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JEFF KENNETT Premier of Victoria
HIS year viticultural excellence and enhancing our marks a sig- reputation as a leader in research and T nificant development in the farming section. w The 1998 Royal Melbourne Show will not milestone for the only highlight innovation, but emphasise Royal Agricultural tradition to delight visitors from across Society and its role Victoria and around Australia. in the development of Victoria. It is 150 years since the Society's It is gratifying that the mix of city and formation and the staging of the first Royal country influences that make up the Show are as relevant and enjoyable today as they Melbourne Show — a ploughing match at were 150 years ago and will remain so for the Moonee Ponds that turned into one of next 150 years. SIR JAMES GOBBO Victoria's institutions. Govenor of Victoria During the 11 days of the Show there will The Show and the Society have played an be something for everyone to enjoy, so integral role in Victoria's development as a welcome to Melbourne and the biggest event centre for agricultural, horticultural and in Victoria. Enjoy. O HOWTIME is a special time in Melbourne, as the beginning of Spring heralds an annual event which holds a special place in S the hearts of Victorians. BOB POTTER For 11 days, the Royal Melbourne Show will become the centre President, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria stage for showcasing the best across all aspects of agriculture, commerce and art and craft. HE 1998 Barn Tours will take place through the This will be a landmark year for the Royal Melbourne Show as its Royal Mel- hugely-popular Animal Pavilions, plus there will be the ever-popular Wonderful World of organisers, the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited, bourne T Pets with a new mini-beast display. commemorate 150 years of promoting excellence in agriculture. Show marks 150 The Whisky Hill Wool Shed will excite From the early ploughing match held in 1848 on Moonee Ponds, years of Showing in the imagination of young and old alike with the Royal Melbourne Show has grown to become the largest event in Victoria and we our State. its shearing shed of a bygone age complete have some wonder- with billy tea, poets and balladeers spreading For Victorians and our visitors, the Royal Melbourne Show ful entertainment and displays to cel- their love of the bush. provides exciting insights into our industries and commerce. As ebrate this landmark anniversary. "Future Harvest" is a new exhibition Governor of Victoria, I welcome everyone to the 140th Royal Main Arena activities include Ben Hur- Melbourne Show. illustrating what the 21st century could have w style chariot racing, the Holden Precision in store for farmers. It is the place where country and city come together, and it Driving Team, tent pegging and Grand represents the culmination of the year in agriculture and agricultural Nature's Way will be featured again where Parades, culminating each evening with a actual births can be seen — much to the business with a total of 122 regional shows leading into the Royal spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza. delight (and education) of youngsters. Melbourne Show. There will be world-class Showjumping There are more than 32,000 competitive Generations of Victorians have fond memories of trips to the Show with the World Cup Qualifying at night on entries covering every variety of animal. The and it is our support which ensures that this tradition will continue into the Main Arena, with the audience seated on vast array of free activities will ensure that the next century. the arena close to the action. everyone will have a great day at the Show.
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ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW GUIDE itin:46457171 3 11 days of top tun This year's Royal Melbourne Show has something for every member of the family It's an ENTERTAINMENT HE biggest event in the event cuddly creatures around the Show- grounds. EXTRAVAGANZA state — the Royal Melbourne T Show — starts Victoria's The Royal Show Horticulture at the Show annual celebration of agricultural exhibit now fills three sites with all excellence, entertainment and com- the splendor of Victoria's horticul- NO matter which way you turn at merce from next week. tural industry. the Royal Melbourne Show, For 11 days, the Showgrounds in Visitors to the new Whisky Hill there's always a fun and exciting Ascot Vale come alive as around Wool Shed (formerly Centenary attraction nearby. 750,000 visitors taste, Hall) will go back in During the 11 Show days, the touch and experience a time to Australia's grounds become home to huge variety of attrac- colonial days. The hundreds of acts, shows, dancers, tions. shed features a magicians, clowns and various attractions. The Show has some- shearer's camp with thing for every member 4*- The Main Arena this year will shearing demon- of the family — thrill- be abuzz with action, especially at strations using mod- ing rides, street theatre, • night. Highlights include the ern and traditional Holden Precision Driving Team, showbags, animals of all shapes and sizes, shearing equipment. Chariot Racing, the Big Blokes The Wool Shed Ballet (earthmovers!), fireworks horticulture, education, will be filled with the and tent pegging. Main Arena entertain- ment and hundreds of competitive voices of poets and balladeers recit- The ever-popular Dugdale judging classes and events, from ing their unique blend of Australian Theatre is well known for its literature. And a story teller will crowd-pleasing performers, and making jam to wood chopping. the Streets Lawn Stage will On show will be almost 1200 beef bring history alive for children of all feature top acts. cattle, 5500 horses and 5200 dogs, ages with tales about life as an early settler. The Human Cannonball and Pig plus several thousand dairy cattle, Racing return to the Woodchop cage birds, cavies, rabbits, sheep, And no Show would be complete Lawn while on the Eat Well, Live alpacas, cats, poultry and domestic without the huge selection of show- Well, Family Entertainment pets. bags. Lawn, Ferret Racing, Alf Dundy Several pavilions have been set This year's Show will be one to and a Hole-in-One competition aside for children and parents to remember. No wonder it's known as will be features. observe and touch the many cute and the biggest event in the event state.
Green Day Out — Wednesday, SHOW DET September 23 Theme days ADMISSION: We all know the value of recycling and its Adults $14 Farm Sunday — September 20 healthy impact on the environment. With this in Children $7 (5-14 inclusive) mind, the Royal Melbourne Show will stage its Family $35 (2 adults, 2 children) own Green Day Out, held on September 23. On The Main Arena of the Showgrounds comes Concession $10 alive on Farm Sunday when it is invaded by all this special day, from the moment patrons come manner of farming activities of today and through the turnstiles, they will be swamped with Groups (10 or more) $11 adults, $5 yesteryear. Witness the beaut ute competition, ideas on how they can do their bit for the children hay sheaf tossing, whip cracking and sheepdog environment by recycling. The Green Day Out First day (Sept 17) $7 all visitors exhibitions to name a few. will feature a celebrity recycling sorting race and GATES: many specialist displays in Plummer Avenue to Open 9am to 10pm daily, Sunday Magic 693 Super Seniors Day — answer every "green" query. September 27 Tuesday, September 22 close 8.30pm Eat Well, Live Well Fabulous Food PARKING: Super Seniors Day at the Royal Melbourne Show Friday — September 25 Flemington is a must for every senior member of the racecourse community. This special day features a variety of This day has been set aside for lovers of healthy activity and entertainment aimed at our more food that can be found in abundance at the Show. TRANSPORT: senior members of the public. There is a free Thanks to the Heart Foundation, with funds from Information, GIO sausage sizzle, complimentary morning tea VicHealth, making a healthy food choice at the phone 1316 38 provided by Seniors Card, the Sisters of Swing Show will be easy. Just look for the Eat Well, FULL DETAILS: and the South Ballarat Senior Citizens group to Live Well signs at food outlets around the See Page 8 get things really moving. Showgrounds.
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Showies toil to put the fun into the fair
HE days of hand-powered So next time you wander through rides and tent boxing troupes a sideshow alley. take one of the T may have ended, but a spe- many rides or just soak up the cial breed of person still provides the atmosphere of a show, remember the heartbeat for any show. role played by the showies. That's the close-knit travelling They toil for many hours, long band of spruikers. ride operators and after the bright lights are switched raterers known as —showies". off, all in the name of fun and a good These business professionals — time. sometimes spanning two or three generations — have kept crowds entertained since before the turn of the century. Thrill seekers In Victoria, most showies are members of the Victorian Show- BEWARE mans' Guild, established in 1945. Guild members provide many of THRILL seekers will face a the rides, games and canteens/ new challenge at the Show this year with two white- catering at agricultural shows knuckle attractions throughout Victoria. designed for maximum fun All 340 members of the guild are and excitement. proud of their heritage and close They are the Tornado and links to the Royal Melbourne Show. Kaos. Equine diversity: It's not a lifestyle for everyone. Royal Melbourne will be the Tornado's first appearance The Show will feature about 2000 The fierce competition ensures that at a Show in Australia. One horses competing in events show patrons, young and old, get the of its including dressage, jumping, tent pegging and camp drafting. best in entertainment. features is Any showie worth his or her salt you get to On for young and old: control how knows that if their area of entertain- Riders of all ages will have the fast your chance to display their skills. ment is not up to the standards carriage demanded by today's customers, spins while there's always someone ready to the ride is snap up their part of what is now a running. multi-million dollar business. Elegance and style in historic classes
ISTORIC Sidesaddle Classes will be the Sidesaddle Classes will be run on the traditional focus of this year's Royal Melbourne Show Farm Sunday of the Show, September 20, and will be horse exhibition. judged by Jan Colclough, a successful exhibitor in H hacking and dressage for more than 30 years. They coincide with the 150th anniversary of the New features of the horse section this year include Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, which is host Show Hunter classes for ponies and galloways. They of the Show each year. will cater for animals which have more substance The Sidesaddle competition will feature elegant than the modern riding pony but still maintain ladies dressed in period costume including the ankle- quality. length "apron", similar to a skirt and ideal for riding Other features of the horse program are the World side saddle. Cup Qualifier under lights at 7pm on Thursday, The unique style of the Sidesaddle Classes September 24, on the Main Arena and a team of Free attraction: Guided Barn Tours will take visitors through many of the Show's represents all the finesse, beauty and skill that Show South African Police riders which will compete in the animal pavilions. The 45-minute tours will be casual, informative and entertaining. riding is renowned for. tent pegging along with the Victorian Police squad. They start from the lawn area opposite Cattle Pavilion One, map reference C5.
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SERVING THE COMMUNITY 24 HOURS A DAY SERVING THE COMMUNITY 24 HOURS A DAY SERVING THE COMMUNITY 24 HOURS A DAY OFFICIAL ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW GUIDE All creatures great and small
HE Show is built around the provide small groups with a casual, Competitive display and judging of ani- entertaining and informative T mals, with more than 32,000 45-minute walk through many of the competitive entries in cattle, horses, Show's animal pavilions. carcasses sheep, dogs, cats, poultry, rabbits, These free tours will run at regular cavies and pigeons. intervals during each day of the REENING sheep and So there's no better place for the Show. cattle and parading them family to learn about animals of all The ever-popular Nutrience Won- paround a show ring shapes and sizes. derful World of Pets will be even forms the common image of the Royal Melbourne Show. Six pavilions have been set aside bigger and better this year with the at the Show specifically for interac- addition of a mini-beast display. But the business end of tive learning about pets and other Visitors can see tiny livestock judging is the carcass domestic creatures. There's but sturdy crea- competition. the Devondale Nature's i ' tures like a pray- That is where objective Way, where you can see mantising and a measurements, such as fat an actual birth; the NAB variety of bee- content and eye muscle area, are Animal Nursery, where used to grade the meat which tles, and how children and adults can ends up on our dinner tables. come face-to-face with they go about their day-to-day The beef and prime lamb many farm animals; Horses carcass competitions. sponsored business. for Courses, to discover the by The Weekly Times, involve joys of owning a horse; the Nutri- Beef judging will move to the both live appraisal before the Main Arena from 9am on Thursday, ence Wonderful World of Pets, to animals are sent to an abattoir September 24, with the Interbreed learn how to care for pets; the and the meat judged according Championship the following day. Father's Forge, which includes a to price grids used by working blacksmith; and Pigs and Dairy cattle are also well rep- commercial processors. resented with Friesians, Jerseys, People, where the life of pigs is Guernseys and Ayrshires on display. This year's Royal Show sees revealed. • Barastoc is the exclusive the return of the prime lamb An added animal bonus this year stockfeed supplier to the Royal carcass competition after an will be "Barn Tours" that will Melbourne Show. absence of nearly 20 years.
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THE economic benefit to VITAL'S Best Value Victoria from the Royal Melbourne Show is more than Showbag EVER! $130 million per year. THE Show supports the equivalent of 4060 full time THE jobs. SHOW BAG 08 CI' IT contributes $15.4 million to FOR THE State and Federal taxes and S77.00 some $9-$10.4 million to WHOLE Victoria's rural economy FAMILY Retail Source. PGI/Parad&8 Research 1998 . Value
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HILDREN using their and route map from one of four Along the way bags will Yoghurt sticks, a cornucopia of Yellow Brick Road dis- points at the showgrounds and bulge with Riviera Farm ice- fresh fruit and vegetables and a count film coupon will begin a snack-track tour. cream, SPC Cool Fruits apricot bumper Show edition of The have smiles stretching from Roadies follow the painted crush, Gingerbread Bakehouse Weekly Times. Mildura to Mallacoota all the Yellow Brick Road to every biscuit, Fruche, icy-cold milk, Pink Lady apples, pears, kik stand on their map. way to the Royal Melbourne Capilano honey, Bulla Fruit'n Murray Valley oranges, kiwi Only Available at the Vital Stand Show. The Road starts in front of the fruit, Red Gem potatoes and dairy pavilion, the Flemington Sunbeam sultanas make the Beneath the "Pie in the Sky" at the Even better than rebounding entrance, outside the Govern- Yellow Brick Road showbag cattle prices, the show's best- ment Expo Centre and The Entrance to the Main Arena. the freshest treat at the show. value showbag offers 22 good- Weekly Times olde shoppe. WHILE STOCKS LAST! ies for $7. Travellers will see the latest There is also a coupon for Veteran "roadies" can re-use additions to the Show, including cut-price family entry to The their calico showbags from ear- the new Whisky Hill Wool Shed Magic Sword: Quest for Came- lier years for a 50 cent discount. and the Home and Leisure lot, at Village cinemas from Just start with your carrybag pavilion. IfirAMLA September 17.
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HORTICULTURAL design competition, sponsored Harvest is the theme by Coles. A for this year's horticul- The Melbourne Markets tural display at the Show — and Fresh Produce Pavilion will there are three great venues, feature all the goodness of fresh including Future Harvest, an market produce. And there will SHOW SPECIALS ON NOW! exhibition from Museum Vic- be regular cooking demon- BRAND NEW '9 : Aries toria. strations. Future Harvest will showcase And with spring and harvest FESTIVA TRIO APR new and innovative farming in the air, no Show would be 01.31tr Efi Engine ideas with an emphasis on 05s pd Manual complete without a grains dis- is.gai diversification and environ- play. •FREE 6 Stack CD mental awareness. Future Har- - The grains exhibition will & 24hr Roadside Assist vest will take shape on the ground floor of the MMFP feature the complete grain cycle Pavilion. — everything from sowing to weed control, to harvesting and The three displays will re- production of consumable goods ::-..•41 -4-7. inforce the Show's reputation . ,.. .. _ .,. .• for colorful and clever displays such as beer, bread, canola oil erunts " of arranged fruits and vegetables and margarine. ,-, which showcase Victoria's hor- Another feature in line with Limited Edition Demon Model*-Out Now ticultural industry. the spring theme is the brand CIIVW WO REPAYMBITS The Coles Hall of Horticul- new Honey Pot, featuring free $ 1 3 9 9 0 DARWIAVY1 °R17 0 9 3"FOR 2 YEARS' ture features a variety of com- honey sampling, exhibits of T 1 IR r ) YOU GOOSE! mercial sites and static displays prize honeys, a live bee display ,.. • . Fp- including every budding flower and educational kits on the life and times of bees. iCPASIMEEP producer's dream — the floral FALCON 11.7rAI RUNOUT ars. •Falcon GLi •Fairmont •Futura •XR6/8 •Ghia ...... _, ------..,...... / ir—
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Admission costs, ticket specials, transport hints and other helpful details to make sure you have a problem-free start to a fun day at the biggest event in the events state.
ADMISSION All gates open 9am to 10 pm PARKING daily (except Sept 27 when they Adults $14 close at 8.30pm). Flemington Racecourse next to the Showgrounds has space for Children $7 (5-14 inclusive) 8000 cars. Parking costs $6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Entry is off Epsom Rd. and you Family $35 can walk to the Showgrounds or (2 adults & 2 children) Public transport is the best way take a free shuttle bus to the to get to the Show. For informa- underpass near the Concession $10 tion about Show services, Showgrounds entrance. phone 13 16 38. Groups (10 or more) $11 adults, $5 children. Trains It takes only 13 minutes from TICKET SPECIALS Flinders St Station to the Showgrounds. Special Show Sept 17: $7 for all visitors. trains run direct to the Showgrounds from Flinders St After 6pm (except Sept. 17): and Spencer St stations, $6 for all visitors. stopping only at North Melbourne from 8.45am, and Seniors' Day, Sept 22: $7 return frequently. (Pension and Seniors Card holders) Trams Extra services cater for the CRECHE Show. Take Tram 57 from the terminus at the corner of This year, a child minding Flinders and Elizabeth Sts. in service is not available on the the City. Trams are good for Showgrounds site. people in the local area and can be used to link up with trains GATES and buses.
There are five public entrances, Buses including the relocation of the Northern and western suburbs' entrance in Langs Road (see bus lines regularly service the Map Reference F6 for new Showgrounds area. location).
Thursday, 17 September
TIME MAIN ARENA WHISKY HILL FREE DAILY STREETS DUGDALE NUTRIENCE DOGS WOODCHOP JUDGING WOOL SHED ATTRACTIONS LAWN (St) MAP F4 THEATRE MAP F6 WONDERFUL LAWN AND AND MORE FAMILY LAWN• WORLD OF PETS PAVILION MAP 05 MAP B5 (SW) MAP G3 MAP 142 MAP 142 MAP HS
Horses: From 9.00am: Alternative Fanning 10.00-11.30: 10.30: From 9.00am: 9.00am-6.00pm: LAWN: Dairy Cattle: From 8.30: Display The Handsome Fairy Trina's Magickal Cage Birds 10.30: Pig Racing 9.00am: Clydesdales Fashion and • (Rural Pavilion) (84) Deadman (SL) Adventures All Day Judging 11.45: Peter Code Brown Swiss (Dairy Saddle Classes Commercial Stands Animal Nursery 11.00-11.30: 11.00: Companion Animal Affenpinschers, and the Code Sisters Feature Breed, VACC ('clacks) (Lennon Ave) (D4) Alf Dundy's Hat Starr Entertainment Display Beagles, Bristish Country Band Ring) (B4) Ladies Riding Fashion Parades Animal Walk Education Clinic (EW) Dancers Bulldogs, Bull Terriers 9.00am - C Group Competitions (11.00, 12.00, 1.30, (Follow paw prints) 11.45-12.15: 11.30: Rabbits Bull Terriers All Day: Beet Cattle: 3.00, 4.00) Art and Craft Ferret Racing (EW) Fairy Trina Reptiles (Miniature), Cairn Children Working Bazadaise Show Hunter Classes (Degraves St) (F5), Rats Terriers, Collies with Wood Belgain Blue Shearing (Angliss Gallery, Ferrets (Rough, Belted Galloway Demonstrations Centre Point) (F3) Cage Birds Smooth),Curly Blonde D'Aquitaine (Throughout the day) Farrier's Forge Cavies Coated Retrievers, Brahman 12.30: Champion & (Rural Pavilion) (04) 12.00-12.30: 12.00: Starr Fish etc Dandi Dinmont LAWN: Braunvieh Reserve Champion Storybook Living Halls of Horticulture Streets Paddle Pop Entertainment Terriers, English Toy 12.00: Human British White Lady Rider History (134) Lion Show (SL) Dancers Mini Beasts Terriers (Black & Cannon Ball Chianina (Storytelling) Future Harvest 12.45-1.15: Alf 12.30: Murray Raine (Display of insect, Tan), 12.45: Peter Code Galloway 1.15: The Noel Daily cooking Dundy's Hat Puppet Cabaret beetles etc) French Bulldogs, Country Band Highland Mason Memorial Educational & demonstrations Education Clinic (EW) 1.30: Chuck Fayne Greyhounds, Great 1.00: Pig Racing Maine-Anjou Hunters Plate Interactive displays (Meib. Markets) (D4) 1.00-2.30: (Comedy & Magic) Australian Nature Danes,Griffon 1.45: Peter Code Piedmontese Honey Pot (F5) Police Show Band 2.00: The Magic Live (Snakes) Bruxellois, Kerry Blue 2.00: Human Pinzgauer 3.15: Champion. Meat Promotions (SL) Pirate (Adventure Terriers, Large Cannon Ball Red Angus Show Hunter Centre (F3) 1.45-2.15: Tales) Munsterlanders, 2.45: Peter Code South Devon Galloway Barn Tours Ferret Racing (EW) 2.30: Fools Like Us Lhasa Apsos, 3.00: Pig Racing (Stock and Land (Cattle 1) (C5) 2.30-3.00: (The Snow Show) Norwich Terriers, 3.45: Peter Code Judging Ring) (C5) 4.00: Section Four Home & Leisure All Dundy (EW) 3.00: The Magic Papillions, 4.00: Pig Racing 9.00am-9.00pm: Jumping Contest Pavilion (G5) 3.00:-3.30: Pirate Staffordshire Terriers, 4.45: Peter Code Poultry Judging Horses for Courses Streets Paddle Pop 3.30: Kng Lards Welsh Terriers, West 5.00: Pig Racing (Poultry Pavilion, 5.30: Campdrafting (Horse Pavilion) (G6) Lion Show (SL) Folly Highland Plummer Ave) (C4) Vintage Machinery 4.00-5.30: 4.00: Fools Like Us WhiteTerriers (Closed During Display (McCaw Warrnambool College 4.30: Kng Lards Whippets Judging) Avenue) (F-6) Senior Jazz Band(SL) Folly Nature's Way (C6) 6.00-7.30: 6.30: Sheep: Pigs and People Mobius (SL) Novice Obedience 1.00: Prime Lambs 7.00: Bridgestone Rural Pavilion (B4) STREET THEATRE Trial (Dogs) Holden Precision Government Expo All Day: 10.30-5.00 (Weekly Times Driving Team Centre; Sport, Rec. Hole In One Golf Steve Hollins plays Livestock Pavilion) 7.20: The El Amor & Technology Pay. (EW) Roboman (C4) Andalusian (Plummer Av) (G4) Tim Tim Dairy Cattle: 1.00: (Dancing horses) Department of Chuck Fayne Holstein 7.30: Big Blokes Defence (H 3) Tales of King Lard (VACC Ring) (84) ballet Milky Bar Miliking Dag Dropsy 3.00: 7.45: Chariot Races Barn (E6) • EAT WELL, LIVE The Magic Pirate Guernsey (Stock and 8.00: DR PEPPER Blue Ribbon Horse WELL FAMILY Cafe de Wheels Land Ring) (C5) FIREWORKS Walkabout Tours ENTERTAINMENT (05) LAWN (EW) PROGRAMS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE