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  2. Lilydale's Fifth Agricultural Show.

    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 words
  3. BREAD AND PASTRY.

    The exhibits in this class were wonderfully tempting, and provided sure proof of the culinary ability possessed by the ladies of our district. ...

    Article : 187 words
  4. VEGETABLES.

    Collection 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 words
  5. THE SHOW.

    The 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 words
  6. FLOWERS.

    The 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 words
  7. ORCHARD AND GARDEN COMPETITIONS.

    Mr 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 words
  8. HOME WORK.

    This 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 words
  9. CATTLE.

    Some 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 words
  10. FRUITS.

    The 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 words
  11. SCHOOLWORK.

    The 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 words
  12. SHEEP.

    Pen 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 words
  13. JAMS AND JELLIES.

    The 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 words
  14. PIGS.

    The majority of the prizes for pigs were won by Mr Roland Hill. Details :— Berkshire Boar, any age—R. Kent ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. THE OPENING.

    The 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 words
  16. WINES.

    There 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 words
  17. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Judges: 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 words
  18. HORSES.

    There 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 words
  19. THE LUNCHEON.

    The 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 words
  20. FARM PRODUCE.

    This section was essentially one for purely farmers' competition. It was small but interesting, and there was a creditable display of numerous kinds ...

    Article : 127 words
  21. POULTRY.

    The 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 ...

    Article : 302 words
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