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Seymour Agricultural & Pastoral - 2018 Schedule (all other sections except Horse section)

SECTION B - CATTLE HEAD STEWARD: Leigh Arandt - 0429 143 793 LOCATION: Cattle yards ENTRY FEES: Members $3 Non-Members $6 ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 PRIZE MONEY: Prize money will not be paid in classes where Product/Trophies/Special Awards are awarded. TROPHY: Worrough Commercial Angus Trophy THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Landmark, Elders, Doug Smith Transport, Worrough Commercial Angus, Rodwell's (Yea) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NLIS Regulations will be in force. COLLECTING/REMOVING EXHIBITS: Exhibits should be in pens by 8.30am, and not be removed prior to 4.00pm Saturday 6th October. *Entries to exhibit characteristics for efficient beef production including development for age, appropriate muscling and structural soundness. *Both pure and cross bred cattle are encouraged to enter, this includes both Bos Taurus or Bos Indicus cattle. *Exhibitors are encouraged to ask the judge/s questions and to look upon the event as a learning experience to incorporate into a farm management plan. *Exhibitors may enter an unlimited number of cattle at the discretion of the Head Steward and based on yard availability. Class 1901 Commercial Cow with Calf at Foot Class 1902 Commercial Replacement Heifer Class 1903 Commercial Steer: Vealer/Yearling/Export

SECTION C - GOATS HEAD STEWARD: Patricia Filipetto MOBILE: 0418 383 227 LOCATION: Fred Grimwade Pavilion JUDGE: Ian Turpin ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 ENTRY FEES: $5 per class LATE ENTRY: On show day only – $8 no discounts. JUDGING: to commence at 10.00 am Saturday, October 6. * Age of entries at date of show * All entries are to be registered and tagged

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* The exhibits to be penned by 9.00 am and the exhibits are expected to remain penned until 4.00pm. *The committee reserves right to amalgamate or divide classes. Class 1001 Fullblood Doe Kid under 6 months old Class 1002 Fullblood Doe Kid 6–9 months Class 1003 Fullblood Doe Kid 9 months – under 12 months old CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE Class 1004 Fullblood Doe 12 months – under 18 months old Class 1005 Fullblood Doe 18 months – under 24 months old CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE DOE RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE DOE Class 1006 Fullblood Doe 24 months – under 36 months old Class 1007 Fullblood Doe 36 months – under 48 months old Class 1008 Fullblood Doe 48 months and over CHAMPION SENIOR DOE RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR DOE GRAND CHAMPION DOE STANDARD BUCKS Class 1009 Fullblood Buck Kid under 6 months old Class 1010 Fullblood Buck Kid 6 – 9 months old Class 1011 Fullblood Buck Kid 6 months – under 12 months old CHAMPION JUNIOR BUCK RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BUCK Class 1012 Fullblood Buck 12 months – under 18 months old Class 1013 Fullblood Buck 18 months – under 24 months old CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BUCK RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BUCK Class 1014 Fullblood Buck 24 months – under 36 months old Class 1015 Fullblood Buck 36 months – under 48 months old Class 1016 Fullblood Buck 48 months and over CHAMPION SENIOR BUCK RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BUCK GRAND CHAMPION BUCK GROUP CLASSES Class 1017 Doe and Progeny, any age Class 1018 Sire’s Progeny. Group of 3 animals, sire not necessarily owned by Exhibitor but

from at least 2 Dams, not Triplets. Class 1019 Exhibitor’s Group of 3 animals, not necessarily bred by Exhibitor but must be

owned by the Exhibitor.

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Class 1020 Breeder’s Group of 3 animals. Must be bred and owned by the Exhibitor. Class 1021 Sire and Son Class 1022 Junior Handlers MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR

SECTION D - ALPACAS SHOW CONTACT: Andrew Hogan Tel: (03) 5799 1400 CONVENOR: Ann Sales JUDGE:TBA LOCATION: E C Head Pavilion SEPARATE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE FROM: *Ann & Rod Sales *PO Box 367, Heathcore Vic 3523 *EMAIL: rodannsales@gmail.com *Ann - 0418 131 619, Home - 5433 3789

SECTION F - WOOL HEAD STEWARD: D. Freeman - 0438 852 928 EMAIL: david-kulaba2@bigpond.com STEWARDS: D. Chisholm, A. Coulson, B. Tehan, D. Leahy, J. Palmer We would like to thank the following sponsors for this competition: *Merial - Champion Fleece of the Show (Group A) *Munckton Family -Clive Munckton Memorial Trophy - Most valuable fleece (Group A) *Webb Family - Capper Webb Memorial sash - exhibitor with highest number of points. *Seymour A & P Society - Tom Tehan Memorial Trophy *AWN - 2 x Fleece Special Classes. *Seymour Ag, D & E Freeman, Tehan Family *Entries required before 10 am on Friday 5th October 2018 *No entry fees - prize money will not be paid. *Trophies will be awarded if class is sponsored. *Fleeces nominated by exhibitors will be sent to compete in the Yea Show and then sold with the proceeds going to Legacy. LOCATION: E C HEAD PAVILION . Friday 5th October 2018. Fleeces required before 10.00 am. ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 COLLECTING / REMOVING EXHIBITS: All exhibits to be collected between 4pm and 5pm Saturday 6th October. Wool not to be removed before 4 pm Saturday. Office will not be responsible for exhibits not collected after this. ENTRY FEES: Free Entry PRIZES: Trophies will be awarded in Lieu of Prize money. GROUP A Class 2501 SKIRTED EWE/WETHER FLEECE - SUPERFINE

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Class 2502 SKIRTED EWE/WETHER FLEECE – FINE Class 2503 SKIRTED EWE/WETHER FLEECE - MEDIUM Class 2504 SKIRTED EWE/WETHER FLEECE - STRONG GROUP B Class 2505 SKIRTED RAMS FLEECE – FINE Class 2506 SKIRTED RAMS FLEECE – MEDIUM Class 2507 SKIRTED RAMS FLEECE – STRONG Class 2508 SKIRTED RAMS FLEECE - other than merino

GROUP C Class 2509 SKIRTED CROSSBRED FLEECE FX Class 2510 SKIRTED CROSSBRED FLEECE MX Class 2511 SKIRTED COMEBACK FLEECE GROUP D Class 2512 MERINO BREEDERS WEANER FLEECE COMPETITION - AUTUMN DROP *pair of fleeces with less than 12 months wool Class 2513 MERINO BREEDERS WEANER FLEECE COMPETITION - SPRING DROP *pair of fleeces with less than 12 months wool Class 2514 TWO FLEECE SPECIAL - two fleeces 19 micron or less

SECTION G - YARD DOG TRIAL AFFILIATED WITH VYUFDA INC

HEAD STEWARDS : Alan Coulson, Chris Head STEWARDS: Norm McLarty, Mandy Basse THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Nagambie Equine and Rural, Cop Rice Feeds, John Dalziel, Goulburn Valley Resources, (A Giannarelli and Family), Lewis Family, Seymour Vet Surgery, Seymour AG Supplies (Rob Richardson), Combined Rural Traders (CRT) JUDGES: TBA COMPETITION STARTS: 7.30am and will continue throughout the day. CLASSES:(STRICTLY TO CLASS) Novice and Open - Saturday 6th October 2018

For the stockman and his dog to compete with their hardworking farmer's dog. Featuring non-stop action, showcasing performance and ability of the shepherd's number one offsider in his or her normal working environment.

JUDGING INCLUDES: ability of the dog to cast, to take sheep over a bridge, to help with drafting, forcing and putting sheep away after work. Points can be deducted for bad work, time expiring and incomplete work, also unnecessary rough work.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 Entry forms can be downloaded on www.vyufda.com.au

ENQUIRIES: Brian Leahy - Mobile: 0409 336 654 EMAIL: bjwzleahy@gmail.com ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

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*Dogs restricted to class *Enter least preferred Dogs first in the event of excessive entries *Entry passes and draw posted one week prior to show ENTRY FEES: MEMBER $12, NON-MEMBER $16 PER DOG Class 1202 Novice Class 1203 Open

SECTION H CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW HEAD STEWARD: Kathy Humphries

EMAIL: kathyh1@iinet.net.au Separate schedule available from: KENNEL SECRETARY: Kathy Humphries or VCA Melbourne LOCATION: Near Netball Courts

SECTION I - FAMILY DOG FUN RING DOG HIGH JUMP/SCRAMBLE COMPETITION HEAD STEWARD: Phil McLean EMAIL: philmclean62@acitiv8net.au STEWARTS: Hannah Willis THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: Cop Rice Feeds and John Dalziel ENTRY FEE: Members: $3 Non-Members: $6 Enter on the Day LOCATION: On Oval in front of the Football Clubrooms ENTRIES CLOSE: Entries on day prior to 12.30pm START TIME: 1 pm Classe 1301 Small - 49 cm and under Classe 1302 Medium - over 49 cm and under 52 cm Classe 1303 Large – Open REGULATIONS: *The competition is a test of the dog's jumping ability and open to all dogs regardless of height. *The dog is permitted to jump onto or over the jump. *All dogs not competing must be on a lead with the handler in the marshalling area behind the competition arena. The competition area should be 15 m long by 8 m wide. *Only one dog may be loose in the competition area at any one time. *Every dog must compete at every height. *There must be a handler at the top and bottom of the jump to act as catchers if necessary. The dog's owner must supply extra handler. *Each dog is allowed three attempts at each height if necessary. *In the event of a 'jump off', the dogs will be allowed only one attempt at each height and the first failure will be deemed to have lost the 'jump off'. If a 'jump off' is required it will be held immediately to gain a final result prior to the next class commencing.

*A dog may compete on a loose lead or must be released at a minimum of 3 m from the jump.

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*ANY MISHANDLING OR MISUSE OF A DOG will incur IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION. *If, in the opinion of the stewards, a dog is unsafe to other competitors or the general public, it will be withdrawn from the competition. *Dogs must be measured at the shoulder blade in line with the front leg vertically. *Dogs must jump until one is decided. *The judge's decision is final. PLEASE NOTE: this is a dog high jump scramble and is not part of the VAS Ltd dog Jumping Competition.

FAMILY DOG FUN HEAD STEWARD: Tanya Matthews - 0401 675 783 JUDGE:Tanya Matthews ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per class, pay on the day. Please pay at the grand stand before 10am. ENTRIES CLOSE: Entries on the day prior to 10 am. LOCATION: On Oval in front of Football Clubrooms. Ribbons will be awarded 1st to 5th place. Classes will start at 10.30 am with the Cutest Puppy and finish with our big event "THE WOOF OFF' at approx 1 pm. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES. The stewards reserve the right to eliminate any badly behaved dogs.(with no entry refunds)

SECTION J - POULTRY HEADSTEWARD:EnolaHalpin-0427969274 LOCATION:PoultryPavilion ENTRYFEES:Member-$1.50Non-Members-2.00 Juniors(16yearsandunder)–FREE (JuniorsaretoenterasperopenSectionoftheSchedule-Classnumberistobeprefixedby'J'Example-AnconaPullet…..J4)

ENTRIESCLOSE:OnlineandinpersontotheA&POffice-Wednesday3rdOctober,2018

POSTALENTRIESCLOSE:Friday21stSeptember,2018-POBox6,SeymourVic3661 JUDGING:Commences9.30amSaturday6thOctober2018 COLLECTING/REMOVINGEXHIBITS:Exhibitsnottoberemovedpriorto3.00pmonSaturday6thOctober

PRIZES:Sashes ChampionBirdinShow-$50.00 ReserveChampionBirdinShow IanAldousPerpetualTrophy A.JamisonMemorialTrophy SashesChampion&ReserveChampion-SoftFeatherHeavy,SoftFeatherLight,SoftFeatherBantam,StandardHardFeather,BantamHardFeather,Waterfowl,Turkey,Junior(16yrs&underandNovice)

THANKYOUTOOURSPONSORS:SeymourPoultryClub,SelectSeedGrowers REGULATIONS: *AllExhibitsaretobethebonafidepropertyoftheExhibitor.

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*AllEggs-smooth,clean,freeofstainsandcracks,notmisshappenorthin,allonesize.Tobedisplayedinaneggcarton.Oneeggshallbetestedforfreshnesswhenjudged.

*Althoughthegreatestcarewillbetaken,theSeymourAgricultureandPastoralSocietywillnotberesponsibleforanymistakes,accidents,loss,injuryordangerfromanycausewhatsoever,toExhibits(Birds).

*JuniorExhibitorsmustbeundertheageof16yearsonthedayoftheshowandmustpentheirownbirds.

*NooneispermittedtohandleorinterferewiththeExhibitsaftertheyhavebeenpenned,exceptfortheappointedjudges.

*Anypersoncausingannoyancesbycommentsonthejudgesdecisionsorinvolvedininsultingorunseemlybehavioursshallbeliabletoexpulsionfromtheshowandhavetheirexhibitsand/orawardsdisqualified.Thejudgesdecisionisfinal.

*Thecommitteereservestherighttore-allocatejudges. *Pennumberswillbeissuedonarrivalattheshowbytheshowmanager. *AllbirdclassesmustexhibitbirdsthatareshowingplumageaccordingtotheAustralianPoultryStandardonthedayoftheshow.Nobabychickensorducklings.

*Ifmorethan4BirdsofaBreed&Colour-aClasswillbeopenedforthem.

ABBREVIATIONS: A.O.R.V.-AnyotherRecognizedVariety A.O.R.C.-anyotherRecognizedColour EGGS Class2001 1/2DozenHenEggs/LightBrown Class2002 1/2DozenHenEggs/MediumBrown Class2003 1/2DozenHenEggs/DarkBrown Class2004 1/2DozenHenEgg/White Class2005 1/2DozenHenEggs/Blue Class2006 1/2DozenHenEggs/OtherColoured Class2007 1/2DozenBantamEgg/AnyColour Class2008 1/2DozenDuckEggs Class2009 1/2DozenGooseEggs Class2010 1/2DozenAnyotherEggnotmentioned. BESTDECORATEDEGG Class2011 1xDecoratedbyAdult Class2012 1xDecoratedby0-3yearold Class2013 1xDecoratedby4-6yearold Class2014 1xDecoratedby7-10yearold Class2015 1xDecoratedby11-16yearold *Agesat01/01/2018 Class2016 BestPetChicken *AnyBreedorCrossBreedChickenallowedtoenter-mustbeownedbyaJunior(2-6yearsofAge)

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STANDARDHARDFEATHER Class2017 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedD/L MaleClass2018 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedD/L FemaleClass2019 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedL/L MaleClass2020 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedL/L FemaleClass2021 OldEnglishGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2022 OldEnglishGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2023 AustralianGame/BlackRed MaleClass2024 AustralianGame/BlackRed FemaleClass2025 AustralianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2026 AustralianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2027 AustralianPitGame MaleClass2028 AustralianPitGame FemaleClass2029 IndianGame/Dark MaleClass2030 IndianGame/Dark FemaleClass2031 IndianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2032 IndianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2033 MalayGame/White MaleClass2034 MalayGame/White FemaleClass2035 MalayGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2036 MalayGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2037 ModernGame/BlackRed MaleClass2038 ModernGame/BlackRed FemaleClass2039 ModernGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2040 ModernGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour Female

STANDARDLIGHTSOFTFEATHER Class2041 Ancona/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2042 Ancona/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2043 Andalusian/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2044 Andalusian/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2045 Araucana/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2046 Araucana/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2047 Campine/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2048 Campine/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2049 Leghorn/White MaleClass2050 Leghorn/White FemaleClass2051 Leghorn/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2052 Leghorn/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2053 Minorca/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2054 Minorca/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2055 Polish/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2056 Polish/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2057 Silkie/White Male

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Class2058 Silkie/White FemaleClass2059 Silkie/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2060 Silkie/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2061 Silkie/BeardedA.O.R.C. MaleClass2062 Silkie/BeardedA.O.R.C. FemaleClass2063 Welsummer/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2064 Welsummer/A.O.R.C.StateColour Female

STANDARDHEAVYSOFTFEATHER Class2065 AustralianLangshan/Black MaleClass2066 AustralianLangshan/Black FemaleClass2067 AustralianLangshan/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2068 AustralianLangshan/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2069 Australorp/Black MaleClass2070 Australorp/Black FemaleClass2071 Australorp/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2072 Australorp/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2073 Barnevelder MaleClass2074 Barnevelder FemaleClass2075 Orpington/Black MaleClass2076 Orpington/Black FemaleClass2077 Orpington/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2078 Orpington/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2079 PlymouthRock/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2080 PlymouthRock/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2081 RhodeIsland/Red MaleClass2082 RhodeIsland/Red FemaleClass2083 RhodeIsland/White MaleClass2084 RhodeIsland/White FemaleClass2085 Sussex/Light MaleClass2086 Sussex/Light FemaleClass2087 Sussex/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2088 Sussex/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2089 Wyandote/SilverLaced MaleClass2090 Wyandote/SilverLaced FemaleClass2091 Wyandote/White MaleClass2092 Wyandote/White FemaleClass2093 Wyandote/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2094 Wyandote/A.O.R.C.StateColour Female

BANTAMHARDFEATHER Class2095 AustralianGame/BlackRed MaleClass2096 AustralianGame/BlackRed FemaleClass2097 AustralianGame/Duckwing MaleClass2098 AustralianGame/Duckwing Female

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Class2099 AustralianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2100 AustralianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2101 AustralianPitGame MaleClass2102 AustralianPitGame FemaleClass2103 IndianGame/Dark MaleClass2104 IndianGame/Dark FemaleClass2105 IndianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2106 IndianGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2107 Malay/BlackRed MaleClass2108 Malay/BlackRed FemaleClass2109 Malay/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2110 Malay/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2111 Modern/BlackRed MaleClass2112 Modern/BlackRed FemaleClass2113 Modern/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2114 Modern/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2115 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedD/L MaleClass2116 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedD/L FemaleClass2117 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedL/L MaleClass2118 OldEnglishGame/BlackRedL/L FemaleClass2119 OldEnglishGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2120 OldEnglishGame/A.O.R.C.StateColour Female

BANTAMSOFTFEATHER Class2121 Ancona/Black MaleClass2122 Ancona/Black FemaleClass2123 Ancona/Red MaleClass2124 Ancona/Red FemaleClass2125 Andalusian MaleClass2126 Andalusian FemaleClass2127 Australorp/Black MaleClass2128 Australorp/Black FemaleClass2129 Australorp/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2130 Australorp/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2131 BelgianBarbuD'Uccle/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2132 BelgianBarbuD'Uccle/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2133 Hamburg/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2134 Hamburg/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2135 Japanese/BlackTailedWhite MaleClass2136 Japanese/BlackTailedWhite FemaleClass2137 Japanese/BlackTailedBuff MaleClass2138 Japanese/BlackTailedBuff FemaleClass2139 Japanese/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2140 Japanese/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2141 Langshan/Black Male

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Class2142 Langshan/Black FemaleClass2143 Langshan/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2144 Langshan/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2145 Leghorn/White MaleClass2146 Leghorn/White FemaleClass2147 Leghorn/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2148 Leghorn/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2149 Minorca MaleClass2150 Minorca FemaleClass2151 Orpington/Black MaleClass2152 Orpington/Black FemaleClass2153 Orpington/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2154 Orpington/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2155 Pekin/Black MaleClass2156 Pekin/Black FemaleClass2157 Pekin/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2158 Pekin/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2159 PlymouthRock/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2160 PlymouthRock/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2161 Polish/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2162 Polish/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2163 RhodeIsland/Red MaleClass2164 RhodeIsland/Red FemaleClass2165 RhodeIsland/White MaleClass2166 RhodeIsland/White FemaleClass2167 Sebright/Silver MaleClass2168 Sebright/Silver FemaleClass2169 Sebright/Gold MaleClass2170 Sebright/Gold FemaleClass2171 SicilianButtercup/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2172 SicilianButtercup/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2173 Sussex/Light MaleClass2174 Sussex/Light FemaleClass2175 Sussex/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2176 Sussex/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2177 Wyandotte/White MaleClass2178 Wyandotte/White FemaleClass2179 Wyandotte/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2180 Wyandotte/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2181 A.O.R.V.orA.O.R.CStateBreedandColour MaleClass2182 A.O.R.V.orA.O.R.CStateBreedandColour Female

WATERFOWLHEAVY Class2183 Aylesbury MaleClass2184 Aylesbury Female

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Class2185 BlueSwedish MaleClass2186 BlueSwedish FemaleClass2187 Cayuga MaleClass2188 Cayuga FemaleClass2189 Muscovy/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2190 Muscovy/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2191 Pekin MaleClass2192 Pekin FemaleClass2193 Rouen/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2194 Rouen/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2195 Saxony MaleClass2196 Saxony FemaleClass2197 SilverAppleyard MaleClass2198 SilverAppleyard FemaleClass2199 A.O.R.V.orA.O.R.C.StateBreed&Colour MaleClass2200 A.O.R.V.orA.O.R.C.StateBreed&Colour Female

WATERFOWLLIGHT Class2201 Campbell/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2202 Campbell/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2203 Crested/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2204 Crested/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2205 Elizabeth MaleClass2206 Elizabeth FemaleClass2207 IndianRunner/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2208 IndianRunner/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2209 Orpington/A.O.R.C.StateColour MaleClass2210 Orpington/A.O.R.C.StateColour FemaleClass2211 WelshHarlequin MaleClass2212 WelshHarlequin FemaleClass2213 A.O.R.V.orA.O.R.C.StateBreed&Colour MaleClass2214 A.O.R.V.orA.O.R.C.StateBreed&Colour Female

BANTAMWATERFOWL Class2215 Call MaleClass2216 Call FemaleClass2217 Mallard MaleClass2218 Mallard FemaleClass2219 Orpington MaleClass2220 Orpington FemaleClass2221 Saxony MaleClass2222 Saxony FemaleClass2223 SilverAppleyard MaleClass2224 SilverAppleyard FemaleClass2225 A.O.R.VorA.O.R.C.StateBreed&Colour Male

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Class2226 A.O.R.VorA.O.R.C.StateBreed&Colour Female Class2227 Geese MaleClass2228 Geese Female Class2229 Turkey MaleClass2230 Turkey Female Class2231 GuineaFowl MaleClass2232 GuineaFowl Female

SECTION K - BAKING HEAD STEWARD: Libby Webster LOCATION: Big Green Shed ENTRY FEES: Members $1.00, non members $2.00 ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Thursday 4th October - 4 pm - 7 pm or Friday 5th October 7.30am - 9am

COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS: Exhibits should not be removed prior to 4pm, Saturday 6th October 2018 JUDGED: Friday , 5th October, 2018

SPECIAL PRIZES: *Kath McLarty Aggregate - Most outstanding Exhibitor in Section K, L, M, P, Q, - Exhibitor must enter all five sections - Scoring: 1st - 2 points, 2nd - 1 point. PRIZE: Crystal Vase and Sash *Margot Green Trophy – Best baker in Seymour. Most successful in the baking section. *Class 3018 is sponsored by Andrew Schneider. Prize is a voucher and ribbon. REGULATIONS: Entry tickets must be securely attached Entries to be on white paper plates, without doilies Not to be iced or cream filled unless specified All cakes to be baked in a 20cm round tin Plain round cookie cutter to be used for scones No cake cooler marks on cakes Cakes must not be cut before judging Slices cut to 2.5 cm x 5 cm pieces V.A.S. COMPETITION: RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. An exhibitor having won at a show will be required to bake another cake for entry in the Group final (April 2019) the winner will be then required to bake a further cake for the State final (TBA) 2. Exhibitors are to follow the recipes and specifications listed

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3. An exhibitor having won at show/field day level is not eligible to enter any other show/field day until after the group judging, when, if not the winning entry can compete further. 4. An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one group in the state final 5. Each cake entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor 6. If for any reason a winner is unable to complete at group or state final level then the second place getter is eligible to compete.

VAS - RICH FRUIT CAKE RECIPE 250g sultanas 250g chopped raisins 250g currants 125g chopped mixed peel 90g chopped red glace cherries 90g chopped blanched almonds ½ teaspoon almond essence ½ teaspoon vanilla essence ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 250g butter

50g soft brown sugar ½ teaspoon lemon essence or finely grated lemon rind 1/3 cup of sherry or brandy 250g plain flour 60g self raising flour 4 large eggs Method: Mix together all the fruit and nuts and sprinkle with the sherry or brandy. Cover and leave for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight. Sift together the flours and spices. Cream together the butter and sugar with the essences. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and then alternately add the fruit and flour mixtures. Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be stiff enough to support a wooden spoon. Place the mixture into a prepared 20cm square, straight sided, square cornered tin and bake in a slow oven for approximately 3-4 hours. Allow the cake to cool in the tin.

HOT TIP: To ensure uniformity and depending upon the size, it is suggested the raisins be snipped into 2 or 3 pieces, cherries into 4 or 6 pieces and almonds crosswise into 3 or 4 pieces.

VAS - Carrot Cake 375 g Plain Flour 345 g Caster Sugar 2 tsp Baking Powder 375 ml Vegetable Oil 1 1/2 tsp Bicarb Soda 4 Eggs 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 3 Medium Carrots, grated (350 g) 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg 220 g Tin Crushed Pineapple, drained 1/2 tsp Allspice 180 g Pecans, chopped 2 tsp Salt

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Steps: 1. Preheat the oven to 180C(160C Fan). Grease a 20cm round cake tin and line with baking paper. 2. Sift the dry ingredients together into a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and oil, then to the dry ingredients. Mix well then add the carrots, crushed pineapple and pecans. Mix to form a smooth batter and pour into the cake tin. 3. Bake for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes or until a bamboo skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes in the tin on a wire rack. Upend and allow to cool on the wire rack. V.A.S. Competition

Class 3001 VAS Rich Fruit Cake (Recipe supplied) Class 3002 VAS Carrot Cake (Recipe supplied) sponsored by Rocky Lamattina & Sons

GROUP FINAL Class 3003 Best Plate of Four Plain Scones Class 3004 Plain Sponge (un-iced, unfilled)

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Class 3005 3 Sweet Muffins Class 3006 3 Savoury Muffins Class 3007 4 Meringues Class 3008 4 ANZAC Biscuits Class 3009 4 Shortbread fingers Class 3010 4 Florentines Class 3011 4 Brownies Class 3012 4 Yo Yo's Class 3013 4 Rum Balls Class 3014 Mixed biscuits - 3 varieties (2 of each) Class 3015 Flourless Cake Class 3016 4 Lamingtons Class 3017 Chocolate Cake Class 3018 A sponge cake filled and decorated Class 3019 Gingerbread house (no limits and as fabulous as you like) THE LICK OFF

PRIZE: $50 Class 3020 The Lick Off requires 2 each of the following staged on a paper plate. Marshmallows Fudge Coconut Ice

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Turkish Delight Toffee BREAD *Loaves entered in this section are to be Hand Made Class 3021 White Bread Class 3022 Wholemeal Bread Class 3023 Grain Bread Class 3024 4 Bread Rolls THE SLICE OFF Class 3025 The most innovative loaf of Bread. Prize $50.00 ASSISTED COOKING (Special Needs) Prize - Potentially the Mary Munckton Memorial Trophy Class 3026 Your Favourite Pizza - 15 cm Class 3027 Gingerbread Person Class 3028 Your favourite Preserve - Jam/Chutney/Pickle Class 3029 4 Pieces Uncooked slice Class 3030 4 Rumballs Class 3031 Decorated Cake - from Packet FOOD STYLING *160th Birthday section* Open to all ages *All entries to be presented on a tray comprising of approximately 50% Edible and 50% Props Class 3032 High Tea Class 3033 Shearers lunch Class 3034 Your lunch box Class 3035 Biscuits in a Jar Class 3036 Dinner Party Place setting for 1(No edible items required) Class 3037 Bush Picnic

BAKING - JUNIOR SECTION HEAD STEWARD: Libby Webster LOCATION: Big Green Shed ENTRY FEES: Junior entries are free ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 JUDGED: Friday 5th October, 2018 DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Thursday 4th October - 4 pm - 7 pm or Friday 5th October 7.30am - 9am

COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS: Exhibits should not be removed prior to 4pm October 6th PRIZES: Ribbons and Sashes SPECIAL PRIZE: Mrs F. Coulson Memorial (most successful Junior exhibitor) - $100.00 REGULATIONS:

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*Junior entries must be under the age of 18 as of show day *Entry tickets must be securely attached *Entries to be on white paper plates, without doilies *Not to be iced or cream filed unless specified *All cakes to be baked in a 20cm round tin *Plain round cookie cutter to be used for scones *No cake cooler marks on cakes *Cakes must not be cut before judging V.A.S. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS; *A competitor for junior cake baking must be under 18 years on the day of their local show. *The competitors follow the show, group, state level of competition in April 2019. *An exhibitor having won at a show will be required to bake another cake for entry in the group final (April 2019) the winner will then be required to bake a further cake for the state final (TBA).

*Exhibitors are to follow the recipes and specifications listed. *An exhibitor having won at show/field day level is not eligible to enter any other show/field day until after the group judging, when, if not the winner, entry can compete *An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one group in the state final. *Each cake entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor. *If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at group or state final level then the second place getter is eligible to compete.

BOILED FRUIT CAKE RECIPE 375g mixed fruit ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon mixed spice ½ cup water 125g butter ½ teaspoon bi-carbonate soda 1/2 cup Sherry 2 eggs lightly beaten 2 tablespoons marmalade 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup plain flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Method: Place the mixed fruit, sugar, spices, water and butter in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 3 minutes then remove, add bi-carbonate of soda and allow to cool. Add the sherry, eggs, marmalade and mix well. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients then place in a greased and lined 20cm round cake tin. Bake in a moderately slow oven for 1 hour, or until cooked when tested

CARROT & DATE MUFFIN RECIPE 2 ½ cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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1/3 cup pitted dates 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup reduced fat milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 cup coarsely grated carrot 1 cup canola oil 1/2 cup orange juice icing sugar for dusting Method: Heat oven to 190 C (moderately hot). Line a 12-hole muffin pan with, Round Paper Muffin Cases(Classic White Muffin Cases Size - 35mm Height x 90mm Wide x 50mm Base) Sift dry ingredients in a large bowl, stir in dates and carrots. Add the combined marmalade, oil, eggs, juice and milk. Mix until just combined. Spoon mixture evenly into Muffin paper cases in muffin pan. Cook for 20 minutes. (to test muffins are cooked, insert a cake skewer, if it comes out clean the muffins are ready. Stand muffins in pan for 5 minutes before removing to cool.

V.A.S. Competition Class 3038 VAS Junior Boiled Fruit cake (recipe supplied) *An Exhibitor having won at a Show, will bake another cake for entry in the Group Final, the winner will then be required to bake a further cake for the State Final *Exhibitors are to follow the recipe and specifications *Each cake entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor. PRIZE: State Final - 1st - Trophy and $200, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50 Class 3039 VAS Junior Carrot & Date muffins (recipe supplied). This is sponsored by Rocky

Lamattina & Sons) *Four (4) muffins per plate *An Exhibitor having won at a Show, will bake another cake for entry in the Group Final, the winner will then be required to bake a further cake for the State Final *Exhibitors are to follow the recipe and specifications *Each cake entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor. PRIZE: State Final - 1st - Trophy and $250, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50 GROUP LEVEL COMPETITION 14 YEARS AND UNDER Class 3040 3 x Decorated Cup Cakes Class 3041 4 x Plain Scones 10 YEARS AND UNDER Class 3042 1 x Decorated Teddy Bear Biscuit

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SHOW 6 YEARS AND UNDER Class 3043 Best decorated Marie Biscuit Class 3044 Plate of fairy bread Class 3045 2 decorated hard boiled eggs 7 – 12 YEARS *Sash for the best piece of cookery Class 3046 3 pieces Uncooked slice Class 3047 3 pieces Chocolate Crackles Class 3048 Cake of own choice- uniced Class 3049 3 small cupcakes iced and decorated Class 3050 Necklace of edible dried fruit Class 3051 Best decorated Teddy bear biscuit Class 3052 3 Rumballs Class 3053 3 Biscuits (Choc Chip) Class 3054 3 Pikelets 13-18 YEARS *Sash for best piece of cookery Class 3055 4 Honey Joys Class 3056 Cake of own choice - Decorated for a Birthday Class 3057 4 ANZAC Biscuits Class 3058 4 Rumballs Class 3059 Gingerbread person Class 3060 4 cup cakes (decorated) Class 3061 4 Scones Class 3062 Plate of home made party treats - 4 pieces

Class 3063 4 Hedgehog slice Class 3064 4 Sausage Rolls Class 3065 4 sweet or savoury muffins Class 3066 Marble Cake (un-iced) ASSISTED COOKING SECTION Class 3067 Your favourite sandwich Class 3068 3 x Fairy bread Class 3069 3 x Honey crackles Class 3070 3 pieces Uncooked Slice Class 3071 Decorated Packet Cake

SECTION L - PRESERVES HEAD STEWARD: Glenise Heywood - 0414 300 434 STEWARD: K. Purchase

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LOCATION: The Big Green Shed ENTRY FEES: Members: $1 Non-Members: $2 (first 10 entries full price and subsequent entries discounted half price) ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 LATE ENTRIES: - Friday 5th October, 8am - 9am STAGING/DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Friday 5th October, 8am - 9 am JUDGING:Friday 5th October 2018 PRIZES: Ribbons, Special prizes SPECIAL PRIZES: *Mabel Ridd Memorial Award - Prize: $50 and sash

*Kath McLarty Aggregate - Most outstanding Exhibitor in Section K, L, M, P, Q, - Exhibitor must enter all five sections - Scoring: 1st - 2 points, 2nd - 1 point. PRIZE: Crystal Vase and Sash

SPONSOR: FOWLERS VACOLA -Preserving Kit for the Overall Winner in Preserves, and a copy of Fowlers Preserving/Cookery Book for Second place.

REGULATIONS: *Cellophane seals on Jams, Jellies, Relishes, Chutneys and Pickles *All other Classes - screw tops or clamped lids *All exhibits must include a label on jar with ingredients listed e.g. variety of fruit or vegetables etc. *Judged on presentation, taste and texture

SPECIAL CLASSES: Class 3101 MAKE, BAKE and GROW *Three items - one to be made by the Exhibitor, one to be baked by the Exhibitor and one to be grown by the Exhibitor. Grown exhibits must be at least semi-perishable. All exhibits must fit into an area not larger than 75 cm x 75 cm. 1st - $25

Class 3102 PICKLE TASTE OFF *Make your own favourite pickle recipe. All ingredients must be listed on the label on the back of the jar. 1st - $50 Class 3103 CHRISTMAS HAMPER *Hamper / Basket / Box to be no larger than 30 cm x 40 cm. *Contents: All to be related to Christmas theme and all made by the Exhibitor. 3 jars of Preserves and 3 Handmade Articles e.g. Christmas tree Ornament. 1st - $25 OPEN SECTION Class 3104 Jar of Sweet Jelly Class 3105 Jar of Savoury Jelly Class 3106 Jar of Berry Jam Class 3107 Three kinds of jams ( no marmalade) Class 3108 Jar of Plum Jam Class 3109 Jar of Apricot Jam Class 3110 Jar of Citrus Marmalade

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Class 3111 Jar of Citrus Marmalade (Blended) Class 3112 Jar of Marmalade not mentioned Class 3113 3 kinds of Citrus Marmalade Class 3114 Jar of any other kind of Jam Class 3115 Jar of Lemon Butter Class 3116 Jar of any other kind of butter Class 3117 Jar of Sweet Paste Class 3118 Jar of Pickled Fruit or Vegetable (eg onion) Class 3119 Jar of Fruit Mince Class 3120 Five items from the pantry shelf Class 3121 Bottle of Tomato Sauce Class 3122 Dehydrated Fruit or Vegetable Class 3123 Bottle of Plum Sauce Class 3124 Bottle of Worcestershire Sauce Class 3125 Collection of 3 kinds of sauce Class 3126 Jar of Mustard Pickles (eg Cauliflower, Green Tomato Class 3127 Jar of Relish Class 3128 Jar of Red Tomato Chutney Class 3129 Jar of Green Tomato Chutney Class 3130 Jar of Fruit Chutney Class 3131 Collection of 3 kinds of Chutney Class 3132 Bottle of Savoury/herb vinegar Class 3133 Bottle of Savoury/herb Infused Oil Class 3134 Jar of Olives (Label on jar to state variety) Class 3135 Jar of Pesto Class 3136 Bottle of Homemade Cordial Class 3137 Jar Sugar-free Chutney - Tomato based Class 3138 Jar Sugar-free Jam - any type of Berry Class 3139 Jar of Native Fruit Jam - 1st place Sponsored by Glenise Heywood - $20

Class 3140 Jar of Native Fruit Chutney - 1st place Sponsored by Glenise Heywood - $20 BOTTLED FRUIT Class 3141 One bottle Fruit of choice (not Tomato) Class 3142 One bottle of Tomatoes Class 3143 One bottle - any other Vegetable Class 3144 One bottle Liqueured Fruit Class 3145 One jar Preserved Lemons Class 3146 One jar Pickled Eggs

SECTION M - NEEDLEWORK and CRAFT HEAD STEWARD: Leonie Feery STEWARDS: Fiona Coye, Diane Welsh, Karla Washington

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THANKS TO SPONSORS: Burtons Store, M-Mart, O'Keefes IGA, Fabrics N More, Seymour Post Office, Shoppers Delight, Seymour Race Club, Ray White Seymour LOCATION: Les Bell Pavilion ENTRY FEES: Members: $1 Non-Members: $ 2 Junior Classes: FREE (First 10 entries Full price and subsequent entries discounted - half price) ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 LATE ENTRIES: -Thursday 4th October - 4pm - 7pm or Friday 5th October 7.30 - 9am STAGING / DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Thursday 4th October - 4pm - 7pm or Friday 5th October 7.30 - 9am JUDGING: Friday 5th October - 9am PRIZES: Place cards, Ribbons, Special Prizes SPECIAL PRIZE: *Kath McLarty Aggregate - Most outstanding Exhibitor in Section K, L, M, P, Q, - Exhibitor must enter all five sections - Scoring: 1st - 2 points, 2nd - 1 point. PRIZE: Crystal Vase and Sash REGULATIONS: VAS LTD EMBROIDERY, PATCHWORK, STATE SEWING, CROCHET and KNITTING and COMPETITIONS *Classes 4001, 4002, 4017, 4025, 4051 sponsored by Spotlight at State Level. *General Regulations applicable to all VAS Ltd Competitions. *Competitions conducted at Society, Group and State Level. *An Exhibitor may represent only one Society at Group level and one Group at State level. *An article having won at a Show will compete at a Group Final; the winning article will then compete in the State Final at the next Royal Melbourne Show. *The Melbourne Group 14 winner of the current Show will compete as a finalist in the following State Final at the Royal Melboure Show. *An article having won a State Final, is no longer eligible to compete in the competition. *Each article entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor. *If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final level then the Second place getter is eligible to compete. *A person is not permitted to win at more than one Show within the State in any one Show year. Persons not adhering to this rule will be required to forfeit/refund prize money.

*All work to have been completed within the last twelve (12) months. *Novice - someone that has never entered an item in a Show previously. VAS LTD SPOTLIGHT HAND EMBROIDERY COMPETITION *An article of hand embroidery, any type, excluding cross stitch. VAS LTD SPOTLIGHT PATCHWORK COMPETITION *Piece of patchwork, no more than 1 metre on any one side, machine pieced and machine quilted only finished articles will be accepted. VAS LTD SPOTLIGHT STATE SEWING COMPETITION

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*To be constructed in fabric, using natural fibre or fibre blend. Tote/Carry bag to be made by Exhibitor no larger than 50cm on either side, fabric handle/s, minimum embellishments allowed, must be lined. *An Exhibitor may represent only one Society at Group level and one Group at State level. An exhibit may only win one Group Final in a show season, should the same article be entered again and found to have already won a Group Final in the same show season the Exhibitor must return the prize money and will be disqualified from exhibiting for 12 months.

VAS LTD SPOTLIGHT KNITTING COMPETITION *Hand Knitted Garment for an Infant/Child, up to 3 years of age, made from Pure Wool/Wool Blend of any ply. *Must have attached a label from wool used or label/receipt from Woollen Mill. VAS LTD CROCHET COMPETITION *Crocheted article made from pure wool/wool blend of any ply, no larger than 50cm on any one side. General regulations for VAS Ltd State Competitions apply.

NEEDLEWORK Class 4001 VAS LTD Hand Embroidery Competition. An article of hand embroidery, any

type, excluding cross stitch. *Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor *Show Level -$10, Group level - $20, State Level - 1st - Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher, 2nd - $150 Spotlight Voucher, 3rd - $50 Spotlight Voucher. Class 4002 VAS LTD SPOTLIGHT State Sewing Competition. Tote / Carry bag. *No larger than 50cm on any one side, Fabric Handle/s, minimum embellishments allowed, must be lined. *Sewn by machine, May be hand finished, *Knitted/Crocheted items not acceptable. *Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor *Show Level -$10, Group level - $20, State Level - 1st - Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher, 2nd - $150 Spotlight Voucher, 3rd - $50 Spotlight Voucher. Class 4003 Baby Blanket Class 4004 Dolls Clothes Class 4005 Cross Stitch Christmas Tree Decoration Class 4006 Sewing Aid - ie. Pin cushion, glasses case, needlecase etc Class 4007 Hand embroidered household linen - unframed. Class 4008 Cushion Class 4009 Any Cross Stitching on Aida Cloth Class 4010 Article of hardanger Class 4011 Machine made article Class 4012 Machine sewn article of Adults clothing Class 4013 Machine sewn article of Childrens clothing

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Class 4014 Machine sewn article of Baby (up to 12 months) clothing Class 4015 Homemade Fancy Dress Class 4016 Article of Hand Smocking

CROCHET

Sample of yarns & labels showing blends must be attached to all articles. No ribbon on baby garments. Washed / worn articles will not be accepted.

*Elsie Berry Trophy for the Best Piece of Crochet Class 4017 VAS LTD Crochet Competition. An article of crochet no larger than 50 cm on any

one side.

*Made from Pure wool/wool blend of any ply - Label must be attached or receipt from Woollen Mill.

*Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor *Show Level -$10, Group level - $20, State Level - 1st - Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher, 2nd - $150 Spotlight Voucher, 3rd - $50 Spotlight Voucher. Class 4018 Crochet Toy any ply - 30 cm or under (no Knitting) *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4019 Class 4019 Crochet Baby Jacket 4 ply or under *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4020 Crochet Shawl Class 4021 Crochet Table Runner / Doilly / Table Cloth (In Cotton) Class 4022 Crochet Rug Class 4023 Crochet Headwear - i.e. Beanie, Ear Muffs etc Class 4024 Any Crochet article

KNITTING

Sample of yarns & labels showing blends must be attached to all articles. No ribbon on baby garments. Washed / worn articles will not be accepted.

Class 4025 VAS LTD State Knitting Competition. A hand knitted Garment for an Infant /

Child, up to 3 years of age. *Made from Pure wool/wool blend of any ply - Label must be attached or receipt from Woollen Mill. *Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor *Show Level -$10, Group level - $20, State Level - 1st - Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher, 2nd - $150 Spotlight Voucher, 3rd - $50 Spotlight Voucher. Class 4026 KNIT OFF - get your knitting needles ready for a fast paced knitting challenge! *Exhibitors to knit as may rows as they can in 5 minutes with an initial cast on of 20 stitches. *Exhibitors to bring their own Size 8 Knitting needles. (some needles will be available) *Wool will be provided in fun bright colours.

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*Exhibitors to arrive at the Society's Secretary Office - Ken Hall Pavillon at 11.00am on Saturday 6th October. PRIZES: 1st - $50 and sash, 2nd - $25 Class 4027 Hand Knitted Beanie - Any yarn, any ply. *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4028 Hand Knitted Coat Hanger (Any ply) *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4029 Hand Knitted Baby's Garment 4 ply or under *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4030 Hand knitted Multi Coloured Jumper / Cardigan - Baby Garment using any yarn. Class 4031 Hand knitted Baby Accessories - one of the following - Booties, Shoettes, Bonnet,

mittens. Class 4032 Hand knitted Adult Jumper or cardigan - long or short sleeves - plain or patterned. Class 4033 Hand knitted Childrens jumper or cardigan Class 4034 Hand knitted Scarf / Cowl Class 4035 Knitted Travel / Knee rug Class 4036 One pair of knitted socks (any material) Class 4037 Knitting in cotton, any article Class 4038 Any other Hand Knitted Article HANDSPUN - NATURAL OR DYED Class 4039 Hank of Handspun Wool Class 4040 Article made from Handspun Wool Class 4041 Handspun Alpaca Class 4042 Handwoven handspun Scarf Class 4043 Handwoven other Article Class 4044 Article made from Handspun Alpaca KNITTED and / or CROCHET Class 4045 Hand Knitted or Crochet Toy *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4046 Dolls Clothes Class 4047 Granny Squares - 15 cm x 15 cm. Class 4048 Any other Article - ie - Tea Cosy, Scarf, Article of clothing, Hot Water Bottle

Holder, Beanie, Cushion Cover. Class 4049 Pram Cover Class 4050 NOVICE - Knitted article of choice Class 4051 NOVICE - Crochet article of choice Class 4052 Collection of 3 articles: Crochet, Knitting and Needlework - own choice, 1 of each.

All items to be one Individuals work. Class 4053 4 Items from Section M - One families work - must be the work of at least 2

people.

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Class 4054 VAS LTD Patchwork Competition. *The exhibit is to be not more than one metre on any one side. *Machine pieced and machine quilted *Minimal Embellishments. Small amount only not to overpower patchwork. *Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor. *Show Level -$10, Group level - $20, State Level - 1st - Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher, 2nd - $150 Spotlight Voucher, 3rd - $50 Spotlight Voucher. Class 4055 Article of Patchwork, hand pieced, hand or machine quilted by Exhibitor Class 4056 Article of Patchwork, hand pieced, commercially quilted Class 4057 Article of Patchwork, machine pieced, hand or machine quilted by Exhibitor Class 4058 Article of Patchwork, machine pieced, commercially quilted Class 4059 Patchwork Cushion Class 4060 Article of Patchwork with applique machine pieced, hand or machine quilted by

Exhibitor Class 4061 Article of Patchwork with applique machine pieced, commercially quilted Class 4062 Unscheduled item of Patchwork

CRAFT RULES FOR CLASSES: *No limit on entries *All care will be taken when handling entries, but responsibility for insurance rests solely with Exhibitor.

Class 4063 Handmade Card *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4064 One Page Scrapbooking *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4065 1 x piece Hand Pieced Jewellery *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4066 Handmade Teddy Bear Class 4067 Christmas Decoration Class 4068 Heirloom article suitable to be handed down Class 4069 Any Woven Article Class 4070 Article made from natural resources Class 4071 Piece of felting Class 4072 Rag doll (Handmade clothing) Class 4073 Covered coat hanger Class 4074 1 x piece of Beading Class 4075 Piece of Ceramics Class 4076 Piece of Woodwork Class 4077 Piece of Leadlight Class 4078 Piece of Mosaic

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Class 4079 Piece of Stump Work Class 4080 Article made from recycled materials (State source of materials) Class 4081 Scrapbooking - beginner - one page - 'Party Theme' Class 4082 Homemade Candle Class 4083 Homemade Birthday Card Class 4084 Article of craft - 'The old is new again' Class 4085 Dream Catcher - up to 30 cm diameter Class 4086 Handmade floor mat Class 4087 Handmade Hat - any material Class 4088 Formal Hat - decorated by Exhibitor suitable to wear to Seymour Cup * 1st - 2 x Complimentary Tickets to Seymour Cup held in October. Class 4089 CREATIVE ARTS - Varity of crafts, upto 5 items with theme 'Celebration' - One

families work - must be the work of at least 2 people.

NEEDLEWORK & CRAFT - JUNIOR SECTION ENTRY FEES: FREE PRIZES: Ribbons and Special prizes *Isobel Robinson Memorial Trophy - $30 - Sponsored by: Spinners & Weavers - for Best Needlework in the Junior Section. Class 4090 Decorated Pet Rock- No wider than 15cm *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4091 Hand Made Card *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 Class 4092 CREATIVE WRITING - ESSAY - Grades 5 and 6 *ENTRIES TO BE POSTED BY FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER TO PO BOX 6, SEYMOUR 3661 OR Hand delivered to A & P Office, Ken Hall Pavilion, Kings Park by FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018. *In memory of Mrs Judith Roberts *Show Level - $10, Group Level - $20 THEME: 'How farms benefit you and your Community' *Handwritten or typed on A4 paper - Maximum 150 words. CRAFTS - 6 YEARS AND UNDER Class 4093 Best Decorated Gumboot Class 4094 Best Designed Card from Stickers Class 4095 Best Decorated Wooden Spoon Class 4096 Stamping or printing using any medium on A4 sheet Class 4097 A page from a Colouring Book using any medium, A4 size Class 4098 Drawing of your Family using any medium, A4, A3, A2 Class 4099 Handwriting - 'Happy Birthday' - on A4 - lined paper may be used.

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Class 4100 Best Decorated Gumboot Class 4101 Handmade Card Class 4102 Article made from recycled materials Class 4103 Most unusual creature made from any materials (non perishable) Class 4104 Best Decorated Wooden Spoon

Class 4105 Christmas Decoration Class 4106 Decorated Face Mask using any Medium

Class 4107 Self Portrait using any Medium Class 4108 A page from a Colouring Book using any medium, A4 sheet Class 4109 Handwriting - 'Happy Birthday Seymour Show, 160 years old, wow that's old' - on

A4 - lined paper may be used. CRAFTS - 11 - 15 YEARS Class 4110 Any type of Embroidery Class 4111 Knitted Article Class 4112 Crochet Article Class 4113 Rag Doll Class 4114 Small Patchwork Article Class 4115 Simple Machine made item Class 4116 Christmas Decoration Class 4117 Jigsaw Puzzle mounted Class 4118 Article made from recycled materials (state source of material) Class 4119 Fashion Article using Farm Materials Class 4120 Dressed Doll - clothes only to be judged Class 4121 Homemade candle Class 4122 Most unusual creature made from any materials (non-perishable) Class 4123 Most Creative Decorated Article in any medium Class 4124 A Page from a Colouring Book using any medium, A4 size Class 4125 Draw a Birthday Cake - A4 - using any meduim Class 4126 Handwriting - Cursive Script - 'Congratulations to the Seymour Agricultural and

Pastoral Society Inc. on their 160 year Celebration' KNITTING NANCY SHOW OFF ENTRY FEE: FREE PRIZES: 1st place - Card & Ribbon, 2nd place - Card & Ribbon each class SPECIAL PRIZE: Longest entry over all Classes - $50 & Card & Ribbon *Knitting Nancy's are available from Fabric'n'More, Station St, Seymour between 4pm and 5pm from Wednesday 1st August, 2018. *Seymour Agricultural Society Knitting Nancy's must be used and started with the yarn provided. Class 4127 5 years and under Class 4128 6 years - 8 years Class 4129 9 years -13 years

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Class 4130 14 years - 18 years Class 4131 19 years and over

SECTION N - ART HEAD STEWARD: Lynda Robinson - 0410 063 349 LOCATION: The Igloo (Seymour Playgroup Building) ENTRY FEES: Members: $1 Non-Members: $2 Junior: FREE (First 10 entries full price and subsequent entries discounted half price) ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 JUDGING: Friday 5th October 2018 STAGING/DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Thursday 4th October between 9.00am and 12.00 noon or Friday 5th October before 10.00am. COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS: All exhibits to be collected between 4.00 and 5.00 pm on Saturday 6th October 2018. Office staff will not be responsible for exhibits left after these times. PRIZES: Ribbons, Prize Cards, Special Prizes. REGULATIONS: Paintings in the OPEN Classes are to be suitably framed and wired for hanging. (If work does not comply with this regulation it may be excluded). OPEN SPECIAL PRIZE: Best Piece of Artwork in Show - $50 PAINTERS PRIZE: Seymour and District Art Society Inc. - Perpetual Trophy - Annual Award for an Emerging Artist. Class 5001 Best Artwork depicting the theme 'Celebration' - Prize $50 *This competition is to inspire artists to create a piece of artwork on any surface i.e. canvas, board or paper,using any medium and depicting the theme 'Celebration' Class 5002 Painting – Oil Class 5003 Painting – Watercolour Class 5004 Painting – Pastel Class 5005 Painting – Acrylic Class 5006 Drawing - pencil, ink or charcoal Class 5007 Artwork - any other medium ARTWORK CAN BE OFFERED FOR SALE - Please attach a label quoting sale price if you wish to sell your work. A 10% commission to be paid to Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc.

ART - JUNIOR REGULATIONS: Junior Paintings need not be framed. However, if any framed paintings are entered, they must be suitably wired for hanging. SPECIAL PRIZE: Best Piece of Artwork by a Junior - $30 PAINTERS PRIZE: Encouragement Award - $20 Class 5008 Painting - under 8 years

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Class 5009 Painting - over 8 years and under 12 years Class 5010 Painting - 12 years to under 16 years Class 5011 Drawing - under 8 years Class 5012 Drawing - over 8 years and under 12 years Class 5013 Drawing - 12 years to under 16 years ARTWORK CAN BE OFFERED FOR SALE - Please attach a label quoting sale price if you wish to sell your work. A 10% commission to be paid to Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc.

SECTION O - PHOTOGRAPHY HEAD STEWARD: Jane Miller JUDGE: Russell Fairweather LOCATION: The Big Green Shed SPONSORS: Russell Fairweather, Jane Miller ENTRY FEES: Members - $1 Non-members - $2 Juniors - FREE (First 10 entries full price and subsequent entries discounted half price) Special Photograph Challenge 2018 (Class 5102) - Entry Fee: $2.00 per photo ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 LATE ENTRIES: Friday 5th October 8 - 9 am at the Big Green Shed STAGING/DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS:Thursday October 4th 2018 - 4 - 5pm and Friday 5th October - 8 - 9 am at the Big Green Shed JUDGING: Friday 5th October 2018 - 9.00am PRIZES: Ribbons, Special Prizes SPECIAL PRIZES: *Classes 5101 and 5112 Sponsored at State Level by Spotlight * Best Photographic Exhibit in the Show *Photo Challenge - $50 REGULATIONS: *All photos to be unframed and mounted on card (includes photographs taken by digital camera and computer printed) *All photos not to exceed 20 cm x 30 cm. *Entries limited to 4 entries per Exhibitor per class *Digital changes to images in General photography sections are limited to normal darkroom techniques (eg dodging, burning etc). Images manipulated beyond this level MUST be entered in the Digital Art Section. *No Professional photographers OPEN Class 5101 VAS Ltd - State Photography - Subject - 'A Photo Featuring Water' *Show Level -$10, Group level - $20, State Level - 1st Trophy and $70, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $10 *Winner to compete at Group Final (April 2019) *Unframed. *Print no larger than 20 cm by 30 cm

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*Must be mounted (mount no larger than 3 cm) *Professional Photographers are not eligible (Someone that derives the greater percentage of their income as a photographer) *Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor Class 5102 Photo Challenge: - Theme: - 'Image -Celebrating 160 years in Seymour' Class 5103 Photo – Portrait Class 5104 Photo - Australian Landscape Class 5105 Photo - Overseas Landscape Class 5106 Photo - Still Life Class 5107 Photo - Local Sport / Action Class 5108 Photo - What a Wonderful World Class 5109 Photo - Any other Subject Class 5110 Photo - Digital Art Class 5111 Photo - Local Event

PHOTOGRAPHY JUNIOR PRIZES: Ribbons awarded to 1st and 2nd in each Category SPECIAL PRIZES: *Best Children's Photographic Exhibit in Show *Photo Challenge Class 5112 VAS Ltd - State Junior Photography - Subject - 'A Photo Featuring Water' *Show Level -$10, Group level - $20, State Level - 1st -Trophy and $30 , 2nd - $15, 3rd - $10 *Exhibitors to be aged under 18 years on Saturday 6th October 2018 *Winner to compete at Group Final (April 2019) *Print no larger than 20 cm by 30 cm *Must be mounted (mount no larger than 3 cm) *Professional Photographers are not eligible (Somneone that derives the greater percentage of their income as a photographer) *Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor Class 5113 Photo Challenge: - Open to all Junior Age groups - Theme: - 'Celebrating 160

years in Seymour Class 5114 Photo - Portrait - under 12 years Class 5115 Photo - Portrait - 12 years and under 16 years Class 5116 Photo - Any other Subject, under 8 years Class 5117 Photo - Any other Subject, over 8 years and under 12 years Class 5118 Photo - Any other Subject, 12 years and under 16 years Class 5119 Photo - Digital Art, under 16 years Class 5120 Photo - Animal or Bird, under 8 years Class 5121 Photo - Animal or Bird, over 8 years and under 12 years Class 5122 Photo - Animal or Bird, over 12 years and under 16 years

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HEAD STEWARD: Coral Cole STEWARDS: Carmel Kendal-Crome, Anne Polkinghorne, Anne Davidson LOCATION: The Big Green Shed SPONSORS: Seymour Ag Supplies, Seymour Jewellers, Halls Jewellers, Strath Ayr, Commonwealth Bank, Tallarook Trees, S.E.S., Rinaldi Pasta, S.P.C., Grow Better Garden Products, Middendorp Electrical, M & K Green, The Stihl Shop, Tim Morris, Seymour Truck Parts, Harry's Fertilisers, Flavour Gourmet Foods.

ENTRY FEES: Members - $1 Non-Members - $2 (First 10 entries full price and subsequent entries discounted half price) ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 LATE ENTRIES: Friday 5th October 2018, between 8 am and 9 am, direct to The Big Green Shed JUDGING: Friday 5th October 2018 DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Thursday 4th October 2018 - between 4pm - 7pm or Friday 5th October 2018 between 8am and 9am. O.H.& S.: Please have cosideration for the size and weight of your entries. STAGING/REQUIREMENTS: *All entries to be grown by the Exhibitor except for Classes 5220 and 5221 *Entries to be placed on paper plates, in jars or baskets *Judged on presentation, freshness, good colour and citrus to have stalks attached COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS:All exhibits to be collected between 4 - 5pm on Saturday 6th October 2018. The office will not be responsible for exhibits kept after this time. SPECIAL PRIZES: *”Kath McLarty Aggregate", the most successful exhibitor in sections K, L, M, P & Q . Exhibitor must enter all 5 sections scoring; 1st place - 2 points, 2nd Place - 1 point. Prize: Crystal Vase and Sash. *Sashes and Vouchers will be awarded to Class 5201 - 'Garden to Table Competition' and Class 5202 - 'Scarecrow Competition' *Sashes will be awarded to 'Best Produce Exhibit' Class 5201 Garden to Table Competition' - 2018 Theme - Pumpkin. *Collection to be displayed on a small table or tray with the decoration limited to parts of the chosen product only ie no fancy cloths etc. *The Judging criteria - will be the innovative use of the product and its good appearance *The competition requires 3 - 7 items from the one basic product. *PRIZES: 1st Place - $30 and Sash, 2nd Place - $15 and Sash, THEME FOR 2019: Tomato Class 5202 Scarecrow Competition *This should be life size, standing or sitting and wearing bright coloured clothing. *PRIZES: 1st Place -$30 and Sash, 2nd Place $15 and Ribbon Class 5203 Five Oranges (other than Navel) Class 5204 Five Navel Oranges Class 5205 Five Blood Oranges

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Class 5206 Five Lemons Class 5207 Five Limes Class 5208 Five Australian Limes Class 5209 Three Grapefruit Class 5210 Pumpkin Class 5211 Broad Bean (10 pods) Class 5212 Six stalks of Silverbeet (in water) Class 5213 Five stalks of Rhubarb with leaves Class 5214 Five Radishes Class 5215 Collection of Vegetables (3 kinds) Class 5216 Collection of Culinary Herbs (in water and individually labelled) Class 5217 One head of Lettuce (in water) Class 5218 One bouquet garni (in water and individually labelled) Class 5219 Any other Vegetable eg 3 Turnips, 1 melon, cabbage, cauliflower or 6 beans or

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Class 5220 A Basket of Fruit (min 3 kind of own choice) Class 5221 A Basket of Vegetables (min of 5 kinds of own choice) Class 5222 A Display of Fruit, suitable for a Table Decoration - no larger than 30cm JUNIOR - (18 YEARS AND UNDER) ENTRY FEES: FREE STAGING / REQUIREMENTS: All entries are to be grown by the Exhibitor except Class 5223 & 5230. Cut flowers are to be staged in bottles, jars or vases. SPECIAL PRIZES: *Sashes and Vouchers - 'Best Carved Fruit or Vegetable' and 'Scarecrow' *Sash and Voucher - Most Successful Junior Exhibitor in Sections P & Q - 'Best Junior Exhibit' Class 5223 Carved Fruit or Vegetable *Exhibit should be carved, decorated and may be displayed with Interior Lighting PRIZE: Voucher and Sash Class 5224 Scarecrow Competition *This should be life size, standing or sitting and wearing Bright coloured Clothing. *PRIZES: 1st Place -$30 and Sash, 2nd Place $15 and Ribbon Class 5225 Bunch of Parsley Class 5226 Bunch of Radishes Class 5227 Broad Beans (Five) Class 5228 Pumpkin Class 5229 Garden Harvest Class 5230 Most Unusal Shaped Vegetable Class 5231 Peas (6 pods) Class 5232 Snow Peas (6 pods)

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SECTION Q - PLANTS and FLOWERS

HEAD STEWARD: Coral Cole STEWARDS: Carmel Kendal-Crome, Anne Polkinghorne, Anne Davidson LOCATION: The Big Green Shed SPONSORS: Seymour Ag Supplies, Seymour Jewellers, Halls Jewellers, Strath Ayr, Commonwealth Bank, Tallarook Trees, S.E.S., Rinaldi Pasta, S.P.C., Grow Better Garden Products, Middendorp Electrical, M & K Green, The Stihl Shop, Tim Morris, Seymour Truck Parts, Harry's Fertilisers, Flavour Gourmet Foods

ENTRY FEES: Members - $1 Non-Members - $2 (First 10 entries full price and subsequent entries discounted half price) ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 LATE ENTRIES: Friday 5th October 2018, between 8 am and 9 am, direct to The Big Green Shed JUDGING: Friday 5th October 2018 DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Thursday 4th October 2018 - between 4pm - 7pm or Friday 5th October 2018 between 8am and 9am. O.H.& S.: Please have cosideration for the size and weight of your entries. STAGING/REQUIREMENTS: * All entries are to be grown by the Exhibitor except in the Category of 'Floral Art'. *Cut Flowers to be staged in a Vase, Jar or Bottle. SPECIAL PRIZES: *”Kath McLarty Aggregate", the most successful exhibitor in sections K,L,M,P&Q Exhibitor must enter all 5 sections scoring; 1st place - 2 points, 2nd Place - 1 point. PRIZE: Crystal Vase and Sash. *"Friends of Mary Memorial Trophy" - The Most Successful Exhibitor in the Plants & Flowers Section. PRIZE: Crystal Vase and Sash. *"Mrs Helene Bennett A.R.R.C BEM Memorial Trophy" - Class 5334 - A Large Container of Flowers and Foliage. PRIZE: Crystal Vase and Sash *Most Outstanding Floral Art Exhibit - Prize: Sash and Voucher Class 5301 One Rose Class 5302 Three Roses (one colour) Class 5303 Three Roses (Separate colours) Class 5304 One Truss of Rhododendron Class 5305 One stem of Azalea Class 5306 One head of Deciduous Azalea

Class 5307 Three Pansies Class 5308 Six Pansies Class 5309 One Pelargonium Stem Class 5310 Container of three Pelargonium - Separate colours Class 5311 One Geranium Class 5312 Container of Three Geraniums - Separate colours

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Class 5313 One Ivy Geranium - leaf/s attached Class 5314 One Tulip Class 5315 Three Snapdragons Class 5316 Three Poppies Class 5317 Three Aquilegias Class 5318 Three Sweet Peas Class 5319 One Iris Class 5320 One Viola Class 5321 A stem of Flowers from a Tree, Shrub or Creeper Class 5322 A stem of Flowers from my Garden Class 5323 A stem of Protea Class 5324 A stem of Leucadendron Class 5325 A Stem of Leucospermum Class 5326 A Container of Three Grevillea Class 5327 A Container of Three Australian Native Flora/s (Three Varieties) CAMELLIAS Class 5328 One Double Camellia Class 5329 One Pink Camellia Class 5330 One Red Camellia Class 5331 One Bi-coloured Camellia Class 5332 One White Camellia Class 5333 Camellias - a Saucer of Three COLLECTIONS Class 5334 A Large Container of Flowers and Foliage *Mrs Helene Bennett A.R.R.C BEM Memorial Trophy Class 5335 Large Container of Australian Flora/s Class 5336 Scented Flowers and Foliage Class 5337 Cottage Olde World Collection FLORAL ART Class 5338 Posy of Flowers and Foliage Class 5339 Single Handled Basket of Flowers (Flowers not to exceed the handle) Class 5340 Arrangement representing a Song (include Song Title) Class 5341 A Table Design with Candles Class 5342 Arrangement in a Cup and Saucer Class 5343 Vase of small Flowers - max height 10cm Class 5344 Mantel Arrangement Class 5345 An Artistic Arrangement of your Choice Class 5346 An Arrangement in your Football Teams colours Class 5347 An Arrangement using Artificial or Dried Flowers ORCHIDS

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Class 5348 Miniature/Intermediate Cymbidium in a Pot Class 5349 Large Cymbidium in a Pot Class 5350 Native Orchid in a Pot Class 5351 Slipper Orchid in a Pot Class 5352 One Spike of Miniature/Intermediate Cymbidium Class 5353 One Spike of Large Cymbidium Class 5354 One Spike any other Orchid POT PLANTS Class 5355 Pot Plant Flowering Class 5356 Pot Plant Foliage Class 5357 A Succulent Class 5358 Succulents -Mixed Planting Class 5359 Cactus Class 5360 Cacti - Mixed Planting Class 5361 Bonsai Class 5362 Maidenhair Fern Class 5363 Any other Fern Class 5364 A Herb in a Pot Class 5365 Hanging Basket (Flowering) Class 5366 Hanging Basket (Foliage) Class 5367 Plant/s in the Most Unusual Container

PLANTS & FLOWERS JUNIOR (18 YEARS AND UNDER) ENTRY FEES: FREE STAGING REQUIREMENTS: *All entries are to be grown by the Exhibitor where possible. *Cut Flowers are to be staged in Bottles, Jars or a Vase SPECIAL PRIZES: *'Green Thumb Grow Off' - Sash and Voucher *'Fruit and Vegetable Creature' – Sashes *'Best Junior Exhibit' – Sashes *Most Successful Junior Exhibitor in Sections P & Q' - Sashes Class 5368 Green Thumb Grow Off *This is a competition for our Green Thumb Junior Gardeners *Exhibitors to sow oat seeds in a seedling tray of their choice, no larger than 45cm on one side *Exhibitors to supply own seed or collect seed from Seymour Ag Supplies, 36 High St., Seymour *Judging Criteria will look at Colour, Quality, Height and Health *PRIZE: 1st - $50 and Sash, 2nd - $25 and Sash Class 5369 Fruit or Vegetable Creature (8 yrs and under) Class 5370 Fruit or Vegetable Creature (9 yrs - 13 yrs) Class 5371 Fruit or Vegetable Creature (14 yrs - 18 yrs) Class 5372 Vase of Flowers (8 yrs and under)

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Class 5373 Vase of Flowers (9 yrs - 13 yrs) Class 5374 Vase of Flowers (14 yrs - 18 yrs) Class 5375 Arrangement in a Teapot Class 5376 Pot Plant Class 5377 Farm Scene (8 yrs and under) Class 5378 Farm Scene (9 yrs - 13 yrs) max size 18cm x 30cm. Acessories permitted Class 5379 Farm Scene (14 yrs - 18 yrs) max size 18cm x 30cm. Acessories permitted Class 5380 Fresh Flowers for Mum in a Jar Class 5381 At least 6 Different Shaped Leaves, to be staged on A4 paper (5 yrs and under) Class 5382 At least 6 Different Shaped Leaves, to be staged on A4 paper (6 yrs - 8 yrs) Class 5383 At least 6 Different Shaped Leaves, to be staged on A4 paper (9 yrs - 13 yrs) Class 5384 At least 6 Different Shaped Leaves, to be staged on A4 paper (14 yrs - 18 yrs) Class 5385 A Rock Garden Class 5386 A Fairy Garden (5 yrs and under) Class 5387 A Fairy Garden (6 yrs - 8 yrs) Class 5388 A Fairy Garden (9 yrs - 13 yrs) Class 5389 A Fairy Garden (14 yrs - 18 yrs) Class 5390 A Necklace made of Any Horticultural Material Class 5391 A Christmas Decoration made of Any Horticultural Material Class 5392 Best Painted/Decorated Gum Leaf (5 yrs and under) Class 5393 Best Painted/Decorated Gum Leaf (6 yrs - 8 yrs) Class 5394 Best Painted/Decorated Gum Leaf (9 yrs - 13 yrs) Class 5395 Best Painted/Decorated Gum Leaf (14 yrs - 18 yrs) Class 5396 Plant/s in Most Unusual Container

SECTION R -TINY TOTS COMPETITION HEAD STEWARD: Ron Holden SPONSOR: Seymour Toyworld LOCATION: Time Keeping Box Show Grounds ENTRY: On Saturday 6th October 2018 - 10 am. Classes 3 - 5 year old Girls and Boys

SECTION S - VAS LTD - RURAL & JUNIOR AMBASSADOR AWARDS HEAD STEWARD: Prue Smith ENTRY: Applicant to be Nominated RULES AND REGULATIONS: JUNIOR *Open to a Nominated person aged between 16 and 19 years on the day of the Show RURAL *Open to a Nominated person aged between 20 and under 30 years as of the 1st May 2019 *The Candidate MUST reside in Victoria *Entrants may be involved in a Rural or Agricultural based industry or be associated with a Show Society/Field Day but do not necessarily need to reside in a rural community.

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AIM: *To highlight the talent,creativity and ingenuity of young Rural people and in doing so,encourage entrants to be role models in their local communities. *To encourage and reward enthusiastic,skilful and industrious young people who are actively involved in their communities. *To assist all entrants through their participation to develop strong leadership and communicaiton qualities. *To enable entrants to gain greater proficiency in their chosen field and also develop entrants' stature and reputation in that chosen field. Nomination Forms available via our Website, email - secretary@seymouragshow.org or by calling the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society on 0422 058 213 Nomination Form to be receaved by no later than Friday 25th August, 2018 VIA EMAIL - secretary@seymouragshow.org POSTAL - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 Class 5525 Rural Ambassador *PRIZE: $100, Sash and Lapel Pin Class 5526 Junior Ambassador

SECTION T - LEGO COMPETITION HEAD STEWARD: LOCATION: Football Club Rooms SPONSORS: Seymour Toyworld ENTRY FEE: FREE ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 LATE ENTRIES: Saturday 6th October 2018 up to 9am. JUDGING: Saturday 6th October 2018 STAGING/DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: To the Football Clubrooms - 9 am - Saturday 6th October 2018

PRIZES: RULES: *Lego to be own design, not from a packet. *Must be mounted on Lego boards 626/10699 or 620/10700 which are 25cm x 25cm in size

Class 5401 Lego Super Challenge - Theme: 160 years of Agriculture *Exhibitor must create a Lego Design based on the Theme -'160 years of

Agriculture'. No Kits. Lego must be own design, not from a packet. *Must be mounted on Lego boards 626/10699 or 620/10700 which are 25cm x

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Class 5402 5 - 7 years Class 5403 8 - 9 years Class 5404 10 - 12 years Class 5405 13 - 18 years

SECTION U - ORGANISATION COMPETITION HEAD STEWARD: Leonie Feery LOCATION: Les Bell Pavilion JUDGING: Friday 5th October, 2018 - 9 am ENTRY: FREE ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to the A & P Office - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 21st September, 2018 - PO Box 6, Seymour Vic 3661 PRIZE: 1st - $50.00 Donated to the winning Organisation / Workplace / Group SPONSOR: Ray White Seymour *Collection of 5 Articles / Items made by Members of a Seymour or surrounding District Organisation, Workplace or Group *Card with Organisation Name to be left with the Steward for Display after Judging with your group entry.

Class 4190 Items to include: 1 x Jar of Jam or Relish 1 x Knitted or Crochet Garment / Item 1 x Cut Flowers 1 x Chocolate Cake uniced. 1 x Any other Item / Article from Section M, N, O, P, or Q