130th Annual Alstonville

Agricultural Show26th – 27th October 2018Cattle, Working Dogs & Wood chop

NOTE TO ALL SPONSORSWE WOULD LIKE TO THANK

ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT AGAIN THIS YEAR. WITHOUT YOUR ASSISTANCE IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO RUN

OUR 130TH SHOW.WE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE ALL SPONSORS IN THE HANDOUTS

AT THE SHOW ENTRANCE’S, OVER THE PUBLIC ADDRESS

SYSTEM AND ON THE SPONSORS BOARD WHERE

APPLICABLE.

ALSTONVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC.

2018 OFFICE BEARERS

Executive CommitteePresident Secretary

Sam Stephens Leah WorboysPh: 0438 435 629 Ph: 0403 538 800

Treasurer Vice PresidentKeith Morrow Zac Convery

Ph: 0409 995 022 Grahame Gooding

Life MembersDot Smith, Val Cook, Ken Gibson, Robert Johnson, June Scott, Les Smith, Nina Snow, Beatrice Gray,

Frank Weis, Graham Patison

SHOW OFFICE DURING SHOW WEEKPh (02) 6628 0358

Email avilleshow1@bigpond.comwww.alstonvilleshow.net

Alstonville Showground PIC NE537966

GENERAL REGULATION AND POINTS FOR EXHIBITORSEXHIBITS – Must be brought to the ground and placed where directed at the allocated times in each sectionREMEMBER – All prize winners in Section 2 must parade at such time as the Committee may directNO DECORATIONS - Animals exhibited must not be decorated with any previous awards during the show. Decorations received at the show are permissible.CAMPING FEES – Anyone camping on our grounds will be charged at camping rates per day. Bookings must be made prior to the 26th October

1. The Exhibition will be opened on the 2nd day at 2pm2. Exhibitors of livestock for competition must on their entry form state the age

and breed; the age to be computed as from 1st October for Stud Cattle.3. Exhibitors must comply with the conditions of the schedule of prizes offered

under all sections. 4. All exhibits must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor; all produce to be

the production of the person exhibiting and the manufactures of the work of the exhibitor. Any breach of this regulation will render the exhibitor liable to forfeiture of any prize that may have been awarded and the exhibitor also open to disqualification for future exhibitions.

5. No exhibitor or other person than the Stewards will be allowed in the section of the ground or building during the judging. Attendants actually in charge of stock may hold no communication with the judge except through the Stewards. Any person so offending will be liable to forfeit their claim to any prize and it shall be the duty of the Stewards to prevent any persons interfering with the judges, and if necessary, order removal of such offenders from the ground.

6. The entry of any exhibit will be considered a guarantee as free from disease. In cases of infectious disease being spread by the violation of the rule, exhibitors may be held liable for any loss that may result from this act.

7. The Committee will take all reasonable care for the safety of the exhibits, but the Society will not be held responsible for any accident or loss that may occur to, from or by an exhibit during the Show, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor hold the Society blameless and indemnify it against legal proceedings arising from such accident or loss.

8. The owner or exhibitor of any exhibit must, immediately upon notice to do so from the Executive Committee or other body of officers appointed for the purpose remove such exhibit from the ground and such owner or exhibitor

shall have no claim for refund of entrance of other fees which may have been paid.

9. Exhibitors when called upon by the Committee or their delegated authority, shall furnish proofs, written or oral, of the correctness of their entry.

10. Exhibitors shall under the direction of the Stewards, if so required, arrange their exhibit, and no exhibit must afterwards be removed without the sanction of the Steward, under penalty of being removed from the ground and the forfeiture of any prize money which may have been awarded to it, and the Society or Stewards or the officers shall not incur any responsibility by such removal.

11. The Judges shall withhold any prize, if they are of the opinion that there is not sufficient merit to justify an award. If there is absolute equality of merit the judges are instructed to divide the prize and in cases where there is a second prize, this shall be divided with the first. The judges may recommend to the Committee, but not award, additional prizes not provided for in the schedule.

12. As soon as the judges have made their award in any class, prize exhibits shall be distinguished by different coloured ribbons or cards, Blue – 1st, Red – 2nd, White – 3rd, Yellow – 4th where stated.

13. No animal exhibit shall be decorated with any previous award while being judged.

14. The Stewards shall have power to remove from the ground any exhibit for which the exhibitor refuses to accept the official award or from which he shall remove any ribbon or tickets placed thereon by the Society’s Officers.

15. Any exhibitor or member who shall insult any judge acting for the Society during the holding of the Show by word or action may, at the direction of the Committee be either fined any sum of not less than $2 or be expelled from the Society.

16. Any exhibitor committing a breach of any of the above regulations may, in addition to any other penalty to which he may be liable, be disqualified by the Committee for such period as they may determine. Every such disqualification shall be reported to all other Societies belonging to the Association and shall extend to all shows held by them during the period for which it is imposed.

17. Protests against any award must be lodged in writing with the Secretary at his/her office, on the showgrounds, not later than 6.00 pm on the last day of the Show. Every protest must state the grounds of the protest and be accompanied with a sum of $10.00, this deposit to be liable for forfeiture if on any inquiry; the Committee shall consider it frivolous. The party making the protest shall attend with witnesses or other evidence to have the matter inquired into. No entries will be received for any prizes offered by this Society, except on the express conditions that all disputes, objections and protests shall be decided by the Committee or those to whom they may delegate this duty.

18. No members whose subscription is in arrears shall be entitled to any of the privileges of membership.

19. All the Society’s prizes to be collected by exhibitors before the end of the Show, except for the Pavilion Sections as stated. No prize money will be posted.

20. Any exhibitor who shall make a false report or give misleading information regarding any exhibit shall be held to have forfeited any prize gained by these means.

21. All exhibits, unless otherwise provided, must be delivered onto the Showground and removed at the owner’s risk and expense.

22. In case any dispute shall arise as to the interpretation of these rules, the same shall be determined by the Committee, and their decision shall be final.

23. Exhibitors who may require wall, table or grouped space of a special character in or outside the building must make written application to the Secretary at least seven days prior to the Show.

24. The Committee reserves the right to reduce the prize list by 36% in the event of adverse circumstances interfering with the Show, but every effort will be made to adhere to the published lists.

25. Any request for prize money to be paid to any person other than the exhibitor must be in writing, the Society to be indemnified against loss or theft.

26. Any dogs brought onto the Showground must be under strict control and will be the responsibility of the owner.

27. No electric fences to be used on the showground28. Attention is drawn to the fact that all calves paraded with their mother to be

not more than 8 months old.29. Exhibitors should be aware that animals at foot are entered in a calf class

cannot be shown on the dam as a cow and calf unit. Similarly any animal shown on the dam cannot be entered in the calf class.

30. No child under 12 years is to restrain or lead a bull. All persons MUST be suitably trained in handling and control

31. Horse Health form MUST be completed on the day of competition. NO EXCEPTIONS

Entry available online at showday.online.com or download an entry

form from our website

SECTION 2: STUD CATTLESATURDAY 27TH OCTOBERSTARTING TIME 8.15AM FOR JUNIOR PARADERS- RURAL YOUTHMORNING TEA AT 8.45AMCHIEF STEWARD MR S Stephens 0438 435 629PARADERS COMPETITION – IT IS THE DECISION OF GROUP 1 THAT NO JUNIOR PARADER WILL CHANGE ANIMALS.Paraders must lead a heifer or steer animal under 20 months. Proof of age may be requested.Competitors to nominate with appointed steward by 8.15am on the day – No entry feeCLASSES Junior Parader under 13 yearsSenior Parader 13 years and under 19 years1st 1st $25.002nd $15.003rd $10.00CHAMPION PARADER

Alstonville Showground ~ PIC NE 537966SPECIAL NOTE AND REGULATIONS1. Entries close on 21st October 20182 Entry return address –Alstonville Show Society, PO Box 426, ALSTONVILLE NSW 24773. Entry Fees must be paid when forwarding entries together withrequired documentation.4. The classification of all animals competing in this section shall be determined by the call Register and where not available by the tooth test.6. Cows in stud beef classes 3yrs and over must be in calf or show signs of having been a breeder.All animals competing in all classes shall be judged in the ring.7. All bulls over 12 months shall have a ring in their nose.8. Stud Cattle will be judged at 9am on the 2nd day of the show.9. Judges will be instructed to withhold the awards if, in their opinion, the competing animal is not pure bred, or not worthy of a

prize.10. If doubt should arise in the mind of a judge or judges in any class as to the classification of a competing animal, the matter should be referred to the stewards in their particular sub-section for consideration.11. All animals competing in this section to be registered or eligible for registration in their respective herd books.12. All cattle competing in the Breeders’ Classes must be owned by the exhibitor. Breeding date of age calculation is 1st October 2017.13. All cattle in Stud Section shall have a ring or nose dog.14. Exhibitors must have Public Liability Insurance extended to include attendance at Alstonville Show 2018.15. A photocopy of Certificate of Currency must accompany entry form. Exhibitors must hold Public Liability Cover of a minimum of $10 million dollars.16. To minimise the risk of Johnes Disease all cattle-particularly calves 12 months & under- must be tethered at all times.16. Minimum JBAS to be 6 or higher17. All cattle must be accompanied by Pestivirus Tested Certificate.18. Attention is drawn to the fact that all calves paraded with their mother to be not more than 8 months old.19. Exhibitors should be aware that animals at foot are entered in a calf class cannot be shown on the dam as a cow and calf unit. Similarly, any animal shown on the dam cannot be entered in the calf class.20. NLIS device must be inserted. No late entries.21. Whilst on the showground you must be 12 years of age at date of show to lead any bulls unless otherwise stipulated. All persons restraining cattle shall be effectively trained22. No late entriesPLEASE NOTE: PARADERS COMPETITION CLASSES A, B & C WILL BE HELDPRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF CLASS 1.

BritishClass 789 Bull under 12 monthsClass 790 Bull 12 & under 16 monthsClass 791 Bull 16 & under 20 monthsJunior Champion Bull BritishReserve Junior Champion Bull BritishClass 792 Bull 20 & under 24 monthsClass 793 Bull 24 & under 30 monthsClass 794 Bull 30 months & overChampion Bull BritishReserve Champion Bull BritishClass 795 Female under 12 monthsClass 796 Female 12 & under 16 monthsClass 797 Female 16 & under 20 monthsJunior Champion Female BritishRes. Jnr. Champion Female BritishClass 798 Female 20 & under 24 monthsClass 799 Female 24 & under 30 monthsClass 800 Female 30 months & overChampion Female BritishReserve Champion Female BritishClass 801 Sire's Progeny - 3 head (Bulls & Females) Owned & bred by ExhibitorClass 802 Exhibitor's Group- 3 head (Bulls & Females)Owned & bred by Exhibitor

EuroClass 803 Bull under 12 monthsClass 804 Bull 12 & under 16 monthsClass 805 Bull 16 & under 20 monthsJunior Champion Bull EuroReserve Junior Champion Bull EuroClass 806 Bull 20 & under 24 monthsClass 807 Bull 24 & under 30 monthsClass 808 Bull 30 months & overChampion Bull EuroReserve Champion Bull EuroClass 809 Female under 12 monthsClass 810 Female 12 & under 16 monthsClass 811 Female 16 & under 20 monthsJunior Champion Female EuroRes. Jnr. Champion Female EuroClass 812 Female 20 & under 24 monthsClass 813 Female 24 & under 30 monthsClass 814 Female 30 months & overChampion Female EuroReserve Champion Female EuroClass 815 Sire's Progeny - 3 head (Bulls & Females) Owned & bred by ExhibitorClass 816 Exhibitor's Group- 3 head (Bulls & Females)Owned & bred by Exhibitor

Bos IndicusClass 817 Bull under 12 monthsClass 818 Bull 12 & under 16 monthsClass 819 Bull 16 & under 20 monthsJunior Champion Bull Bos IndicusReserve Junior Champion Bull Bos IndicusClass 820 Bull 20 & under 24 monthsClass 821 Bull 24 & under 30 monthsClass 822 Bull 30 months & overChampion Bull Bos IndicusReserve Champion Bull Bos IndicusClass 823 Female under 12 monthsClass 824 Female 12 & under 16 monthsClass 825 Female 16 & under 20 monthsJunior Champion Female Bos IndicusRes. Jnr. Champion Female Bos IndicusClass 826 Female 20 & under 24 monthsClass 827 Female 24 & under 30 monthsClass 828 Female 30 months & overChampion Female Bos IndicusReserve Champion Female Bos IndicusClass 829 Sire's Progeny - 3 head (Bulls & Females) Owned & bred by ExhibitorClass 830 Exhibitor's Group- 3 head (Bulls & Females)Owned & bred by Exhibitor

Inter BreedClass 831 Bull & Female; Owned & bred by Exhibitor.Class 832 Pair Bulls; Owned & bred by exhibitor.Class 833 Pair Females; Owned & bred by exhibitor.Junior Champion MaleJunior Champion Female

Senior Champion MaleSenior Champion FemaleSupreme Beef Exhibit

Small BreedClass 1090 Bull under 12monthsClass 1091 Bull 12 & under 16 monthsClass 1092 Bull 16 & under 20 monthsChampion Junior BullReserve Champion Junior BullClass 1093 Bull 20 & under 24 monthsClass 1094 Bull 24 & under 30 monthsClass 1095 Bull 30 months and overChampion Bullreserve Champion BullClass 1096 Female under 12 monthsClass 1097 Female 12 & under 16 monthsClass 1098 Female 16 & under 20 monthsChampion Junior FemaleClass 1099 Female 20 & under 24 monthsClass 1100 Female 24 & under 30 monthsClass 1101 Female 30 months & overChampion FemaleClass 1102 Sire's Progeny - 3 Head (bulls and Females) Owned and Bred by ExhibitorClass 1103 Exhibitor's Group - 3 head (Bulls & Females) Owned and Bred by Exhibitor

Bayer Animal Health High Achiever Award

Hosted by Far North Coast Group of Show Societies Inc.

“Growing the potential of the Far North Coast”

The Bayer Animal Health High Point Achiever Award is designed to encourage and reward seed stock beef producers for participating and supporting Group One Agricultural Shows throughout the year. Eligible Shows include: Bonalbo, Woodenbong, Grafton, Maclean, Nimbin, Kyogle, Casino, Lismore, Alstonville, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby and Bangalow. The award will be announced after Bangalow Show in 2018.The winner of the Bayer Animal Health High Achiever Award receives $1,000, runner up receives $500 and third place will receive $250.This competition is open only to exhibitors who enter beef cattle under the same Exhibitor Name throughout the competition year. No Group class points will be included.The Bayer Animal Health High Point Achiever Award will be judged based on the following points:

Category Judged PointsParticipation per show 25Champion of Champion/Grand Champion

5

Champion 3Reserve Champion 2First in Class 3Second in Class 2

NOTE: Points are cumulative, i.e. the winner of a Class, Champion and Grand Champion would obtain 11 points (3+3+5).

BAYER WORKING DOG TRIALSSTARTING TIME 7AMCHIEF STEWARD C Fowler 0409 081 146G Lock 0431 511 123Entry Fee Maiden $10Entry Fee Novice $12Entry Fee Open $15First Placing in the Open Section also receives the WORKING DOG TRIAL TROPHY JACKET FOR 2018 AND TROPHY

BAYER WORKING DOG TRIALSClass 549 Maiden 1st $95 2nd $45 3rd $35 4th $25Class 550 Novice 1st $100 2nd $60 3rd $40 4th $30 Class 551 Open 1st $140 2nd $80 3rd $50 4th $40

WOODCHOPSaturday 27th October, 2018Nominations close Saturday 13th October 2018Nominations toMichele Kellett, SecretaryNorth Coast Axemen’s Association Inc.02 6657 3310mmkellett@bigpond.comSTRICTLY NO NOMINATION NO BLOCKClass 782 1.250mm Standing Block 1ST $150 2n$100 3rd $50Class 783 2.275mm Standing Block 1ST $150 2n$100 3rd $50Class 784 275mm Underhand 1ST $150 2n$100 3rd $50Class 785 300mm Underhand 1ST $150 2n$100 3rd $50Class 786 275mm Veterans Underhand 1st $100 2nd $60 3rd$30Class 787 300mm Championship Underhand 1st $100 2nd $60 3rd$30

Class 788 Novice & Boys (combined) 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $20