.2.2, 3.3.2, 4.3) 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: Mr. S and Mrs. M Ashton-Jones.

Class 10: 1.25 m One Round Stakes (Art 238.2.1) 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10 Sponsored by:

Mr. S and Mrs. M Ashton-Jones.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Led classes, Hacking classes, and games classes are Pre Entry Only - No entries will be accepted on the day and no late entries will be accepted. Entries: to be made online at www.hamiltonshowtasmania.com (entries close Monday 27 February 11pm). Show Jumping classes are pre- entry, or enter on the day at show jumping ticket booth. Hacking and Show Jumping $5 per class, $8 per championship class (Show Jumping only) Ribbons to 4th place. All equestrian classes are unofficial classes. DRESS: Jacket, Pony Club uniform or neat suitable attire HELMETS & BOOTS: Safety Helmets and proper riding boots must be worn at all times whilst riding on the Showground. Judges decision is final. Competitors will compete over such obstacles and under such terms and conditions as the Committee may direct. No classes will be held up waiting for any competitor in any other class. The Organising Committee retains the right to amend, alter, delete or combine classes as they see fit. COLTS OR STALLIONS will be permitted in each applicable section, but must be handled by an adult over 18 yrs.

and must be Shown in adequate head gear with a bit and/or chain and lead. Horse can compete in either Show or Hunter classes, but not both. Age of rider is as at date of Show.

Local Exhibit – handler to be a resident of Central Highlands or Derwent Valley Municipalities. SHOW JUMPING: Classes conducted under EA National Jumping Rules (Effective 1 Jan 2017) and FEI Jumping Rules 25th Edition updated 1 Jan 2017. Horses may compete in a maximum of 3 classes including 1 Championship. ENQUIRIES TO: Show Jumping/Games joanna.jones@utas.edu.au, Led & Ridden jecwoolnough@yahoo.com.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT CLAY TARGET SHOOTING WILL AGAIN BE HELD AT THE HAMILTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW. LAST YEAR NO DISRUPTION WAS CAUSED BY THIS EVENT.

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LED CLASSES Classes commence at 9:00am

Break Duration to be advised on the day - minimum 30 minutes

GRAND CHAMPION BEST PRESENTED Sponsored by Alana Minehan

GRAND CHAMPION LED HUNTER HORSE Sponsored by Big River Highland Beef

GRAND CHAMPION LED SHOW HORSE Sponsored by Kelly and Rosemary Mann

GRAND CHAMPION LOCAL EXHIBIT Sponsored by Paisley Park

RING 1 - LED PONY: 11 Best presented

12 Best movement

13 Best small horse type up to 10’2hh

14 Best small pony type up to 10’2hh

15 Best small ponies over 10’2 N/E 12’2hh

16 Best large ponies over 12’2 N/E 14hh

17 Best hunter pony

18 Best show pony

19 Local exhibit

CHAMPION / RESERVE PONY Sponsored by Rodney Woolnough

RING 3 - LED HACK: 27 Best presented

28 Best movement

29 Best small Hack over 15 N/E 16hh

30 Best large Hack over 16hh

31 Best hunter Hack

32 Best show Hack

33 Local exhibit

CHAMPION / RESERVE HACK Sponsored by Gaye Hunt

RING 2 - LED GALLOWAY: 20 Best presented

21 Best movement

22 Best small Galloway over 14 and N/E

14’2hh

23 Best large Galloway over 14’2 N/E 15hh

24 Best hunter Galloway

25 Best show Galloway

26 Local exhibit

CHAMP / RESERVE GALLOWAY Sponsored by Alana Minehan

34 Fancy dress - 10 minute break for Fancy Dress competitors to prepare.

FANCY DRESS

Sponsored by Sarra Avery, Tasmanian Equine Solutions.

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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

GENERAL PRACTICE

Dr. R. Swart & Dr. M. Ridgers

Ph. 6122 2016

MORNING & AFTERNOON TEAS

Come and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea or coffee.

Experience some of our Volunteer Country Ladies’ best cakes,

biscuits and sandwiches!!

A variety of delicious reasonably priced products

for you to choose from.

Sit high in the Grandstand and

take in all the show has to offer!

FOOD PAVILLION BBQ & BAR

The Hamilton Show Committee cooks a great BBQ with Premium steak, hamburgers and sausages under a big marque next to the grandstand.

Please support the Hamilton Show Committee BBQ & Bar, both are run by local volunteers and all proceeds go to the Hamilton District

Agricultural Show Society and related charities and organisations.

The Bar is open to everyone over the age of 18 years.

The Show Society adheres to the Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy.

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Talented Singer / Songwriter Bridget Pross

Bridget has returned home to the Derwent Valley, after spending 10 years in Melbourne

working her craft. She is currently writing her

third original album and performs live on the Hobart pub circuit.

‘Heart On My Sleeve’ is her most recent work, a full-length original

album.

TEMPTATIONS OF THE VALLEY ON THE MENU:

Hot and Sour Chicken Wrap

OR

Local Slow Cooked Lamb Platter with Pepper berry Fillet, Harissa Shoulder

and Red Wine Jus Leg accompanied with Bread and Pickles.

This stall also offers a selection of local brews from

The Two Metre Tall Company and wine from Meadowbank Wines

and Inverquharity Wines.

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RING 1 - Ridden Beginner 16yo and over walk/trot only

35 Smartest on parade 36 Best trot 37 Best canter 38 Best hunter type 39 Best show type 40 Best hands 41 Best seat

CHAMPION RESERVE

Sponsored by Maree Rieper

Open Ridden Pony

56 Smartest on parade 57 Novice 58 Small show pony N/E 12’2hh 59 Large show pony over 12’2 N/E 14hh 60 Small hunter pony N/E 12’2hh 61 Large hunter pony over 12’2hh N/E 14hh 62 Light weight 63 Heavy weight 64 Childs mount under 18yo 65 Adults mount

CHAMPION / RESERVE Show Pony Sponsored by Big River Highland Beef

CHAMPION / RESERVE Hunter Pony Sponsored by Edwina Lester

RING 2 - Topsy on a leading rein 42 Best presented 43 Best walk 44 Best trot 45 Best hands 46 Best seat 47 Best figure of 8 48 First ride off lead (parent walking beside)

CHAMPION / RESERVE

Sponsored by Gaye Hunt

Open Ridden Galloway 66 Smartest on parade 67 Novice 68 Small show Galloway over 14 N/E 14’2hh 69 Large show Galloway over 14’2 N/E 15hh 70 Small hunter Galloway over 14 N/E 14’2hh 71 Large hunter Galloway over 14’2 N/E 15hh 72 Light weight 73 Heavy weight 74 Childs mount under 18yo 75 Adults mount

CHAMPION / RESERVE Show Galloway Sponsored by Turning Point Woodworks

CHAMPION / RESERVE Hunter Pony Sponsored by Edwina Lester

RING 3 - Independent ridden under 16yo 49 Smartest on parade 50 Best trot 51 Best canter 52 Best hunter type 53 Best show type 54 Best hands 55 Best seat

CHAMPION / RESERVE

Sponsored by Janine White

Open Ridden Hack 76 Smartest on Parade 77 Novice 78 Small show hack over 15hh N/E 16hh 79 Large show Hack over 16hh 80 Small hunter Hack over 15hh N/E 16hh 81 Large hunter Hack over 16hh 82 Light Weight 83 Heavy weight 84 Childs mount under 18yo 85 Adults mount

CHAMPION / RESERVE Show Hack Sponsored by Big River Highland Beef CHAMPION / RESERVE Hunter Hack

Sponsored by Edwina Lester

RIDDEN CLASSES

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GAMES To commence after completion of Rider classes

There will be 2 heats per class; heat 1 for non-competition games riders and heat 2 for experienced games riders. 94 Bending 95 Egg & Spoon 96 Billy-Can Race 97 Late for School Race 98 Apple Bobbing 99 Barrel Race

WORKING YARD DOGS Take time to watch the Working Yard Dogs competition, see how they draft sheep, always listening for their owner’s commands.

Chief Steward: Mr. Andrew Denholm Class: Commences at 9.00 am

Class 1. Local

RIDER CLASSES To commence after completion of ridden classes.

87 Novice Rider under 14 yrs. 88 Rider 10 yrs. & under 11 yrs. 89 Rider 11 yrs. & under 14 yrs. 90 Novice 14 yrs. & under 18 yrs. 91 Rider 14 yrs. & under 18 yrs. 92 Novice rider 18 yrs. and over 93 Rider 18 yrs. and over

Sponsored by New Norfolk Florist

Goodie bag for every Topsy Sponsored by Nicole Irvine

Garland by Cream Puff Garlands

CHAMPION & RESERVE RIDER Sponsored by

Montrose Vet Care

The Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society would like to thank the Derwent

Valley Horse Riders Association, the Derwent Valley Pony Club and TSJA South

branches for running the equestrian events on show day.

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Preserves: Steward: Sally Downie

Class 1. Collection of Jams or Jellies (3 jars)

Class 2. Raspberry Jam

Class 3. Jam - any variety except raspberry (main ingredient to be labeled).

Class 4. Apricot Jam

Class 5. Tomato Chutney

Class 6. Chutney - of any variety (main ingredient to be labeled, CHUTNEY ‐ Fruit and

vegetables cooked with sugar, spices and vinegar/lime juice to a self thickened,

mixed texture pulp). NB: Includes some recipes described as relish (e.g. tomato) that

include vinegar.

Class 7. Relish - of any variety (main ingredient to be labeled). Any other product,

which does not include vinegar. Includes corn relish, pesto, salsa, tapenade and

savoury dips. (Enter recipes that use vinegar in Class 6).

Class 8. Fruit preserves (1 jar)

Mixed Craft: Steward: Denise Walshe

Class 1a. Knitting beanies humorous, elaborate entries encouraged

b. Knitted article

Class 2. Sewing – Open choice any article

Class 3. Crotchet - Open choice any article

Class 4. Junk Art - Art made from junk! Be creative!

Photography: Steward: Denise Walshe

Class 1. Derwent Valley out and about

Class 2. Animal/Animals

Class 3. Black and White - any subject

Class 4. Family on the farm

Class 5. Portrait

Class 6. Photo any subject – children only (younger than 12)

Class 7. Landscape – children only (younger than 12)

PHOTOGRAPHS: may be any size and must be mounted on cardboard with entry

name and details printed on the back.

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PAVILION of HOME INDUSTRY EXHIBITS Chief Steward: Mrs. Sally Downie

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: All entries must have their name attached in a concealed position. Entries will be accepted from Thursday March 2nd and must be in to the Pavilion by 9.00 am Saturday March 4th. Pick up points include the Central Highlands Community Health Centre, Your local shop or pub, Ptunarra in New Norfolk, Glenorchy and Hobart by prior arrangement. Contact Sally Downie on 0421 927 551 for enquires and pick up points.

Classes: Judging Commences at 9.00 am - Pavilion opens to the public at 10.00 am

School Exhibits: Steward: Jade Johnston

The following categories will be judged for each class; Early Learning (Pre School);

Prep and Grade 1; Grades 2,3,4; Grades 5,6,7; High School:

Class 1. Animal or insect made from an egg carton

Class 2. animal or insect made from a toilet roll

Class 3. Drawing or painting of your choice

Class 4. Banner themed ‘From farm to table’ may be

presented as a poster or bunting.

Class 5. Decorated egg

Class 6. Decorated potato head

Flowers: Steward: Sally Downie

Class 1. Single Rose Bloom, displayed in a glass bottle

Class 2. Bowl/Vase of Roses

Class 3. Flower Arrangement - in your favourite container

Class 4. Miniature Garden - i.e. fairy garden, succulent etc.

Vegetables/Produce: Steward: Sally Downie

Class 1. Largest Vegetable - Zucchini

Class 2. Largest Vegetable - Other

Class 3. Group of Fruit, Vegetables or Herbs

Class 4. Half dozen eggs

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CAMPDRAFTING Held in the Drafting Arena

At the southern end of the main arena you will be entertained by the Campdrafting Riders as they compete and show patrons how

to muster cattle on horseback. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Riders must be Campdrafting Tasmania Inc. & ACA Members. SADDLERY & DRESS: All Riders must compete as per NCCA ‘ GENERAL RULES’ 11.1 - 11.6. Competitors must abide by all ACA & Campdrafting Tas Inc. Club Rules, Safety Requirements and Codes of Conduct. Queries regarding runs should be addressed to a Riders Rep as soon as possible after your run. Any injuries to Riders or Volunteers should be reported to the First Aid Officer and recorded in the Incident Book. Dogs are not encouraged at Campdrafts and should be kept on a lead or tied up at all times. CLOSE OF ENTRIES: To be received by February 24th 2017. For further information please contact Lynne Lucas 0458 489 231.

Order of Events:

Judges Address 8.00 am Nom. Fee: Judges:

1. CATTLE WORKING CHALLENGE (Status Free) $30 John Kelly

2. NOVICE Excludes Open Horses $30 John Kelly

3. LADIES NB. Rider/horse may break status $30 Andrew Elphinstone

Lunch Break

4. JUNIOR For Riders 8 yrs. and U 13 yrs. $5 Jane Taylor

5. JUVENILE For Riders 13 yrs. and U 17 yrs. $10 Jane Taylor

6. MENS NB. Rider/horse may break status $30 Jane Taylor

7. OPEN NB. Open to all $30 Jane Taylor

8. RESTRICTED OPEN NB. Open horses only $30 Jane Taylor

Club Ribbons to 6th placing will be presented at the conclusion of each event. Prize money (as per ACA Sweepstake Rule E5) with additional $100 for Open and $200 for Restricted Open 1st-3rd. Placing's to 6th will be split :1st 25%; 2nd 21%; 3rd 18%; 4th 15%; 5th 12%; 6th 9% . RIDER’S REPS: Peter Campbell, Theresa Elias, Veronica Hirst ANIMAL WELFARE: Peter Campbell, Sam Taylor, Adam Jones, Peter Collins, Shaun Collis.

Cattle generously provided by Cleveland Pastoral Estate and transported by Rainbirds Transport

MEDICAL SERVICES

PROVIDED BY

ST JOHN’S

AMBULANCE

TASMANIA

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SHEARING COMPETITION Chief Steward: Mr. J Sproule

Come and see some of Tasmania’s best shearers in action!

Plus Wool Handling Championship

This event is held in the marquee behind the Grandstand

Classes: Commence at 9.00am 1. Novice Shearing Competition 2. Intermediate Shearing Competition 3. Intermediate Wool Handling Competition 4. Senior Shearing Competition 5. Senior Wool Handling Competition 6. Open Shearing Competition LUNCH 12.30 - 1.00pm followed by Shearing Finals and presentations for all events.

Thanks go to Adrian Lovell for the use of his

shearing stand for this years competition.

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SOUTHERN BEE KEEPERS ASSOCIATION 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Who loves honey???

Whether you are big or small,

come along and take a look at a working hive.

Bee keeping tools that can be handled

Empty hive to look at

Put on a Bee Keeping suit and have your photo taken!

An expert Bee Keeper will give a talk every hour

and answer all your sticky questions.

Also Honey for Sale!

Tas Reptilia Will give a live demonstration every hour and answer all of your questions about snakes!

10.30 –2.30

THE

FACE PAINTING

LADY

Come and find me in the

Pavilion of Home Industry

Exhibits.

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CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES There are plenty of activities for the kiddies and a lot are free!

Animal Nursery, The Face Painting Lady,

Novelty Races (12.30pm), Side–Show Alley($),

Gretna Junior Fire Brigade Demonstration,

Southern Bee Keeping Display.

ANIMAL NURSERY

Hosted by St. Brigid’s School P&F

Gold coin donation appreciated

Please remember to wash your hands

after petting the animals.

SOUTHERN TASMANIAN CANARY SOCIETY Visit under the Northern End of the Grandstand to see a magnificent display of canaries.

Classes: 1.Border

2. Fife

3. Gloster

4. New Colour

5. Any Other Variety

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WOOL PAVILION Chief Steward: Mr. David Madden

The Wool Pavilion is always of interest with local high quality fleeces on display, and there is usually a farmer kicking about to answer any questions you may have on

growing a good fleece. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Skirted Sheep Classes. All classes open to all woolgrowers whether registered breeders or not, unless otherwise stated. Sheep are not to have been shedded.

Classes: Commence at 9.00am

1. Merino Ram: 18 microns and finer

2. Merino Ram: 18.1 - 19 microns

3. Merino Ram: 19.1 - 21 microns

4. Merino Ram: 21.1 - 22 microns

5. Merino Ewe or Wether: 18 microns and finer

6. Merino Ewe or Wether: 18.1 - 19 microns

7. Merino Ewe or Wether: 19.1 - 21 microns

8. Merino Ewe or Wether: 21.1 - 22 microns

9. Merino Ewe or Wether: 23 microns or stronger

10. Polwarth Ram

11. Polwarth Ewe or Wether

12. Cross Bred Fleece

13. Group of three even fleeces of the same type

14. Fleece entered by exhibitor under the age of 18 years

age @ 2/10/2016

15. Best Dual Purpose Cross Bred Ewe or Wether Fleece, Merino x Dohne or Samm

16. Fleece of any breed. No entry fee. Award and Ribbon.

17. Commercial Fleeces - judged on the value of three fleeces.

Championship awards and trophies will be awarded for the following classes:

Class 7: $25 voucher donated by Roberts Ltd Class 8: $20 donated by Elders Ltd

Class 13: $50 donated by Roberts Ltd Class 14: A trophy donated by Elders Ltd

CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE : $50 donated by Elders Ltd GRAND CHAMPION FLEECE OF THE SHOW

The RHL Roberts Memorial Trophy: $50 donated by Roberts Ltd CHAMPION CROSS BRED FLEECE

BEST POLWARTH EWE OR WETHER FLEECE

The Glen Dhu Perpetual Trophy presented by RBK Pitt and Partners CHAMPION FLEECE GROWN IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

The Shawfield Perpetual Trophy donated by Mr. G Boss-Walker BEST FLEECE GROWN IN THE FORMER HAMILTON MUNICIPALITY

The Montfort Perpetual Trophy donated by Mr. RK Madden

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Judge Sue Davey / Show Steward Steve Baldock Show Secretary / Manager Jan Roberts

Sign In: 8.30 - 9.30am Judging: commences 10.00 am

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN TASMANIA! EXHIBITS :

MGBAA and RAST Rules and Regulations apply. Full Show Rules can be found on the Miniature Goat Breeders Association

Website http://www.miniaturegoatbreedersassociation.com.au

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: PRESENTATION AND HANDLER CLASSES (Any Age, Any Breed) A. Best presented B. Junior Handler – under 15yrs C. Showmanship: Handler (15yrs+) MILKING CLASSES – OPEN TO ALL BREEDS up to 60cm D. Maiden doe in milk from 2yrs (not yet kidded) E. Freshener doe in milk 2yrs to 7yrs (kidded) F. Veteran doe in milk 7yrs and over (kidded) G. Dry doe 2yrs and over – not in milk Best Udder in show AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOATS EAR & HEAD CLASSES 1. Classic Australian Miniature Head (Any Age) DOE SECTION: – all Does up to 57cm 2. Doe under 6 months 3. Doe 6 months & under 12 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE BRED DOE KID 4. Doe 12 months & under 24 months 5. Doe 24 months & under 36 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE BRED JNR DOE 6. Doe 3 years and under 4 years 7. Doe over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE SENIOR DOE 8. Foundation Doe over 4 years (57-60cm) Champion & Reserve FOUNDATION MINIATURE DOE WETHER SECTION :– all Wethers up to 60cm 9. Wether under 6 months 10. Wether 6 months & under 12 months Ch & Reserve AUST MINIATURE BRED WETHER KID 11. Wether 12 months & under 24 months 12. Wether 24 months & under 36 months Ch & Reserve AUST MINIATURE BRED JNR WETHER 13. Wether 3 years & under 4 years 14. Wether over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE SENIOR WETHER 15. Foundation Wether over 4 years (60-63.5cm) Ch & Reserve FOUNDATION MINIATURE WETHER BUCK SECTION :– all Bucks up to 60cm 16. Buck under 6 months 17. Buck 6 months & under 12 months

Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE BRED BUCK KID 18. Buck 12 months & under 24 months 19. Buck 24 months & under 36 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE BRED JNR BUCK 20. Buck 3 years and under 4 years 21. Buck over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE SENIOR BUCK 22. Foundation Buck over 4 years (60-63.5cm) Champion & Reserve FOUNDATION MINIATURE BUCK BEST OF BREED AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOAT (Champion KID, JUNIOR and ADULT Australian Miniature Doe, Buck & Wether’s only)- excludes foundation classes AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE NUWBY GOATS and DERIVATIVES EAR & HEAD CLASSES 23. Classic Nuwby Head (Any Age) DOE SECTION :– all Does up to 60cm 24. Doe under 6 months 25. Doe 6 months & under 12 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINI NUWBY BRED DOE KID 26. Doe 12 months & under 24 months 27. Doe 24 months & under 36 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINI NUWBY BRED JNR DOE 28. Doe 3 years and under 4 years 29. Doe over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINI NUWBY SENIOR DOE 30. Foundation Doe over 4 years (60-63.5cm) Ch & Reserve AUST MINI NUWBY FOUNDATION DOE WETHER SECTION :– all Wethers up to 63.5cm 31. Wether under 6 months 32. Wether 6 months & under 12 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINI NUWBY BRED WETHER KID 33. Wether 12 months & under 24 months 34. Wether 24 months & under 36 months Champion & Res AUST MINI NUWBY BRED JNR WETHER 35. Wether 3 years & under 4 years 36. Wether over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINI NUWBY SENIOR WETHER 37. Foundation Wether over 4 years (63.5-66cm) Ch & Res AUST MINI NUWBY FOUNDATION WETHER BUCK SECTION :– all Bucks up to 63.5cm 38. Buck under 6 months 39. Buck 6 months & under 12 months Champion & Reserve MINI NUWBY BRED BUCK KID 40. Buck 12 months & under 24 months 41. Buck 24 months & under 36 months Champion & Res AUST MINI NUWBY BRED JNR BUCK 42. Buck 3 years and under 4 years 43. Buck over 4 years Champion & Reserve SENIOR AUST MINI NUWBY BUCK 44. Foundation Buck over 4 years (63.5-66cm) Ch & Res AUST MINI NUWBY FOUNDATION BUCK BEST OF BREED AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE NUWBY GOAT (Champion KID, JUNIOR and ADULT Australian NUWBY Miniature Doe, Buck & Wether’s only)- excludes foundation classes PYGMY GOATS and DERIVATIVES EAR & HEAD CLASSES 45. Classic Pygmy Head (Any Age) DOE SECTION :– all Does up to 57cm 46. Doe under 6 months 47. Doe 6 months & under 12 months Ch & Res PYGMY or AUST PYGMY BRED DOE KID

MINIATURE GOATS COMPETITION

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RURAL YOUTH ACTIVITES UTE COMPETITION: Judging from 12.00pm

Categories:

1. Best Holden

2. Best Ford

3. Best Farm Ute

4. Best Chick Ute

5. Best Tradie Ute

6. Best Displayed “Ute on the day”

7. Most Fitted on the Ute i.e. stickers, lights etc.

8. Best Bull Bar

9. Best 4x4

10. Judges Choice

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: COST: $5 per category or 5 categories for $20.

ALL Utes to be parked up, entered and paid by 11am (no late entries accepted). No honing

or circle work will be tolerated. The Ute you enter must be registered in your name, if Judges

suspect otherwise you will be disqualified. Judges/Committee members decision is final. All

Utes are to remain on site until the Show Grand Parade has finished there will be no Utes

leaving early! Entrants are invited to join in for the grand parade at 3pm on the main arena.

DOG HIGH-JUMP: Judging from 1.00pm

Categories:

1. Best small dog (under 50cm)

2. Best large dog (over 50cm)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: COST: $5 per category.

Dogs must be on site and registered by 11am, judging from 1pm .

ALL dogs must have registration details on the day and be kept

on a lead until it's their turn to jump. Dogs can have a handler

encourage them over the jump but they must not help the dog

over the jump or the dog will be disqualified. Judges/Committee

decision is final.

The Dog High Jump, is held in front of the grandstand and should not be missed, it makes for great entertainment!

Plenty of great prizes to be won!

For more information contact:

Anthony Franklin

Secretary

0427 604 913

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STUD BEEF CATTLE Chief Steward: Mr. Brett Davie

Classes: Judging Commences 10.00 am Class 1. Bull born before 1/9/2015

Class 2. Bull born after 1/9/2015

Class 3. Female born before 1/9/2015

Class 4. Female born after 1/9/2015

PRIME LAMB COMPETITION

Chief Steward: Mr. Chris Downie Classes: Commence at 9.00am

1. Prime Lamb Competition - Pen of Three

2. Export Lambs: 45-55 kg live weight

3. Supermarket Lambs: 35-45 kg live weight

Prizes Awarded: 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5.

Best Lamb of the Day will be awarded regardless of class

Brock Memorial Trophy & $50 donated by Roberts Ltd

CLAY TARGET SHOOTING From 9am the Derwent Valley Field and Game Club will

be running a Clay Target Shoot at the Hamilton Show.

This will be held down toward the river at the back of

the Showground. To participate you will need to

register at the gate. NO gun licence necessary. Must be

over 18 with Photo ID. All are welcome to have a go!

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48. Doe 12 months & under 24 months 49. Doe 24 months & under 36 months Ch & Res PYGMY or AUST PYGMY BRED JUNIOR DOE 50. Doe 3 years and under 4 years 51. Doe over 4 years Champion & Reserve PYGMY or AUST PYGMY SENIOR DOE 52. Foundation Doe over 4yrs (57 – 60cm) Ch & Res FOUNDATION AUST PYGMY DOE WETHER SECTION: – all Wethers up to 60cm 53. Wether under 6 months 54. Wether 6 months & under 12 months Ch & Reserve PYGMY or AUST PYGMY BRED WETHER KID 55. Wether 12 mths & under 24 months 56. Wether 24 months & under 36 months Ch & Res PYGMY or AUST PYGMY BRED JNR WETHER 57. Wether 3 years & under 4 years 58. Wether over 4 years Ch & Reserve SENIOR PYGMY or AUST PYGMY WETHER 59. Foundation Wether over 4yrs (60 – 63.5cm) Ch & Res FOUNDATION AUST PYGMY WETHER BUCK SECTION :– all Bucks up to 60cm 60. Buck under 6 months 61. Buck 6 months & under 12 months Ch & Reserve PYGMY or AUST PYGMY BRED BUCK KID 62. Buck 12 months & under 24 months 63. Buck 24 months & under 36 months Ch & Res PYGMY or AUST PYGMY BRED JUNIOR BUCK 64. Buck 3 years and under 4 years 65. Buck over 4 years Champion & Reserve SENIOR PYGMY or AUST PYGMY BUCK 66. Foundation Buck over 4yrs (60 – 63.5cm) Ch & Res FOUNDATION AUST PYGMY BUCK BEST OF BREED AUST PYGMY OR PYGMY MINIATURE GOAT (Champion KID, JUNIOR and ADULT Australian PYGMY or 100% PYGMY miniature doe, buck and wether’s only)- excludes foundation classes NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS and DERIVATIVES EAR & HEAD CLASSES 67. Classic Dwarf Head (Any Age) DOE SECTION :– all does up to 57cm 68. Doe under 6 mths– all percentages 69. Doe 6 months and under 12 months - all percentages Ch & Reserve DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED DOE KID 70. Doe 12-24 mths never freshened 49% & under 71. Doe 12-24 mths never freshened 50% - 87.4% 72. Doe 12-24 mths never freshened 87.5%+ Ch & Res DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED JUNIOR DOE 73. Doe 1-3 years that has ever freshened 49% and under 74. Doe 1-3 years that has ever freshened 50% - 87.4% 75. Doe 1-3 years that has ever freshened 87.5%+ 76. Doe 4 years+ - ALL Ch & Reserve DWARF & AUST DWARF SENIOR DOE WETHER SECTION: – all Wethers up to 60cm 77. Wether under 3 months – all percentages 78. Wether 3-6 months – all percentages Ch & Reserve DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED WETHER KID 79. Wether 6-12 months 49% and under 80. Wether 6-12 months 50% - 87.4% 81. Wether 6-12 months 87.5%+ Ch & Res DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED JNR WETHER 82. Wether 1-3 years 49% and under 83. Wether 1-3 years 50% - 87.4% 84. Wether 1-3 years 87.5%+ 85. Wether 4 years+ any percentage

Champion & Reserve AUST DWARF SENIOR WETHER BUCK SECTION: – all bucks up to 60cm 86. Buck under 3 mths – all percentages 87. Buck 3-6 mths – all percentages Ch & Reserve DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED BUCK KID 88. Buck 6-12 mths 49% and under 89. Buck 6-12 mths 50% - 87.4% 90. Buck 6-12 mths 87.5%+ Ch & Res DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED JUNIOR BUCK 91. Buck 1-3 years 49% and under 92. Buck 1-3 years 50% - 87.4% 93. Buck 1-3 years 87.5%+ 94. Senior Buck 4 years+ - all percentage Ch & Reserve DWARF & AUST DWARF SENIOR BUCK FOUNDATION SECTION :– Does over 57cm, Buck/Wethers over 60cm 95. Foundation Doe (57–60cm) 96. Foundation Wether (60-63.5cm) 97. Foundation Buck (60–63.5cm) 98. Dairy Foundation Doe (57-66cm) 99. Dairy Foundation Wether (60-66cm) 100. Dairy Foundation Buck (60-66cm) Ch & Res FOUNDATION AUST DWARF GOAT BEST OF BREED AUST NIGERIAN DWARF OR NIGERIAN DWARF MINIATURE GOAT (Champion KID, JUNIOR and ADULT Australian Nigerian Dwarf or 100% Nigerian Dwarf miniature doe, buck and wether’s only)- excludes foundation classes CHAMPION CHALLENGE 101. Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks (Eligible to Australian Miniature Goat Champions Only) 102. Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks (Eligible to Australian Miniature Nuwby Champions Only) 103. Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks (Eligible to Pygmy Goat and Derivatives Champions Only) 104. Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks (Eligible to Nigerian Dwarf Goat and Derivatives Champions Only) GROUP SECTION – OPEN TO ALL BREEDS 105. Breeders Pair (Two animals from the same exhibitor, same Stud name, not necessarily related, judged with emphasis placed on likeness, quality, conformation and uniformity of breed characteristics). 106. Sire OR Dam and one progeny (Two animals from the same exhibitor judged on quality, confirmation, and uniformity of type. Progeny must be better than sire or dam). “BEST IN SHOW” (Automatic Entry of all BEST OF BREEDS ON THE DAY) MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR – (AUTOMATIC ENTRY) MOST SUCCESSFUL BREEDER - (AUTOMATIC ENTRY)

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GOLD

SILVER

The Honourable Will HODGMAN MP Premier of Tasmania

BRONZE

The Committee of the Hamilton Agricultural Show Society would like to extend our thanks to all of the Sponsors and Donors that have contributed to the success of the 64th Hamilton Show 2017.

Ouse Online

Access Centre

OUSE

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Craig FARRELL MLC Member for Derwent

The Committee of the Hamilton Agricultural Show Society would like to extend our thanks to all of the Sponsors and Donors that have contributed to the success of the 64th Hamilton Show 2017.

Rebecca WHITE MP State Member for Lyons

Centralinc

Greenwich Pastoral &

Llanberis Pastoral

Lachlan Hotel