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ISSUE 21 DECEMBER 2014
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC 175TH SPECIAL EDITIONS
Written by author & historian Rob Linn, ’Sharing The Good Earth – 175 Years of
Influence & Vision’ will make a perfect Christmas present, along with the limited
edition 175th commemorative wine.
BEST IN SHOWresults from the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show inside
TINKER TAILOR
“Amazing and incredibly authentic costumes”
Christmas Specialinside
Available from the Adelaide Showground, Secretaries office, call (08) 8210 5211.
CONTENTS ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC
From the President .............................................................................................3
In deepest sympathy .........................................................................................3
From the Chief Executive ..................................................................................4
Entries open for rural journalist award .............................................................4
Ten-day Show to stay .........................................................................................5
Show Legend announced ................................................................................5
Hats off to Show volunteers ..............................................................................6
Celebrating a Special birthday ........................................................................6
Photo competition captures rural SA ..............................................................7
Vibrant industry ripe for the picking .................................................................9
Australasian Rural Ambassador announced ................................................10
RAA Safety Grants - apply in March 2015 .....................................................11
ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW
Best in Royal Show presented by IGA ............................................................12
Strong competition at Dairy Awards ..............................................................16
World record achieved in Main Arena ..........................................................18
Rave reviews for fashion spectacular............................................................18
Orange industry promo a winner for Citrus industry.....................................19
When the Queen Came to Town ...................................................................19
Archie talks sheep ............................................................................................20
Inaugural YouTube clip winners promote grain industry at Show ...............20
ROYAL ADELAIDE WINEW SHOW
Mixed dozen at Wine Awards .........................................................................22
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014 – Trophy Winners ......................................24
School wine competition dominated by Barossa ........................................26
ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND
Co-Opera continues to wow audiences ......................................................27
Do not pass go! ................................................................................................28
Big crowd for student research expo ............................................................28
Italian crooner to headline Carnevale .........................................................29
Adelaide hip hop favourites play Main Arena .............................................29
2014 South Australian Regional Awards Evening .........................................30
Front Cover : L - R Prue Capp (outgoing winner), Courtney Ramsey SA (winner) Stephanie Bullen, VIC and Bill Trend, President of Federal Council Agricultural Society. Courtesy of Queensland Country Life
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From the President
Richard Fewster President, RA&HS of SA Inc.
Tinker Tailor Fashion Maker production
F ine, sunny weather greeted show-goers
on most days of the 2014 Royal Adelaide
Show, which attracted more than 510,000 patrons
- approximately 40,000 more than the previous
year. We were delighted to welcome the
Governor-General, His Excellency the Honourable
Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), to the Show for
our official luncheon in mark of the Society’s 175th
anniversary year.
However, despite the success of this year’s event
in terms of attendance, the spirit of competition
and the showcasing of South Australia’s
agricultural and horticultural industries, the 2014
Show will be remembered as one of sadness due
to the tragic passing of eight-year-old Adelene
Leong. The Society, once again, extends its
deepest and sincere sympathies to Adelene’s
family. We also thank all authorities, Showground
staff and members of the public who have
contributed to the SA Police and Safework SA
investigations into the incident, which is currently
underway.
Though it is difficult to acknowledge
achievements in the wake of such a tragedy,
the Society feels it is important to do so in order
to recognise the thousands of people who work
behind-the-scenes at the Show - many on a
voluntary basis - and to honour the support given
to the Show by generations of South Australians.
With this sentiment in mind I would like to
acknowledge the team behind the Tinker Tailor
Fashion Maker production, who presented an
amazing performance four times daily in the
Goyder Pavilion; the thousands of show-goers
who participated in our world-record breaking
attempt to play the Indonesian instrument, the
Anklung, in the Main Arena; and participants
in the Youth in Ag Day celebrations and Young
Farmers Challenge, which featured young
people from across South Australia.
The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia’s
largest and most popular public event, famous
for bringing a taste of the country to the city, for
recognising the pursuit of excellence in primary
production, for encouraging young people to
take up careers in agriculture and for educating
South Australians on the importance of primary
industries. We look forward to presenting the
2015 Royal Adelaide Show on behalf of all South
Australians.
Wishing all members, colleagues and friends a
safe and happy festive season.
Richard Fewster
President, RA&HS
T he Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South
Australia was deeply saddened by the passing of
eight-year-old Adelene Leong, who died after a tragic incident
at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show.
The Society conveys its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to
Adelene’s family.
The Society continues to work with SA Police and SafeworkSA,
who are investigating the incident.
In deepest sympathy
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From the Chief Executive
John W Rothwell Chief Executive, RA&HS of SA Inc.
O ur move to a ten-day show in 2014 proved a success, with over 510,000 show-goers passing
through the gates. Exhibitors throughout the Showground reported excellent crowds during the
event and, as such, the Society has decided to extend the Show to ten days on a permanent basis.
The Show’s competitive sections also continued to grow with a record 33,688 entries received across
64 sections - 2,408 more than the previous record set in 2013. This amazing achievement is due to the
thousands of everyday South Australians who enter their best jam, cake, flower, animal, technological
invention, wine, beer, photo or artwork (to name a few) into our competitive sections - their continued
involvement is what makes the Royal Adelaide Show special, not to mention the biggest in Australia in
terms of per capita attendance.
And though the 2014 Show was one of heartbreak, as discussed in the President’s column, it was also
one of joy - thanks to the wonderful entertainment, demonstrations, exhibitions and competitions that
could be found throughout the Showground each day of the Show.
It was also pleasing to see so many show-goers making use of the new permanent Adelaide
Showground railway station to get to the Show, or utilising our shuttle-bus facility which
provided free transport for patrons to nearby carparks. Our marketing program for
the 2014 Royal Show was also well-received, particularly our website which recorded
an average of 141,000 page views every day of the Show - an increase of 30% on the
previous year.
Finally, I would also like to acknowledge our sponsors, particularly the Show’s
presenting partner IGA and premier partners Channel 7, Coca-Cola and BankSA,
along with members of the media, exhibitors, and volunteers for their ongoing
support.
On behalf of the Society, I wish you all a safe and prosperous Christmas and New
Year and look forward to working with you in 2015.
John Rothwell
CEO, RA&HS
J ournalists working in South Australian country
areas are encouraged to apply for the 2015
Young Rural & Regional Journalist
Professional Development Award.
An initiative of the RA&HS Education Foundation
and Rural Media SA, the program aims to
provide professional development opportunities
for young regionally-based journalists, to
encourage journalists to report on their
local country show and their community’s
participation in the Royal Adelaide Show, and
to encourage reporting that promotes regional
communities and rural issues.
Entries open for rural journalist award
The winner receives a two-day tailored education
program, to be taken during the 2015 Royal
Adelaide Show, including a media placement with
the Stock Journal, Channel Seven, The Advertiser
or ABC Rural. They also receive $1000, and their
employer gets $500 to cover their absence during
the Show.
Entries are open to print, radio and TV journalists,
aged 30 years and under, living in a regional
area and working for a South Australian country
newspaper/media outlet or as a freelance journalist
within South Australia. Entries close April 30, 2015,
with the winner notified in late June.
For more information visit www.ruralmediasa.com
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Ten-day Show to stayT he Royal Adelaide Show will run for ten
days in 2015 and beyond, following the
success of this year’s longer Show trial.
Royal Show general manager Michelle Hocking
said feedback regarding the ten-day Show in
2014 had been overwhelming positive, with show-
goers, exhibitors and competitors giving the extra
day the thumbs up.
“Nearly 50,000 people attended the Show on
the last Sunday, and our overall attendance
C olin Lienert OAM, from Sheo-Oak Log, has
been named a Royal Agricultural &
Horticultural Society ‘Show Legend’.
Awarded the honour during the 2014 Royal Show
by Society president Richard Fewster, Mr Lienert is
only one of five people to have been presented
with the title. He joins Bob Lawrence and Bunny
Basham (2007), S John Ross (2008) and Leith
Jenkins OAM (2010).
Having continually exhibited at the Royal
Adelaide Show for 58 years - the first time in 1957 -
Mr Fewster said Colin was a deserved recipient.
“Colin was most successful breeder 54 times, won
Champion Berkshire Boar 25 years in succession
and has judged at 17 Australian Royal Shows,”
he said.
“He has been a great advocate for the Show, constantly encouraging exhibitors.
“He also served as a Gawler Agricultural Show
committee member for 20 years, as vice-
president for five years, president for two and is a
life member.”
Colin served as an RA&HS councillor for 24 years,
was on the Dairy Cattle & Pig Committee from
December 1978 to 2002, was Deputy Chairman
from 1985 to 1986 and Chairman from 1987 to
1988. He resigned in 2002 and was appointed an
Honorary Councillor in June 2011.
Show Legend announced
figure for the 2014 Show of over half a million through the gates was very
pleasing,” she said.
“Running the Show over two full weekends gives more South Australians an opportunity to attend and reduces the risk of over-crowding on traditionally popular days like Friday and Saturday.
“It’s a logical decision to permanently extend the Show to ten days and
we look forward to working with members, councillors, committees and
exhibitors to make this happen in 2015.”
Mr Lienert and his wife, Joy, have exported Lynjoleen Berkshire Boars to England, Japan, NZ, Burma,
the Philippines and most Middle Eastern countries. Lynjoleen Chantelle, with a litter of 12 piglets, was
Champion Sow and Litter in America, and her Champion award was recognised by the American
Hall of Fame.
Colin perfected the Pig Breeders Association Ear Notching System, now used Australia-wide and the
only recognised system for identification, and rewrote the standard of excellence for the Australian
Pig Breeders Association.
In June 2011 Colin was bestowed an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the stud pig
industry and the community at large.
Left - Colin & Joy Lienert. Above - Colin & his Grandson, Travis Muster
Photo Courtesy of Photographer Ian Turner
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T hree of the Royal Adelaide’s Shows longest serving volunteers have
been recognised by the Art, Craft, Cookery & Technology committee
for their services to the Junior Art, Craft and Design team.
Having racked up 35 years of involvement, Mark Halls is a strong advocate
for getting school students involved in the Show. A retired teacher and
trained educator in art, craft, design and technical drawing, his examination
and assessment skills, along with his dedication and interpersonal skills, have
been a big asset to the Art, Craft, Cookery & Technology Committee and
the competition in general.
Also recognised was Peter Flieg, who has supported the team for 38 years.
A leader in art, craft and design education, and a respected numismatist
(the study and collecting of coins or medals), Peter is a strong advocate of
the Show whose recommendations for change and refinement are always
welcome and valued.
A member of the judging team for Junior Art, Craft and Design, Catherine
Botchen is an experienced art, craft and design educator and a stalwart
supporter of the Show, always encouraging her students to take part.
Having served with the Junior Art, Craft and Design team for 38 years, she is
a highly respected contributor who is always up-to-date with new trends in
the field.
Mark, Peter and Catherine each received a commemorative plaque from
RA&HS president Richard Fewster, in recognition of their long-standing
service to the Show.
Hats off to Show volunteers
Celebrating a Special birthday
Catherine Botchen & RA&HS President, Richard Fewster
A t the recent
thank you morning
tea for the Royal Show
Event Volunteers, we
celebrated a special
milestone birthday.
Myra Smith who has been
an event volunteer since
2011, celebrated her 90th
birthday back in April and
the Society couldn’t let
the occasion pass without
a celebration.
During the Royal Show,
Myra assists in the quilting
exhibition and throughout
the year volunteers for
Adelaide City Council.
Myra is also a member
of the volunteer team
who welcomes cruise
ship passengers to Outer
Harbour throughout the year.
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Photo competition captures rural SA
Winner: “Dawson Drive” was taken looking down the gravel road that leads into the small Ghost town of Dawson
Runner up: “Ralph”
2nd Runner up: “Sheep into Water” 3rd Runner up: “Main street markets Orroroo”
A photo of a ghost town in the Southern Flinders Ranges has won the Royal Agricultural &
Horticultural Society’s 175th Anniversary Photographic Competition. Taken by Chris Woodman,
the atmospheric shot, ‘Dawson Drive’, captures the dirt road leading into Dawson, 28 kilometres
north-west of Peterborough.
Held in conjunction with the Stock Journal, the competition asked amateur photographers to capture
a day in the life of rural and regional SA. Winners Chris Woodman, of Peterborough, took home a
$900 Canon camera.
Runners-up, who received a double-pass to the Show and a copy of ‘Kidman: The Extraordinary Life
of Sir Sydney Kidman’, included Nadinne Wilkinson of Snowtown, for a shot of sheep dog Ralph; Kelly
Kirkland of Balaklava for ‘Sheep into Water’; and Steve Hyde of Crystal Brook for his photo of the Main
Street Markets in Orroroo.
A short story contest was also held as part of the competition, with Karoonda’s Lynette Zander
winning an $850 Ipad for ‘Together We Fly’ - a piece about her daughter Bec, who has a disability,
and their day out at the Murray Bridge Show. Second prize went to Bruce Mellett, of Renmark, for ‘My
Show Experience’ about his pet dog Tellie, a Kelpie-cross who got into trouble at Broken Hill’s Silver
City Show after it became the ‘unofficial winner’ of the World Sheepdog Championships. Third place
went to Caitlin Heppner, of Nuriootpa, for ‘That Kid’ - a story about the novice shearing competition
at the Mount Pleasant Show.
See the winning entries here:
Together we Fly - http://bit.ly/1zE0bSa
My Show Experience - http://bit.ly/1F1ATyA
That Kid - http://bit.ly/1yqj75X
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Written by author & historian Rob Linn, ’Sharing The Good Earth – 175 Years of Influence & Vision’ will make a perfect Christmas present, along with the limited edition 175th commemorative wine.
Both the book & wine are reduced, just in time for Christmas – to order, call 8210 5226 or email [email protected]
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Vibrant industry ripe for the pickingT he agricultural sector needs to promote
itself more effectively and speak
optimistically about the future if it wants to attract
more young people into the industry, according
to 2014 Australasian Rural Ambassador, Courtney
Ramsey.
“The agriculture industry is great at a lot of things,
but PR has not tended to be one of them,”
Courtney told The Society.
“We need a concerted advertising exercise to
showcase what is great about our industry and
to encourage people to take up education and
careers in agriculture.
“I also firmly believe that we, as an industry, need
an attitude adjustment.
“When people talk to farmers there is something
in us that likes to parade how tough and resilient
we are. We tend to speak in very negative
language or give an overview of a season about
what is wrong, rather than focussing on what is
right.”
The 28-year-old University of Adelaide Agricultural
Science graduate, who previously worked for
SARDI researching herbicide tolerance, was
announced Australasian Rural Ambassador by
the Federal Council of Agricultural Societies at
the Brisbane Show in August.
Since then she’s been busy spreading the work
about the importance of agriculture, rural
communities and country shows, and is planning
to use her $5,000 bursary from sponsor
Coca-Cola to research small-scale biofuel plants
for the treatment of localised waste.
Courtney, whose parents run a sheep and cereal property at Buckleboo, near Kimba, is also keen to
encourage more young people to embrace agriculture, which she describes as a “vibrant industry with
a guaranteed future and lots of jobs”.
“We’re crying out for more intelligent young people and with unemployment statistics as they are – you’d be crazy not to want to be involved.”
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s Rural Ambassador Award Coordinator Peter Angus
said Courtney was a worthy winner.
“Courtney is a fine example of a young woman from rural South Australia who is a high achiever and
has returned to living and working in the country after tertiary studies,” he said.
Courtney became eligible for the national title after winning the South Australian Rural Ambassador title
at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show - an award this year won by Brooke Harvie, 25, from Naracoorte.
A School Support Officer at Lucindale Area School and university teaching student, Brooke is another
young person who is passionate about agriculture.
“It has always been something I am interested in and I am lucky enough to work at an agricultural high
school which combines my two passions of teaching and agriculture,” Brooke said.
Nominated for the award by the Naracoorte P & A Show Society, she encourages young people to
give agriculture a go.
“There are a lot of people who are willing to support you within the industry and it can be a very
rewarding job,” say Brooke.
“The government and industry need to encourage and support more young people to take on roles
within the agricultural industry and nurture them, as they are the future.”
Keen to promote the value of agriculture to the wider community, and to get more young people
involved in country shows, Brooke will head to New Zealand next March as part of her prize. She will
be joined by SA Rural Ambassador runners-up, Luke Nuske from the Murraylands and Thomas Darmody
from the Northern region.
“I am really interested in looking at the way they run their shows and see if there is anything we can
bring back,” Brooke said.
For more information on the SA Rural Ambassador Program contact Peter Angus,
Rural Ambassador Co-ordinator Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0408 826 009
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L - R Prue Capp (outgoing winner), Courtney Ramsey SA (winner) Stephanie Bullen, VIC and Bill Trend, President of Federal Council Agricultural Society. Photo courtesy of Queensland Country Life
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The future looks brightThe Society caught up with Australasian Rural Ambassador for 2014 Courtney Ramsey to talk agriculture, her reaction to winning the prestigious award and why she loves rural communities.What was your reaction to winning the award? If I’m honest, I was shocked. The calibre of the
other contestants was incredibly high so it was a
great surprise to win the award. This competition
tends to attract intelligent, well-spoken, high
achieving young professionals at all levels so it is
very humbling to be selected. I was (and still am)
incredibly excited for the months ahead to seize
the array of opportunities that have presented
themselves as a result of this award.
What will the role entail and how do you plan to use your bursary? I am hoping to utilise the bursary to study, and
currently I’m looking at the idea of researching
small-scale biofuel plants for treatment of localised
waste, where fertiliser is a by-product and thus
helps address the issues of high fertiliser costs and
finite resources, such as peak P for farmers.
The role has already offered me the opportunity
to be involved in a number of speaking
engagements, including at a cocktail party
hosted by the RA&HS President’s wife, Senator
Anne Ruston, at the Royal Adelaide Show, and to
participate in various media interviews. I’ve also
attended country shows at Kimba, Wilmington,
Loxton and Pinnaroo, which was a highlight as
I got to judge the homebrew competition! The
contacts I have made through these networking
and speaking opportunities will continue to be
valuable for a lifetime and the platform it provides
for disseminating ideas on rural life has been
incredible.
You’re currently working in the Member of Chaffey’s office. Are you keen to pursue a career in politics, or would you like to get back into agriculture? At this stage I am not particularly interested
in pursuing a career in politics. Agriculture is
definitely my first love. I am, however, interested
in agricultural policy and would like to potentially
work in this area or in lobbyist work within the
agricultural industry in the future. My current job
is giving me great insight into the function of the
parliament, how legislation moves through the
parliament and how to make strong representation
on issues to our country’s policy-makers. I have
not written off going home to the family farm as I
really loved the work and the community, but at
this stage I’m not thinking too concretely about
the future.
Have you always wanted to work in agriculture? In short, no. I was definitely an indoors kid, growing up at Buckleboo, despite being on a farm. I wanted
to be an artistic scientist - whatever that may be! It wasn’t until I left for boarding school in Adelaide that I
realised how much I loved the farm and agriculture. Agriculture really played to my love of science – I’m
constantly trying to figure out how things work and I also love the idea of working in a primary industry, that
idea of creating something from its most simple elements and which every other industry relies on thereafter.
Thinking that if the world as we know it ended – agriculture would be the first industry we would need to
establish in order to survive and rebuild. I was also really fortunate to have some fantastic role models
such as my parents (Rowan and Teresa Ramsey), Dr Tony Rathjen, Heather and Graeme Baldock, Linden
Masters, to name a few, who have given me nothing but encouragement and support to pursue a career
in agriculture.
What would you say to young people to encourage them to pursue careers in agriculture? Agriculture is an incredibly innovative, science-based industry where we are constantly evolving and
adapting our techniques, and because of that your mind is constantly active and engaged. There is so
much to a farming enterprise these days that you need to be incredibly intelligent to run one successfully.
You need to be an electrician, an international marketer, a mechanical engineer, a plumber, work with
global information systems, you’re a soil scientist, a plant doctor, a vet, a wizard - and you also need the self-
awareness to be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses and seek assistance to fill those knowledge
gaps. I think many young people tend to forget there are so many other industries intrinsically linked with
agriculture, from geneticists and plant breeders, to AP writers and chemical engineers that generate new
plastics for agricultural uses. It’s a vibrant industry with a guaranteed future and lots of jobs. We’re crying out
for more intelligent young people and with unemployment statistics as they are – you’d be crazy not to want
to be involved.
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Likewise, what should governments and/or the industry do to help facilitate this? The agriculture industry is great at a lot of things,
but PR in the past has not tended to be one of
them. I think we need a concerted advertising
exercise to showcase what is great about our
industry and across the full spectrum of jobs, to
encourage people to take up education and
careers in agriculture. I also firmly believe that
we as an industry need an attitude adjustment.
When people talk to farmers there is something in
us that likes to parade how tough and resilient we
are. Whilst this may be true we tend to speak in
very negative language or give an overview of a
season focusing on what is wrong rather than what
is right. I think the last generation of farmers did a
really good job of encouraging their children to go
and get an education, pursue interests other than
farming because it can be a financial gamble,
but they were perhaps a little too successful. I think
this is beginning to change, people are starting
to speak more optimistically about the future of
farming and certainly at home we are starting
to see young people who left for an education
coming home with whole new skill sets to run their
family farms.
I think public awareness (particularly in city areas)
and forums like Shows are incredibly valuable in
securing a strong future. If a bread buyer in the city
knows that the price of wheat per tonne has not
increased in 50 years despite skyrocketing input
costs and that the only way a farmer survives is to
get more efficient then maybe they’d be willing to
pay a little more for their bread. It’s about making
a human connection.
The aim of RAA’s Regional Safety Grants program is to:• Improve the lives of South Australians in regional communities
and reflect our desire to enhance the safety and security of South
Australia’s regional areas and communities.
• Provide opportunities for the local community to implement a
project, program or activity targeting local safety and/or security
issues.
Specifics• $50,000 worth of grants for regional areas of South Australia only
• Focused on community safety projects, e.g road safety, water
safety, fire safety, etc.
• Applications open 2 March 2015 and close 31 March 2015
• RAA will consider applications from the minimum value of $500 Inc.
GST. to the maximum value of $5,000 Inc. GST
For more information www.raa.com.au/grants
In terms of governments I think anything that can reduce bureaucratic red tape that inhibits the operations
of small farming enterprises helps. If young people see others doing well out of agriculture they want to
be involved. Investment in agricultural research is incredibly important for our survival, some research is
not economical for private enterprises but the information is more valuable long term - if young people
see this support and investment for their future in the industry and that they can earn wages competitively
with other industries they will be far more inclined to be involved. Sad though it may be, money is a strong
motivator. Support for regional communities such as for regional hospitals and schools is also crucial for
ensuring the agriculture industry thrives.
Finally, considering your role as Australasian Rural Ambassador, what message would you like to convey to the general public about agriculture and rural areas? There is something in agriculture for everyone and that it’s an exciting, vibrant and innovative industry for
intelligent people and, if you think that’s you, then get on board. I think growing up in the country gives
young people an incredibly unique set of communication skills. I used to get offended when people
would say to me, ‘you can tell, you’re from the country,’ because things people had said to me in the
past about stereotypic ‘country people’ did not paint a
kind or accurate picture. However, I had to re-evaluate
my response when I’d ask ‘what is that supposed to
mean,’ because 9 times out of 10 the response would be
‘because you’re so friendly, country people are always
so easy to talk to’. I put this down to the fact that by living
in a rural setting with fewer peers and less anonymity,
you learn to speak to and identify with people from all
ages and walks of life and that is something I’ll always be
grateful for.
With today’s modern world of digital connectivity, there
are so many new career paths opening up for people
in regional areas and the sense of community you get
from living in a rural area is something some people look
for their entire lives and never find. I think both agriculture
and our rural communities have an incredibly strong
and bright future and I, for one, wouldn’t want to be
anywhere else.
RAA Safety Grants - apply in March 2015
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BEERCHAMPION SMALL BREWERY ..........................................................................................................................................Nail Brewing Australia - Nail Hughe Dunn BrownCHAMPION LARGE BREWERY ..........................................................................................................................Coopers Brewery Ltd - Coopers Extra Strong Vintage AleCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXHIBIT .....................................................................................................................................Barossa Valley Brewing - Cannis MajorisMOST OUTSTANDING BEER IN SHOW ...........................................................................................................................................Barossa Valley Brewing - Cannis Majoris
BOER GOATGRAND CHAMPION BOER GOAT ......................................................................................................................................................................Johnson, Melissa - Emerald
CAGED BIRDSCHAMPION NOVICE BUDGERIGAR............................................................................................................................................................................................ Kay, MandyCHAMPION CANARY ......................................................................................................................................................................................Roberts, Raymond & BrendaCHAMPION FINCH ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Hayes, JohnCHAMPION ZEBRA FINCH ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Harris, PatriciaCHAMPION OTHER CAGED BIRDS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................Hayes, Barry
CATSSUPREME EXHIBIT IN SHOW .......................................................................................................................................................de Laine, Michelle - Leewood Billy The Kid
CAVIESBEST CAVY EXHIBIT IN SHOW ......................................................................................................................................................................Collins, Lee - Petlee Supa Sonic
CHOCOLATECHAMPION CHOCOLATE ..................................................................................................................... Bracegirdles House Of Fine Chocolate - Bracegirdles High Thai
CIDERCHAMPION PERRY ..................................................................................................................................................... Flying Brick Cider Co - Flying Brick Cider Pear CiderCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXHIBIT .................................................................................................................................Sidewood Estate - Sidewood Apple Cider
COOKERYMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN MASTER’S SECTION .................................................................................................................. Smith, Bette-AnneMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN INTERMEDIATE SECTION. ............................................................................................................... Harrison, JillianMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN NOVICE SECTION. ..................................................................................................................McDonald, WendyMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN OPEN SECTION. ...........................................................................................................................Damen, BrendaMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN OPEN COOKERY CLASSES ...................................................................................................................................................Mayo, AnnaMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN FRUIT CAKES AND PUDDINGS ......................................................................................................................................... Manser, TraceyMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL JUNIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES. ......................................................................................................Johnson, ElsieMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES. ............................................................................................................... Ranford, AbigailMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES. .................................................................................................................Sharp, MillyMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN OPEN JAMS & PRESERVES CLASSES .................................................................................................................................Rabbitt, SusanMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN PRIMARY & SECONDARY JAMS & PRESERVES CLASSES ................................................................................................Rabbitt, D ArcyTHE CHAMPION PRODUCT OF THE SHOW ..............................................................................................................................................................................Angkor Bakery
DAIRY CATTLESUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW .............................................................................................................................Walmsley R & Hehir R - Glenorleigh Lheros Marree
DAIRY GOATSSUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY GOAT ....................................................................................................................................................................Belle, Ros - Abacus St Ann
With a record number of entries received in 2014, the Royal Adelaide Show’s competitive sections continue to go from strength to strength. A big thank you to everyone who entered in 2014 - we look forward to your continued involvement next year and beyond.
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DAIRY PRODUCTSCHAMPION CHEDDAR CHEESE OF THE SHOW ............................................................................. King Island Dairy - King Island Black Label Cloth Matured CheddarCHAMPION HARD OR SEMI-HARD VARIETY OTHER THAN CHEDDAR ...................................................................La Vera Fine Cheese Producers - La Vera ParmesanCHAMPION SOFT CHEESE VARIETY ....................................................................................................................... Lion Dairy & Drinks - Tasmanian Heritage Red SquareCHAMPION YOGHURT ...........................................................................................................................................................The Yoghurt Shop - The Yoghurt Shop SkinnyCHAMPION ICECREAM ......................................................................................................................................................Neha’s Pty Ltd - Neha’s Mango & Honey Lassi
DOG GROOMINGBEST IN SHOW ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Novak, Lauren
DOG PHOTOGRAPHYBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Hill, Yvonne
DOGSBEST IN SHOW .................................................................................................................................................... Delacourt, J - AM CH & CH CERISE CENTURION IMP USA
EGGSCHAMPION EGG PLATE IN SHOW ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Greenslade, S
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & TABLE OLIVESBEST OLIVE OIL IN SHOW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Cobram Estate BEST TABLE OLIVES IN SHOW ........................................................................................................................................................... The Australian Olive Company Pty Ltd
FARRIERS & BLACKSMITHNOVICE HI POINT AWARD ...............................................................................................................................................................Farriers Down Under - Tony BlanchardINTERMEDIATE HI POINT AWARD ................................................................................................................................................................................................Nixon, CraigOPEN HI POINT AWARD .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Sim, BobMOST SUCCESSFUL SA HI POINT EXHIBITOR. .........................................................................................................................................................................Williams, Anton
FLYBALLMOST CONSISTENT TEAM ......................................................................................................................................................................................................Para Ball Busters
FRUIT - COMMERCIALCHAMPION TRAY OF APPLES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Harrisville OrchardsCHAMPION PLATE OF APPLES ..........................................................................................................................................................................................Harrisville OrchardsCHAMPION TRAY OF PEARS ........................................................................................................................................................................................Magarey & Sons, A ACHAMPION PLATE OF PEARS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Gilmours OrchardsCHAMPION CARTON OF CITRUS ....................................................................................................................................................................................Lochert Bros Pty LtdCHAMPION PLATE OF CITRUS, ANY VARIETY WITHIN CLASSES 39 - 45 ......................................................................................................................... G B Fulwood & Co
GIRL GUIDESBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 5 TO 6 YEARS OF AGE .................................................................................................................................................................Thompson, MillyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 7 TO 9 YEARS OF AGE ....................................................................................................................................................................Hofland, EmilyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 10 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE ..........................................................................................................................Plympton & Kurralta Park Girl GuidesBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 13 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE ...................................................................................................................................................................... Vink, Emily
GRAINS & FODDERGRAND CHAMPION WHEAT ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION MALTING BARLEY ............................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION FEED BARLEY ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Sherriff & Son’s, KR & RACHAMPION OATS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Blue Lake MillingCHAMPION PULSE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION PREPARED SEED ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION OIL SEEDS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Kurraden PartnersCHAMPION CHAFF.................................................................................................................................................................................................. The Kalleske Family TrustCHAMPION CEREAL HAY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Gilmac Pty LtdCHAMPION DOMESTIC CEREAL HAY ....................................................................................................................................................................Schuster Holdings Pty LtdGRAND CHAMPION HAY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Crouch, T
HONEYCHAMPION HONEY ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Pope, Norman & Valerie
HORSES IN ACTIONCHAMPION LADY RIDER ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................Halliday, KateCHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER UNDER 14 YEARS ................................................................................................................................................................................Lee, BrynieCHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER 14 YEARS AND UNDER 18 YEARS ...........................................................................................................................................Nairn, AlexandraCHAMPION LIGHT HORSE TURNOUT. ...........................................................................................................................................................Shipard, Neil - Lakevale ZipperCHAMPION HACKNEY HARNESS HORSE ................................................................................................................................................. Barlow Family - Makari PremiereCHAMPION NON-HACKNEY HARNESS HORSE OR GALLOWAY ........................................................................................................Avery, Elsa - Crosswynds Our BreninCHAMPION HACKNEY HARNESS PONY ...........................................................................................................Holberton M R & Cusack A J, P L & C C - Makari VitalityCHAMPION NON-HACKNEY HARNESS PONY ............................................................................................................................................Shipard, Neil - Lakevale ZipperCHAMPION HARNESS SHETLAND PONY ........................................................................................................................... Fricker, Victoria & Caitlin - Green Hill Low RiderSUPREME CHAMPION LIGHT HARNESS EXHIBIT................................................................................................Holberton M R & Cusack A J, P L & C C - Makari VitalitySUPREME CHAMPION TRADESMAN/DELIVERY EXHIBIT ..................................................................Sutherland, L D & C D - Lowanvale Sam & McMurchie DunfirmlineCHAMPION HARNESS EXHIBIT .........................................................................................................Sutherland, L D & C D - Lowanvale Sam & McMurchie DunfirmlineCHAMPION HACK .......................................................................................................................................................................................Bailey J & Christie M - MikimotoCHAMPION GALLOWAY HACK, over 14 hands (1422 mm) and not exceeding 15 hands (1524 mm). ............ Burns M & M & Banks D - Wesswoods Magic CasteCHAMPION PONY HACK, not exceeding 12.2 hands (1270 mm). ...............................................................................................Searle, Roger - Newington TinkerbellCHAMPION PONY HACK, over 12.2 hands (1270 mm) and not exceeding 14 hands (1422 mm) .........................................Crisp J & Lawrie V - Kolbeach StarlightCHAMPION CHILD’S PONY HACK .................................................................................................................................................. Plumb, Dale - Calvin Park Tiny DancerCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER PONY ..........................................................................................................................................Gorst, Victoria - Leanda Ace Of DiamondsCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY ............................................................................................................................. Emery, Alyson - Ridgeview Park French LaceCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HORSE ..............................................................................................................................................Carson, Jamie - HB Beautiful EncounterMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING RIDER .................................................................................................................................................................................Smith, ClemMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING HORSE...........................................................................................................................................Smith, Clem - Copabella TattianaMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING RIDER IN GROUP B .................................................................................................................... Devine, Brianna - Kirkley Hill DejavuMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING HORSE IN GROUP B. ................................................................................................................. Devine, Brianna - Kirkley Hill DejavuBEST SENIOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SHOWJUMPING RIDER ........................................................................................................................... Bruggemann, Nicole - MarineBEST PERFORMED YOUNG SHOWJUMPING HORSE ........................................................................................................................Freeman, Christine - Totally Blue NZPHMOST SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL .............................................................................................................................................................................Bordertown Primary SchoolMOST SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL RIDER ...................................................................................................................................................... Ballinger, Nikki - Kolbeach Lace
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HORTICULTURECHAMPION CACTI .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Holmes, MaxCHAMPION SUCCULENT .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Buchiw, ErikCHAMPION GARDEN PLANT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Buchiw, ErikCHAMPION FOLIAGE PLANT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................Nowell, AllanCHAMPION STAGHORN OR ELKHORN .....................................................................................................................................................................................Arthlir, BrigittaCHAMPION FERN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Buchiw, ErikBEST SCARECROW IN SHOW ...................................................................................................................................................Rose Park Primary School - Greta GarbageCHAMPION OPEN DECIDUOUS BONSAI ..................................................................................................................................................................................Osborn, BrianCHAMPION OPEN EUCALYPTUS BONSAI ............................................................................................................................................................................Drinkwater, ChrisCHAMPION OPEN EVERGREEN BONSAI .............................................................................................................................................................................Drinkwater, ChrisCHAMPION OPEN AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BONSAI .......................................................................................................................................................................... Kay, JackGRAND CHAMPION CAMELLIA .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Fletcher, AnneCHAMPION CAMELLIA JAPONICA ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Field, JohnCHAMPION RETICULATA HYBRID CAMELLIA ......................................................................................................................................................................... Fletcher, AnneCHAMPION DAFFODIL (DAY 1) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SCHAMPION DAFFODIL (DAY 2) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SCHAMPION ANNUAL OR PERENNIAL CUT FLOWER (DAY 1) .....................................................................................................................................................Girndt, MarkCHAMPION BULBOUS CUT FLOWER (DAY 2) ...................................................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SCHAMPION ANNUAL OR PERENNIAL CUT FLOWER (DAY 2) ....................................................................................................................................................Fidge, MartinCHAMPION TREES AND SHRUBS BLOOM, CUT OR EXHIBIT ............................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SOVERALL OPEN CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TREE OR SHRUB ........................................................................................................ Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolOVERALL NOVICE CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TREE OR SHRUB ......................................................................................................................Cornerstone CollegeOVERALL CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL TREE OR SHRUB ................................................. Wittunga Botanic Garden Trainee’sBEST FEATURE GARDEN 2014 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Thomson, Sophie
JUNIOR ART, CRAFT, DESIGN & HOME ECONOMICSMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 5 TO 7 YEARS OF AGE ......................................................................................... Grange Primary SchoolMOST 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. .................................................................................................. Green, MichaelMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 13 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE. ..................................................................................................... Pearson, KylieMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 15 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE ............................................................................ Hamilton Secondary CollegeMOST OUTSTANDING KNITTING AND CROCHET EXHIBIT .......................................................................................................................................................... Koefer, JuliaMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT AND ARTICLE CONSTRUCTION EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 11 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE .....................................................Cullinan, AlyssaMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 13 YEARS OF AGE. ...................................................................................................................................Sulicich, RubyMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 14 YEARS OF AGE .........................................................................................................................McCormick, LaurenMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 15 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE .................................................................................................................................Pitt, RuthMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 17 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE .....................................................................................Roma Mitchell Secondary College
LED GOAT WETHERGRAND CHAMPION WETHER ON HOOF ................................................................................................................................................Bordertown High School - NoodleCHAMPION LIGHTWEIGHT WETHER CARCASE ................................................................................................................................................Maitland Area School - Sam
LED STEERSGRAND CHAMPION STEER ON HOOF ............................................................................................................................Faith Lutheran College - Pebbly Range PopeyeGRAND CHAMPION CARCASE ...................................................................................................................................................................Fairlie, M & L - Lanark Jaffa J20
MOHAIRCHAMPION SKIRTED MOHAIR FLEECE ................................................................................................................................................................................Willow Oak Farm
OPEN ART & CRAFTJUNIOR CHAMPION EGG ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Lawrence, TylerCHAMPION DECORATED EGG .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Wurst, JoyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN COMPUTERISED MACHINE EMBROIDERY ...........................................................................................................................................King, HelenBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN EMBROIDERY ...................................................................................................................Linen Lace Group Of The Embroiderers Guild Of SABEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN SMOCKING ....................................................................................................................................................................................Ryan, LorraineBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CROSS STITCH .................................................................................................................................................................................Pearson, JulieBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TAPESTRY/CANVAS ............................................................................................................................................................. Wallace, CassandraBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN THE DOLL SECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ Magee, LynneBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN MILLINERY ........................................................................................................................................................................................ McCoy, SheriBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN OPEN DRESSMAKING CLASSES .......................................................................................................................................................... Fuller, MillieBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN DRESSMAKING ..............................................................................................................................................................................Milner, KathrynBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CERAMICS .................................................................................................................................................................................Coleby, ChristinaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN PORCELAIN ART ....................................................................................................................................................................Blackburn, BarbaraBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN ART & CRAFT .....................................................................................................................................................................................Beale, KarenBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN BEAD WORK.....................................................................................................................................................................................Righetti, TriciaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TEDDY BEARS & FRIENDS ......................................................................................................................................................................... Dix, JulieBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN BASKETRY ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Guscia, LaimaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN SPINNING .................................................................................................................................................................................... Powell, JocelynBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN WEAVING ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Cosier, AdeleBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN GARMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Cosier, AdeleBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CLASSES NOT INCLUDED ELSEWHERE .................................................................................................................................... Gellie, ChristopherBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TEXTILE JEWELLERY ................................................................................................................................................................... Fretwell, EmandaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN HAND FELTING .....................................................................................................................................................................Van Der Gaag, DinaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN FOLK & DECORATIVE PAINTING ........................................................................................................................................................Dallow, ToniBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN LEATHERWORK ..........................................................................................................................................................................Graham, AndrewBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN WOODWORK ..............................................................................................................................................................................Wetherall, BruceBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN MODELS .................................................................................................................................................................................... Burfield, GeoffreyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN MODEL ENGINEERING TRAINS .................................................................................................................................................... Leslie, MatthewBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ........................................................................................................................................Mills, John
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OPEN ART & CRAFT (continued) BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TATTING, BOBBIN LACE AND LACE .......................................................................................................................................Ottewell, KathleenBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN HAND KNITTING ............................................................................................................................................................................Williams, PhyllisBEST CROCHET BABY ARTICLE ........................................................................................................................................................................................O’Donnell, CarolynBEST KNITTED BABY ARTICLE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Schwarze, GenevieveBEST EXHIBIT IN MACHINE KNITTING CLASSES ................................................................................................................................................................Pritchard, ChristineBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CROCHET .............................................................................................................................................................................................Fimmell, T JBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN PAPER CRAFT ................................................................................................................................................................................Oldfield, ShirleyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN QUILTS ...............................................................................................................................................Christian, Jill - Hand-dyed Wool Wall Quilt
ORCHIDSGRAND CHAMPION ORCHID ....................................................................................................................................................................Hazledine, Graeme & Maureen
PHOTOGRAPHYCHAMPION LARGE COLOUR PRINT ...................................................................................................................................................................... Tabe, Joanne - Days EndCHAMPION LARGE MONOCHROME PRINT ........................................................................................................................................................... Armstrong, Leslie - LotusCHAMPION SMALL PRINT ........................................................................................................................................................................... Gammon, Justin - High Voltage
PIGEONSCHAMPION PIGEON IN SHOW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Schutz, C
PIGSSUPREME CHAMPION PIG IN SHOW................................................................................................................................................ Blenkiron, M C & M L - Gumshire Entry
POULTRYCHAMPION POULTRY EXHIBIT IN SHOW ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Woods, G
RABBITSBEST RABBIT IN SHOW ..........................................................................................................................................................Middendorp, Margaret - Bunnyrug Ice Velvet
REPTILESCHAMPION SNAKE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Cams CarpetsCHAMPION LIZARD ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Snowdon, Eleanor
ROYAL SHOW UTE MUSTERCHAMPION UTE OF SHOW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rose, Adrian
SHEAF TOSSINGOPEN HANDICAP ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................Dooley, PatrickROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW 8 POUND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP .............................................................................................................................................. Dooley, Patrick
SHEEPSUPREME BRITISH BREED GROUP .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Good, GSUPREME ALL BREEDS GROUP ........................................................................................................................................................................................Shillabeer, CV & DCSUPREME CHAMPION MERINO OR POLL MERINO RAM OR EWE .................................................................................................................................. Sullivan & Co, J & FSUPREME CHAMPION PRIME SAMM ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Galaxy Park
STRONGMAN COMPETITIONCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TRUCK PULL - OPEN ............................................................................................................................................O’Dea, BeckCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TRUCK PULL - LIGHTWEIGHT ............................................................................................................................ Carter, Melissa
TALENT ON SHOWTALENT ON SHOW WINNER ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Fusion
TECHNOLOGYBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY .....................................................................................................................................St Johns Grammar School
VIDEO COMPETITIONSEED TO STORE .............................................................................................................................................................Art4Agriculture Grains Young Farming Champions
WHIP CRACKINGSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, JUNIOR 17 YEARS AND UNDER. ....................................................................................................................................................... Fritsch, LisaSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, SENIOR 18 YEARS AND OVER. ........................................................................................................................................................Fritsch, Luke
WINE SHOWMOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW....................................................................Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard P/L - Brown Brothers Patricia ChardonnayMOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW .......................................................................................Deep Woods Estate - Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
WOODCUTTINGCHAMPION AXEMAN OF THE SHOW .........................................................................................................................................................................................Gillam, Glen
WOOLSUPREME CHAMPION FLEECE .....................................................................................................................................................................................................Venning, E B
Winners and participants in the newly established ‘Shed staff award’.Photo Courtesy of Stock Journal, Photographer Ian Turner
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Strong competition at Dairy Awards An increase in entries, particularly in the
cheese classes, resulted in fierce
competition at the 2014 SA Dairy Awards,
presented at the Adelaide Showground in August.
Chairman of the Dairy Products committee Darryl
Freer said high-quality entries in all categories
were received, with stand-outs and overall class
improvements in milk, butter, yoghurt and some
cheese classes.
Special guest judges were Hunter Valley
cheesemakers Annie and Jason Chesworth, who
starred on Channel Seven’s My Kitchen Rules
earlier this year.
Trophy winners included King Island Dairy,
La Vera Fine Cheese, Lion Dairy & Drinks,
Hindmarsh Valley Dairy, The Yoghurt Shop, Neha’s
Pty Ltd, Bracegirdle’s House of Fine Chocolate,
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T he Royal Adelaide Show now holds
the Guinness World Record for the largest
performing ankglung ensemble.
Over 6,000 show-goers joined in a rousing
rendition of Waltzing Matilda in the Main Arena
on Saturday, September 13, with the Royal
Show performance surpassing the previous
record held by the United States.
Members of Adelaide’s Indonesian community
gave show-goers a complimentary angklung
(a traditional wooden musical instrument) as
they arrived at the Main Arena and, following
a quick ‘how-to-play’ session, the World Record
attempt was achieved.
Attended by the Indonesian Ambassador to
Australia, the World Record performance made
the news in Indonesia, creating great exposure
for the Show and South Australia.
World record achieved in Main Arena
I t was standing room only at the Tinker-
Tailor-Fashion-maker extravaganza,
presented exclusively at this year’s Royal
Adelaide Show.
Featuring male and female fashions from
1839 until the present day, the spectacular
performance was designed to celebrate the
Society’s 175th anniversary. Encompassing dance,
music and theatrical scenes reminiscent of each
era, the performance played four times daily in
the Goyder Pavilion throughout the Show, always
to a packed audience.
Show-goers were enthusiastic in their praise for
Tinker-Tailor-Fashion-maker, describing it as “high-
energy but with beautiful moments that brought
a tear to the eye” with “amazing and incredibly
authentic costumes”.
General manager of the Royal Show Michelle
Hocking said many people commented on how
uplifting the performance was, particularly the
vibrant dance routines.
“The energy of the dancers was amazing and
each routine was different, it didn’t matter how
old or young you were there was something
for everyone in the performance from fairies to
formal dancing.”
Rave reviews for fashion spectacular
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When the Queen Came to Town
Orange industry promo a winner for Citrus industryA bag of Riverland oranges has yielded
more than a delicious snack for one
Adelaide family, thanks to a promotion run by
Citrus Australia. They’ve won a new Hyundai car
as part of the Buy a Local Orange campaign,
which saw eligible shoppers go into a draw to
win a car, a luxury Riverland holiday and range
of appliances.
“The campaign was focused around increasing
awareness and demand for our citrus, and
encouraging South Australian shoppers to buy
local,” said Citrus Australia - SA Region (CASAR)
chair Con Poulos.
“Indications are very strong that our efforts
were a big success, and we expect this will be
reflected in local citrus sales figures.”
Mr Poulos said that in addition to the partnerships
with Foodland, IGA, independent grocers,
sponsors and the Adelaide Produce Markets, the
campaign had enjoyed support from the South
Australian Government.
“Agriculture Minister Leon Bignell was there for the launch of our campaign and has continued to provide support, something for which we’re very grateful,” he said.
W hen the Queen Came to Town,
director Maurice Murphy¹s anticipated
feature documentary narrated by Bert Newton,
Lorraine Bayly and the voices of everyday
Australians, is opening in cinemas nationally from
November 27.
The Queen¹s maiden visit to Australia in 1954
marked the end of one era and the dawn of
another. It was post-depression, post WWII, and
pre TV, and Australians came in their millions
to bask in the presence of a monarch. These
memories and the footage captured are still vivid
to this day. Drawing on the 35mm Technicolor
cinema scope film footage and home movies
shot by those who witnessed the pageantry
and ceremony, we will recreate that time and
reflect on how it touched the lives and fabric of
Australian society.
Worth approximately $90 million dollars, the South Australian citrus industry employs up to 5,000 people
each year. There are more than 2.5 million citrus trees in the Riverland planted on more than 5,000
hectares, and more than 400 citrus growers in SA. Citrus is South Australia’s largest horticultural export
commodity, accounting for about half of the State’s horticultural exports.
For a glimpse of what is to come, follow this link to the documentary¹s trailer:
http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/movie/when-the-queen-came-to-town/
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A short film on the importance of South Australia’s sheep industry - told through the eyes of a five-
year-old child - has won the Royal Adelaide Show’s ‘Paddock to Plate’ video competition.
‘Archie Talks SA Sheep’, by budding local filmmaker Nicholas Cleary, sees super-cute Archie explain why
the sheep industry is so important to his Strathalbyn-based family.
Nicholas says the size of the industry and its significance to South Australia was his inspiration for the film,
but he thought it would be fun to hear these facts through his young cousin, Archie.
“I love making films, and I saw this as a great opportunity to do something fun with Archie and his family,”
he said. “It was great hanging out with them and getting amongst it on the farm.
“My mum is a Redden, so I have a very large extended family with multiple farming connections and
properties around Australia. And my girlfriend has a strong sheep history, being from the Sandland family
in Peterborough.”
Held in conjunction with the SA Agricultural Shows Next Generation Group and Primary Industries and
Regions SA (PIRSA), the competition offered a $5,000 cash prize for first place, with the overall winner
judged by an expert panel, selected by PIRSA.
Nicholas says his prize money will help fund a trip to America in 2015.
“I also make whacky films about action and comedy and two of my films have been selected to play
at MAGFEST - the world’s largest video-game film festival. So a couple of the people I work with and I,
are going to Washington DC to see our films be screened. I wouldn’t be able to go had I not won the
‘Paddock to Plate’ video competition.”
T he inaugural winners of the Seed to Store –
The Story of Australian Grain YouTube Clip
Competition were announced on Tuesday 9
September during grains day celebrations at the
Royal Adelaide Show.
Channel Nine’s Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello, along
with the Grains Research and Development
Corporation’s (GRDC) Kathleen Allan and South
Australian Grains Industry Trust’s (SAGIT) David
Shannon showcased the top five entries on the
Coke Stage.
“This is the first year the Royal Adelaide Show has
run the Seed to Store contest as a competitive entry
and is an exciting initiative which allows agriculture
to be promoted through social media, which is
fundamental in reaching the young generation of
consumers.”,” Ms Allan said.
The competition, managed by AgCommunicators
and supported by the GRDC and SAGIT, which
worked collaboratively with the Royal Agricultural &
Horticultural Society to coincide the launch of the
clips with the Show’s 175th birthday.
Archie talks sheep
Competition winner Nicholas Cleary & PIRSA Chief Executive Scott Ashby
2nd Prize ‘What does the plant say?’ Booleroo Centre District School
And the finalists are…. Check out the other finalists in the Paddock to
Plate video competition:
Wheat Kids by Jen Frith http://bit.ly/1unHMqZ
Ag, Food, Us and You by Coomandook Area School
http://bit.ly/1qQhtpJ
Inaugural YouTube clip winners promote grain industry at Show
A Paddock to Plate Story - Clare Valley, SA by Katherine Maitland
http://bit.ly/1zxC07K
Great Food SA by Nick Jackson
http://bit.ly/1wQziaq
See ‘Archie Talks SA Sheep’ at http://bit.ly/1qQhEkU See Nicholas’ other films at http://bit.ly/1xJUBNG
SAGIT Trustee David Shannon believes it is important to remind people where their food comes from, and
was excited that the You Tube clip gave entrants the opportunity to showcase modern, innovative and
sustainable farming.
First prize was awarded to Art4Agriculture Grains Young Farming Champions Rebecca Thistlethwaite,
Daniel Fox, Diana George and Jessica Kirkpatrick, all from New South Wales.
Second prize was ‘What does the plant say?’ by Bethany Simpson, Meg Jarvis, Chelsea Arthur, Ayeisha
Bishop, Eliza Bastian and Pieter Cillie, and third prize was ‘Seed to Store’ by Marni Greenshields.
“We were really pleased to receive 22 entries and
appreciated the support we received from secondary
schools in South Australia as teachers encouraged
their students to enter. The Royal Adelaide Show
has suggested that this is a fantastic number
of competitive entries to receive for a first year
competition,” Mr Shannon said.
The winning entry received $1000 cash with second
receiving $200 and third $100.
The top five clips can be
downloaded on the
Royal Adelaide Show’s
website http://bit.ly/1unIEfg
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Mixed dozen at Wine AwardsT hough two of the three major trophies went
to larger wineries, the top red wine award
and over half of the trophies overall went to small
and medium-sized labels.
Flying the flag for the big producers was Brown
Brothers, who won the most outstanding white
wine trophy and best chardonnay title for its
2012 Patricia Chardonnay. They were joined by
Tyrrells Vineyards, whose Vat 1 Semillon (2013,
2005 and 1998) won the Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith
Prize for Outstanding Wine of Provenance, which
recognises three vintages of one wine that display
outstanding lineage, regionality and longevity.
MOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW Graeme Lowe, Managing Director, F Miller & Co Pty Ltd presenting to Joel Tilbrook, collecting for Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
OUTSTANDING WINE OF PROVENANCE Sue Hodder, Chair of Judges presenting to Chris Waters, collecting for Tyrrells Vineyards
BEST CHARDONNAY IN SHOW Dan Eggleton, Seguin Moreau presenting to Joel Tilbrook collecting for Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
MOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW John Beukema, Drinks & Training Specialist, SA, Dan Murphys presenting to Richard Porter, collecting for Deep Woods Estate
The most outstanding red wine in show trophy went to Margaret River’s Deep Woods Estate for their 2012
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The boutique winery, part of the Fogarty Wine Group, also won the best
cabernet sauvignon title.
Other smaller wineries to perform well were Norfolk Rise Vineyard from Mount Benson, who won the best
sauvignon blanc trophy, the Clare Valley’s O’Leary Walker who won best riesling and Margaret River’s
Brookland Valley who won the best other red blend title for its 2012 Cabernet Merlot.
Two wineries from Langhorne Creek picked up trophies - Bleasdale’s 2014 Pinot Gris was named best
other varietal white/rose and best white wine under $20, while Gipsie Jack won the Dr Ray Beckwith OAM
Memorial Trophy for best traditional Australian red blend.
Two Tasmanian wineries picked up awards - Bay of Fires for their 2013 Pinot Noir and House of Arras for
best sparkling, while the Riverina’s McWilliams Wines won the best dry white blend title for its Evans & Tate
Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and best apera, topaque or muscat for its Hanwood Rare
Blend.
Chairman of judges Sue Hodder said the 2014 show had attracted 2,843 entries from 363 Australian wineries
- an increase of over 200 entries on last year’s awards and one of the highest in the history of the event.
A blend of boutique wine labels and household names took home trophies at this year’s Royal Adelaide Wine Show, announced at the Adelaide Showground on October 2.
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BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC IN SHOW Simon King, Wine Marketing Manager, Hurley Hotel Group presenting to Dan Berrigan, Norfolk Rise Vineyard
BEST OTHER VARIETAL WHITE OR ROSÉ Paul Zeunert, Sales Manager SANT, Programmed Property Services presenting to Paul Hotker, Bleasdale Vineyards
BEST SPARKLING WINE IN SHOW John Jones SA/NT Promotions Manager, Cellarbrations presenting to Ed Carr, House of Arras
BEST RIESLING IN SHOW Dr Eric Wilkes, Group Manager ommercial Services, Australian Wine Research Institute presenting to David O’Leary and Nick Walker, O’Leary Walker
BEST WHITE WINE UNDER $20 Rick Francis, Hospitality Sales Specialist SANT, BOC presenting to Paul Hotker, Bleasdale Vineyards
BEST DRY WHITE BLEND Mike Garrett, Partner, BDO presenting to Amy Blackburn, McWilliams Wines Group
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THE SEGUIN MOREAU TROPHY for BEST CHARDONNAY IN SHOW
sponsored by Seguin Moreau
won by Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard P/L -
Class 3 Exhibit No 33 - Brown Brothers Patricia
Chardonnay 2012
THE AUSTRALIAN WINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE COMMERCIAL SERVICES TROPHY
for BEST RIESLING IN SHOW
sponsored by AWRI Commercial Services
won by O’Leary Walker Wines - Class 7 Exhibit No.
26 - O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2008
THE ARKABA CELLARS TROPHY for BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC IN SHOW
sponsored by Arkaba Hotel
won by Norfolk Rise Vineyard - Class 11 Exhibit No
58 - Norfolk Rise Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014
THE FINLAYSONS TROPHY for BEST SEMILLON IN SHOW
sponsored by Finlaysons
won by Tyrrells Vineyards Pty Ltd - Class 10 Exhibit
No 22 - Vat 1 Semillon 2005
THE PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES TROPHY for BEST OTHER VARIETAL WHITE OR ROSÉ
sponsored by Programmed Property Services
Limited
won by Bleasdale Vineyards - Class 13 Exhibit No.
1 - Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2014
THE BDO TROPHY for BEST DRY WHITE BLEND
sponsored by BDO
won by McWilliams Wines Group - Class 19 Exhibit
No 23 - Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc 2013
THE CCL LABEL CLEAR IMAGE TROPHY for BEST SWEET WHITE TABLE WINE
sponsored by CCL Label Clear Image
won by Longview Vineyard - Class 22 Cat. No. 3 -
Epitome Late Harvest Riesling 2013
THE PROFESSOR A.J. PERKINS TROPHY for BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON IN SHOW
sponsored by Vili’s
won by Deep Woods Estate - Class 25 Exhibit No. 30
- Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
THE LALLEMAND AUSTRALIA TROPHY for BEST PINOT NOIR IN SHOW
sponsored by Lallemand Australia Pty Ltd
won by Bay of Fires - Class 35 Exhibit No. 15 - Bay
of Fires Pinot Noir 2013
THE WINE COMMUNICATORS OF AUSTRALIA, SA CHAPTER TROPHY
for BEST SHIRAZ IN SHOW
sponsored by Wine Communicators of Australia,
SA Chapter
won by St Hugo Wines - Class 32 Exhibit No. 1 - St
Hugo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010
THE RADOUX AUSTRALIA TROPHY for BEST OTHER RED BLEND
sponsored by Radoux Australia
won by Brookland Valley - Class 44 Exhibit No. 25 -
Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2012
THE HURTLE AND NORMAN WALKER TROPHY for BEST SPARKLING WINE IN SHOW
sponsored by Cellarbrations Independent Liquor
Stores
won by House Of Arras - Class 56 Exhibit No. 13 -
House Of Arras Grand Vintage 2005
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014 – Trophy Winners
WINEMAKER OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW Joshua Romanowicz, SA Wine & Industrial Sales Manager, Visy Pty Ltd presenting to Joel Tilbrook, Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
MOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW John Beukema, Drinks & Training Specialist, SA, Dan Murphys presenting to Richard Porter, collecting for Deep Woods Estate
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Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014 – Trophy Winners
THE BOC TROPHY for BEST WHITE WINE UNDER $20
sponsored by BOC
won by Bleasdale Vineyards - Class 13 Exhibit No.
1 - Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2014
THE MONTGOMERY TROPHY for BEST RED WINE UNDER $20
sponsored by Bidvest Hospitality Supplies
won by Echelon Wine Partners - Class 30 Exhibit
No. 108 - Partisan White Label Shiraz 2012
THE T.W.C ANGOVE AM MEMORIAL TROPHY for BEST BRANDY IN SHOW
sponsored by Gerry Colella
won by St Agnes Distillery - Class 66 Exhibit No. 1 -
St Agnes VSOP
THE GEORGE FAIRBROTHER MEMORIAL TROPHY for MOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW
sponsored by F Miller & Co Pty Ltd
won by Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard P/L -
Class 3 Exhibit No. 33 - Brown Brothers Patricia
Chardonnay 2012
THE MAX SCHUBERT AM TROPHY for MOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW
sponsored by Dan Murphys
won by Deep Woods Estate - Class 25 Exhibit No. 30
- Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
THE JOHN FORNACHON MEMORIAL TROPHY for BEST APERA, TOPAQUE OR MUSCAT
won by McWilliams Wines Group Ltd - Class 63d
Exhibit No. 1 - Hanwood Rare Blend
THE IN DAILY TROPHY for BEST AUSTRALIAN RUBY OR TAWNY
sponsored by www.indaily.com.au
won by Saltram Wine Estate - Class 62d Exhibit
No. 1 - Saltram Mr Pickwick Rare Tawny NV Blend
GRAMP, HARDY, HILL SMITH PRIZE for OUTSTANDING WINE OF PROVENANCE
won by Tyrrells Vineyards Pty Ltd Vat 1 Semillon
2013, 2005, 1998
THE DR RAY BECKWITH OAM MEMORIAL TROPHY for BEST TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIAN RED BLEND
(Shiraz/Cabernet - Cabernet/Shiraz) sponsored by Sip’n Save
won by Gipsie Jack - Class 47 Exhibit No 31 - Gipsie
Jack Terrier 2012
THE KARL SEPPELT AO TROPHY for BEST OTHER VARIETAL RED
sponsored by Mr David C Dridan OAM and
Integrated Precision Viticulture
won by Australian Vintage Ltd - Class 42 Exhibit No.
32 - McGuigan Shortlist Montepulciano 2013
THE MACQUARIE PRIVATE WEALTH PRIZE for WINEMAKER OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING RED
WINE IN SHOW
sponsored by Macquarie Group Services Australia
won by Julian Langworthy - Deep Woods Estate
THE VISY PRIZE for WINEMAKER OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING
WHITE WINE IN SHOW
sponsored by Visy Pty Ltd
won by Joel Tilbrook – Brown Brothers Milawa
Vineyard
BEST WHITE WINE UNDER $20 Rick Francis, Hospitality Sales Specialist SANT, BOC presenting to Paul Hotker, Bleasdale Vineyards
BEST SWEET WHITE TABLE WINE Russell Stevens, Account Manager, CCL Label Clear Image presenting to Mark Saturno, Longview Vineyard
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School wine competition dominated by BarossaN uriootpa High School has won three of
the four trophies up for grabs at this year’s
Royal Adelaide Wine Show Australian Schools
Wine Competition.
Their Barossa Scholar Shiraz 2013 won the TAFE
SA Trophy for Best Wine Made By A School, while
their Ten Year Tawny NV won the Seppeltsfield
Wines Trophy for Best Fortified Wine. Three
Nuriootpa High students won the CCL Label
Clear Image Trophy for Best Wine Label for their
Nurihannam Barossa Scholar Chardonnay 2013.
Urrbrae Agricultural High School won the
University of Adelaide Trophy for Best Wine
Commercially Produced for their Urrbrae Estate
Shiraz 2012.
Introduced in 2013, the Australian Schools Wine
Competition is part of the prestigious Royal
Adelaide Wine Show, an initiative of the Royal
Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South
Australia.
The Adelaide Wine Show is the only capital city
wine show to run a section for school-made
wine.
This year’s competition attracted 53 entries from
ten schools - nine from South Australia and one
from Western Australia.
Competition spokesperson Dr Paul Grbin, from
the University of Adelaide, said the competition aims to recognise the efforts of schools that make wine
and to enable school-made wine to be judged by the professionals.
“Not only does the competition provide a valuable opportunity for students to benchmark their wines
with other schools and the industry in general, it will hopefully encourage students to pursue careers in
viticulture and winemaking, and be an educational experience for the students involved.
“We are delighted with the response to this year’s competition and are confident it will continue to
grow in coming years, attracting entries from schools throughout Australia.”
Presented in conjunction with the University of Adelaide School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and TAFE
SA, the awards have a strong educational focus. As part of the awards program, students participate
in workshops run by University of Adelaide and TAFE SA wine industry experts.
“Not only do the students gain insight into issues relating directly to grape growing and winemaking,
but the context of how important the next generation is in developing and sustaining in the Australian
wine Industry into the future,” Dr Grbin said
Best Sauvignon Blanc - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014
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Co-Opera continues to wow audiencesD id you know the Adelaide Showground
is the only venue of its kind in Australia
- and possibly the world - to boast a resident
opera company? Guests at a lunch hosted
by Senator Anne Ruston, the wife of RA&HS
president Richard Fewster, during the Royal
Adelaide Show, discovered more about this
unique arrangement from the chair of the Co-
opera board, Barbara Fergusson.
According to Barbara, the relationship between
the Adelaide Showground and Co-opera is the
result of a visionary and forward-thinking Royal
Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA, who
recognised that support for primary producers
included having an active cultural life in country
and regional areas, and the emergence of
a new opera company in 1990 with a main
objective of performing in regional and remote
Australian communities.
“The first ever Co-Opera performances at the
Royal Show were made possible by a grant of
$5000 from the Society in 1991 which enabled a
free presentation to the public in the Rothman’s
Theatrette of a 25-minute show called Circuses
and Fairgrounds,” Barbara said.
“In effect, over 60 performances of free
30-minute, fully theatrical opera programmes
were presented at each of the 1991 and 1992
Royal Adelaide Shows.
Co-Opera kicking off the entertainment for the evening. Photographer of images: Andrew Beveridge, asbCreative
“From the beginning, the Society supported Co-Opera’s approach which was intended to demythologize opera by making it fresh, accessible and entertaining. Today Co-Opera continues to share the riches of the operatic art form, as well as the quality and innovation of our South Australian artists and product, with people in remote and regional communities across Australia, and internationally.”
Co-opera, which performed at the Society’s
175th Gala Dinner in July, began to regularly use
the Showground’s facilities for rehearsing and,
in 1999, the artistic director and co-founder,
Brian Chatterton, proposed a formal residency
arrangement that allowed the group to use the
then Wool Hall throughout the year rent free, in
return for Co-Opera performances presented at
the Show.
“The Board thought it was a good fit and we have
enjoyed that residency status continuously for the
last 14 years in what is now the Thomas Edmonds
Opera Studio,” Barbara said.
For more information including upcoming
performances visit www.co-opera.com.au
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T he Adelaide Showground is included on a new Adelaide version of
the famous MONOPOLY board game. Adelaide hotspots, landmarks
and attractions, including Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval and the Barossa Valley,
are all included, so roll the dice and build your empire with the attractions
you know and love. It’s available at major retailers and toy stores.
Do not pass go!
Big crowd for student research expoOver 4,000 high school students, teachers
and members of the community
attended the inaugural SACE Research Project
Student Expo at the Adelaide Showground in
August.
An initiative of the South Australian Certificate
of Education (SACE) Board, the two-day expo,
held in the Ridley Pavilion, aimed to inspire and
inform year 10 and 11 students who are getting
ready to start their projects. It featured exhibits
and presentations by government departments,
universities and industry associations, as well as
past students who achieved excellence in their
Research Projects. A quarter of the schools who
attended were from country areas, including
Port Pirie, Lameroo, Murray Bridge, Orroroo,
Mount Gambier and Waikerie.
“The event was intended to educate and
inspire students and their teachers around the
many resources and research topics available,”
said SACE Board chief executive Dr Neil
McGoran.
“The value of research in a secondary
setting, and pathways into higher and further
education, as well as the value of research skills
in life, are other areas of focus.
“The expo was originally intended to be a one-off but, based on its popularity and feedback from
visitors, the SACE Board has decided to stage a similar expo in 2015.”
All South Australian high school students complete the Research Project as part of the SACE.
“Completing the subject helps students develop skills in planning, project management, gathering and analysing information and communication,” said Dr McGoran. “Most students complete the project in year 12, but many begin to consider a research question, and plan their research, during year 11.”
Dr McGoran said the location and proximity of the Adelaide Showground to the CBD and the SACE
Board offices made it an ideal venue for the event. “The Ridley Centre provided ample space to cater
for our visitor numbers, exhibition booths and presentation area.”
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A RIA winning hip hop outfit The Hilltop Hoods brought their unique sound
to the Showground’s Main Arena on November 7, when they played
the Adelaide leg of their national Cosby Sweater Tour.
The South Australian favourites played songs from their chart-topping album
‘Walking Under Stars’, as well as crowd favourites from earlier albums ‘The
Hard Road’ and ‘State of the Art’.
The two-month Australian tour, which included capital cities and many
regional centres, follows sold-out tours in New Zealand, Europe and the UK,
and a festival-stealing performance at Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass
earlier this year.
Support acts included Blue Mountain’s trio Thundamentals and new
Adelaide act K21.
As well as being Australia’s leading hip hop act, The Hilltop Hoods established
well-respected Hip Hop label Golden Era Records, and help upcoming hip
hop and soul acts each year with The Hilltop Hoods Initiative.
Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centres sales manager Sandra Klein said the
Adelaide Showground was shaping up as the preferred venue for outdoor
music events in Adelaide.
“As well as the Hilltop Hoods, in December we will host the Stereosonic electronic music festival and in March the Future Music Festival,” she said. “Event organisers tell us they love the accessibility of the Adelaide Showground, as well as our high-quality facilities, meaning all the infrastructure they require is already on-site.”
R enowned Italian-American entertainer and singer Moreno Fruzzetti will star at next year’s
arnevale, on February 7 and 8 at the Adelaide Showground.
Born in Pisa, Mr Fruzzetti lives in New Jersey in the United States and is much sought after as a
performer internationally. Having starred at Carnevale in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the smooth
crooner is a favourite with Australian audiences and returns to Carnevale by popular demand.
A prolific recording artist with over 40 years in the entertainment business, his repertoire is varied
ranging from operatic arias, popular classics, ballads and traditional Italian songs.
Fruzzetti will perform two exclusive concerts at Carnevale, and will be backed by JC Jazz, an eight-
piece band well known to local audiences.
“I am thrilled to be returning to Australian shores and to be singing at one of the biggest multicultural
events on the continent,” Mr Fruzzetti said. “The audiences in Adelaide are so warm and
welcoming.”
www.carnevale-adelaide.com
Italian crooner to headline Carnevale
Adelaide hip hop favourites play Main Arena
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2014 South Australian Regional AwardsT he Adelaide Showground was delighted to again to sponsor the Brand South Australia Regional Awards Community Group Award. This category aims
to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of not for profit organisations, volunteer groups and community groups who work tirelessly on community based
projects and events.
Congratulations to the winners who rose to the top among very strong competition.
Yorke and Mid North, Pop Up On The Plains (Purdie Barr, Roshanna Bull, Kelly Leach with sponsor Jock Gosse, RA&HS)
Barossa, Dyslexia Action Group Barossa and Gawler Surrounds(Kylie Fotheringham and Sandra Marshall with sponsor Leith Jenkins, RA&HS)
Hills and Coasts, Willunga Farmers Market (Accepted on behalf of Willunga Farmers Market by Carol Schofield, RDA Hills and Coasts with sponsor Ann Bone, RA&HS)
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ISSUE 17
AUGUST 2013
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a part of the Society’s 175th history
book 1839 – 2014. Being written by
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Order form inside on page 31
ISSUE 18 DECEMBER 2013
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a part of the Society’s 175th history
book 1839 – 2014. Being written by
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February 2015 7 - 8 Carnevale - Italian Festival
14 Monster Trucks
19 - 23 SA Caravan & Camping Show
March 2015 9 Future Music Festival
20 - 22 Christian Revival Crusade
28 - 29 Royal Adelaide Autumn
Horse Show
December 2014 5 - 6 Stereosonic
January 2015 17-18 Summer Bridal Ideas
April 2015 10 - 12 Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo
10 - 12 Show Jumping Championships
18 - 19 Oz Comic-Con
24 - 26 Sunday Mail Home Living Expo
24 - 26 Animal Expo
24 - 26 Gift & Craft Fair
25 - 26 Plant Sale