The fifth annual show of the Lilydale Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Society was held on Wednesday and Thursday, 4th and 5th inst. in the new ...
Article : 699 wordsThe exhibits in this class were wonderfully tempting, and provided sure proof of the culinary ability possessed by the ladies of our district. ...
Article : 187 wordsCollection Vegetables—D. L. Huiller 1, W. Badger 2. Collection Potatoes—J. M. Mitchell 1, W. Button 2. Half-case Colored Potatoes—E. C. ...
Article : 109 wordsThe events which were decided by competition in the arena were arranged in an interesting programme, portion of which was submitted each day. On ...
Article : 135 wordsThe class for flowers did not stand out prominently as one of particular excellence, the dearth of exhibits being attributable to the dryness of the ...
Article : 326 wordsMr D. M. Dow, agricultural editor of the Leader, reported having finished the judging of the orchards competing under the auspices of the society. Two ...
Article : 185 wordsThis again was the ladies' realm, and it was evident that competition among them had been keen. The work was excellent, especially in the sections for ...
Article : 195 wordsSome splendid specimens of cattle were shown in this class, making up in quality what they lacked in quantity. Mr. John Fraser won the prize offered ...
Article : 298 wordsThe class for fruits was one of the most attractive and satisfactory in the show, and the volunteered opinion of the judge was that the quality of the ...
Article : 412 wordsThe exhibits of school work were for the most part good, and demonstrated that interest in the show was not confined to the "grown-ups." The ...
Article : 236 wordsPen of 3 Fat Sheep, any breed or age—V. de Pury. Three Fat Lambs, any breed—V. de Pury. Pen Border Leicesters—F. B. Lithgow 1 and 2 ...
Article : 31 wordsThe collection of jams and jellies was a most creditable one, and held the interest of the farmers' gives. The exhibits for the most part were ...
Article : 268 wordsThe majority of the prizes for pigs were won by Mr Roland Hill. Details :— Berkshire Boar, any age—R. Kent ...
Article : 67 wordsThe show was opened by Mr Deakin on Wednesday afternoon. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Hons Robert Harper, M.H.R. for Mernda, ...
Article : 144 wordsThere were not so many entries this year for locally grown wines, the prizes for which were shared by Messrs de Pury, Fraser, and M. C. G. Hutton. ...
Article : 89 wordsJudges: Mr V. de Pury, (Paintings); and Miss Unsworth, (Ladies' Work) Painting in Oils—Miss Rose Dawson 1, Miss E. J. Kempton 2. Pencil ...
Article : 65 wordsThere was generally speaking keen competition in the section for horses. The prize for draught stallion, any age, was won by Mr W. R. Taylor's (Spring ...
Article : 1,076 wordsThe luncheon was held as usual in a marquee in the grounds. The president of the society, who presided, proposed the toast of the ...
Article : 1,272 wordsThis section was essentially one for purely farmers' competition. It was small but interesting, and there was a creditable display of numerous kinds ...
Article : 127 wordsThe poultry class was not as large as last year's, which is probably owing to the fact that the Agricultural Department's gold medals were not offered ...
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Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian (Vic. : 1900 - 1942), Fri 13 Mar 1908, Page 3
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