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ISSUE 15 DECEMBER 2012

Best in SHOW

results from the 2012

Royal AdelaideShow inside

Royal Adelaide WINESHOWwinners & stories inside

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CONTENTS RA&HS showcased at Commonwealth conference .................................4

Village school visit an eye-opener ...............................................................5

About the Uyoba Community school ........................................................5

From the President .........................................................................................6

RA&HS Education Foundation supporting careers in Agriculture ............6

From the Chief Executive ..............................................................................7

Royal Show competition leads to world stage for Brighton students ......7

Double delight for historic family winery .....................................................8

Wine Show winners ........................................................................................9

Top olive producers recognised at annual awards .................................10

Olive oil producer spotlight: Paringa Ridge .............................................10

Antique truck in the movies ........................................................................11

Spring flowers inspire People’s Choice winner .........................................12

People’s Choice Floristry winners ...............................................................12

Cooking up a storm .....................................................................................13

Art Purchase Exhibition one of the biggest in SA .....................................14

Ladies’ brunch raises over $13,000 ............................................................15

Centric Minds and the Show app ..............................................................15

Show snippets ...............................................................................................16

Best in Royal Show........................................................................................18

2012 Rural Ambassador to develop new ideas for country shows ........21

Murray Trophy ...............................................................................................22

Young country journos encouraged to enter award ..............................23

Labs n Life ....................................................................................................23

Towards 175 – the early days ......................................................................24

Big crowd for night racing ..........................................................................25

SA home and lifestyle events attract big crowds in 2012 .......................26

A big year at the Showground ...................................................................28

Social page ..................................................................................................30

History Book & Wine order form ..................................................................31

Best inSHOWresults from the 2012 Royal Adelaide Show

pg18 Front Cover : Miss Georgia Davey riding Rivington Royal Hiccup in the Pair of Ponies“Winning your class...you don’t need words to describe happiness”

The latter months of 1839 were most difficult for the settlers in the infant colony of South Australia. Not only were they battling with a land that was often contrary to their understanding, but also some of the more adventurous were endeavouring to farm the soil or adapt the management of sheep and cattle to the environment. And in their minds was the desire to produce first class crops and animals that would rival the best in Great Britain. For from the management of farming and livestock would come the profits that would build a new colony and nation.

So it was that on the evening of Monday 9 December 1839, a group of notable citizens gathered at the Court House, Pirie Street. David McLaren, Manager of the South Australian Company, was called to the Chair and those present included people such as George Stevenson, erstwhile private secretary to the Governor, William Smillie, an efficient farmer from the Mount Barker district and Captain Walkerville, a developer and former officer in the British Army. The previous week had brought unseasonal rainfall to Adelaide and its hinterland. Greatly encouraged by this providential sign, the local settlers mused on the lack of rainfall in New South Wales and ‘the regularity and abundance with which the refreshing moisture descends.’ The intent of the meeting, though, was to further the agricultural prospects of South Australia through the formation of an agricultural society. It was a preliminary step and one that would take many months to bring to fruition.

1 South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register, 15 December 1838.

1 ibid.

Don’t miss your place in history, be a part of the Society’s 175th history book 1839 – 2014. Being written by historian and author Rob Linn and to be launched in 2014.In total 2,000 copies of the book will be produced; 400 leather bound, 600 hard cover and 1,000 soft cover. A limited number of 1,000 subscriptions are available and an order of a leather or hard cover book is required to be a subscriber.

Leather bound copies will be individually numbered and the purchase of a leather bound book includes a bottle of commemorative wine.

The commemorative wine is a 2010 Shiraz assessed by three of the best in the wine industry... Huon Hooke, Brian Croser AO and Michael Brajkovich MW who judged the 2011 Royal Adelaide Wine Show Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith Prize for the Most Outstanding Wine of Provenance.

Secure your copy today and place an order by completing an order form (on page 31) or place an order on-line www.rahs.com.au.

CHAPTER ONE

OF LASTING BENEFIT TO THE COLONY– ‘Encouragement and Improvement’ –The Formation of an Agricultural Society 1836–1850

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RA&HS showcased at Commonwealth conferenceW orld food security and Africa’s role in agriculture was the theme of the 25th Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth Conference (RASC), held in Zambia in October.

Over 250 delegates from 35 Commonwealth countries attended, including 80-plus delegates from the RASC’s Next Generation group, with the RA&HS represented by president Richard Fewster, chief executive John Rothwell and Board members Charlie Downer and Jock Duncan also attending.

The opening address of the conference was delivered by the president of RASC, HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne. Other speakers included former senior UK cabinet minister Lord Digby Jones, the deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe and the Vice President of Zambia, Mr Guy Scott, who delivered the welcoming speech.

The RA&HS’s John Rothwell, who delivered a presentation on how Show Societies add value to agriculture, said the event is a bi-annual opportunity for international benchmarking and sharing of information between like minded organizations.

Mr Rothwell said the reaction to his presentation was extremely positive, with many of the young delegates interested in the important future role our societies will play in promoting agriculture.

“Delegates were also interested to hear how we have grown our Royal Show, particularly the competition side of things; how we have developed the event and exhibition side of our business and our agricultural education initiatives,” he said.

“South Australia’s role in world food security was also discussed, particularly the growing importance that agricultural societies will have in influencing government policy in light of predicted world food shortages.”

Honorary secretary of the RASC Mr Michael Lambert said the conference was preceded by two agricultural tours.

“These looked at all aspects of Zambian agriculture and the important role the country is likely to play in food production in Sub-Saharan agriculture, given that Zambia has over 40% of Southern Africa’s water.”

The next conference will be held in Brisbane in October 2014.

Uyoba teacher and students meeting with the visiting delegates

Post conference tours in South Luangwa National Park

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Village school visit an eye-opener

About the school

V isiting the Uyoba Community School north of Mfuwe in Zambia was a humbling experience for Julie Downer.

“I could only marvel at the ability of the one teacher to educate over 200 children,” says Mrs Downer, the wife of RA&HS Board member, Charlie Downer, and a former school teacher herself.

“A very large percentage of the children were orphans – many of their parents have died of AIDS which is a huge problem in Zambia. Often they have been brought up by other relations in the village.

“Apparently, nearly half the population of Zambia is under 15 years of age which is going to cause all sorts of problems in the future.”

Mrs Downer visited the school during a trip to Zambia for the 25th Royal Agricultural Society Conference. She was accompanied by RA&HS Board member Mr Downer, RA&HS CEO John Rothwell and his wife, Jill, and Board member Jock Duncan and his wife, Rose. The RA&HS group took books, pens and other fun things for the children, all of whom spoke English as well as their native language.

“The school consisted of two large buildings with three trained teachers and three helpers,” she said. “470 children attended the school and, because there was so little room, half attended in the morning and half in the afternoon.

“Amazingly, they all had school uniforms and were very proud of these, but they had very few books, chalk, charts, desks and chairs.

U yoba Community School was established in 1994 to help the orphans and vulnerable children of the area, and to cater for over enrolments at the nearby Mfuwe and Yosefe Basic Schools. When Uyoba Community School was opened, initially near the Muombo area, it was run by volunteer, untrained teachers. The community decided to shift the school to its current location due to the place being water logged. The name ‘uyoba’ means to ‘cross over’.

Racheal Maclob who works for South Luanguoa Conservation Society built a one-by-three classroom block, later surrendering it to the community for use as a school. The head

Mrs Downer said a highlight of the visit was a performance by the children.

“They sang songs and read poems for us outside under the shade of the only tree in the yard,” she says. “It was a very humbling experience.”

As well as visiting the school, the RA&HS party travelled to a small family farm on the banks of the river close to Mfuwe, providing them with a fascinating insight into small-scale agriculture in Zambia.

“The farmer, Simon, was growing small plots of herbs, lettuce, spring onions, fennel and tomatoes for the Sanctuary Safari Lodges in the area,” says Mrs Downer.

“He was helped by his brothers and wife as well as the children when they came home from school. They told of their problems with elephants coming in at night and eating the crops, and explained how they tackled the dry season by digging a hole in the dry river bed and carting the water up the bank in watering cans.

“It was wonderful to see a young family really trying to develop a business and that the Safari Lodges

are supporting them in their endeavours.”

teacher at this stage was Mr P Tuwele, a retired head teacher from the Government. The number of pupils started increasing and it become apparent that more trained teachers were needed. The Office of Education then sent three trained teachers to the school, which resulted in another surge in local enrolments.

Today, the school has 472 students (222 boys, 250 girls) across grades one to seven. There are six teachers (three trained), and the head teacher is Mrs A. M Zulu (Agness Mvula).

According to the head teacher, the school is still facing many challenges which make some of the programs difficult to run. Nevertheless, they are doing their best to the highest standard to deliver a quality education for the pupils. (Edited extract from report provided by Mrs A. M. Zulu (Agness Myula), Head Teacher.)

L-R Jill Rothwell, Julie Downer & Rose Duncan amongst the students at Uyoba Community School

Classroom activities

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From the President

Education Foundation supporting careers in Agriculture

Richard Fewster President, RA&HS of SA Inc.

T he 2012 Royal Adelaide Show will be

remembered as one of the best ever, achieving record competitive entries and providing 480,000 people with an amazing day out. 2012 was also the year when the Show embraced technology – not only did we introduce the hugely popular Technology Centre, our website page views increased by 18% to

S upporting agricultural education and encouraging more young people to pursue careers in agriculture is the aim of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Education Foundation of SA.

Established in 2007, the Foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes covering all levels of education with the aim of encouraging and developing knowledge and skills in primary industry for the benefit of South Australia. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to get involved in the activities of the RA&HS, and to undertake promotional activities to educate the South Australian community about the importance of primary industry to the economy and social fabric of the State.

868,000 and traffic to the Show’s Facebook page increased by a staggering 283%, achieving over 23,000 ‘likes’.

I was delighted to see the Premier of South Australia, Jay Weatherill, visit the Show on multiple occasions, including once with his wife and young children. The Society also appreciated the Premier’s attendance at the Official luncheon on Friday, September 14, along with guest speaker Kerry O’Brien from ABC Television.

Educating show-goers, particularly children, about the importance of agriculture is one of the key objectives of the Royal Show, and it was heartening to see attractions such as the Learning Centre, Farm Expo and Golden Grains display attracting large crowds. There seems to be a genuine enthusiasm in the community for learning where and how our food is produced, and the Show plays an important role in communicating this message. Likewise, our Education Foundation plays a vital role in encouraging young people to pursue careers in agriculture, with initiatives such

Learning Centre at the 2012 Royal Adelaide Show

Programs currently supported by the Foundation include the:

Rural Ambassador program – designed to highlight the importance of youth in rural South Australia and, in particular, the rural show movement.

University of Adelaide Agricultural Award – a scholarship to benefit a student undertaking a program of study in field of agricultural science.

Junior Heifer Expo sponsorship – the largest and most successful junior been industry educational event in Australia.

Rural Media Awards – encouraging excellence in reporting by young rural journalists and fostering positive relationships between the media and the show movement.

Urrbrae Scholarship – for an Urrbrae student moving on to study at a recognised tertiary institution to further their studies in agriculture and/or horticulture.

Wine Media Cadetship – designed to equip the next generation of wine journalists by providing funds to meet the expenses of a cadet to undertake a customized ten-week program.

Robotics Grant – provides the winner of the Royal Show robotics competition with funding for two airline tickets to Malaysia to compete in Robofest.

Science in Schools – provides financial support to run an investigation-based rural science competition.

Intercollegiate Meat Judging Team – financial support for students to attend the National Meat Judging Competition.

Adelaide University Agriculture Students Association – financial support to host events that promote careers in agriculture.

For more information about the Education Foundation visit www.rahs.com.au or phone 08 8210 5211.

as the Rural Ambassador Program, Wine Media Cadetship and Junior Heifer Expo all part of this foundation.

Finally, with 2014 fast approaching, now is the time to order your copy of the RA&HS’s 175th

commemorative book. Look out for the order form in this edition of The Society.

Richard Fewster President, RA&HS of SA Inc.

Aisha Hargraves

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From the Chief Executive

Royal Show competition leads to world stage for Brighton students

John W Rothwell Chief Executive, RA&HS of SA Inc.

T he 2012 Royal Adelaide Show was a show of highlights, with records tumbling, new features introduced and new technology embraced. A whopping 30,495 competitive entries were received across 58 competitions – the highest number of competitive entries in the Show’s history. Not only does this achievement confirm the importance of our competitive sections as the backbone of the Show, it

A team from Brighton Secondary School has won the international Formula 1 in Schools competition, held in Abu Dhabi in October.

The world’s largest secondary school technology program, the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge sees teams of students design, test and manufacture miniature Formula 1 cars capable of 80 kilometres per hour.

Managed in Australia by the Re-engineering Australia Foundation (REA), the South Australian leg of the program is judged at the Royal Adelaide Show, as part of the Junior Technology competition.

demonstrates how younger generations have embraced competition at the Show.

2012 was also a year of innovation, with several new attractions introduced. The bigger Pet Centre, new Floral Art competition, new demonstration kitchen in the Jubilee Pavilion and return of the Barista competition were all well received, winning praise from the public, competitors and exhibitors. A stand-out was the new Technology Centre – the only dedicated technology centre at an Australian royal show. Thousands of show-goers visited the centre daily, and the amazing light and music show was a big drawcard.

In other news, I recently attended the 25th Royal Agricultural Society Conference in Zambia and was delighted to be given the opportunity to speak to the delegates about the work of the RA&HS of South Australia. The growing importance of agricultural societies in influencing agricultural policy and facilitating training and development was a key focus of my speech, as was the important role that Shows play in educating urban communities about the importance of agriculture.

Brighton’s Cold Fusion team, who also won the Best Engineered Car, Fastest Car and Race Champions awards, was presented with the Bernie Ecclestone Trophy by the man himself at the Yas Marina Grand Prix circuit. They also had the opportunity to visit a number of F1 teams and meet the drivers.

In another Royal Adelaide Show link, the timer used to confirm the winning times at the competition – the STEMSEL Laser Timer – was developed by Adelaide firm eLabtronics, who spearhead the Junior Technology section at the Show. The laser-based timing mechanism can discriminate to the level of one 10,000th of a second.

Elabtronics’ Peng Choo, a keen advocate of the Formula 1 in Schools competition, congratulated the Brighton Secondary School students on their win.

“All three Australian teams in the competition were in the top five for Best Engineered Car, which shows that Australia’s engineering students are amongst the best in the world.”

Finally, on behalf of the RA&HS, I would like to wish all councilors, members and supporters a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to working with you in 2013.

John Rothwell Chief Executive, RA&HS of SA Inc.

Brighton Secondary School student and F1 in Schools competitor Miss Jane BurtonImage Courtesy of The Advertiser

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Double delight for historic family O

ne of Australia’s oldest family owned wineries, McWilliams, scooped the prize pool at the 2012 Royal Adelaide Wine Show.

The Griffith-based company took out the Most Outstanding Red or White Wine in Show trophy for its McWilliams 1877 Cabernet Shiraz (2008) – the wine also winning the Best Red Wine in Show and Traditional Australian Red Blend titles.

McWilliams’ 1877 Cabernet Shiraz also took out the prestigious Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith Prize for Outstanding Wine of Provenance – the first time a winery has won both major titles. Named in honour of South Australian wine industry pioneers – Hugo Gramp, Tom Hardy and Sidney Hill Smith, the Provenance Prize assesses three vintages of one wine with judges looking for strong regionality, consistency and sense of place.

The inaugural Karl Seppelt AO Trophy for Best Other Varietal Red was won by Reillys Wines, Clare Valley, for their Dry Land Tempranillo. Other boutique producers to perform well included the Adelaide Hills’ Lambrook Wines, which took out the Best Red Wine under $20 title for their 2010 Shiraz, and Patrick of Coonawarra – their 2006 Riesling winning the Best Aged Riesling title.

In other classes several wineries scored multiple wins. Clare Valley-based O’Leary Walker Wines took out the Best Sauvignon Blanc and Best White Wine under $20 trophies, while the Barossa’s Saltram Wine Estate won the Best Shiraz in Show and Best Other Red Blend titles.

Industry stalwarts Penfolds won the Best White Wine and Best Chardonnay titles for the Penfolds Reserve Bin 10A Chardonnay 2010, while other big names to be recognised included Tyrrells (Best Semillon), Brown Brothers (Best Sparkling) and Grant Burge (Best Australian Ruby or Tawny).

The most highly regarded wine show in Australia, the 2012 Royal Adelaide Wine Show attracted 2,862 entries from 386 wineries – an increase of over 400 entries on the previous year.

Chairman of Judges Ms Sue Hodder said the significant increase in entry numbers was a surprise, particularly after the challenging 2012 vintage.

“The highlights of the competition included delicate floral rieslings from 2012, interesting and well-made alternative whites resulting in a number of golds being awarded and a number of outstanding reds of all varieties from the 2012 vintage.”

Twenty-four trophies, 158 gold medals, 250 silver medals and 631 bronze medals were awarded at the Declaration of Awards Ceremony, held at the

Adelaide Showground, on October 11.

Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith Prize for Outstanding Wine of Provenance. Peter Weinberg, McWilliams Wines and Sue Hodder 2012 RAWS Chairman of Judges.

Karl Seppelt AO Trophy for Best Other Varietal Red.Justin Ardill, Reilly’s Wines and George Dridan, Managing Director, Integrated Precision Viticulture

Ray Beckwith Trophy for Traditional Australian Red Blend. Scott Colbert, McWilliams Wines and Arthur Mitsioulis, Busi-ness Development Manager, Sip’n Save

Seguin Moreau Trophy for Best Chardonnay. Kym Schroeter, Penfolds Wines and Graeme Little, National Sales Manager, Seguin Moreau.

Follow the Royal Adelaide Wine Show @wineshowa

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Wine Show winnersThe Hurtle and Norman Walker Trophy

For Best Sparkling Wine in Showsponsored by Independent Brands Australia

(Cellarbrations)Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard, Brown Brothers

Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier NV 4yrs

The John Fornachon Memorial TrophyFor Best Apera, Topaque or Muscat

sponsored by Visy Pty Ltd Morris Wines, Morris Cellar Reserve Liqueur

Tokay 30 yrs

The Indaily TrophyFor Best Australian Ruby or Tawny

sponsored by IndailyGrant Burge Wines, Grant Burge Wines

20yo Tawny

The TWC Angove AM Memorial TrophyFor Best Brandy in Show

sponsored by Gerry Colella Make Wines Australia, Black Bottle XO Brandy

The CCL Label Clear Image TrophyFor Best Sweet White Table Wine

sponsored by CCL Label Clear ImageG Gramp & Sons, Gramps Botrytis Semillon (2008)

The Australian Wine Research Institute Commercial Services Trophy

For Best Riesling in Showsponsored by Australian Wine Research Institute Patrick Of Coonawarra, Patrick Of Coonawarra

Aged Riesling (2006)

The Arkaba Cellars TrophyFor Best Sauvignon Blanc in Show

sponsored by Arkaba Hotel O’Leary Walker Wines, O’Leary Walker Adelaide

Hills Sauvignon Blanc (2012)

The Finlaysons TrophyFor Best Semillon in Show

sponsored by Finlaysons Tyrrells Vineyards Pty Ltd, Vat 1 Semillon (2005)

The Seguin Moreau Trophy For Best Chardonnay in Show

sponsored by Seguin MoreauPenfolds Wines Pty Ltd, Penfolds Reserve Bin 10A

Chardonnay (2010)

The BDO TrophyFor Best Dry White Blend

sponsored by BDO Xanadu Wines, Next of Kin Xanadu Sauvignon

Blanc Semillon (2012)

The Programmed Property Services Trophy

For Best Other Varietal White or Rosésponsored by Programmed Property Services Tahbilk Pty Ltd, Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne

(2004)

The BOC TrophyFor Best White Wine under $20

sponsored by BOC O’Leary Walker Wines, O’Leary Walker Adelaide

Hills Sauvignon Blanc (2012)

The F Miller & Co TrophyFor Best White Wine in Show

sponsored by F Miller & Co Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd, Penfolds Reserve Bin 10A

Chardonnay (2010)

The Lallemand Australia TrophyFor Best Pinot Noir in Show

sponsored by Lallemand AustraliaParinga Estate Aust Pty Ltd, Paringa Estate The

Paringa Pinot Noir (2009)

The Radoux Australia TrophyFor Best Other Red Blendsponsored by Radoux Australia

Saltram Wine Estate, Saltram Winemakers Selection Shiraz Tempranillo (2010)

The Karl Seppelt AO TrophyFor Best Other Varietal Red

sponsored by David Dridan & Integrated Precision Viticulture

Reillys Wines, Dry Land Tempranillo (2010)

The Professor A J Perkins TrophyFor Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Show

sponsored by Vili’s Brands Laira, Brands Laira 171 (2009)

The Ray Beckwith TrophyFor Traditional Australian Red Blend

Sponsored by Sip’n Save McWilliams Wines, McWilliams 1877 (2008)

The Wine Communicators of Australia, SA Chapter Trophy

For Best Shiraz in Showsponsored by Wine Communicators of Australia

SA Chapter Saltram Wine Estate, Saltram No 1 Shiraz (2006)

The Montgomery TrophyFor Best Red Wine under $20

sponsored by Bidvest Hospitality Supplies Lambrook Wines, Lambrook Adelaide Hills Shiraz

(2010)

The Max Schubert Trophy For Best Red Wine in Show

sponsored by Dan Murphy’s McWilliams Wines, McWilliams 1877 (2008)

The Adelaide Trophy For Most Outstanding Red or White Wine

in ShowMcWilliams Wines, McWilliams 1877 (2008)

The Macquarie Private Wealth PrizeFor The Winemaker of the Most

Outstanding Red or White Wine in Showsponsored by Macquarie Private Wealth

Jim Brayne, Chief Winemaker, McWilliams Wines

The Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith Prize For Most Outstanding Wine of

Provenancesponsored by Gray Management Group McWilliams Wines, McWilliams 1877 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon (2009, 2004, 1998)

The Official 2012 Royal Adelaide Wine Show Dozen

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Top olive producers recognised at annual awardsRepresentatives from South Australia’s olive industry gathered on October 11 for the 2012 South Australian Olive Awards at Kooyonga Golf Club.

Presented in conjunction with the RA&HS, the awards recognise excellence in the olive industry, with trophy and medal winners setting the benchmark for quality olive oil and table olives production Australia-wide.

Olives SA president Richard Whiting said this year’s awards attracted entrants from across Australia.

“Though the number of entries was down this year due to the lower volumes of the 2012 harvest, both the oils and table olives were excellent quality,” Mr Whiting said.

“Congratulations to all the medal winners and a big thank you to head judge Richard Gawell and to the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society for their continued support.”

Mr Whiting said 2012 had been a busy year for Olives South Australia, with the organisation once again running its popular olive oil tasting sessions and cooking demonstrations at the Royal Adelaide Show, staging a display in Rundle Mall for the Year of the Farmer and conducting an industry field day hosted by the Bovalina Olive Oil Group. The organisation has also continued to lobby the federal government to have the now voluntary Australian standard for olive oil mandated, and is pleased to announce that

Coles will be the first national supermarket chain in Australia to have all private label olive oils fully compliant with the Australian quality standard by the end of December.

“Olives South Australia will continue to lobby government decision-makers to ensure this standard becomes compulsory, protecting the rights of both consumers and the industry.”

And the winners are….Extra Virgin Olive Oil Classes

Trophy WinnersTop Gold Award – Peter HenningBest of Show – Leontyna, Paringa RidgeProcessor Award – Bovalina Olive Oil GroupBest SA Oil in Show – Nangkita Olives

Gold MedalsBoutique Single Estate Grown: Leontyna, Paringa RidgeBoutique Single Estate Grown: Scarett GroveNon-packaged: Nangkita OlivesMicro Volume: Lentara Olives, Peter Henning

Table Olives CompetitionTrophy WinnerBest of Show – Coriole Vineyards

Gold MedalsGreen olives, plain – Coriole VineyardsBlack olives – Coriole VineyardsKalamata Olives – Coriole Vineyards

Olive oil producer spotlight: Paringa Ridge T he best of Europe’s coastal living combines with Aussie charm on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula – a perfect environment for olive-growing.

Fittingly, it’s the home of the boutique olive grove, Paringa Ridge, run by couple Jill and Julian Barson. Their extra virgin oil – using the premium piqual variety – goes under the label Leontyna, named after Julian’s late mother.

“Where we’re from has become very much a wine region and what goes naturally with wine is olives,”

Jill enthuses.

“So a mix of climate, science, abundant passion and constant nurturing has resulted in trees that have flourished and produced copious olives.”

The couple’s cutting-edge growing techniques include inserting antibiotics into tree trunks to fight disease and monitoring the trees’ calcium needs – ideas that are obviously working.

As well as winning the Best of Show trophy at the 2012 SA Olive Show, their extra virgin olive oil has just been named among the world’s best extra virgin olive oils by Italian bible Flos Olei. This is alongside oils from countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and South Africa.

The grove was first planted in 2003 and now has 1100 bearing trees with other olive varieties including arbequina, leccino and frantoio. About 3000 litres of oil are produced per year. As well as selling their produce to restaurants and retail outlets, the couple has also just released a mild, delicate arbequina oil, dubbed Leontyna II.

Michelle Wirthensohn (Chief Judge, Table Olives), Mark Loyd, Coriole Vineyards (Best of Show-Table Olives) and John LePlastrier, Chief Operating Officer, RA&HS of SA Inc.

Paringa Ridge Olives, Office Manager Melva Jones Winner of Best of Show, EVOO Awards and John LePlastrier, Chief Operating Officer, RA&HS of SA Inc.

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Antique truck in the movies

C olin and Joy Lienert’s trusty 1962 Bedford Truck has been a regular at the Royal Adelaide Show for the past 51 years.

The Bedford, still in excellent working order, is used to take the Lienert’s Lynjoleen Berkshire stud pig team to the Show.

“It has its original duco with barely a scratch mark, and it is always faithfully shedded,” says Colin.

However, regular appearances at the Royal Adelaide Show aren’t the truck’s only claim to fame; it recently starred in the opening scene of the popular Australian movie Red Dog and was a regular on the Channel 9 TV series, McLeod’s

Daughters.

Colin says the McLeod’s Daughters’ manager advised the Red Dog team about the antique truck.

“The scene was recorded at the Rifle Range at Two Wells and the truck was used for nearly three weeks. We were paid a very good hire fee!”

According to Colin, the name written on the side of the truck’s door – Colin and Joy Lienert and Daughters – has generated much interest over the years.

“It is probably the only truck in the world to have ‘and daughters’ added to a business name,” says Colin.

“Farmers for generations have used ‘and sons’, so we thought why not have ‘and daughters’ to recognise our two daughters Robyn and Colleen.”

On two occasions, the faithful Bedford also took the Lienert’s stud Berkshire pigs to the Royal Melbourne Show, towing a three-ton trailer carrying the straw and supplies. Colin remembers having trouble getting up the big Hill at Bacchus Marsh (before the bypass was built) as it has only a 27 HP motor!

When the truck is finally no longer required, it will be housed at the local Shea Oak Log Museum.

Colin and Joy Lienert’s trusty truck

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Spring flowers inspire People’s Choice winner

F loral art and floristry made a vibrant and colourful return to the Royal Adelaide Show in 2012, with show-goers flocking to the eye-catching displays in the Goyder Pavilion.

“Vintage bottles were hung from the roof and filled with stocks, freesia, daisy, renuculi and earlicheer to make it feel like it was raining flowers. The table was also covered in vintage bottles to create a hedge-type arrangement with the same flowers.

“The smell was amazing!”

According to Mel, Chill Flowers entered the Royal Show to show a different side to floristry.

“For us it’s about making a whole space beautiful, not just one arrangement,” says Mel.

“We feel like the public could draw ideas from our display that they could easily use in their own garden or home.

“We were all very excited that voters loved what we do as much as we love doing it.

The ribbon is displayed proudly in our shop.”

www.chillflowers.com.au

1st Prize - People’s Choice Competition Florist Floor Display – Large Chill Flowers

Floristry workshops, make-and-take sessions and demonstrations were a big hit, while the inaugural People’s Choice competition attracted over 2,000 votes in the tafeSA Student category and 1000-plus votes in the Florist competition.

Collinswood-based Chill Flowers was surprised and delighted to win the People’s Choice Award for the Florist Floor Display (Large) category.

Owner Mel Constable, a florist for 12 years, says the arrival of spring and the intense fragrance in the garden were the inspiration behind her team’s creation, which featured a timber structure with a table and chair setting.

“We wanted the audience to imagine sitting at the table on a beautiful spring day surrounded by flowers and lovely smells,” she says.

“We covered the structure in ivy and had jasmine flowing down the sides to enclose the space to try to create an outdoor room.

People’s Choice Floristry winners

1st Prize - People’s Choice Competition Florist Floor Display – SmallPoppies Flowers

1st Prize - People’s Choice Competition Pedestal Display “Pups in Bloom” Florist Gillian Anderson

1st Prize People’s Choice tafeSA Student Competition

Tess Wiseman

Chill Flowers - 1st Prize - People’s Choice Competition Florist Floor Display – Large

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Cooking up a storm D olmades, baklava and delicious Greek delicacies were just some of the delights whipped up in

the Demonstration Kitchen at this year’s Show.

Sponsored by Ikea Adelaide, the kitchen was one of the most popular spots in the Jubilee Pavilion, with

show-goers enjoying daily cooking demonstrations, cooking competitions and celebrity ‘cook-offs’ by

local and interstate personalities.

As well as showcasing food from this year’s feature country in the cooking competition, Greece, the

demonstration kitchen played host to a professional baking competition and two-day barista challenge,

providing the public with an insight into the industry and tips on how the professionals do their thing.

Coordinated by Rebecca Sullivan, from Dirty Girl Kitchen, this year’s Demonstration Kitchen had a focus

on sustainability within the food industry, and featured local produce and suppliers.

Plans are already underway for next year’s Demonstration Kitchen, with German food – think sausages

and pastries – set to draw the crowds.

Show-goers munched their way through nearly 40,000,

$2 Coon Toasties

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Art Purchase Exhibition one of the biggest in SAA ttracting a record 353 entries and raising $24,000, the 2012 Art Purchase Exhibition was a resounding success.

Moved to a larger area in the Goyder Pavilion in 2012, alongside Adult, Junior Art and Craft and Photography, the exhibition was opened on Thursday, September 6, by ABC radio presenter Ian Henschke.

One of the biggest exhibitions in South Australia, the Art Purchase Exhibition features works by professional and amateur artists using various styles and mediums.

Judges Trevor Newman and John Lacey praised the high standard of work entered into the exhibition. Twelve major prizes were awarded, with Olympic Industries giving a $2000 acquisition prize to Lyn Robins for her work titled Blinman Backyard.

Sixty art works were sold throughout the Royal Show, with some artists selling all their work.

Convenor of the Art Purchase Exhibition Jack Condous thanked all those involved in the show for their efforts, including voluntary experienced stewards, students from UniSA and the South Australian School of Art, administration staff of the RA&HS and members of the Friends of the South Australian School of Art.

“Thanks also to Gerry Colella for his great photography and a wide range of sponsors who have continued to support this exhibition,” he said.

“Where else, apart from the Art Gallery of South Australia, can an art exhibition have a potential of close to 500,000 viewers. It is very satisfying to be part of this venture that has grown over the years, particularly when you talk to many satisfied artists.”

Lyn Robins Olympic Industries Acquisitive

Helen Taylor John Hamilton Mike Barr

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Ladies’ brunch raises over $13,000A full-house of 300 women attended the annual Ladies’ Brunch at the Royal Show.

This popular event raised $13,621.71, of which $6,000 is being donated to the RA&HS Education Foundation, to fund a scholarship at the University of South Australia for three students to do work experience in regional South Australia each year. Other projects are still under consideration.

Guest speaker at the brunch was coordinator of the ‘Ground to Grub’ exhibition, Belinda Cay, who talked about her efforts to educate children about where our food comes from. Former radio personality Amanda Blair also spoke at the brunch, sharing an hilarious account of her experiences competing in the cookery section.

Channel 9 weather presenter Brenton Ragless was master of ceremonies.

T his years Royal Adelaide Show mobile app was developed using technology developed in Adelaide, and now reaching customers nationally and in the US. MobileNation is a cross-platform development tool which enables prosumers to build mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Developed by Australian software company, CentricMinds, which established itself more than 10 years ago and now has offices in Melbourne and San Francisco, the MobileNation mobile publishing platform has been used to develop more than 30,000 mobile apps since launching in March 2011.

“It’s a real priviledge to be given the opportunity to develop the app for one of South Australia’s most iconic events. Having support from local organisations has been fundamental in enabling the MobileNation technology to evolve and find success” said CentricMinds founder and CEO, Tod Pedler.

Centric Minds and the Show app

A staggering 18,877 Yellow Brick Road

showbags were sold

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The Best of Show mobile app provides users with show ride information, event schedules, ticket pricing and an interactive map of the showgrounds. More than 22,500 copies of the app were downloaded during the show period this year.

Earlier this year CentricMinds spun out the MobileNation technology and setup a US business where 26-year old Adelaide expatriate Ben Davey moved to Silicon Valley to run MobileNation Inc. “As our inaugural US based CEO, Ben is doing a fantastic job.” Tod said. “We recently signed up our first Fortune 500 company, Regal Beloit, and recruited a former Apple executive as our VP of Sales.”

Tod Pedler, CentricMinds founder and CEO at the 2012 Royal Adelaide Show

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Show snippetsO ver 200 energetic show-goers checked

out the Adelaide Showground’s rooftop

solar panel installation up close, with the

new Rooftop Tours one of the more unusual

experiences on offer at this year’s Show.

Offering a birds-eye view of the Goyder Pavilion,

the tours ran three times daily throughout the

Show, with all proceeds going to the RA&HS’s

Education Foundation. Plans are underway to

run the tours again in 2013, and to install signage.

Woodville High School has continued its run of

success in the Royal Show Orchid Competition.

Five students entered their orchids in the novice

section and won eight of the ten prizes on

offer. In addition, Katy Voroniansky won the

Fishlock Trophy for the best Novice Orchid, with

a well-grown and displayed yellow-coloured

Dendrobium speciosum. The school has now

been made an Honorary member of the Orchid

Club of South Australia. Urrbrae Agricultural

High School also had a strong presence at

the competition, submitting 15 novice entries,

while entry numbers overall were up on the

previous year. Competition organiser Richard

Fishlock said “the enthusiasm shown by high

school students while preparing their orchids

for competition and their excitement when

the results were announced made my efforts

worthwhile”.

Drivers of the Toyota Unbreakable HiLux Heroes

and riders of the Showtime FMX team took time

out from the Main Arena to visit children at the

Women’s and Children’s Hospital during the

Show. Armed with a handful of posters and

friendly smiles, the first stop was to the recently

opened new children’s ward where the drivers

and riders talked with bed-ridden kids and their

families. The teams then made their way to

the Starlight Express Room where, after a quick

introduction from Captain Starlight, they played

computer games, judged the best colouring-in

picture and chatted about their exciting jobs

with youngsters. A great experience for both the

drivers and children, many parents praised the

teams for taking time out of their busy schedules

to visit the hospital.

Allan Stewart, Johnny Huynh, Richard Timmins, Jenny Chung, Katy Voroniansky, Fiona Pettinau, Richard Fishlock

HiLux Heroes and riders of the Showtime FMX team visiting children at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Great view from the Rooftop Tour

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The new Technology Centre – Australia’s first

dedicated technology pavilion – proved to

be a must-see for many show-goers, with 300

people gathering every half-hour to catch the

spectacular ‘Novatech Symphony of Light’

show. The presence of strong brands such as

Telstra, LG and Playtable ensured a busy venue

throughout the Show, and tours of the centre by

our technology ambassador, TV celebrity Pete

– the Gadget Guy, also drew in the crowds. This

successful venue also hosted the F1 in Schools

and CO2 Dragsters competition.

Relocated to 2,200sqm of pure animal space,

the new Pet Centre was a huge success. This

dedicated pavilion showcased dogs, cats, birds,

fish, rabbits, cavies, reptiles and native animals,

with visitors able to enjoy informative and

interactive sessions of all things pet-related. The

Pet Centre also hosted animal competitions and

a variety of exhibitors, including the Pedigree

and Whiskas World showcasing puppies, cats

and kittens. Drawing huge crowds every day

and also offering photo opportunities, the reptile

exhibition and trailer displayed frogs, turtles,

lizards and snakes.

Royal Show exhibitors and members of the public

agree: the new blue carpet and larger aisles in the

Jubilee and Goyder Pavilions were a hit in 2012,

bringing a clean, stylish look into the commercial

exhibition areas. The large, four-metre wide aisles,

running west to east from the Jubilee Pavilion, across

Duncan and into Goyder, provided a fresh look and

plenty of room for prams, wheelchairs and gophers.

The beautiful flower boxes also received the

thumbs up.

The new Ringmaster’s building, unveiled at this

year’s Royal Show, has been given the tick of

approval by all who used it. These included Lions

International who used it to conduct their stroller

and wheelchair hire service and Guides SA who

ran the parcel minding and message service

from the new building.

Pete the Gadget Guy educating the public

New location for the Pet Centre, in the Stirling Angas Hall

Goyder Pavilion in the Horticulture area

Christening the new Ringmaster’s balcony

Spectacular Novatech Symphony of Light Show

Public checking out all the stalls, visiting all the pets

Public having a browse through the Jubilee Pavilion

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Best in Royal Show presented by IGAALPACASSUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA .................................................................................................................... C Williams & A Clarke & J Frith - Ambersun Fortune SeekerGRAND CHAMPION SURI .................................................................................................................................................................................. Ruth Crocker - Meridian Priya

ALPACA FLEECESGRAND CHAMPION HUACAYA ALPACA FLEECE...............................................................................................................C Williams & A Clarke - Ambersun TouchdownCHAMPION SURI FLEECE........................................................................................................................................................................................... S Pope - Surilana Nuclear

ANGORA GOATSUPREME CHAMPION ANGORA GOAT ....................................................................................................................................................................................Lynndon Grove

AQUARIUM FISHSUPREME EXHIBIT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Darren Mallison

ART PURCHASEART PURCHASE BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW ................................................................................................................................................ Mike Barr - Winter - Waymouth Street

BARISTABARISTA COMPETITION ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Mike WellsLATTE ART ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Daniel FreerCUP TASTING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Jonny PisanelliBREWERS CUP ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Ian Callahan

BEEF CATTLEMOST SUCCESSFUL BEEF CATTLE EXHIBITOR .............................................................................................................................................................................. T R & E A BakerMOST SUCCESSFUL FEATURE BREED BEEF CATTLE EXHIBITOR .......................................................................................................................................H G Thompson & Sons

BEER SHOWCHAMPION EXHIBIT ...............................................................................................................................................................Goodieson Brewery - Goodieson Wheat Beer

BOER GOATGRAND CHAMPION BOER GOAT ........................................................................................................................................................Georgell Boers - Georgell Boers FG83

CAGED BIRDSCHAMPION OTHER CAGED BIRD ....................................................................................................................................................................................................Barry Hayes

CATSSUPREME EXHIBIT IN SHOW ....................................................................................................................................................Rebecca Kuss - GDGCH Rebuss Inigo Loyola BEST DOMESTIC OR PART PEDIGREE EXHIBIT IN SHOW ........................................................................................................................................ Jayme Kidd - ECC Lucinda

CAVIESBEST CAVY EXHIBIT IN SHOW ...........................................................................................................................................................Rachel McKay - CH Digbydale Lucinda BEST PET IN SHOW ................................................................................................................................................................................................Amanda Burger - Mr Fuzzby

COOKERYMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN MASTER’S SECTION .........................................................................................................................Fiona O’ConnorMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN INTERMEDIATE SECTION .................................................................................................................... Susan BateupMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN NOVICE SECTION .............................................................................................................................. Lorinda SmartMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN OPEN SECTION ..................................................................................................................................Fran MolineuxMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN OPEN COOKERY CLASSES .........................................................................................................................................................Emma TillerMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN FRUIT CAKES AND PUDDINGS ...................................................................................................................................................Ann Colyer ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Ruth Crosby ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Ginette Kremmidiotis ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Margaret RankinMOST OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL EXHIBIT JAMS & PRESERVES .......................................................................................................................................Nancy BradburyMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN OPEN JAMS & PRESERVES CLASSES ..................................................................................................................................... Susan RabbittMOST SUCCESSFUL JAMS & PRESERVES EXHIBITOR IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL YEARS .................................................................................... Bonney SwanMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL JUNIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES ............................................................................................. Bethany-Kate PhillipsMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES .................................................................................................................... Ashlee HowardMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES .............................................................. Urrbrae Agricultural High School - Ellen WatsonMOST SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL IN JUNIOR COOKERY ....................................................................................................................................Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolTHE CHAMPION PRODUCT OF THE SHOW .......................................................................................................................................................................Orange Spot Bakery

DAIRY CATTLEMOST SUCCESSFUL DAIRY CATTLE EXHIBITOR ..........................................................................................................................................................................I L & J A Mueller

DAIRY GOATSUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY GOAT ..................................................................................................................................................... Rocco & Eva Bueti - Buttera Daniela

DAIRY PRODUCTSCHAMPION CHEDDAR CHEESE OF THE SHOW ................................................................................... Warrnambool Cheese & Butter - Warrnambool Matured CheddarCHAMPION HARD OR SEMI-HARD VARIETY OTHER THAN CHEDDAR .......................................................................................................... Lion - Mil Lel Superior RomanoCHAMPION SOFT CHEESE VARIETY ..................................................................................................................La Casa Del Formaggio - La Casa Del Formaggio RicottaCHAMPION FARMHOUSE CHEESE ............................................................................................................................................................Hindmarsh Valley Dairy - CumulusCHAMPION YOGHURT ..............................................................................................................................................Jalna Dairy Foods - Jalna Dairy Foods Greek YoghurtCHAMPION ICECREAM ........................................................................................................................................................... Golden North Pty Ltd - Golden North HoneyCHAMPION CHOCOLATE ....................................................................................................... Bracegirdles House Of Fine Chocolate - Bracegirdles Signature Selection

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DOG PHOTOGRAPHYBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................Trish Osterman

DOG WEIGHT PULLHIGHEST PULL OF THE DAY ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Kirste Harrison - StormWEIGHT TO WEIGHT ................................................................................................................................................................ Joyce Winspear - Ravenswyke Apache Chief

DOGSBEST IN SHOW ......................................................................................................................................................................................Triseter Kennels - Ch Triseter Celtic Ice

EGGSCHAMPION EGG PLATE IN SHOW ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Sophie Tickner

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & TABLE OLIVESBEST OF SHOW OLIVE OIL ..............................................................................................................................................................Paringa Ridge T/AS Leontyna - Leontyna BEST SA OIL IN SHOW ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Nangkita Olives - Nangkita BEST OF SHOW TABLE OLIVE ...................................................................................................................................................Coriole Vineyards Pty Ltd - Coriole Kalamata

FARRIERS & BLACKSMITHSNOVICE HI POINT AWARD ......................................................................................................................................................................................................Joshua RobinsonINTERMEDIATE HI POINT AWARD ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Mick FitzgeraldOPEN HI POINT AWARD .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Stephen IzzardMOST SUCCESSFUL SA HI POINT EXHIBITOR ..................................................................................................................................................................................Chris Francis

FRUIT – COMMERCIALCHAMPION TRAY OF APPLES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Craig HarrisCHAMPION PLATE OF APPLES .........................................................................................................................................................................................................Craig HarrisCHAMPION TRAY OF PEARS ............................................................................................................................................................................................A A Magarey & SonsCHAMPION PLATE OF PEARS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Gilmours OrchardsCHAMPION CARTON OF CITRUS ...................................................................................................................................................................................Jumaluk Fruit PackersCHAMPION PLATE OF CITRUS, ANY VARIETY WITHIN CLASSES 43 - 49 .....................................................................................................................................C S & S G Alm

GIRL GUIDESBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 5 TO 6 YEARS OF AGE ......................................................................................................Knightsbridge Dolphin Guides - Apurva IchalkaranjeBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 7 TO 9 YEARS OF AGE .......................................................................................................................................................................Wilson, Rowan BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 10 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE ...........................................................................................................Knightsbridge Lightning Guides - Matilda Blight BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 13 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE ....................................................................................................................................................................... Emily CullenBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 15 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE ................................................................................................................................................................ Aimee Somfleth

GRAINS & FODDERGRAND CHAMPION WHEAT ...............................................................................................................................................................................Barry & Chris Unger - VenturaCHAMPION MALTING BARLEY .........................................................................................................................................................................Muster Farming - CommanderCHAMPION FEED BARLEY .......................................................................................................................................Snowtown Agricultural Bureau - Commander/FlagshipCHAMPION OATS.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Inglebrae Holdings - WintarooBEST EXHIBIT IN AGRICULTURAL BUREAU CLASSES .......................................................................................................Snowtown Agricultural Bureau - Frame/Estoc/YitpiCHAMPION PULSE .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Freebairn Bros - KaspaCHAMPION PREPARED SEED ...................................................................................................................................................................................A V & A Frost - Chick PeasCHAMPION CANOLA ......................................................................................................................................................................................................Glen Murray - GarnetCHAMPION OIL SEEDS .....................................................................................................................................................................................................Glen Murray - GarnetCHAMPION CHAFF .............................................................................................................................................................................................. I Mirtschin & Sons - LamptonCHAMPION CEREAL HAY .....................................................................................................................................................................................................John Griffins & SonCHAMPION DOMESTIC CEREAL HAY ...................................................................................................................................................................... Trevor Crouch - WintarooGRAND CHAMPION HAY ....................................................................................................................................................................................................Peter Silver - 54Q53

HONEYCHAMPION HONEY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Melva RuedigerYOUNG BEEKEEPER OF THE SHOW .................................................................................................................................................................................... Corryton Rounsevell

HORSES IN ACTIONCHAMPION LADY RIDER ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................Rebecca FarrowCHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER UNDER 14 YEARS .........................................................................................................................................................................Edwina LumsdenCHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER 14 YEARS AND UNDER 18 YEARS ....................................................................................................................................................Lillian McEvoyCHAMPION LIGHT HORSE TURNOUT ..................................................................................................................................................... Keir Family - Chessons Prince WilliamCHAMPION TRADESMAN’S TURNOUT - LIGHT .......................................................................................................................Keir Family - Canberra Park Stepalong ScottyCHAMPION HEAVYWEIGHT HARNESS HORSE .........................................................................................................Coopers Brewery Clydesdale Team - Coopers JacobCHAMPION HACKNEY HARNESS HORSE .............................................................................................................................................. Keir Family - Chessons Prince WilliamCHAMPION NON-HACKNEY HARNESS HORSE OR GALLOWAY ............................................................................................................... Elsa Avery - Crosswynds DuchessCHAMPION HACKNEY HARNESS PONY ............................................................................................................................................................Barlow Family - Dunolly NicoliCHAMPION NON-HACKNEY HARNESS PONY ................................................................................................................................ Keir Family - Canberra Park ManhattenSUPREME CHAMPION LIGHT HARNESS EXHIBIT .................................................................................................................................... Keir Family - Chessons Prince WilliamSUPREME CHAMPION HEAVY HARNESS EXHIBIT...................................................................................................................Keir Family - Canberra Park Stepalong ScottyCHAMPION HACK ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................J De Marco - UltimateCHAMPION GALLOWAY HACK, OVER 14 HANDS (1422 mm) AND NOT EXCEEDING 15 HANDS (1524 mm) ...........................................Graham Elliott - Hollys GalaxyCHAMPION PONY HACK, NOT EXCEEDING 12.2 HANDS (1270 mm) ..................................................Sarah McMahon & McCormick Families - Silkwood Angel WingsCHAMPION PONY HACK, OVER 12.2 HANDS (1270 mm) AND NOT EXCEEDING 14 HANDS (1422 mm) .................................Sabrina Jaeschke - Rosedale WembleyCHAMPION CHILD’S PONY HACK ................................................................................................................................................Maddy Ginn - Harrington Park SymphonyCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER PONY .................................................................................................................................................. Isabelle Barker - Rivington Royal HiccupCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY ............................................................................................................................................... Rivah Dudley - Wesswood In VogueCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HORSE ......................................................................................................................................................................... Emma Adams - EBL Juliett

HORTICULTUREMOST SUCCESSFUL JUNIOR EXHIBITOR ......................................................................................................................................................................................Sophie TicknerMOST SUCCESSFUL TEENAGE EXHIBITOR .......................................................................................................................................................................................Ned ReutherMOST SUCCESSFUL OPEN EXHIBITOR .......................................................................................................................................................................................David MarschallCHAMPION CACTI .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Allan NowellCHAMPION SUCCULENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Allan NowellCHAMPION GARDEN PLANT ................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rosemary HutterCHAMPION FOLIAGE PLANT ................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rosemary HutterCHAMPION OPEN DECIDUOUS BONSAI .......................................................................................................................................................................................Brian OsbornCHAMPION OPEN EUCALYPTUS BONSAI ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Colin WarrenCHAMPION NOVICE DECIDUOUS BONSAI ..................................................................................................................................................................................David Walker

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HORTICULTURE (continued)CHAMPION OPEN EVERGREEN BONSAI ..................................................................................................................................................................................Chris DrinkwaterCHAMPION NOVICE EVERGREEN BONSAI ..................................................................................................................................................................................David WalkerCHAMPION OPEN AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BONSAI ........................................................................................................................................................................ Colin WarrenCHAMPION JUNIOR EVERGREEN BONSAI .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Jack KayMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN FLORAL ART SECTION ..............................................................................................................................................................Christine LeeCHAMPION ORCHID ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Shane MoellerGRAND CHAMPION CAMELLIA ..................................................................................................................................................................................................Shane MoellerCHAMPION BULBOUS, ANNUAL OR PERENNIAL CUT FLOWER .................................................................................................................................................. Shane MoellerCHAMPION TREES AND SHRUBS BLOOM, CUT OR EXHIBIT ....................................................................................................................................................... Shane MoellerCHAMPION TREES AND SHRUBS - COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SECTION ....................................................................................................................... Daryl RuciakOVERALL OPEN CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TREE OR SHRUB ............................................................................................................................................Jean HancoxOVERALL CHAMPION NOVICE AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TREE OR SHRUB........................................................................................................Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolOVERALL CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL TREE OR SHRUB ...............................................................................................Nick MiltonBANKSIAN MEDAL .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Colin Warren

JUNIOR ART & CRAFTMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 8 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE ...........................................................................................Grange Primary SchoolMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 11 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE ................................................................................... St Joseph’s Primary SchoolMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 13 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE .....................................................................................Roseworthy Home SchoolMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 15 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE ......................................................................................................... Isabel ScrivenMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 17 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE ........................................................................................................... Nikki KlindzicMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT AND ARTICLE CONSTRUCTION EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 11 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE ......................................Roseworthy Home SchoolMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 14 YEARS OF AGE ........................................................................................................................Roseworthy Home School

JUNIOR TECHNOLOGYBEST EXHIBIT OVERALL IN PHOTOGRAPHY DEPICTING A ROSE (COLOUR PRINT) ............................................................................................................... Courtney TuckerBEST EXHIBIT OVERALL IN PHOTOGRAPHY (COLOUR PRINT) FOR IMPACT ...............................................................................................................Blackfriars Priory SchoolBEST EXHIBIT OVERALL IN PHOTOGRAPHY (BLACK AND WHITE) FOR IMPACT .........................................................................................................Blackfriars Priory SchoolBEST DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBIT OVERALL FOR 2012 ................................................................................................................................... Adelaide High School

LED WETHER GOATSUPREME EXHIBIT ..................................................................................................................................................................................Willunga High School - Willunga Jenni

LED STEERSGRAND CHAMPION CARCASE ........................................................................................................................................................... Trinity College Inc - Virangra Cadillac

MOHAIRCHAMPION MATCHED MOHAIR FLEECE ................................................................................................................................................................... Cedar Grange AngorasCHAMPION SKIRTED MOHAIR FLEECE ....................................................................................................................................................................... Cedar Grange Angoras

OPEN ART & CRAFTJUNIOR CHAMPION EGG .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Cassidy BowleyCHAMPION DECORATED EGG ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Olivia SmartBEST CROSS STITCH SAMPLER IN ANY NEEDLEWORK CATEGORY ............................................................................................................................................ Paula MitchellBEST MODERN DOLL .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Lesley CookeBEST ANTIQUE DOLL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Wendy GoodwinBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN REPRODUCTION DOLLS .......................................................................................................................................................................Lesley CookeBEST OVERALL NOVICE HAT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Selina WalshBEST EXHIBIT IN OPEN CLASSES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... Susan HarrisonBEST CERAMIC EXHIBIT IN SHOW ................................................................................................................................................................................................Bernard FriendBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN PORCELAIN ART BEGINNERS SECTION.............................................................................................................................................. Janette BoagBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN PORCELAIN ART INTERMEDIATE SECTION ...............................................................................................................................Margaret KameniarBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN PORCELAIN ART ADVANCED SECTION ........................................................................................................................................ Kay SummertonBEST ARTICLE USING BASKETRY TECHNIQUES MADE FROM PLANTS GROWN IN AUSTRALIA................................................................................................... Laima GusciaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN SPINNING CLASSES ..........................................................................................................................................................................Jocelyn PowellBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN WEAVING CLASSES ...................................................................................................................................................................................Helen LeoBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN GARMENT CLASSES ..............................................................................................................................................................................Adele CosierBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CLASSES NOT INCLUDED ELSEWHERE .................................................................................................................................................Robyn ElmslieBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN HAND FELTING CLASSES ...................................................................................................................................................................... Maude BathBEST FOLK ART EXHIBIT IN SHOW............................................................................................................................................................................................Robyn BuchananBEST EXHIBIT OVERALL IN LEATHERWORK .........................................................................................................................................................................Richard RowbottomBEST EXHIBIT IN WOODWORK CLASSES ........................................................................................................................................................................................Kim Boon LimBEST IN SECTION - WOODWORK & MODELS ..........................................................................................................................................................................Geoffrey BurfieldBEST EXHIBIT IN HAND KNITTING CLASSES ................................................................................................................................................................................ Raelene LoftusBEST EXHIBIT IN MACHINE KNITTING CLASSES ........................................................................................................................................................................Jacqueline LeesBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN SCRAPBOOKING ...............................................................................................................................................................................Sandra DaveyBEST NOVICE QUILT EXHIBIT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Lucy Nicolson

PHOTOGRAPHYCHAMPION LARGE COLOUR PRINT ..........................................................................................................................................................................James Lu AAPS - ShakingCHAMPION LARGE MONOCHROME PRINT ................................................................................................................................................................ James Lu AAPS - Ahh...CHAMPION SMALL PRINT .........................................................................................................................................................................Narelle Eversen - Mesmerizing Eyes

PIGEONSCHAMPION PIGEON IN SHOW ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... T & R Darling

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PIGSSUPREME CHAMPION PIG IN SHOW ................................................................................................................................................................Colin & Joy Lienert - Lynjoleen

POULTRYCHAMPION POULTRY EXHIBIT IN SHOW ................................................................................................................................................................................................A Creek

RABBITSBEST RABBIT IN SHOW .....................................................................................................................................Brooklyn Kate Fitzgerald - Emberforde Alice In Wonderland

SHEEPSUPREME BRITISH BREED GROUP ..............................................................................................John D CorbinSUPREME ALL BREEDS GROUP.......................................................................................... CV & DC ShillabeerSUPREME CHAMPION MERINO OR POLL MERINO RAM OR EWE ....................................... One Oak Pty Ltd SUPREME MERINO OR POLL MERINO GROUP ............................................................ East Bungaree Pty Ltd SUPREME CHAMPION PRIME SAMM ............................................................................... Punari Prime Samm

UTE MUSTERCHAMPION UTE OF SHOW ........................................................................................................Peter Clausen

WOODCUTTINGCHAMPION AXEMAN OF THE SHOW ..............................................................................................................................................................................................Danny StaibJUNIOR AXEMAN OF THE SHOW ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Brayden Meyer

WOOLSUPREME CHAMPION FLEECE................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Sherlock

WINEBEST CHARDONNAY IN SHOW .................................................................................................................Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd - Penfolds Reserve Bin 10A ChardonnayBEST RIESLING IN SHOW ............................................................................................................................Patrick Of Coonawarra - Patrick of Coonawarra Aged RieslingBEST SAUVIGNON BLANC IN SHOW ..........................................................................................O’Leary Walker Wines - O’Leary Walker Adelaide Hills Sauvignon BlancBEST SEMILLON IN SHOW .................................................................................................................................................................Tyrrells Vineyards Pty Ltd - Vat 1 SemillonPROFESSOR AJ PERKINS TROPHY BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON IN SHOW ...................................................................................................Brands Laira - Brands Laira 171BEST PINOT NOIR IN SHOW ................................................................................................................. Paringa Estate Aust Pty Ltd - Paringa Estate The Paringa Pinot NoirBEST SHIRAZ IN SHOW .................................................................................................................................................................... Saltram Wine Estate - Saltram No 1 ShirazBEST SPARKLING WINE IN SHOW .......................................................Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard P/L - Brown Brothers Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier NVBEST BRANDY IN SHOW.........................................................................................................................................................Make Wines Australia - Black Bottle XO BrandyBEST WHITE WINE IN SHOW .......................................................................................................................Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd - Penfolds Reserve Bin 10A ChardonnayBEST RED WINE IN SHOW.........................................................................................................................................................................McWilliams Wines - McWilliams 1877

P resident of the Maitland Show, Lachy

Mickan has been named this year’s South Australian Rural Ambassador.

The 26-year-old, who works for Elders in Maitland, aims to work with his local show to bring back some of the country show favourites, while enticing more young people to become actively involved in shows around the State.

He aims to combine the enthusiasm of the younger committee members with the wisdom of those who have been involved for many years.

A local sports talent, three years ago Lachy overcame some extreme personal challenges, having to learn how to walk again after a serious skiing accident.

“My life prior to that date revolved around sports; overcoming the physical barriers before me required a major shift in my priorities and perspective on life,” Lachy said.

“I’ve since realised that focusing my efforts and thoughts on areas such as family, work and community can be equally rewarding.”

PIRSA chief executive Ian Nightingale said each of the finalists were impressive individuals with strong community values.

“Lachy stood out with his positive and inclusive attitude towards his show society and local community, with definite plans and ambitions for the future in his career as well as his local country show.”

The two runner-up places went to Central Association representative Samantha Neumann from the Angaston Show and Michael Siviour from the Cleve Show and Eyre Peninsula Association.

Samantha, 23, a Livestock Data Maintenance Officer with Elders in Adelaide, said she was looking forward to sharing some of the innovative ideas learnt as a Rural Ambassador at the Royal Adelaide Show with her own local show.

“I’m a very proud Barossa girl and I look forward to working with the Angaston Show Society to get more young people passionate about showcasing the best of our region,” Sam said.

Michael, 27, is a Storeperson with HWE Mining near Cowell. He divides his time between his job at the Iron Duke Mine, working on the family farm and his community involvement.

“My participation in the award and South Australian Agricultural Show’s Next Generation Group has been rewarding for me in developing new skills and networks. I would encourage other young people to get involved,” Michael said.

Other state finalists were Daniel Roe (Northern), Mat McDonald (South East), Andrew Hall (Northern) and Nic Tremaine (Southern/Kangaroo Island).

Conducted by the Agricultural Societies Council of SA, with the assistance of major sponsor Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA), the Rural Ambassador Award is open to people aged between 20 and 30 who are committed to their local show and community. Entrants are selected by their local show before competing in regional finals, and a representative from each region contests the State final at the Royal Adelaide Show.

Sponsors include PIRSA, the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA Education Foundation, Stock Journal Publishers, RM Williams, National Australia Bank, the Showmen’s Guild of SA and Jardine Lloyd Thompson.

2012 Rural Ambassador to develop new ideas for country shows

Michael Siviour, Lachy Mickan, Samantha Neumann

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Family member Alistair Murray with the Murray Trophy

Murray Trophy T his trophy was won in 1873 by the Murray Family Merino Stud then based at Mt Crawford and was presented by ‘a few old Colonists now resident in England’ as a special prize, then valued at £157/10/-.

The trophy is a substantial sterling silver table centrepiece by Hancock & Co. 39 Bruton Street, London. Maker is George Freeston Mantle, 1872 London. It comprises a cast base in four parts, rising through a tapering column to support twin shell-form bowls separated by rams’ heads, with the piece rising to a circular capital which in turn is surmounted by twin figures.

Presentation inscription is to John Murray Esquire at Adelaide 21 August 1873, South Australian Prize for the best combing wool ram.

Murray Family History Alexander Borthwick Murray, along with his brother John, founded the Murray Merino flocks. Alexander was a son of John Murray and was born in Eskdale Moor parish, Dumfries shire on February 14, 1816. From the age of 17 years he spent six years in the Highlands, acclimatising the Cheviot sheep of the south of Scotland in the mountainous counties of Inverness and Ross shire, and thus obtained knowledge of wool growing which proved useful when he began his career in South Australia, aged 24 years. He arrived in the colony in 1839 and managed a property at Kersbrook. After marrying in 1842 he began farming at Mount Crawford. Sheep from John Macarthur’s famous Camden flock formed the foundation of the Murray Merino flocks. After twelve years at Mt Crawford, he turned over his interests there to his brother John and entered a partnership with JH Angas of Collingrove. They took out first prize for imported rams at the Adelaide Show in 1855.

At the Royal Adelaide Show in 1867, Murray’s Merino sheep secured four gold medals and several money prizes. Alexander was a councillor for the RA&HS from 1862 to 1901 and served in the capacities of Chairman, Vice President and President of the Society. He was also a Member

of Parliament 1862 – 1867 in the House of Assembly and then returned to the Legislative Council 1869 to 1877. He built his home, Murray Park at Magill and died there on 17 March

1903.

John Murray, who came to SA from Scotland in 1841, is credited with building up and improving the Murray flocks. Mixing the Macarthur sheep with Tasmanian bred animals he was able to combine a fine long staple with a shorter staple and thus producing animals of high density and quality fleeces and good sized carcases. These were sought after by pastoralists from around Australia. After many years of success at the Mount Crawford property he established others at Rhine Park, Cappeedee and Mount Beevor, in addition to a property at Sandy Creek. Starting out with 40 acres in 1843 by the time of his death on 13 September 1886 (aged 72 yrs) he had amassed 48,000 acres of freehold land. After his death the various properties went to his sons: Alick Murray - Mount Crawford, John Murray Jnr - Rhine Park, T Hope Murray - Mount Beevor, And WA Murray - Cappeedee. The sons continued to breed sheep of the highest standard. In 1862 John Murray was awarded a medal from the Great Exhibition in London, for the fineness, quality and size of his ram fleeces in addition to gold medals from RA&HS in 1870, 1871 and 1872 as well as many other prizes over the years. He was councillor for the RA&HS from 1871 to 1907, serving in the capacities of Vice President in 1894 and President 1902-1903.

Walter Scott Murray from Rhine Park took over Cappeedee from William Murray in 1901, and his descendants, John Murray, Alistair Murray and briefly Angus Murray managed Capeedee until it was sold in 2010. This property was the last remaining Murray Stud after 165 years of Stud Merino breeding.

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Young country journos encouraged to enter award E ntries are now open for the Young

Rural and Regional Journalist Professional Development Award.

An initiative of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Education Foundation of SA and Rural Media South Australia (RMSA), the award aims to foster high professional standards and provide professional development opportunities for young regionally-based journalists. It’s also designed to encourage regional journalists to report on their local SA country show, as well as their local community’s participation in the Royal Adelaide Show, and to promote the importance of regional communities and rural issues for all South Australians.

The winner receives $1000 and a tailored two-day education program coordinated by the RMSA committee during the Royal Show, exposing the winner to a metropolitan media experience of their choice, related or occurring at the Show.

Any journalist, aged 30 or under, working in print, radio, TV or freelance, in a regional area can enter. For entry requirements visit www.rahs.com.au under Foundations. The winner is announced in late June.

The Young Rural and Regional Journalist Professional Development Award is proudly supported by media mentor partners, Stock Journal, ABC Rural, Channel Seven and The Advertiser.

Amanda, Keith & Suzanne, corporate volunteers from Homestart

Kia and Piper

Providing positive anticipation for young people.

W ith Labs ‘n Life we stop thinking of youth problems as the principle barrier to youth development and start thinking of youth development as the most effective strategy for preventing youth problems.

Wednesday at the 2012 Royal Show was “Labrador Day” in the David Roche dog pavilion.

36 Labradors exhibited on the day that the work in the Labs‘n Life initiative in programmes from Kapunda to Christies Beach and Seaford, and from Munno Para to Murray Bridge and Windsor Gardens was on. There were over 100 students, volunteers, friends, parents and staff buzzing around their dogs, ensuring that they were adequately supplied with treats, water and of course plentiful hugs.

Students who had been experiencing a variety of barriers to continuing their education, had been working with their dogs for months, learning how to train them as Autism Companion Dogs, and how to negotiate the Show ring. Many of these students had been previously quite reclusive, finding social interaction with any but immediate family a significant challenge. At the Royal Show, with

Labs n Life their dogs in tow, they were extolling the virtues of “their” dogs to all and sundry. They were proud to demonstrate the competencies they had developed and were keen to show the Labs in the ring. For many, this was only possible because they had the support of their dogs.

At the end of the day, they handled their dogs well in the conformation classes, even coming in ahead of Labs ’n Life staff with their dogs! But then there was the Teams event: 28 kids and dogs (7 teams) proudly strutted their stuff together in the ring. A fantastic celebration of the Labs‘n Life initiative! Three teams made it through to the finals on the Saturday, with one winning a second place in the presentation section.

The opportunity for young people to demonstrate self confidence and a self belief has been of immense value to them, as they now stand taller and know there are challenges they have the ability to meet. Since the Royal Show, many of these young people have moved in to mentor roles as they help younger students and families about to receive aLabs‘n Life Autism Companion Dog. This work is recognized as prior learning towards a Certificate 2 in Community Services.

Labs ‘n Life would certainly like to thank members of the Labrador fraternity and the stewards at the Show for their support in this most valuable experience. Ray, Ayden and Daveron were awarded handler trophies donated by the 2012 Judge at the Show.

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I n November 1867 Prince Alfred the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Adelaide and attended the Livestock Show, later becoming the Society’s patron. In 1869, Queen Victoria granted the Society the Royal Prefix.

By 1900 the Autumn Show had sections for agriculture produce, dairy produce, eggs, wool, horse events, South Australian industries and manufactures and a miscellaneous section, which covered bread, butter, bacon, sauces, dried fruits and cut flowers. The Spring Show covered beef and dairy cattle, Merino and British breeds of sheep, horses, pigs, poultry, pigeons, dogs, dairy produce, agricultural machinery and implements, fruits, vegetables, floriculture, and South Australian industries and manufactures.

Towards 175 – the early daysThe Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia Incorporated will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2014. In the lead-up to this amazing milestone, RA&HS Archivist Marilyn Ward has been providing readers of The Society with an insight into the early days of the RA&HS.

Extract from Minutes and print of 1867 Show.

Medallions used in 1800’s

Prince Alfred visiting the 1867 Show.

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Big crowd for night racingAhuge crowd of 23,000 motorsport fans turned out to watch the inaugural Intercontinental Adelaide Targa Night Stage at the Adelaide Showground on August 22.

Event Director, Mark Perry, said the night was a huge success.

“We were a bit overwhelmed by the number of people turned up for the event, but it shows that the stage has a great future,” Mark said.

“To be able to do a full street stage this close to the CBD of a major city was just brilliant.

“It was also great to involve the South Australian Sporting Car Club in the show with the Supaloc Sprint.”

While the likes of reigning Australian Targa Champion Jason White, put on a big show in his Lamborghini, some of the biggest cheers were saved for the many local drivers.

“We were a bit overwhelmed by the number of people turned up for the event, but it shows that the stage has a great future,” Mark said.

“Because all the guys were locals, they had plenty of crowd support, so the atmosphere when they were doing their lap was exceptional.”

Adelaide Hills’ driver, Steve Glenney, behind the wheel of a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, upstaged his more fancied rivals by setting the fastest time at what was the prologue stage at the Supaloc Targa Adelaide.

Glenney beat the Lamborghini Gallardo of fellow South Australian, Kevin Weeks, by 2.8 seconds around the 3.25 kilometre course, with another Lamborghini, driven by reigning Australian Champion Jason White, back in third, a further 2.3 seconds back.

The 2013 Adelaide Targa Night Stage will be held in August.

Does RA&HS’s Judith Noble trust this driver?

RA&HS President Richard Fewster competing in Classic Targa

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SA home and lifestyle events attract big crowds in 2012

T he South Australian home and lifestyle exhibition sector has defied depressed market conditions in 2012 to generate increased attendances and strong sales.

Kym Jones, Director of Kym Jones Exhibitions, currently celebrating his 25th anniversary of showcasing South Australian home and lifestyle events, said his Adelaide exhibitions returned positive results in 2012.

“Global economic conditions have definitely impacted on the traditional retail market,” he said. “But this year has shown that Adelaide consumers are still willing to invest in products that will enhance their lifestyle.

“Internet shopping will continue to prosper, but nothing can replace quality time people can spend talking directly with experts and looking at the features of their products.

“Our Home and Lifestyle exhibitions provide a great opportunity for people to compare products and quality, participate in interactive demonstrations and workshops and talk directly with industry experts in a one-stop shop location.

“The key is to offer consumers value in terms of admission prices and businesses an affordable entry cost to display their products and services, this coupled with a strong marketing campaign delivers a successful event.”

South Australian My Kitchen Rules contestants, Nic & Rocco at the Sunday Mail Home Living Expo

Doctor Harry Cooper at the 2012 Animal Expo

The busy crowd at the 2012 Gift and Craft Fair

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Adelaide-based Kym Jones Exhibitions stages a range of major annual home and lifestyle events at the Adelaide Showground, including the:

• Sunday Mail Home Living Expo, incorporating the Food, Wine and Cooking Show

• Animal Expo with Dr Harry Cooper

• Gift and Craft Fairs in April, October and December

• Master Builders SA Building and Home Improvement Show; and

• Sunday Mail HIA Home and Garden Show.

“We now stage all our shows at the Adelaide Showground, the operational team has a great can-do attitude which assists us in staging well-organised events,” Kym said.

The company also presents the Adelaide Boat Show, in association with the Boating Industry Association of SA, and the SA Hotel & Restaurant Trade Show with the Australian Hotels Association.

“We partner with industry bodies to ensure people attending our exhibitions can rely on professional and trusted advice and the biggest diversity of information and quality products,” Kym said.

“Good marketing is vital and for this reason we have established excellent relations with key media organisations, including the Sunday Mail, so that the features of each exhibition reach the broadest audience.

“I am pleased that our events this year have attracted higher visitor numbers and returned strong sales results for our clients. My team and I are excited about building on this year’s strong results in 2013, and we are planning a

number of new initiatives for next year.”

Fast Ed from Better Homes and Gardens at the Sunday Mail Home Living Expo

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A big year at the ShowgroundA s we approach the end of another year, we enjoy the Variety Club Lunch for over 2,000 disabled children and their families in early December, an event that we have been proud to support for many years, and look back on over 100 events presented at the Adelaide Showground during 2012.

This year the venue has welcomed international celebrities – Australian diva, Tina Arena performing at the Australian Petroleum Producers & Exporters Convention Dinner, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, Mike Tyson, Tom Felton, Harry Potter’s nemesis Draco Malfoy and quirky songstress Lana Del Ray, headlining the SpinOff festival in July.

This year, the Showground maintained its position as the state’s premier public show facility through the success of our exhibitions. Organisers presented excellent events during challenging economic conditions which impacted the number of commercial exhibitors able to participate.

The venue has overseen the successful launch of three major annual events - OzComicCon and Supanova, both occupying the popular culture market, and Mind Body Spirit, showcasing spiritual health. In addition, the Bowerbird Markets made the Adelaide Showground their new home.

We have seen the nation’s finest Irish Dancers, best players of bridge and classiest alpacas as we hosted a number of national championships at our venue.

We have received outstanding support from our long standing clients and excellent feedback for the efforts of our Event Operations and Co-ordination personnel who operate on the front line to deliver successful events.

We look forward with confidence to 2013, optimistic that the challenging times of 2012 will place us in a strong position as the business cycle improves.

2012 Bowerbird Bazaar, Adelaide’s Design Market

Mike Tyson’s Adelaide Tour

Irish Dance 2012 ChampionshipsIrish Dance 2012 Championships

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A few snaps from a great year of events

Olive Oil Judging

2012 Royal Adelaide Beer Awards judging panel

Best of Show at the EVOO Awards, Leontyna

A few of the hard working staff members of the Society at the 2012 Royal Adelaide Wine ShowJust a bit of fun before the judging at the Wine Show

The staggering amount of wine entered into the 2012 Royal Adelaide Wine Show2012 Royal Adelaide Wine Show Launch

2012 Royal Adelaide Beer Awards crowd enjoying the the various Beer’s

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December 20121 - 2 Xmas Gift & Craft Fair

January 201319 - 20 Summer Bridal Ideas Expo25 Big Day Out

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