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ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW • THURSDAY 18TH TO SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 1986. This year at the Show you can make money as well as spend it! Check the map and come and meet "Captain

Comalco". He'll give ER AVE ARENA ADMIN. you your free BUILD. collection bag. MCCRACKEN AVE And then while you're enjoying the fun of the Show, you can be ..„, collecting Comalco Boomercans and making 600 a kilo. PRIZES TO BE WON DAILY COMALCO Let us help you to Keep Australia Beautiful 34240 Contents Showground Map Centre Pages Your Show Information 2 Introducing Italy on Show at the Show 2-6 Free Attractions and Entertainment 7-10 Arnotts Biscuit Theatre • Boral The Royal 3UZ Country Music • AMP School and Community Bands Festival • Melbourne Hand Milking Competition Woodchop Lawn Entertainment 11-13 Show '86 MR. BRIAN PARRY, Big M Ramp Thrash • Free Life Be DIRECTOR, In It Activities • Obedience Dog ROYAL AGRICULTURAL Demonstration • Woodcraft • SOCIETY OF VICTORIA. Tug-o-War • Bush and Home Italians have made a contribution to Australian life and culture. Handicrafts • Coal Creek Display The 1986 Show will feature Italy as our guest nation and 14 members of the Italian Community will provide much of the Childrens Theatre music, dance, singing and general entertainment. Street Theatre 15 In addition to all the pedigree animals and agricultural Special Exhibits 16-23 porducts,arts and crafts, wool fashion parades, and the Victoria Together • Arts and Victorian Government Display Centre, this year's Show has Crafts Show • Rural Education many other new features. Programmes • Primary Industry Display The State's Police, fire brigade and other emergency services will combine to provide a spectacular arena attraction. The Main Arena Highlights 24-31 International Stuntman • show also sees considerable reduction in rides and games and "Operation Spectacular" • Super the establishment of a new permanent horticultural display. Speedway • Precision Driving The wide range of attractions for every section and age group of Team • Army on Parade • Farm the community will represent outstanding value in Sunday • Fireworks • Grand entertainment and education for the whole family. Parade • Superdog Stakes • 5,000 Metre Footrace • Horse Events • Shearing • Livestock • Clowns Main Arena Programme 32-38 See the Judges at Work 39-40 Show Times

and Dates Thursday September 18 9.00am to 6.00pm (No night show). Friday September 19 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturday September 20 9.00am to 10.00pm Sunday September 21 9.00am to 9.00pm Official Monday September 22 9.00am to 10.00pm Tuesday September 23 9.00am to 10.00pm Wednesday September 24 9.00am to 10.00pm Opening SIR. NINIAN STEPHEN. Thursday September 25 9.00am to 10.00pm (Show Day). Victoria's 128th Royal Show will be officially opened on Friday September 26 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturday September 20, 1986, by His Excellency, The Right Saturday September 27 9.00am to 10.00pm Honorable Sir Ninian Stephen, AK, GCMG, GCVO, KBE,

Governer General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Times and events listed in this official Showguide Approximately 100 personnel from HMAS Cerberus, Royal are subject to change without prior notification Australian Navy, will provide the Guard, supported musically by the Victorain RAN Band, under the direction of Commander Acknowledgements David Horton. Production & Director: Mark Avery Pty. Ltd.; The Official Opening Ceremony will take place in the Main Mark Avery, Executive Director; Arena, commencing at 2.30pm and will be immediately Debbie Woodman, Promotions Manager. Sales by: Andrew Gaffney, Australian Tour followed by the Royal Show Grand Parade. Merchandising. Advance Enquiries for 1987 Programme: Telephone (03) 529 5511. Italian fashion is the focus of the spring wool parades at the 1986 Royal Shows.

The Australian Wool Corporation has imported a collection of menswear and womenswear from Milan especially for the Shows.

The parades will provide an opportunity to see the latest international fashions in lightweight Australian wool.

Best-selling Australian designs in Cool Wool will also be shown.

SHOW DAYS Thur September 18th Vic. Young Farmers Modelling Comp. - 10.30AM, Noon 1.00 (1.45 Miss Showgirl) 3.00 4.00 Fri September 19th Noon 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.00 Sat September 20th Noon 1.00. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.00 Sun September 2I th Noon 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Mon September 22th Noon 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Tues September 23rd Noon 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Wed September 24th Noon 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Thur September 25th Noon 1.00 2.0(1 3.00 4.0(1 5.00 7.00 Fri September 26th Noon 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Sat September 27th Noon 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.(x) 7.00 aserw.

MEMBERS OF THE ALL MALE CHOIR "CORO FURL AN," ORIGINATE FROM THE NORTH-EAST REGION OF ITALY AND WILL PRESENT TRADITIONAL SONGS OF THE ITALIAN ALPS AS PART OF THE ITALIAN "MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE" PROGRAMME, TO BE STAGED IN THE 'ARNOTT'S BISCUITS" THEATRE, AMP LAWN. The ibny and Music, Song and Dance David Cursio Show If you feel like kicking up your heels, singing along or just Tony and eight year old son David tapping your foot in time to the music, then don't miss the will present a wide range of old Italian MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE every day in the Arnott's and new Italian music from Biscuits Theatre, AMP Lawn at the corner of Degraves Street Umberto Tozzi's Gloria and and Plummer Avenue. Tiamo, to the traditional Funicule The very best of musicians and singers from Melbourne's Italian Funicule. Community are involved in the Gruppo Corale traditional-style performances, and here they are: Italian Mandolin Adriatico Trio Also known as Coro Adriatico, The Veneto Social the choir was formed in 1971, and Comprising the Cera brothers of members come from all regions of Club Choir Jack and Rino, and Frank Zaetta, Italy. Formed in 1975, the 30 strong the trio reunied in 1960 to perform with their mandolin, the men's choir includes members of Balletto the Veneto Club and Choir, in mandola and guitarVisitors should also note that all Italy's Veneto region. Folkloristico instruments are made by the Cera Friuliano Banda Italiana brothers, who have been performing together since the Feel inspired to kick up your heels Vincenzo Bellini 1940's. along with the 10 member troupe From relatively humble of dancers who perform the beginnings 12 years ago, the Coro Furlan traditional folk dances of their band now boasts 55 members Originating from the north-east ancestors from the Friuli Venezia who perform a wide range of Italian region of Friuli, the 24 Giulia region. Italian music from rousing Italian member male choir specialises in See the Amott's Biscuits symphonic marches to traditional traditional songs of the Italian Theatre Program for folk songs. Alps and the Friuli. performance times. 5 The AIVIP School and Community Bands Festival

Some of the Victorian secondary school students show just how talented they are, when they and other municipal and community bands perform every day from 10.00am. They will present a varied programme ranging from contemporary numbers to traditional music.

Tuesday September, 23 10.00-11.30 Strathmore High School 12.30- 2.00 Canterbury Girls High School 2.00- 3.30 Balwyn High School Wednesday September, 24 10.00-11.30 Aspendale Tech. School 12.30- 2.00 Hamilton High & Tech. School SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BANDS ARE REPRESENTED IN THE AMP' BANDS FESTIVAL. 2.00- 3.30 Geelong Technical School Saturday September, 20 Thursday September, 25 PROGRAMME 10.00-11.30 City of Dandenong Band 10.00-11.30 Kew Junior Band (Subject to Alteration) 12.30- 2.00 Southern Area Concert 12.30- 2.00 Blackburn High School A.M.P. LAWN, Cnr. Plummer Band Band Avenue & Degraves Street. Sunday September, 21 2.00- 3.00 Highett High School 10.00-11.30 Diamond Valley Municipal Friday September, 26 Band 10.00-11.30 St. Albans Tech. School Thursday September, 18 12.30- 2.00 Box Hill City Band 12.30- 2.00 Essendon Grammar School 12.30- 2.00 Footscray Tech. School 2.00- 3.30 State Youth Concert Show Band 2.00- 3.30 Ballarat North lbch. School Band 2.00- 3.30 Camberwell High School Friday September, 19 Monday September, 22 Saturday September, 27th 10.00-11.30 Aspendale Tech. School 10.00-11.30 Sandringham Tech. School 10.00-11.30 Westgate Concert Band 12.30- 2.00 Glen Waverley High School 12.30- 2.00 Debney Park High School 12.30- 2.00 Kew Citizens Band 2.00- 3.30 Baimsdale High School 2.00- 3.30 Clayton' ech. School 2.00- 3.30 Wonthaggi Citizens Band

1031 Hand Milking Championships

Fun and laughter will literally 'splash' onto the AMP Lawn for one hour every day during the heats of the 1986 'LIVE ON MILK' Hand Milking Championships.

Contestants will be shown the correct techniques by an expert, and then the would-be champs tackle the six friendly, and extremely patient, Guernseys.

The contestants with the most amount of milk in their buckets win and hopefully by the time of the finals, their aim will be perfect!

THE COMPETITION'S KEEN IN THE "LIVE ON MILK" HAND MILKING CHAMPIONSHIPS, CONDUCTED EACH DAY IN THE ARNOTT'S BISCUITS THEATRE, AMP LAWN. 8 The Cabbage Brothers If you think you have heard everything, wait until you hear the tall tales and comic talents of the Cabbage Brothers, who claim they were adpoted by Uncle Leo Cabbage and brought up on a market garden. They even have stunning green socks which are proudly displayed as they sing songs from the 20's, 30's and 40's. Blues Brothers THE CABBAGE BROTHERS PRESENT THEIR OWN SPECIAL BAND OF COMEDY ON STAGE, IN THE ARNOTT'S THEATRE, AMP Revue LAWN. Presented by Vision Five If you have a pair of dark glasses, a dark suit, a thin black tie and a pork pie hat, then rock along to the revue Australis inspired by The Blues Brothers cult Ron Reeves and Colin Offord present movie. COLIN OFFORD, A TALENTED MUSICAL imaginative and original musical Definitely a must for fans of Jake and 'SCULPTOR' PERFORMS WITH THE EQUALLY TALENTED RON REEVES, AS 'AUSTRALIS." 'sculptures'. Elwood!

VICTORIA WINS WITH TATTERSALL EVERY WEEK. Arnott's Biscuits Theatre PROGRAMME (Subject to Alteration) A.M.P. LAWN, Cnr. Plummer Avenue & Degraves Street. Thursday September 18 Sunday September 21 Tuesday September 23 12.30- 2.00 Footscray Tbch. School 10.00-11.30 Diamond Valley Municipal 10.00-11.30 Strathmore High School 2.00- 3.30 Ballarat North Tech. School Band 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand Friday September 19 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand Milking Championship 10.00-11.30 Aspendale Tech. School Milking Championships 12.30- 2.00 Canterbury Girls High 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand 12.30- 2.00 Box Hill City Band School Milking Championships 2.00- 3.30 State Youth Concert Show 2.00- 3.30 Balwyn High School 12.30- 2.00 Glen Waverley High Band 4.00- 5.30 Bushwahzee School 4.00- 5.00 Cobbers 5.30- 6.00 Italian Mandolin 'lido 2.00- 3.30 Baimsdale High School 5.00- 6.00 Warner Bros. 6.00- 700 Valeriano 4.00- 5.15 Melinda Johnstone & 6.00- 6.30 Blues Bros. Revue 700- 8.30 Tbny & David Cursio Show Tequila 6.30- 6.50 Coro Furlan 8.30- 9.00 Gruppo Corale Adriatico 5.15- 6.00 Cabbage Bros. 6.50- 740 Blues Bros. Revue Wednesday September 24 6.00- 6.45 St. Columbas Dance 740- 8.00 Veneto Social Club Choir 10.00-11.30 Aspendale Tech. School Troupe 8.00- 9.00 Italtempo, Live to Air 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand 6.45- 730 lbpaz Milking Championships 730- 8.30 Valeriano 12.30- 2.00 Hamilton High & Tech. 8.30- 9.00 Ballet Folkloristico Monday September 22 School Fruilano 10.00-11.00 Sandringham Tech. School 2.00- 3.30 Geelong Tech. School Saturday September 20 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk Hand 4.00- 5.30 Stoney Creek 1000-11 .30 City of Dandenong Band Milking Championships 5.30- 6.00 Broccoli Productions 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand 12.30- 2.00 Debney Park High School 6.00- 6.20 Accordian Player Milking Championships 2.00- 3.30 Clayton Tech. School 6.20- 6.50 Broccoli Productions 12.30- 2.00 Southern Area Concert 4.00- 5.00 Lisa Young Band 6.50- 705 Accordian Player Band 5.00- 6.00 Reg Poole & The Silver 705- 8.05 Valeriano 2.30- 3.30 Stoney Creek Eagle Band 8.05- 9.00 Scotch'N Soda 4.00- 5.00 Dance Hall Racketeers 6.00- 6.20 Accordian Player Thursday September 25 6.20- 740 Valeriano 5.00- 6.00 Valeriano 10.00-11.30 Kew Junior Band 740- 8.00 Accordian Player 6.15- 715 Silhouette 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand 8.00- 9.00 Australis Colin Offord & 715- 745 Italian Mandolin Trio Milking Championships 745- 9.00 Banda Bellini Ron Reeves 12.30- 2.00 Blackburn High School Band 2.00- 3.00 Highett High School 4.00- 700 Slim Dusty Show 720- 8.00 Avanti Calabria Folkloristico Group 8.00- 9.00 Italian Dance Theatre Friday September 26 10.00-11.30 St. Albans Tech. School 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand Milking Championships 12.30- 2.00 Essendon Grammar School Band 2.00- 3.30 Camberwell High School 4.00- 4.20 Accordian Player 4.20- 5.40 Valeriano 5.40- 6.00 Accordian Player 6.00- 9.00 Slim Dusty Show Saturday September 27 10.00-11.30 Westgate Concert Band 11.30-12.30 'Live on Milk' Hand Milking Championships 12.30- 2.00 Kew Citizens Band 2.00- 3.30 Wonthaggi Citizens Band 4.00- 5.00 Lisa Young Band 5.00- 6.00 Carringbush 6.00- 6.30 Italian Mandolin lb° 6.30- 700 Vocamotion 730- 8.00 Italian Mandolin Trio 8.00- 9.00 Valeriano

MELINDA JOHNSTONE's "TEQUILA" WILL APPEAR IN THE "BORAL - 3 UZ" COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL. 10 The fast and furious pace of woodchopping is one of those attractions at agricultural shows which attract huge crowds around the country. The Royal Melbourne Show's woodchopping demonstrations are a perpetual crowd pleaser, and this year there is even more to see on the Woodchop Lawn Area in Peck Street with the highrolling of the Royal Show skateboard ramp thrash, the fun of 'Life Be In It' Woodchopping games and the charm of pioneer bush crafts. Burley Tasmanian, Dave Foster is the hot favorite to a fair share of the $27,000 total prize pool Dave is the only competitor to achieve more than two successive wins in the Grand Aggregate since it's introduction in 1955 - Dave is aiming for his seventh consecutive trophy this year - and is confident this year that he will go home with the Trojan Golden Axe. Events this year include the usual tree felling and double handed sawing, and following the success of last year's International Timber Festival, a number of the more unusual events will be repeated this year. AMERICAN SKATEBOARD CHAMP ALLEN LOSI, MEETS UP WITH AUSTRALIA'S They include The Dickie Donuts BEST IN THE "BIG M" RAMP THRASH, EACH DAY, ON THE WOODCHOP LAWN. Chokermans Race where a Allen is rated fifth in the American competitor must negotiate a number The Big National Skateboard Association's of obstacles before placing a steel ranking choker cable around a log, and The M Ramp Allen is coming to Melbourne for this Matthews Timber Jack'n Jill Double year's Show,and along with some of Handed Sawing Chamionship for Australia's top ranking skateboarders male and female partners. Thrash The thrills, and hopefully few spills, - 'Ibny Hallem, Hugh McGaig and The programme gets underway on of competitive skateboarding makes brothers Stephen and Peter Hill - will Friday 19 September in the Boral its debut at the Royal Melbourne present a breath taking 15 minute Woodchop Stadium, and a series of Show this year. demonstration on the specially built novelty demonstrations will take If you don't know who Allen Losi is, Big M Ramp every day. place every day on the Woodchop ask one of the skateboarding fans in The demonstrations will include Lawn between noon and 12.20pm. the family, and they will tell you that some of the sport's most spectacular manoeuvres including inverts, aerials, twists, hand and foot plants, ollies, grinds and slides. And if you don't know what those terms mean, come along and have a look!

AL- Medibank 31a,,„ lifr- Private ieLife Be In It Activities Forget about Norm - Follow Libby's example,and come along to learn the fun way to health and fitness. 'IWo two-hour sessions of supervised games will be held every day at $2Z000 IN PRIZE MONEY IS UP FOR GRABS IN THE ROYAL SHOW WOODCHOPPING 10.00am and 2.00pm. CHAMPIONSHIPS. 11 Children Working Supported by Bowens Timber Group with wood Presented in conjunction with the School of Education at the Chisholm Institute of Technology, the workshop gives children between the ages of four and 14 a chance to explore their own creative potential. Sessions will take place at regular intervals in the Woodchop Area every day. Obedience Dog Demonstrations If Fido is being difficult at the moment, drop into the obedience demonstrations every day (except Thursday 18 September) between 12.30 and 2.00pm to see some of Victoria's top handlers and their dogs in action. Since the introduction of the lunchtime demonstrations six years "WORKING WITH WOOD" HELPS YOUNGS i ERS HELP YOUNGSTERS FIND SOLUTIONS 21:31 ago, thousands of people have THEIR PROBLEMS IN A UNIQUE WAY. picked up valuable tips on how to make their unruly mutt into the best behaved canine on the block - and this year it might by your turn. The Carlton and United Tug-O-VIlar Championships Straining, heaving, grunting and at times virtually lying on one's back is the name of the game at the exciting annual tug-o-war championships. Teams from some of the state's best known pubs will pit their strength against each other on Saturday 20 September for the championship title. Heats start at 2.00pm, with the final being staged around 6.00pm. Coal Creek Historical Village Thousands of Victorians have stepped back in time to the 1890's at the Coal Creek Historical Village in A RARE OPPORTUNITY 70 LEARN THE the South Gippsland township of CRAFTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN PIONEERS Korumburra, and this year the Old time Bush and AT THE OLD BUSH CRAFTS WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, PRESENTED BY recreated coal mining village of last Home Craft Hands- TAGGERTY PIONEER EDUCATION CENTRE. century comes to the Show. on Workshops Blacksmith Alex Brown, printer Presented by the 'Paggerty Pioneer these traditional bush crafts in action David Tattersall and members of the Education Centre during regular intervals every day on Coal Creek Spinning Group will Wattle and daubing, wheat grinding, the Woodchop Lawn. spend hours demonstrating their billy making, tinkering, brush broom Students and staff from the Bush skills to the crowd every day of the making and bush-style wool Settlement Camp at Taggerty will Show - Blacksmith 10.00am-4.00pm; spinning, aren't the usual skills present the fascinating programme, Printer 10.00am-noon, employed by Victorians every day, and old tools used for fencing and 1.00pm-3.00pm,4.00pm-6.00pm; Wool but you can have a chance to see building by our pioneering forebears. Spinners 10.00am-6.00pm.

12 Wood Chopp Lawn PROGRAMME (Subject to Alteration) Peck Street.

Wednesday September 24 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical Village 12.00-12.30 Novelty Sawing & Axe Throwing 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience Demonstrations Rottweiler Club 10.00-12.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash

2.00- 4.00 10.00-12.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It Activities 2.00- 4.00

Thursday September 25 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical OBEDIENCE DOG DEMONSTRATIONS WILL BE A FEATURE OF THE WOODCHOP LAWN Village PROGRAMME THIS YEAR. 12.00-12.30 Novelty Sawing & Axe Throwing Sunday September 21 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" Demonstrations Old Thursday September 18 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts English Sheepdog Club 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical 10.00-12.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash 9.30 4.30 Old Bush Crafts Village 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical 2.00- 5.00 Village Demonstrations Bouvier Des Flandres Club 10.00-12.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash 6.30- 730 10.00-12.00, "Big M" Ramp Thrash 10.00-12.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It 2.00- 4.00 2.00- 5.00 Activities 10.00-12.00 2.00- 4.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It 6.30- 730 2.00- 4.00 Activities 10.00-12.00, Friday September 26 12.00- 2.00 31(Z Medibank Life Be In It 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" Activities 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts Friday September 19 2.00- 4.00 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts Monday September 22 Village 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" 12.00-12.30 Novelty Sawing & Axe Village 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts Throwing 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience Demonstration Labrador Village Demonstrations Guide Retriever Club of Vic. 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience Dogs for the Blind 10.00-12.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash Demonstrations Shetland 10.00-12.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash Sheepdog Club 2.00- 4.00 10.00-12.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash 2.00- 4.00 10.00-12.00 10.00-12.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It 2.00- 4.00 Activities 2.00- 4.00 Activities 10.00-12.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It 2.00- 4.00 Activities 2.00- 4.00 Saturday September 20 Saturday September 27 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" Tuesday September 23 930- 4.30 "Working with Wood" 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts 9.30- 4.30 "Working with Wood" 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical 9.30- 4.30 Old Bush Crafts 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical Village 9.30- 4.30 Coal Creek Historical Village 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience Village 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience Demonstrations 12.30- 2.00 Dog Obedience Demonstrations West Hungarian Puli Club Demonstrations Border Highland White terriers 10.00-12.00, Collie Club 10.00-12.00, "Big M" Ramp Thrash 2.00- 5.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash 10.00-12.00 "Big M" Ramp Thrash 2.00- 5.00

6.30- 7.30 2.00- 4.00 6.30- 730 12.00- 1.00 Police Dog Display 10.00-12.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It 10.00-12.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It 9.00-12.00 3KZ Medibank Life Be In It Activities Activities Activities 2.00- 4.00 2.00- 4.00

13 Welcome to Super K mart Children's Theatre ittexttne Kids simply won't want to go home when they attend our latest children's entertainment spot, The Super K mart Theatre. Located behind the Wilson Grandstand in Straughton Parade, next to the triangular lawn, the theatre and its wonderful attractions will have the little ones still talking long after the show has finished.

Barbie and the Rockers in Concert. The beautiful Barbie takes to the stage in a musical and fashion parade presented by Mattel Tbys. Barbie and her Rocker friends will model the latest fashion trends from neon colours to glittery fabrics — daring, different, simply outrageous! Masters of the Universe/ Princess of Power Pantomime.

Can He-Man Master of the Universe THE BEAUTIFUL BARBIE STARS IN HER VERY OWN SHOW IN THE 'SUPER K MART' rescue his twin sister She-Ra CHILDREN'S THEATRE. Princess of Power, who was kidnapped by the evil Hordack? DAILY PROGRAMME Come along to our exciting action (Subject to Alteration) packed 30 minute presentation from Staughton Parade. Mattel Toys and find out! 10.30-11.00 Mattel Presents — Barbie and the Rockers 11.00-11.30 Life Circus Peter Gray — The 11.30-12.00 Peter Gray Show Silent Entertainer 12.00-12.30 Blues Band — Street Threatre Peter combines the fascinating art of 12.30- 1.00 Mattel Presents — Barbie mime with dance and circus routines and the Rockers for 30 minutes of delightful 1.00- 2.00 Life Circus entertainment. 2.00- 2.30 Peter Gray Show 3.00- 3.30 Mattel Presents — Masters of the Universe Life Circus 3.45- 4.15 The Global Wardrobe Peter Gray takes to the stage once 4.30- 5.00 Mattel Presents — Masters again, this time with a group of of the Unniverse "THE SILENT ENTERTAINER;' PETER GRAY, 5.15- 5.45 The Global Wardrobe helplers to teach a number of circus FEATURES IN DAILY SHOWS PRESENTED BY FUSHION AUS-17-1ALIA, IN THE "SUPER 6.00- 6.30 Blues Band — Street skills including walking the. rola- K MART" CHILDREN'S THEATRE. Theatre bola, tight rope walking, pole balancing and juggling.

seems, have tirelessly plodded their The Global Pony Rides way around the former Jersey VVardrope — The Despite the 'year 2000' style Judging ring to the delight of their sophistication of many rides and young riders. Michael Roland amusements, the popularity among This year, this very special Show younger showgoers at least, of the childrens' amusement moves to a Ibpical world issues are tackled in an simple pony ride never seems to new location. Stuart Lear's pony interesting way by Michael Roland diminish. rides can be found in McCaw and his singing and dancing troupe. Almost a Royal Show institution is Avenue, at the rear of the 'Super K Stuart Lear and his loveable little Mart' Children's Theatre, just in ponies who, for generations it front of cattle pavilion number 5. 14 STREET theatre is a dazzling, exciting form of entertainment which follows you where ever you go. Join the crowds and enjoy our musical and comic presentations, or follow our roving entertainers as they battle their way through VVest Theatre the crowds. Company = An outrageous street theatre which wanders through the Showgrounds, reflecting our social behaviour in the most unusual fashion. pi Giant babies and harrassed parents battle their way through the crowds in FAMILY AT LARGE, and the Mit Fruiti Salamini are a travelling sideshow of music, magic... and mystery! Melbourne Municipal Bicycle Band The band won the award for the most original entry at the 1986 Moomba Parade, and they continue to enthrall crowds at the Show. And you can't miss them, because their mode of transport is a bicycle.

Transfigurations WEST THEATRE GROUP RETURN WITH HIGHLAND THEIR CRAZY STREET THEATRE ANTICS DANCING What can almost be described as a THROUGHOUT THE SHOW. COMPETITION. living sculpture, the artist performs Styx in a type of stretch stocking, String Quartet constantly moving and changing The Show just wouldn't be the Show Four young and talented music shape with the mood of the music. without the fabulous stilt walkers students, classical favourites... and a who no doubt have the best view at 'horse race. What else can we say! the Show! Steve O'Brien Chris Ludowyk's — Unicyclist Society A member of Circus Maximus, Steve Syncopators goes solo this year and performs and Raditional jazz at its best. incredible combination of unicycle riding and juggling prowess. Highland Peter Voice — Dancing Pavement Artist & Competitions Barry Palmer — Location: Rear of Members' Stand, Busker Fisken Avenue. Pavement artist Peter and blind PROGRAMME - Starting busker Barry combine their talents to at 10.30am provide colour and character to this Saturday September 20 year's Show. Melbourne Academy of Highland Dancing "FAIR GO" WILLIE, ONE OF THE STARS OF While Peter is likely to whip out his THIS YEAR'S STREET THEATRE chalk and create a masterpiece on Sunday September 21 PROGRAMME. Highland and National Dancing the footpath, Barry will keep the Association crowds tapping their feet with his "Fair Go" Willy Thursday September 25 Clowns are always a Show favourite mastery of eight instruments from Loch Lomond Highland Dancers and this time it's Fair Go Willy's turn the saxaphone to the tin whistle and Saturday September 27 to delight the crowds. repertoire of over 600 songs. Victorian Scottish Union

15 Victoria lbgether The Royal Melbourne Show is one of the few times Melbourne's city slickers and their country cousins can get together and see just how much they have in common. And that's the theme of this year's Victorian Government display. Nearly 20 Victorian Government departments got together to produce VICTORIA — TOGETHER, and the two floors of displays at the Victorian Government Display Centre is not to be missed! Department of Conservation Housing Agriculture and Forests and Lands New and innovative housing Rural Affairs Salinity and its effect on urban and programmes to keep roofs over The lives and problems of farmers rural Victorian communities is an Victorians' heads. and other rural residents is brought increasing concern, and this year you Law Department to life with a dramatic audio visual can find out what is being done to Human Right, Legal Aid, Plain display of this exhibit. combat the problem. English and Courts admministration Arts epartment of are just some of the facets of Victoria's Law Department. Melbourne just wouldn't be D Melbourne without our distinctive Metropolitan Fire trams, and that applies to the lbcdilLsVogy and colourful decorative trams which Resources Brigade liven the streets of our suburbs. What is the latest news in Five major operations including the This year Victorian senior ministers technology and resources in Butler Chemical and a suburban will arrive in style to the Show in the Victoria? Go to the ITR display and school fire drill are examined in the Peace Tram and when they do, Rod find out! MFB display. Quantock and Jack and Jack will supervise the painting of our latest Department of the Police mobile work of art. Premier and The mounted branch of the Victoria Cabinet Police has always been a big crowd Commonwealth pleaser for young and old, and very Department of Despite its alleged fire-breathing special guest this year is police drum habits, the dragon is really a peace horse Gendarme III. Aviation loving creature. So come along and So you want to fly. find out just how friendly the Rural Water It's highly unlikely you'll grow a pair Peaceful Dragon is — you can even of wings, but you can imagine what go for a ride on its scaley back. Commission it's like to soar with the birds at the Ride through Victoria's urban Department of Aviation's marquee Education waterways on the RWC's Show Boat, with displays including control tower Even if it has been years since you where you can also play games and consoles, radar display units, flight attended school, take a trip down win prizes. simulators and you can even peer memory lane abroad the Spirit of into the cockpit of a light aircraft. Education — a country-city express Tburism which links our urban and rural Victoria's and possibility the world's Community communities. most famous penguin, Penguin Vic, is the star attraction of the non-stop Services Government film and threatre presentation Every community service available to Information visiting many of Victoria's exciting Victorians is within easy reach at the Have a question that needs destinations. Display Centre. answering? The Victorian Transport Country Fire Government Information Service can help you find that answer quickly. Get moving with the Ministry of Authonty Transport, from getting around our Just a few short years ago, the CFA Health ports and harbours to our freeways proved they were the true heros of The message to smokers from the and public transport system. the bush during the Ash Wednesday Department of Health and the Anti- bushfires, so don's miss their Cancer Council is QUIT, and for Workcare demonstrations of operations which those who haven't developed the Find out about the programme's shows how they protect our unique nicotine habit — especially children innovations and achievements bushland. DON'T START. during its initia112 months.

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?'F II' MEL Neninrvvivit UN►GIPAL BICYCLE' BAND Australia's Biggest Arts and Crafts Show Sponsored by Coles New World and Variety Stores Our annual ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW is even bigger and better COLES this year, with the Italian community getting right behind the largest show of its type in Entries just seem to get better every Australia. year, including the art section which More than 6,000 entries have been was judged by well-known painter received for this year's Show, and a Anne Graham, and ceramic and strong Italian influence is reflected in glass categories. the needle craft, embroidery, knitting Entries are displayed at No 2 Arts and crochet, tapestry, lace making, and Crafts Pavilion, behind the rug making, art, ceramics, bread Cummings Grand Stand off Degraves making and Italian panettone. Street; the Royal Block in Plummer Judging took place before the Avenue opposite the RASV opening of the Show, and as you will Administration Building, and; the see by the entries, it was no easy feat Wm Angliss Memorial Gallery nest for the judges too choose winners. to Centre Point (all art work).

AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST ARTS AND CRAFTS DISPLAY WILL BE SEEN AT THIS YEAR'S ROYAL SHOW. Royal Show Garden ALIVE Display 300115t0 It's spring, and what better way to be inspired to exercise the green thumb than by visiting the ANZ- HORTICO ROYAL SHOW GARDEN DISPLAY. The ANZ, Hortico and the Nurserymen's Association have set what you can do to spruce up your BE ONE OF THE FIRST 70 WELCOME SPRING '86 AT THE ROYAL SHOW GARDEN DISPLAY, own garden this spring with a PRESENTED BY ANZ AND HORTICO. magnificent display on a split-level site in Plummer Avenue behind the Mitchell Grandstand. Every garden and gardener is 18th National Exhibition of different, so four different displays Presented by the RASVin conjuction have been created: the cool Photography with the Victorian Association of tranquility of ferns and fountains; the Sponsored by Photographic Societies and Kodak, it relaxing 'country setting' with Kodak is one of the state's finest exhibitions shrubs, barbecue and patio; herbs (Australasia) of amateur photography. and perennials set around a gazebo, Shutterbugs will be inspired to load Entries are in colour slides, and and; native and tub plants the camera with film and start taking colour and black and white prints, surrounded by various grasses. happy snaps after visiting the 18TH and reeflect the photographers' There is also something for flat NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF interpretations of topics ranging dwellers with indoor plants and PHOTOGRAPHY at the Kodak from People to Social floral art exhibits in the display's Photography Building, behind the Documentation. astro dome, where you can also get RASV Administration Building, And you never know, if you practise valuable gardening advice between Degraves and Skene hard, your photos may be on display throughout the Show. Streets. at next year's Show! 18 Rural Education Programmes It is unfortunate that many city children rarely have the chance to pat a woolly lamb milk a cow or say hello to a friendly pig. That is, until they visit the Royal Melbourne Show and the three RURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES. This year the RASV has expanded the programme to encompass a Rural Learning Area where school groups and other children from urban areas can learn about life on the farm and in rural areas, a Produce Display, and of course the favourite for children of all ages, the Animal Nursery. The aims of programmes is not only to have fun, but to learn more about the lives of our country cousins and agricutural and rural industries. Who said learning was boring!

COMMONWEALTH BANK. The Australia's leading bank. Commonwealth Bank Farm Learning Centre A daily programme of demonstrations, lectures, displays and audience participation in relation to domestic livestock is the theme behind the Learning Centre at the western end of the Pig Pavilion in Plummer Avenue. The Commonwealth Bank and the RASV have also developed a series of student project sheets to complement the following daily activities at the centre: Cattle on the Farm and Milking Demonstrations The contrasting development of beef and dairy cattle, modern milking machinery and the feeding of calves LEARNING THE AGRICULTURAL "BASICS" IS WHAT THE COMMONWEALTH BANK National Australia4Bank will be demonstrated every hour FARM LEARNING CENTRE IS ALL ABOUT. from 10.30am to 2.30pm. National Australia Students will also be invited to hand milk a cow or groom a stud animal — Ulestpac Bank Animal something many country children do THE BANK Nursery every day of their lives! The Westpac Undoubtedly one of the favourite Sheep Demonstrations Produce Display exhibitions at the Royal Melbourne Every hour from 10am to 2pm, wool Food glorious food is the main theme Show, especially for the children, is and fat lambs will be on display, of the Produce Display in Centenary the Animal Nursery. along with a discussions on the Hall. Over the years millions of young various breeds and the methods of Not only will visitors be able to see Victorians and other visitiors have handling sheep on farms. the state's farm products and learn had the opportunity to hold and Audiences will be able to feel the how they are transformed from the touch various domestic and native differeent types of wool that various 'raw' state to the way we buy them in animals ad their young — often for sheep produce, and subject the shops, but they will also be the first time. availability, a shearing exhibition encouraged to touch, smell and best This year children can meet horses, will be included in each of all, taste the produce. cattle, sheep, a donkey, pigs, goats, demonstration. Special exhibits will display and talk birds, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, foxes, Pig Exhibition about eggs, honey, nuts, fruit and reptiles, koalas, wombats, an emu, a Pig breeders will be on duty from vegetables, barley and wheat, as well kangaroo and the nursery's very 10am to noon every day to answer as special displays by Mitchelton speccial guest, an Australian questions about the pigs on display, Vintners and the shires of Mildura, Miniature Pony which only measures including a sow and her litter. Shepparton and Hamilton. 87cm high.

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AMUSEMENTS ROA A • Westpac Produce Display H S • AMP LAWN — K5, J5 • Championship Shearing • HALL OF COMMERCE — H5 • STEREO AM DISPLAY — G4 • Arnott's Biscuits Theatre • CENTRE PONT — K6 (Show Bags) 7 • ANIMAL NURSERY Sponsored by the Nat- "Magnifico — World of Wool!" Wool Fashion • HALL OF INDUSTRY — J6 T z ional Australia Bank — H5 Parades presented by the Australian Wool (Commercial Stands) • TUG-O-WAR Sponsored by Carlton & United • EPSOM • ARENA — H3 Corporation. • HALL OF MANUFACTURES — N3 Breweries — N2 • "Operation Spectacular" presented by 3AW • CHAIRLIFT STATIONS — E3, M6 (Commercial Stands & Show Bags) • Humes A.R.C. presents Ian Jamieson, • CHILDREN'S THEATRE Sponsored by • HORTICULTURAL DISPLAY Presented by MERRETT AVENUE Public International Stuntman Super K mart — K2 the Nurserymen's Association of Victoria, Public • "3MP-Milo" Farm Sunday • Fusion Australia sponsored by the ANZ Bank & Hortico • VETERANS' AFFAIRS DISPLAY — L4 I 0 Ll Entrance • VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT DISPLAY Entrance a • Grand Parade Mattel Toys present — — G4 8 • Showfest • Barbie & the Rockers in Concert CENTRE — N4 O WOODFULL (Displays by more than 20 Victorian Government • ARNOTT'S BISCUITS THEATRE — K5 • Master of the Universe/Princess of Power PAVILION • "ITALY ON SHOW" Departments & Authorities) Located on AMP Lawn — Pantomime 15 — "Italy Today", P.B. Iq • "Boral — 3UZ" Country Music Festival • COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION K5 — Italian Entertainment, AM Lawn y o

• "AMP" School & Community Bands Festival — J6 H3 — Showiest, Main Arena W NE • "Live on Milk" Hand Milking Championship Light refreshments • WEDDING FAIR Presented by McKERR O R • Italian Entertainment M WHITFIELD — N6 • MEAT PROMOTION PAVILI — K6 • ARTS & CRAFTS Sponsored by Coles New • "MAGNIFICO — WORLD OF WOOL!" — BOU D (Meat & Allied Trades Federation World & Variety Stores — K3, K6, L4, L7 K6 9 • DAIRY FOODS PAVILION — J6 Demonstrations, Gas & Fuel Demonstrations) K3 — No. 2 Arts & Crafts Pavilion Wool Fashion Parades presented by the MEL • DAIRY JUDGING RING Sponsored by K6 — Wm. Angliss Art Gallery P Australian Wool Corporation L4 — Rear of Royal Banquet Block Bonlac — E2 • PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Sponsored • WOODCHOPPING — N2 TO L7 — Photography sponsored by Kodak by Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd. — L7 Australian & World Championships, Boral F • WESTPAC PRODUCE DISPLAY — E3 Woodchop Stadium. • FARM INVENTIONS Sponsored by the (Produce Displays — Eggs, Fruit & Vegetables, Waodchop Lawn Area — N2 C Weekly Times — N6 Grains. Honey) • Bowen's Working with Wood • CASH-A-CAN CENTRE Sponsored by • FARM LEARNING CENTRE Sponsored by R • 3KZ's Medibank Life Be In It Activities Comalco — L7 the Commonwealth Bank of Australia — • Coal Creek — Blacksmith, Printer. Wool • CATS Sponsored by Safcol — G4 05 Spinner Located in Mitchell Grandstand. Mezzanine (Daily Livestock Learning Programmes) • 3LO-RADIO AUSTRALIA — M5 • Big M Ramp Thrash Floor, (see Judging Timetable) • FORESTRY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA (Daily Broadcasts) • Taggerty Pioneer Workshops • CENTENARY HALL — WESTPAC PRODUCE — K4 • P. B. RONALD PAVILION — 15 • Tug-O-War sponsored by Carlton & PAVILION — E3 Timber Display "Italy Today" Italian Display United Breweries

Food aster t;Q SUPERMARKETS Primary Industry Displays Kitchen Capers for Kids Presented by the Australian Meat sensible and nutritious dietary and Livestock Corporation. guidelines, and kids will also learn You're every day kid can become a simple cooking methods to increase culinary wizard after attending this their independence in the kitchen. practical and fun cooking session for Two 20-minute sessions at 10.30am the eight to 14-year-olds. and 11.10am of Kitchen Capers for Stereo AM With both parents limited to Kids will be held at the Meat working, many children are limited Promotions Pavilion in Lennon at the Show to junk foods while waiting for mum Avenue on September 18, 19 22-24 and 26. Stereo sound on Melbourne's AM and dad to come home to prepare Other attractions at the Meat band is the most exciting innovation dinner, but no so after going to Promotions Pavilion include meat since the introduction of FM Stereo Kitchen Capers where they will learn cutting demonstrations and the in the '70s. how to prepare easy snacks and return of the fabulous sausage Stereo AM and the receivers needed meals based on lean red meat. making demonstrations. are still relatively new in Melbourne, All the recipes are based along so a visit to the Stereo AM Sound Lounge module beneath the Mitchell Grandstand in Plummer Avenue, is just the thing to get you"in tune!' The Sound Lounge is designed to let you appreciate AM Stereo at its best, Dauy Foods Royal Show and information on current equipment is also available. Pavilion wedding Fair Once again the Dairy Foods Pavilion Personnel from eight Melbourne Presented by McKerr Whitfield Stereo AM radio stations — 3AK, in Lennon Avenue is heaven on earth Following its spectacular debut 3AW, 3DB, 3KZ, 3L0, 3MP, 3UZ and for lovers of fine chese, yoghurt and 'ceremony' at last year's Show, the 3XY — will man the lounge on a icecream. Melbourne Wedding Fair is back in rotation basis throughout the Show, Many of the commercial stallholders 1986 with even more for engaged as will the popular provincial are offering free tastings of their fine couples. stations 3B0 (Bendigo), 3UL products, and recipes are also (Warragul), 3BA (Ballarat) and 3SR available to create your own Every year in Victoria about 29,000 (Shepparton). delicious dairy product dishes. couples tie the matrimonial at ceremonies and receptions attended by about two million people help spend the staggering annual bill of $210 million. And to make sure you get the best value for your part of that $210 million, around 20 companies are participating in this year's Show, and can provide information on almost everything from wedding cakes to venues to jewellers and even home builders. It's also one of the few times that information about all these services is available under the one roof, but that isn't the only bonus for engaged couples. Every engaged couple who attends the Fair will be presented with a free copy of Wedding Etiquette, and will also have a chance to win a fabulous two-week honeymoon in beautiful Western Samoa. And girls, if he still hasn't popped the question, a visit to the Fair at the "WHAT'S COOKING?" EXCITING NEW MEAT RECIPES AND A NEW EDUCATION corner of Lobb St and McCracken PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN WILL PROVE POPULAR WITH VISITORS TO THE MEAT Ave just might prompt him! PROMOTION PAVILION. 22 PLANNING A WEDDING?

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23 A POLICE PURSUIT WILL INTRODUCE THE SIEGE SEGME OF THE POLICE DAUPHINE WILL LIGHT THE ARENA WITH ITS "OPERATION SPECTACULAR:' "NIGHT SUN" SEARCH LIGHT BEFORE DISCHARGING A CONTINGENT OF S.O.G. MEMBERS.

DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST ; IAN HURLS HIMSELF FROM A CRANE PLATFORM SET FOR AN "EXPLOSIVE' LANDING. Then of course there is Showfest celebrating Italy's participation as Guest Nation in 1986, or the horse events including the Garryowen, or Bridgestone Holden Precision Driving team, or the 3MP-Milo Farm Sunday.. the list just goes on It is almost impossible to know where to start and on. when listing the Main Arean highlights for the One of the best things about the attractions in 1986 Royal Melbourne Show... because there are the Main Arena is that they are all free of charge just so many of them! once the general admission is paid at the gates... What about the emergency services "tattoo" and some of our features would certainly which combines the tense excitement of an command hefty prices if staged elsewhere. armed siege, a police car chase and the crack The RASV continues to listen to the needs of Special Operations Group in action. patrons, and following the success of last year's Once again the fireworks will draw delighted 'experiment: seating will once again be installed "oohs" and "aahs" from the audience as the sky on the main arena for patrons to enjoy the explodes with light, and the crowd always has spectacles at close hand. more than enough enthusiasm for the Grand And it is even easier to get to the Main Arena this Parade featuring some of the country's finest year with the new Dunlop Walk Way dissecting livestock. the eastern end of the arena.

Ian Jamieson, pitssw's International Stuntman Australia's own "Fall Guy:' Ian His other act starts with a Jamieson has one simple mission in commando style entry into the arena life... and that's the thrill people sliding down from the peak of a with his spectacular stunts. 40 metre high crane onto a landing pad which also explodes on impact. When Ian's not falling blind-folded Ian will alternate these acts over onto a landing pad packed with eight nights during the Show. explosives or catapulting himself Jamieson has recently returned to over five buses he's tearing around Australia from a tour to Europe fair and show grounds ablaze from which proved highly successful head to foot. although somewhat more dangerous Jamieson is undoubtedly one of the than even Ian expected. MIESON best, a statement that can be soundly IA JA An equipment failure during his first backed by checking the world stunt performance in Poland almost cost 1AUSTRALIAS111, "FALL GUY records he currently holds: Ian his life. He was unconscious for • 1976 High Fall into Cartons (over about 30 minutes before recovering 156 metres) in hospital. • 1979 High Fall on Fire into Perhaps that is why there is such a Explosives big demand for his act in Europe. • 1980 Human Torch Fire Run (over When Ian's not leaping around in a 290 metres) ball of fire or coming or going as a • 1980 Human Catapult over four result of some explosion detonated cars (over 15.8 metres) by one of his staff, he's making films • 1982 Human Catapult over five for world wide distribution. Other buses ways he fills in his spare time is by • 1985 High Fall Blindfolded into being a stunt co-ordinator for Explosives Australian films including "Sunday lb° Far Away:' "Picnic at Hanging At this year's Royal Show, Ian will Rock:' and "Freedom for The rIbrm of introduce one act to Victoria in His Natural Life!' which he lies in a burning coffin that Ian says that the book he wrote disintegrates when sticks of dealing with his career and life style explosive are detonated around the sold out in 1981. He also travelled base of his resting place. Australia with Evel Knieval in 1979. Jamieson's performances at the Melbourne Royal will be sponsored JAMIESON POSES FOR A NEWS CREW by Humes A.R.C., a subsidiary of PRIOR TO HIS ILL-FATED HIGH FALL IN POLAND. Humes Ltd. 25 Emergency Services' "Operation Spectacular" PERSONALITY 1278 Presented by RADIO 3AW

It really will be a spectacular operation when Victoria's emergency services take over the Main Arena for five breath-taking nights during one of the Show's most enthralling displays ever. The Victoria Police, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Country Fire Authority and Victorian Ambulance Service, have joined forces to present a top evening of entertainment, while at the same time showing patrons how they are making Victoria a safer and happier place to live in. The highlight of the presentation is the simulated siege, the daring rescue attempt by the Special Operations Group followed by a police car chase, and fire outbreak which is quelled by the MFB and the CFA. The Police are out in force with their SEE VICTURIA'S EMERGENCY SERVICE impressed by the lifesaving skills of Air Arm, Special Operations Group, ORGANISATIONS DEMONSTRATE THEIR CAPABILITIES IN "OPERATION the Victoria Ambulance service Traffic Operations Group, Motor SPECTACULAR," PRESENTED BY RADIO when they demonstrate the latest Driving School combining with the 3AW. rescue equipment. other emergency service also turn night into day with its Performance Times organisations to present a series of powerful "Night Sun" search light Saturday September 20 exciting operational "sorties!' when it swoops low over the arena, 730pm Wednesday September 24 730pm The Police Dauphine helicopter will and Show patrons will also be Thursday September 25 7.30pm Friday September 26 7.30pm Saturday September 27 7.45pm Super Speedway Presented by the Victorian Speedway Sidecar Riders Association. It's motorcycling action at its best when members of the Victorian Speedway Sidecar Riders Association return this year with yet another thrilling show. Over the past 50 years, Australian riders been among the world's top riders, and they have every good reason to be. The speedway style of riding originated in Australia in the 1900s, with races being recorded in Melbourne and Sydney as early as 1908. These days the sport has a strong following in America, Britain and Europe. Performance Times: Friday September 19 6.00pm Saturday September 20 8.20pm Monday September 22 730pm BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SPEEDWAY IS AUSTRALIA'S OWN SPORT AND THE BEST SHOW 'HOW IT'S Tuesday September 23 9.10pm DONE' AT THIS YEAR'S "ROYAL!' Wednesday September 24 8.20pm 26 The Bridgestone Holden Precision Driving 'Team Presented by Patterson-Cheney Holden.

THE BRIDGES7ONE HOLDEN PRECISION DRIVING TEAM IN ACTION. But we don't recommend you go Once again the spectacular circuits, ramp to ramp jumps and home and try some of the team's precision driving team returns to leaping off ramps over other cars. stunts... they are purely for the the Royal Melbourne Show for the It takes cars and drivers in top experts. 12th time... yes, we think they're condition, nerves of steel and split- Performance Times: that good... with their breathtaking second timing. No wonder it is often Friday September 19 3.15pm 7.40pm and daring performances. referred to as "theatre on wheels!' Saturday September 20 8.50pm This year the team is using the Monday September 22 3.30pm 8.15pm Performing stunts that would make recently released Holden VL Calais, Tuesday September 23 3.15pm 8.45pm even the most able street driver pale and besides the bar reinforcement Wednesday September 24 — 8.50pm at the thought, the team defies inside the cabin, it is almost exactly Thursday September 25 3.35pm 8.50pm gravity and death with high-speed like the car you would drive on the Friday September 26 3.15pm 9.00pm formation driving, figure of eight road. Saturday September 27 3.15pm 9.15pm

Army on Parade Diggers from World War II will be surprised when they watch the parade and display the members of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. The display, to be held on and around the Main Arena, on five afternoon during the Show will feature vehicles normally kept in the Corps museum at Puckapunyal Army Camp. The vehicles will include a Saracen, a six wheeled armoured personnel carrier, an armoured scout car and a Staghound which saw service with Australia's C.M.F. Calvary Regiments until 1971. The armoured vehicles will drive around the Arena towing guns that will "fire" shots over the stands. The Army display will occur at 2.00pm on the 19th, 23rd, 25th, 26th THESE SARACEN "CARS" WERE INTRODUCED ID THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY IN 1955. and 27th of September. THEY WERE MADE IN ENGLAND AND COULD CARRY 10 COMBAT TROOPS INTO BATTLE AT A TOP SPEED OF 50 KM/H. 27 HAY BALING DEMONSTRATION BY THE WHITTLESEA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Horse Drawn Carriages 3ME1Milo Farm Sunday Display of magnificently restored Antique tractors, butter making, horse drawn vehicles by members of sheaf tossing, horse shoeing and a Butter Making and the Australian Driving Society. host of furry and fluffy animals are Churning just part of the excitement to be had Find out how our grandparents Horse Shoeing at this year's farm day in the main made their own butter... before Demonstrations arena. supermarkets were invented! An experienced farrier shows just how it's done. On Sunday September 21 between Cattle Milking 9.30am and 2pm, the arena will be , Demonstration Horse and Vehicle Sale transformed into a giant farmyard Compare hand milking with the Keep the cheque book handy for a with many typical farm activities for modem milking machines, and try to genuine auction of horses and horse- patrons to see, and in some cases, work out which ones the Guernsey drawn vehicles. experience. cows prefer! Several of the day's demonstrations Honda Agricultural will reflect life on the farm before our Clydesdale Tbam Motorcycle Competition modern mechanization, and there is The magnificent Carlton and United A spectacular competition showing also a chance to really get into all the Breweries team of six Clydesdales the flexibility of the bikes and the action of the day by taking part in the are a crowd favourite wherever they skill of the riders. whacky Country Games for City go. People. Sheaf Tbssing It is one of the few times that city Damper Making See how the loading of lorries and slickers can become a part of a Demonstrations lofts has been made into a fun realistic farm situation, so bring The smell of freshly baked damper is competition. along the kids and have fun! almost impossible to resist especially when free samples are offered. Sheep Shearing Antique Tractor Display Compare the difference between A special display of old tractors Farm Animal Nursery modem shearing equipment and the restored to top notch condition, A delightful display featuring calves, traditional blades. which can be compared to the latest lambs, kids and foals. models on display around the Show Stock Horse Grounds. Goat Milking Demonstrations Demonstration The agility and farm sense of the Billy Boiling Competition Members of the Goat Breeders farmer's invaluable helper, Find out from the experts how to Society will demonstrate that not demonstrated by members of the make the top notch cuppa. only cows have delicious milk. Australian Stock Horse Association. Bullock Team Hay Baling Demonstration Yard Dog Trial Children can takean an iting hay The difference between old and new Demonstrations of the farmer's best ride throughout the orning on an methods, demonstrated by the friend working through 'typical' authentic bullock gon. Whittlesea Agricultural Society. farmyard obstacles.

28 Royal Show Fireworks! e) No matter your age, it is almost impossible to suppress the small child inside each of us when the night sky is lit up by fireworks. Imagine being seated in the Main Arena. The crowd is hushed in expectation when suddenly the evening air is shattered by a gunshot, and a car ITALYAT2;,IrMw squeals down a lonely street. The police arrive with lights flashing and the chase is on... right in front of Royal Show your eyes. That's what Syd Howard and his Grand Parade Fireworks International has in store To many visitors, the Royal for us this year with his novel cops 'n Melbourne Show means just one robbers fireworks show. thing... the Grand Parade... when Each show will also include roman some of the country's best livestock candles, fountains and Chinese floral and an exciting cavalcade of horse displays. drawn carts and lorries, take over So no matter, how late it is or tired the Main Arena. you are, you cimply can't go home The Grand Parade has long been without seeing our spectacular considered one of the world's finest fireworks display. such events, and pays tribute to the dedication of studmasters and studmistresses whose champion Presentation Times: livestock is on display. Friday September 19 9.30pm Saturday September 20 9.15pm Parade Time: Friday Septembe 19 2.30pm Sunday September 21 8.30pm Saturday September 20 3.00pm Wednesday September 24 9.15pm Sunday September 21 2.30pm Thursday September 25 9.15pm Tuesday September 23 2.30pm Friday September 26 9.30pm SHOWGOERS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO Thursday September 25 2.30pm SEE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS WHICH RIVAL Saturday September 27 9.45pm THE WORLD'S BEST AT THIS YEAR'S SHOW Friday September 26 2.30pm Saturday September 27 2.30pm PAL Superdog Stakes 1101110r1P-Ilk The nex •-kr"' . N Hours of practice by both handlers and dogs make the third Pal is Japa .expo 86 TAA.i Superdog Stakes a firm Royal Show F YIN AIR LINES't -4 favourite. It's an event unique to Australia when both pedigreed and non- pedigreed dogs battle both the clock and obstacles, some including a fence over one metre high! Each dog must also make its way through a specially constructed tunnel and sit for five seconds in an 0116UPEIL DOG "obstacle square!" 'Thy doing that with Fido at home. Performance Times: Friday September 19 8.45pm Saturday September 20 6.45pm Thesday September 23 8.15pm Wednesday September 24 6.30pm Thursday September 25 6.15pm IT'S UP, OVER AND ONTO THE NEXT OBSTACLE FOR THIS COMPETITOR IN THE 'PAL' SUPERDOG STAKES. Friday September 26 6.00pm 29 You have to be super fit for the Royal L. e 5000

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30 Blue Ribbon Livestock Livestock was the primary reason why agricultural shows such as the Royal Melbourne were initiated and years later, livestock is still at the top of the attraction ladder to the Horse events thousands of visitors who pour through the gates every year. and Contests In fact, a recent survey showed the There are a few places in the world top priority of 55 percent of Show where such a comprehensive patrons was to see the livestock. programme of equestrian events The Royal Melbourne Show is and contests can be seen, than at important not just to the breeders the 1986 Royal Melbourne Show. who exhibit their prize animals and Almost every event imaginable is a discuss their interest with other Royal Life highlight in itself in the Main breeders, but also the city visitor Arena... from the frantic pace of the whose only change to see such novelty bending race, to the livestock is often at the Show. The Royal Life unsurpassed tradition of the This year at the Show, patrons will Garryowen. But more about that see over 70 breeds and varieties of 5,000 Metre later. poultry (including ducks and Other events include campdrafting, turkeys), more than 30 breeds of Footrace featuring Australia's top horses and pigeons, five main varieties of caged One of the many highlights on Show stockmen, tentpegging, and the ride birds, 20 breeds of beef and dual Day (Thursday September 25) is the and drive where the ability to purpose cattle, five breeds of dairy running of the Royal Life 5,000. negotiate a tight obstacle course is cattle, more than 16 breeds of horses Members of clubs affiliated with the vital. and ponies, 18 breeds of sheep, five Victorian Cross Country League will breeds of pigs, four breeds of goats, contest the gruelling race, which will Novelty Events over 140 breeds of dogs, 69 breeds of • take them around the Main Arena The Bowens Home Improvement cats, and lots and lots of rabbits! approximately eight and a half times. Centre Australian Flag Race Championship. Even once around the arena seems like an awful long way! • The Four'N'Tk/venty Bending Race Championship. Championship Race Time: • The Victorian Junior Flag Race Thursday September 25 6.00pm Championship. Shearing Watch the hands and shears fly like Showjumping lightning at Centenary Hall when • The Carlton and United shearers around the country Breweries Stakes. Clownin' Around compete in various major • The Age Prince of Wales Cup. championships and teams' • The ANZ Bank Grand Prix for with Stuart Lear competitions. Jumping. For years Stuart Lear, his crazy car The action is thick and fast as the and a contingent of "Keystone Cops" Ride and Drive fleece is removed... and the sheep have delighted Show audiences with • The Sagar Saddlery Ride and don't seem to mind all that attention their ridiculous antics. Drive Competition. on stage either! This year "Stuwie" returns with his • The Quality Concrete Tbp Score • Australian Strong Wool "Clownin Around" routine, and Ride and Drive Competition. Championships...Heats: llam & audiences should be warned... 2pm, Thurs. Sept 18 & Fri. Sept 19; Stuwie and his mapcap friends are Special Highlight — The Final: 2pm, Sat. Sept 20. likely to pop up when you least Garryowen • Power Farming Magazine expect it! A tough three-hour competition Invitational 'learns Shearing Performance Times: which will test 60 of Australia's Competition... 10.30am, Sat. Sept Friday September 19 — 2.20pm, leading horsewomen and their 20. '7.30pm, 8.30pm mounts, the Garryowen will be held • CUB Senior Shearing Saturday September 20 — 2.00pm, on Thesday September 23, starting at Championship (Restricted)... 3.45pm, 6.30pm 9am. 10.30am & 2.30pm, Sun. Sept 21. Monday September 22 — '7.15pm Since the trophy was first presented • Victorian Young Farmers Open Tuesday September 23 — 2.20pm, at the Show way back in 1934, Shearing Competition... 10.30am, 8.00pm patrons have marvelled at the skill of Mon. Sept 22. Wednesday September 24 — 7.00pm both riders and horses. • Victorian Young Farmers learns Thursday September 25 — 2.20pm, Not only are the entrants' judged on Competition... 1pm, Mon. Sept 8.20pm their ability to ride, but also the 22. Friday September 26 — 3.45pm, conformation and manners of the • Sunbeam Australian Shearing 8.20pm mount, saddlery and costume and Championship... Heats: 11am & Saturday September 27 — 2.20pm, general appearance of the 2pm, Thurs. Sept 25 & Fri. Sept 8.35pm horse/rider combination. 26; Final: 2pm, Sat. Sept 27

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Time Class Event Ring Time Class Event Ring 5.15pm 60 Pure Bred Arab Saddle Mare or 4 Gelding st DAY 5.15pm 79 Palomino Mare or Gelding, 5 & 6 Ridden Thursday September 18 5.30pm Champion Ridden Stallion or 1 & 2 (Subject to Alteration) Colt, over 14 hands Led Horse Judging All Day 5.30pm Champion & Reserve 3 Dairy Cattle Judging Champion, Ridden Stock Horse (No Night Arena Programme) - FRIDAY EVENING - nd Day 6.00pm Super Speedway presented Bi by the Victorian Speedway Sidecar Riders Association. (Subject to Alteration) 6.30pm Royal Show Soccer, 8.30am Commence Judging Arabian 5 presented by Juventus Classes Soccer Club. 9.00am 360 Ridden Stallion or Colt, 12 1 & 2 7.30pm Clownin' Around with hands & under Stuart Lear 9.00am Port Phillip Show Jumping 3 & 4 7.40pm Bridgestone Holden Club, Jumping Competition Precision Driving Tbam, 9.00am Commence judging Stock 6 presented by Patterson- horse Classes Cheney Holden 9.30am 359 Ridden Stallion or Colt, over 12 1 & 2 8.00pm Camp Drafting and not over 13 hands Championships 10.00am 623 The "Kiddieland Amusements" 1 & 2 8.30pm Clownin' Around with Qualified Hunters Plate Stuart Lear 10.30am 615 The "Sagan Saddlery" Ride & 3 & 4 8.45pm Pal Super Dog Stakes Drive Competition 9.15pm Humes A.R.C. presents Ian 11.00am Commence Judging Palomino 6 Jamieson, International Classes Stunt Man 11.45am 300 Best Registered Australian 3 & 4 9.30pm Royal Show Fireworks Working Stock Horse 12.00 357 Ridden Stallion or Colt, over 13 5 noon hands and not aver 14 hands 12.30pm 622 The S.A. Greaves Memorial 1 & 2 Hunters Plate 12.30pm Champion Ridden Stallion or 5 Saturday September 20 Colt, 14 hands and under (Subject to Alteration). 1.00pm 616 The Ibp Score Ride & Drive 3 & 4 8.30am Commence Judging Quarter 4 Competition Horse Classes 1.00pm 354 Ridden Stallion or Colt, over 14 5 8.30am Commence Judging hands and not over 14.2 hands Appaloosa & Spotted Pony 5 1.30pm 353 Ridden Stallion or Colt, over 5 Classes 14.2 hands and not over 15 hands 9.00am 619 The Junior Jumping Contest 1&2 2.00pm ARMY ON PARADE 9.00am 432 Hunter Mare or Gelding, 3 2.20pm CLOWNIN' AROUND WITH Shown in Saddle STUART LEAR 9.00am 516 Thadesmen's Delivery Stallion 6 2.30pm ROYAL SHOW GRAND 9.15am 517 Thadesmen's Rimout - Four 6 PARADE: (Cattle, Horses, Wheeler Ponies, Goats). 9.30am 518 Thadesmen's Turnout - 1Wo 6 3.15pm Bridgestone Holden Wheeler Precision Driving lean', 9.45am 519 Baker's/Milkman's "ftunout 6 presented by Patterson- 10.00am 430 Mounted Police Ilunout 3 Cheney Holden 10.00am 96 Quarter Horse, Open Western 4 3.45pm 624 The 'Wills Super Mild" Section 1-4 Pleasure Four Jumping Contest 10.00am 520 Horse Thader's Long-Shaft 6 4.30pm 350 Ridden Stallion or Colt, over 15 1 & 2 Brake Turnout hands (Heavy) 10.15am 511 The "Pitstop lbyota" Heavy 6 4.30pm 298 Stock Horse, Mare or Filly, 3 Delivery Mare or Gelding, over Ridden 15 hands 4.30pm 61 Arab, Anglo Arab or Part Bred 4 10.30am 620 "The General Motors Holden" 1 & 2 Arab, Ridden in Costume Gemini Junior Jumping 4.30pm 521 The "Pitstop lbyota" decorated 5 & 6 Contest Business llimout 10.30am 97 Quarter Horse, Open Western 4 5.00pm 351 Ridden Stallion or Colt, over 15 1 & 2 Riding hands (Light) 10.45am 34 Harness Clydesdale, 4 Horse 6 5.00pm 299 Stock Horse Gelding, Ridden 3 'lam in Lorry

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11.00am 431 Police Horse and Rider 3 5.00pm 355 Harness Stallion or Colt, over 14 5 11.00am 98 Quarter Horse Open Thal 4 and not over 15 hands 11.00am 35 Harness - Clydesdales - Pair 6 (Hackneys not eligible) of Mares or Geldings in Lorry 5.00pm Champion TYadesmen's & 6 11.15am 36 Harness Clydesdales - 6 Delivery Horse (Light) Gelding in Lorry 5.15pm 100 Quarter Horse - The Royal 1 & 2 11.30am 99 Quarter Horse Open Bridle 4 Melbourne Show Versatility Path Hack Championship 11.30am 37 Harness Clydesdales - Mare 6 5.15pm 301 Australian Stockman's Ilimout 3 in Lorry 5.15pm 123 Appaloosa Ridden in Costume 4 11.45am 38 Harness Clydesdale - Mare or 6 5.15pm 358 Harness Stallion or Colt, over 5 Gelding in Dray 12.2 and not over 14 hands 12.00 5.15pm 513 Pair of Lorry Horses 6 noon 621 The Hunt Club's Teams 1-4 5.30pm 124 Spotted Pony Ridden in 4 Jumping Contest Costume 5.30pm 356 Harness Hackney Stallion or 5 12.00 Colt, over 15 hands noon 39 Harness Clydesdale - Gelding 6 5.30pm 500 Period Turnout, under 14 hands 6 driven in Reins 5.45pm Champion Harness Hackney 5 12.15pm 53 Arab Stallion or Colt, Ridden 5 Stallion or Colt 12.15pm 40 Harness Clydesdale - Mare 6 driven in Reins 12.30pm 41 Harness Clydesdale - Pair of 6 - SATURDAY EVENING - Mares and/or Geldings driven 6.00pm Royal Show Camp Drafting in Reins Championships 12.45pm 74 Palomino Stallion or Colt, 5 6.00pm Champion Harness Stallion or 5 Ridden Colt, over 15 hands 12.45pm Harness Clydesdale - 6.15pm Champion Harness Stallion or 5 Champion & Reserve 6 Colt, 14 hands and under Champion 6.30pm Clownin' Around with Stuart Lear 1.15pm 292 Stock Horse Stallion or Colt, 5 6.45pm Pal Super Dog Stakes Ridden 715pm Humes A.R.C. presents Ian 1.45pm Shetland Derby Jamieson, International 2.00pm Clowin' Around with Stunt Man Stuart Lear 7.30pm The Emergency Services' 2.15pm Royal Australian Navy "Operation Spectacular:' Band & Guard of Honor presented by Radio 3AW 2.45pm Official opening of Show 8.20pm Super Speedway presented by his excellency, the Right by the Victorian Speedway Honorable Sir Ninian Sidecar Riders Association Stephen A.K., G.C.M.G., 8.50pm Bridgestone Holden G.C.V.O., K.B.E., Governor Precision Driving Team, General of Australia presented by Patterson- 3.00pm ROYAL SHOW GRAND Cheney Holden PARADE (Cattle, Horses, 9.15pm Royal Show Fireworks Ponies, Goats). 3.45pm Clownin' Around with Stuart Lear 4.00pm Massed Canine Obedience th Day Demonstration 4.00pm 361 Harness Stallion or Colt, 12.2 5 Sunday September 21 hands and under (Hackneys (Subject to Alteration) not eligible) 8.30am 4.00pm 512 Medium Delivery Mare or 6 to Judging of Led Pinto Classes 5 Gelding over 15 hands 11.00am 4.15pm 362 Harness Hackney Stallion or 5 8.30am Colt, 14 hands and under to Judging of Led Buckskin 6 4.15pm 514 Light Delivery Mare or Gelding, 6 11.00am Classes 14.2 hands or over 9.30am 4.30pm 625 The "George Adams" 1-4 to 3MP - Milo Farm Sunday Tattersalls Section Four 2.00pm Jumping Contest 2.30pm ROYAL SHOW GRAND 4.30pm 363 Harness Shetland Pony, Stallion 5 PARADE (Cattle, Horses, or Colt Ponies, Goats). 4.30pm 515 Light Delivery Mare or Gelding, 6 3.15pm Cavalcade of Italian Cars under 14.2 hands 3.45pm 4.45pm 352 Harness Stallion or Colt, over 15 5 to Judging of Ridden & Costume 5 hands (Hackneys not eligible) 6.00pm Pinto Classes 4.45pm Champion Rademen's & 6 3.45pm Delivery Horse (Heavy or to Judging of Ridden & 6 Medium) 6.00pm Costumne Buckskin Classes

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- ITALIAN SHOWFEST - 1.15pm 545 The "Kiddieland Amusements:' 1 & 2 Girls' Riding Competition, 3.45pm Italian Mandolin Trio under 8 years 4.10pm Coro Furlan Choir 1.30pm 379 Ladies Sidesaddle, 14 Hands 4 4.30pm Sam Angelico (Magician) and under Rider under 14 years 5.15pm Valeriano & Silhouette 2.00pm 574 Flag Race, under 14 years 1-4 6.25pm Broccoli Productions 2.00pm 580 The "Wormald Security:' Junior 1-4 (Comedy Theatre Group) Bending Race, under 14 years 6.50pm Franco Fonte Folkloristico 3.00pm Cone Driving Display 7.30pm Profumo Italian Featuring 3.30pm Bridgestone Holden Claudio Perente (Singer- Precision Driving lbam Entertainer) presented by Patterson- 8.30pm Royal Show Fireworks Cheney Holden 4.00pm 591 The "Wormald Security:' Junior 1 & 2 Sack Race, under 17 years 4.00pm 562 The "Good Hands" Challenge 3 th Day rhophy for Boys 4.00pm 375 Ladies Sidesaddle Turnout, 4 Monday September 22 over 14 and not over 15 hands, (Subject to Alteration) Riders 14 and under 18 years 8.30am 425 Saddle Pony, 12 Hands and 3 4.00pm 600 The "Carlton & United 5 & 6 Under (Novice) Breweries" Stakes 8.45am 401 Saddle Galloway, over 14 and 4 4.30pm 374 Ladies Sidesaddle Turnout, 4 not over 15 hands over 15 hands, Riders 18 years 9.00am 467 Hackney Type Pony, Driven in 1 or over Harness (Novice) 4.45pm 592 The Sack Race, under 14 years 1 & 2 9.00am 423 Saddle Pony, over 13 and not 3 4.45pm 543 The "G.V. Mulder" Girls Riding 3 over 14 Hands (Novice) Competition 10 and under 12 9.15am 493 Viceroy Turnout, over 13 and 1 years not over 14 Hands 5.00pm 376 Ladies Sidesaddle Mrnout 14 4 9.30am 499 Period Turnout, 14 Hands and 1 hands and under, Rider under over 14 years 9.30am 424 Saddle Pony, over 12 and not 3 5.30pm 588 Junior Musical Chairs, under 1 & 2 over 13 Hands (Novice) 14 years 9.30am 608 The Jumping Stakes 5 & 6 5.30pm 535 The Sun News-Pictorial Boys' 3 10.00am 491 Jinker Thrnout, over 11 and not 1 Riding Competition, 10 and over 12 Hands under 12 years 10.15am 492 Jinker Mrnout, over 10 and not 1 over 11 Hands - MONDAY EVENING - 10.15am 390 Saddle Horse, over 15 and not 3 & 4 over 16 Hands 6.00pm 570 The "Four'N'Itiventy" Open 1-4 10.30am 497 Harness Pony Thrnout, 10 1 Flag Race hands and under 6.00pm 612 The "Commercial Union" Ibp 5 & 6 10.30am 542 The Girls Riding Competition, 2 Score Stakes 12 and under 14 years 6.30pm Gold Cup Tent Pegging 11.00am 490 Jinker TUmout, over 12 and not 1 Championships (Double over 13 Hands Run) Clownin' Around with 1.00am 369 Saddle Horse, over 16 Hands 3 & 4 715pm (Novice) Stuart Lear 11.30am 468 Jinker Thrnout, over 15 Hands 1 730pm Super Speedway presented by the Victorian Speedway 11.45am 503 Harness Shetland Pony, 10.2 1 Sidecar Riders Association Hands and under Humes A.R.C. presents Ian 11.45am 534 The "Kiddieland Amusements': 2 8.00pm Boy's Riding Competition, 12 Jamieson International Stunt Man and under 14 years Bridgestone Holden 12.00 8.15pm noon 596 Apprentice Jockey's Flag Race 3 & 4 Precision Driving Tbam, 12.00 presented by Patterson- Cheney Holden noon 604 The "Highpoint Shopping 5 & 6 Centre:' Stakes 12.15pm 488 Buggy Thrnout, 14 hands and 1 under 12.30pm 561 The "Good Hands:' Challenge 3 'hophy for Girls th Day 12.30pm 377 Ladies Sidesaddle Turnout, 4 over 16 Hands Rider 18 years Thesday September 23 and over (Subject to Alteration) 12.45pm 537 The "GV Mulder" Boys' Riding 1 & 2 9.00am 435 Pony Ilimout in Saddle over 11 1 Competition, under 8 years and not over 12 hands, Rider 10 1.00pm 378 Ladies Sidesaddle, over 14 and 4 and under 12 years not over 15 Hands, Riders 14 9.00am 406 Saddle Pony, over 13.2 and not 2 and under 18 years over 12 hands

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9.00am 368 Best Equestrian Turnout 3&4 4.20pm 475 The "Pitstop 'thyota" Ladies 1 for the Garryowen Trophy Harness Ponies, not over 14 9.00am 601 Tknio or More Light Harness 5 & 6 Hands Horses, over 14 Hands 4.30pm 411 Saddle Pony, over 11.2 and not 2 9.30arn 436 Pony Thrnout in Saddle, 11 1 over 12 Hands Hands and under, Rider 9 years 4.30pm 606 The "Joseph Lyddy" Jumping 5 & 6 or under (Shetlands not Competition eligible) 5.00pm 478 Harness Pony, over 12.2 and not 1 9.30am 489 Jinker Thmout, over 13 and not 5 & 6 over 13 Hands over 14 hands 5.00pm 395 Saddle Galloway, over 14.2 and 3 & 4 9.45am 407 Saddle Pony over 13 and not 2 not over 15 Hands over 13.2 hands 5.15pm 412 Saddle Pony, over 11 and not 2 9.45am 467 Buggy aunout, over 14 and not 5 & 6 over 11.2 Hands over 15 hands 5.30pm 460 Harness Light Horse, over 15 1 10.00am 434 Shetland Pony Thrnout in 1 Hands Saddle, 10.2 Hands and under, Rider 6 and under 11 years - TUESDAY EVENING - 10.00am 472 Harness Pony, over 13 and not 5 & 6 over 14 Hands (Novice) 6.00pm 689 The "Wormald Security" Sack 1 10.15am 496 Viceroy Thrnout, over 10 and 5 & 6 Race not over 11 Hands 6.15pm 610 The Jumping Stakes 5 & 6 10.30am 408 Saddle Pony, over 12.2 and not 2 6.30pm 596 The Ball Race 1-4 over 13 Hands 7.00pm Gold Cup Thnt Pegging 10.45am 433 Shetland Pony Thmout in Championships (Double Saddle, 10.2 Hands and under, Run) Rider under 6 years 7.45pm Humes A.R.C. presents Ian 10.45am 474 Harness Pony, not exceeding 12 5 & 6 Jamieson, International Hands (Novice) Stunt Man 11.00am 484 Harness Hackney Type Pony, 5 & 6 8.00pm Clownin' Around with over 13 and not over 14 Hands Stuart Lear 11.15am 410 Saddle Pony, over 12 and not 2 8.15pm Pal Super Dog Stakes over 12.2 Hands 8.45pm Bridgestone Holden 11.15am 479 Harness Pony, over 12 and not 5 & 6 Precision Driving 'Them, over 12.2 Hands presented by Patterson- 11.30am 541 "Suburban Lodge Pony Stud" 1 Cheney Holden Girls Riding Competition, 14 9.10pm Super Speedway presented and under 16 years by the Victorian Speedway 12.00 415 Saddle Pony, 10.2 Hands and 2 Sidecar Riders Association noon under 12.30pm 473 Harness Pony, over 12 and not 3 & 4 over 13 Hands (Novice) th Day 12.30pm 921 "Blundstone Footwear" Open 5 & 6 Sheep Dog Trial Vliadriesday September 24 12.45pm 416 Saddle Shetland Pony, Over 9.2 2 Beef, Cattle Judging, Western end of Arena. and not over 10 Hands The "Kiddieland Amusements" 1 (Subject to Alteration) 1.00pm 533 9.00am 383 Boys Riding Competition, Saddle Horse, over 15 and not 5 & 6 Riders 14 and under 16 years over 15.2 Hands 10.00am 397 Ladies Hack over 14 and not 5 & 6 1.00pm 465 Ladies Light Harness Horse, 3 & 4 over 15 Hands over 14 Hands 11.00am 382 1.30pm 417 Saddle Shetland Pony, not over 2 Saddle Horse, over 15.2 and not 5 & 6 9.2 Hands over 16 Hands 12.00 405 Saddle Pony, over 13 and not 5 & 6 1.30pm 486 Harness Hackney Type Pony, 3 & 4 noon over 12 and not over 13 Hands over 14 Hands, Rider 16 years and under 2.00pm Army on Parade 1.00pm 361 Saddle Horse, over 16 and not 5 & 6 2.20pm Clownin' Around with over 16.2 Hands Stuart Lear 2.00pm 360 Saddle Horse, over 16.2 Hands 5 & 6 2.30pm ROYAL SHOW GRAND 3.00pm Champion Saddle Pony, 12 5 & 6 PARADE (Cattle, Horses, Hands and under Ponies, Goats). 3.15pm Champion Saddle Pony, over 12 5 & 6 3.15pm Bridgestone Holden and not over 14 Hands Precision Driving Team, 3.40pm Grand Champion Saddle Pony 5 & 6 presented by Patterson- 14 Hands and under Cheney Holden 4.00pm Champion Saddle Galloway, 5 & 6 3.30pm 595 The "Wormald Security" 1-4 over 14 and not over 15 hands Billycan Race 4.15pm Champion Saddle Horse, over 5 & 6 4.00pm 486 Harness Hackney Type Pony, 12 1 15 Hands Hands and under 4.30pm Grand Champion Saddle Horse 5 & 6 4.00pm 414 Saddle Pony, over 10.2 and not 2 orPony over 11 hands 4.45pm 584 The "Wormald Security" 1-4 4.00pm 396 Saddle Galloway, over 14 and 3 & 4 Musical Chairs for Ladies over not over 14.2 hands 17 years

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5.15pm 572 The "Pennant Products" Ladies 1-4 3.15pm Humes A.R.C. presents Ian Flag Race, over 17 years Jamieson, International Stunt Man - WEDNESDAY EVENING - 3.35pm Bridgestone Holden Precision Driving Team, 6.00pm Gold Cup Thnt Pegging presented by Patterson- Championships Cheney Holden 6.00pm 613 The "Holden Commodore" 5 & 6 4.00pm 369 Best Intermediate 1 & 2 Power and Speed Competition Equestrienne Turnout 6.30 Pal Super Dog Stakes 4.00pm 532 The Boys Riding Competition, 5 7.00pm Clownin' Around with Riders 16 and under 18 Stuart Lear 4.00pm 470 Viceroy ibmout, over 15 hands 6 7.10pm Humes A.R.C. presents Ian 4.15pm 481 Harness Pony. Driven in single 6 Jamieson International Harness. 11 Hands and under Stunt Man 4.30pm 606 The "Hotel Southern Cross" 3 & 4 7.30pm The Emergency Services Jumping Competition "Operation Spectacular" 4.30pm 531 Junior Mens Riding 5 presented by Radio 3AW Competition, 18 and under 21 8.20pm Super Speedway presented 4.30pm 502 Light Harness Ponies, 14 hands 6 by the Victorian Speedway and under, (Tandem or Pole) Sidecar Riders Association 4.45pm 495 Viceroy Turnout, over 11 and 6 8.50pm Bridgestone Holden not over 12 Hands Precision Driving Them, 5.00pm 579 The Junior Bending Race, 1 & 2 presented by Patterson- riders under 17 years Cheney Holden 5.00pm 530 Senior Mens Riding 5 9.15pm Royal Show Fireworks Competition, 21 and over 5.15pm 462 Harness Galloway, over 14 and 6 not over 15 Hands 5.30pm 577 Gentlemens Bending Race 1 & 2 th Day 5.30pm 466 Buggy Tlu-nout, over 15 Hands 6 5.45pm 494 Viceroy Ilu-nout, over 12 and 6 Thursday September 25 not over 13 Hands (Subject to Alteration) 8.30am 370 Best Junior Equestrian Itimout 1 - THURSDAY EVENING - 8.30am 413 Saddle Pony, 12 hands and 2 under, Rider 12 years and 6.00pm Royal Life Australia 5,000 under Metre Footrace, presented 9.00am 544 The "GV. Mulder" Girls Riding 2 by the Victorian Cross- Competition, 8 and under 10 Country League. years 6.15pm Pal Super Dog Stakes 9.00am 555 The Ladies Riding 3 & 4 6.30pm Gold Cup Tent Pegging Competition, over obstacles, Championships (Single riders 16 and under 18 years Run) 9.30am 536 The "GV Mulder" Boys Riding 2 7.30pm 576 The Open Bending Race 1-4 Competition, Riders 8 and 7.30pm The Emergency Services under 10 "Operation Spectacular" 9.30am 558 The Boys Riding Competition, 3 & 4 presented by Radio 3AW over obstacles, riders 16 and 8.20pm Clownin' Around with under 18 Stuart Lear 10.00am 409 Saddle Pony, over 12 and not 2 8.30pm Shetland Derby over 13 Hands, Rider 14 years 8.50pm Bridgestone Holden Precision Driving Tham, and under 10.00am "Federation Insurance Ltd.;' 5 & 6 presented by Patterson- Cheney Holden Supreme Beef Female 10.30am 371 The Esquire Equestrienne 1 & 2 9.15pm Royal Show Fireworks Turnout 10.45am Supreme Junior Beef Male 5 & 6 11.15am 603 Grand Prix for Jumping (Round 3 & 4 1) 11.45am "Federation Insurance Ltd.;' 5 & 6 th Day Supreme Beef Male 12.00 597 The John Ince Medley 1 & 2 Friday September 26 (Subject to Alteration) noon 12.45pm 384 Ladies Hack, over 15 Hands 1 & 2 8.30am 387 Pair of Saddle Horses, over 15 1 12.45pm 603 Grand Prix for Jumping (Round 3 & 4 and not over 16 Hands 2) 8.30pm 418 Pair of Saddle Points, over 13 2 2.00pm Army on Parade and not over 14 Hands 2.20pm Clownin' Around with 9.00am 398 Gentlemans Hack, over 14 and 1 Stuart Lear not over 15 Hands 2.30pm ROYAL SHOW GRAND 9.00am 419 Pair of Saddle Ponies, over 12 2 PARADE (Cattle, Horses, and not over 13 Hands Ponies, Goats) 9.00am 611 The One Round Stakes 3 & 4

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9.00am 924 The "Skippa Working Dog 5 & 6 5.00pm 399 Pair of Saddle Galloways, over 6 Food" Utility Sheep Dog Thal 14 and not over 15 hands 9.30am 420 Pair of Saddle Ponies, over 11 2 5.30pm 595 The Ball Race 1 & 2 and not over 12 Hands 5.30pm 388 'Ibam of four Saddle Horses, 5 & 6 9.45am 385 Gentlemans Hack, over 15 1 over 15 Hands Hands 10.00am 421 Pair of Saddle Ponies, not over 2 - FRIDAY EVENING - 11 hands 10.00am 471 The "Pitstop 'Ibyota:' Viceroy 5 & 6 6.00pm Pal Super Dog Stakes Turnout, over 14 and not over 6.30pm 614 The "Estate of the Late George 15 hands Adams" Tattersalls Six Bar 10.15am 477 Harness Pony, over 13 and not 5 & 6 Competition over 13.2 hands '7.00pm Dressage Display 10.30am 386 Pair of Saddle Horses, over 16 1 presented by the Victorian hands Dressage Club Inc. 10.30am 469 Jinker Thrnout, over 14 and not 5 & 6 7.30pm The Emergency Services' over 15 hands "Operation Spectacular" 10.45am 372 Smartest on Parade for Girls 2 & 4 presented by Radio 3AW. 10.45am 554 The Alice Laidlaw Riding 8.20pm Clownin' Around with Competition, over obstacles, 18 Stuart Lear and over 8.30pm Humes A.R.C. presents Ian 10.45am 476 Harness Pony, over 13.2 and not 5 & 6 Jamieson, International over 14 hands Stunt Man 11.00am 480 Harness Pony, over 11 and not 5 & 6 9.00pm Bridgestone Holden over 12 hands Precision, Driving Team, 11.15am 552 The Streets Ice Cream learn 1 presented by Patterson- Riding Competition, 14 and Cheney Holden under 16 9.30pm Royal Show Fireworks 11.15am 464 Harness Horse, over 14 hands 5 & 6 (Light) 11.30am 373 Smartest on Parade for Boys 2 and Girls 11.30am 498 Harness-Novelty Miniature 5 f,r 6 th Day Thmout 10.2 hands and under 12.15pm 391 Col. A.V. Pope Cup, over 15 hands 1 & 2 Saturday September 27 12.15pm The "Skippa Working Dog 5 & 6 (Subject to Alteration) Food:' Utility Sheep Dog Thal 8.30am 557 The Junior Girls Riding 1 & 2 12.30pm 601 "The Age" Prince of Wales Cup 3 & 4 Competition over Obstacles, 12 1.00pm 553 The Junior 'learns Riding 5 & 6 and under 14 Competition, 12 and under 14 9.00am 539 The Ladies Riding 3 & 4 1.30pm 587 The "Vipond Paints" Girls 1 & 2 Competition, 18 and under 21 Musical Chairs, under 17 years 9.00am 607 The "Niagara Therapy" One 5 & 6 1.30pm 548 The Pair Riding Competition, 5 & 6 Round Stakes 14 and under 16 9.15am 560 Junior Boys Riding 1 & 2 2.00pm Army on Parade Competition, over Obstacles, 2.20pm ROYAL SHOW GRAND 12 and under 14 PARADE (Cattle, Horses, 9.45am 559 The Boys Riding Competition, 1 & 2 Ponies, Goats) over Obstacles, 14 and under 16 3.15pm Bridgestone Holden 10.00am 547 The "Kiddieland Amusements" 3 & 4 Precision Driving Team, Pair Riding Competition, 16 presented by Patterson- and under 18 years Cheney Holden 10.30am 556 The "Sun News Pictorial" Girls 1 & 2 3.45pm Clownin' Around with Riding Competition, over Stuart Lear Obstacles, 12 and under 14 4.00pm 583 The Four'N"Iktventy" Rescue 1 & 2 10.30am 551 The Tham Riding Competition, 3 & 4 Race 16 and under 18 4.00pm 618 The "National Australia Bank" 3 & 4 10.45am 609 The Jumping Stakes 5 & 6 International, Interstate and 11.30am 538 The Ladies Riding 1 & 2 Open Thams Jumping Contest Competition, 21 and over (First Round) 12.00 573 The Victorian Junior Flag Race 3 & 4 4.00pm 540 The Girls Riding Competition, 5 & 6 noon Championship, under 17 16 and under 18 12.45pm 400 'learn of Four Saddle Galloways, 1 4.30pm 578 The "Four'N'Tiventy" Ladies 1 & 2 over 14 and not over 15 Hands Bending Race 12.45pm 482 Harness Shetland Pony, Mare 2 5.00pm 571 The "Pennant Products" 1 & 2 or Filly, 10.2 Hands and under Gentlemen's Flag Race 12.45pm 590 The Sack Race 3 & 4 5.00pm 618 The "National Australia Bank" 3 & 4 12.45pm 617 The Inter•Pony Clubs Team 5 & 6 International, Interstate and Jumping Contest Open Tbams Jumping Contest 1.00pm 582 The "Wormald Security" 3 & 4 (Second Round) Rescue Race 5.00pm 422 'lam of Saddle Ponies, 14 5 1.05pm 483 Harness Shetland Pony 2 Hands and under Gelding, 10.2 Hands and under

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1.25pm 461 Light Harness Hackney Type 2 Horse, over 15 Hands - SATURDAY EVENING - 1.30pm 550 The "Kiddieland Amusements" 1 6.00pm Gold Cup Tent Pegging Senior Team Riding Championships, and Competition, 18 and over Presentations 1.30pm 594 The Billy Can Race 3 & 4 700pm 575 The "Bowens Timber & 1.40pm 463 Harness Hackney Type 2 Hardware" Australian Flag Galloway, over 14 and not over Race Championships and 15 Hands Presentation of Novelty Awards 2.00pm Army on Parade 745pm The Emergency Services 2.20pm Clownin' Around with "Operation Spectacular" Stuart Lear presented by Radio 3AW 2.30pm ROYAL SHOW GRAND 8.35pm Clownin' Around with PARADE (Cattle, Horses, Stuart Lear Ponies, Goats) 8.50pm Humes A.R.C. presents Ian 3.15pm Bridgestone Holden Jamieson, International Precision Driving Team, Stunt Man Presented by Patterson- 9.15pm Bridgestone Holden Cheney Holden Precision Driving Team, 3.30pm 549 The "Kiddieland Amusements" 1 presented by Patterson- Pair Riding Competition, under Cheney Holden 14 years 9.45pm Royal Show Fireworks 3.30pm Champion and Reserve 2 Champion Harness Shetland 3.30pm 546 The "Kiddieland Amusements" 3 & 4 Senior Pair Riding Competition, 18 and over 3.45pm Champion & Reserve 2 Champion Harness Australian Pony, 12 Hands and over 4.00pm Champion & Reserve 2 Champion Harness Australian Pony, over 12 and not over 14 hands 4.00pm Champion & Reserve 3 & 4 Champion Male Rider 18 and over 4.00pm 602 The One Round Stakes 5 & 6 4.15pm Champion & Reserve Champion Harness Hackney 2 Pony, 14 Hands and under 4.15pm Champion & Reserve 3 Champion Lady Rider, 18 years and over 4.30pm 585 The "Proud Eciments" 1 Gentleman's Musical Chairs 4.30pm Grand Champion Harness 2 Australian Pony, 14 hands and under 4.30pm Champion & Reserve 3 & 4 Champion Girl Rider, 14 and under 18 4.45pm Champion & Reserve 2 Champion Horse over 14 Hands 4.45pm Champion & Reserve 2 Champion Harness Horse, over 14 hands 4.45pm Champion & Reserve 3 & 4 Champion Boy Rider, 14 and under 18 5.00pm 586 The "Vipond Paints" Boys 1 Junior Musical Chairs, under 17 years 5.00pm Champion & Reserve 2 Champion Harness Hackney Type Horse, over 14 Hands 5.00pm Champion & Reserve 3 & 4 Champion Girl Rider, under 14 5.15pm Champion & Reserve 3 & 4 Champion Boy Rider, under 14 THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA WOULD 5.30pm 581 The "FourN"Aventy" Bending 1 & 2 LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY MISS ISOLINA CURSIO, "MISS VICTORIA CHARITY QUEEN;' TO THE Race SUCCESSFUL PROMOTION OF "ITALY ON SHOW AT THE SHO' The RASV is also grateful for the co-operative assistance provided by 38 the Spastic Society of Victoria. See the Judges at work

Thursday September 18 British Bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles 9.00 a.m. Dairy Cattle Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Mezzanine Floor, Mitchell Stand. Main Arena Setters, Pointers, Rottweilers, Samoyeds, Longhairs, Domestics, Part Pedigreed. 8.30 a.m. Yorkshire Terriers. Utility Obedience Dogs Trial. Holstein-Friesians 9.00 a.m. 9.00 am. Horses Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Lllawarras, Ayrshires, Guernseys Bonlac Afgan Hounds, Belgian Shepherd Dogs Dairy Judging Ring 8.30 a.m, Main Arena. (Groendael, Malinois, Tbrvueren), Chow 8.30 a.m. Chows, Dalmatians, Old English Jerseys Australian Stock Horses, Led Arabians, Palominos, Saddle and Harness Sheepdogs, St. Bemards. Terriers: Fox Dogs Stallions. Showjumping, Hunting, (smooth & wire), Glen of Imaal, 9.00 a.m. Campdrafting. Manchester, West Highland White. Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Girl's Junior Showmanship Classes, Akitas, Affenpinschers, Australian Silky Shearing Boys' Junior Showmanship Classes. Terriers, Bichon Frise, Boston Terriers, 11.00 a.m. & 2.00 p.m. Centenary Hall. Goats Colies (rough & smooth) Griffon 9.00 a.m. Bruxellois, Japanese Spitz, Lhasa Australian Strong Wool Championships (Heats). Sheep Pavilion Apsos, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Dairy, Cashmere, Angora. Salukis, Schipperkes, Shih 'Pzus, Tibetan Terriers, Whippets. Novice Obdience Saturday September 20 Photography Thais. Cats Sponsored by Kodak. Sponsored by SAFCOL. 18th National Exhibition of Horses 9.00 a.m. Photography. 8.30 a.m. Mezzanine Floor, Mitchell Stand. Kodak Photography Building, rear Main Arena. Siamese and Oriental. RASV Administration Building, Breeding Stock (over 15 hands), between Degraves and Skene Streets. Clydesdales, Hackneys, Led Galloways, Dairy Cattle Warmbloods. Ponies: Australian, 10.30 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Connemara, New Forest, Riding (led), Bonlac Dairy Judging Ring. Official Opening and Presentation of Shetland, Welsh (A, B, C, D). Victorian Young Farmers Dairy Cattle Awards. Judging Competition. Poultry Pigs a30 a.m. Dogs Pig Pavilion. Poultry Pavilion 9.00 a.m. 9.30 a.m. Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Ultrasonic Classes. Shearing Alaskan Malamutes, Basenjis, Basset 2.00 p.m. 11.00 a.m. & 2.00 am. Hounds, Bearded Collies, Bloodhounds, Performance Test Judging Centenary Hall Cocker Spaniels (American), Competitions. Australian Strong Wool Championship Deerhounds, Great Danes, Hungarian Shearing (Heats). Vizslas. Terriers: Cairn, Kerry Blue, 10.30 a.m. & 2.20 p.m. Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich, Scottish, Centenary Hall. Sealyham, Welsh. KCC Guineas Final, Friday September 19 CUB Senior Shearing Championship KCC Guiness Consolation Stake. Cats (restricted). Sponsored by SAFCOL. 9.00 a.m. Horses Sheep Mezzanine Floor, Mitchell Stand. 8.30 a.m. Sheep Pavilion. Main Arena. All other shorthairs. 8.30 a.m. Led Quarter Horses, Harness Poll Dorset. Dairy Cattle Clydesdales, Tradesmen and Delivery Bonlac Dairy Judging Ring. Horses. Showjumping, Hunting, 9.00 a.m. All other breeds. 8.30 a.m. Campdrafting. Presentation: U.D.V. interbreed type and production cow. Shearing Monday September 22 Centenary Hall 8.40 am. Dogs 10.30 a.m. 9.00 a.m. Gippsland and Northern Champion Power Farming Magazine Invitational Dairy Heifer. Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Teams Shearing Competition. Bedlington Terriers, Bemese Mountain 9.20 am. 2.00 p.m. Dogs, Borzois, Bouvier Des Flandres, VDIA group of three cows, three-year- Australian Strong Wool Championship old or over. Brittany Spaniels, Chesapeake Bay (Final). Retrievers, Chihuahuas (long & 10.00 am. smooth), Clumber Spaniels, Elkhounds, Alfa Laval group of five cows. Tug-O-War Finnish Spitz, Foxhounds, Greyhounds, Sponsored by Carlton and United 10.45 a.m. Harriers, Hungarian Pulis, Ibizian Breweries. Federation Insurance Limited Hounds, Irish Terriers, Labrador 2.00 p.m. (Heats) & 6.00 p.m. Champion Dairy Bull. Retrievers, Otterhounds, Pharoah (Finals). 11.30 a.m. Hounds; Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, Woodchop Lawn Area. Gippsland and Northern Champion Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Skye Terriers, Dairy Cow. Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Open Dogs Sunday September 21 Obedience Trial. 9.00 a.m. Cats Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Sponsored by SAFCOL.

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Horses Beef Breeds and Dairy Shorthorns. 9.00 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 11.30 am. Shell Senior Handlers Competition. Main Arena. Elders Pastoral Feature Breed of the Year 9.30 a.m. Saddle Events, Harness, Riding Grand Champion Murray Grey Bull. Shell Junior Handlers Competition. Competitions, Novelty Events, Dogs 10.30 a.m. Sidesaddle Competitions, RASV Beef Cattle Judging Showjumping. 9.00 a.m. Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Championship, Victorian Young Pigs Boxers, Curly Coated Retrievers, Farmers Beef Cattle Judging 8.30 a.m. Dobermanns, German Shorthaired Competition. Pig Pavilion. Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Dogs Lanclrace, Duroc, Hampshire. Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Large 9.00 a.m. Shearing Munsterlanders, Pointers, Schnauzers Dog judging area (subject to, alteration). Centenary Hall. (Giant, Miniature, Standard), Welsh Beagles, English Springer Spaniels, Flat Springer Spaniels. Dachshunds Long, 10.30 am. Coated Retrievers, French BpIldogs, Miniature Long, Smooth, Miniature Victorian Young Farmers Open Keeshonds, Papillons, Pomeranians, Shearing Competition. Smooth, Wire, Miniature Wire. Novice Pugs, Welsh Corgis (Cardigans, Obedience Thal (Bitches). 1.00 p.m. Pembroke). Terriers: Airedale, Victorian Young Farmers 'Mains Horses Australian, Border, Bull, Dandie Competition. 9.00 a.m. Dinmont, Soft Coated Wheaten. Sheep Main Arena. Beef Carcase Cattle Saddle Horses, Novelty Events, 4.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. Showjumping, 'Ibntpegging. Sheep Pavilion. RJ Gilbertson, Kyle Rd, North Altona. Supreme Champion Ram and Ewe. Display of Carcases and SHOW DAY Announcement of Awards. Tuesday September 23 Thursday September 25 Horses Cattle Beef Cattle 8.30 a.m. 9.00 a.m. Main Arena. Main Arena. Fat Cattle Pens. 10.00 a.m. Saddle Events, Novelty Events, Riding Pen Steer Judging. Federation Insurance Limited Supreme Competitions, Harness, Showjumping. 1.00 p.m. Beef Breed Female. Bonlac Dairy Judging Ring. 10.45 a.m. Shearing Led Steer Judging. Supreme Junior Champion Beef Breed 11.00 a.m. & 2.00 p.m. Bull. Centenary Hall. Dogs 11.15 a.m. Sunbeam Australian Shearing 9.00 a.m. Federation Insurance Limited Supreme Championship (Heats). Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Beef Breed Bull. Chinese Crested Dogs, English 'Thy Saturday September 27 Ibrriers (Black and 'Pan), German Dogs Cavies Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Irish 9.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m. Water Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds, Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Mezzanine Floor, Mitchell Stand. Japanese Chins, Siberian Huskies, Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Australian Tibetan Spaniels, Poodles (Miniature, Cattle Dogs, Australian Kelpies, Border Dogs Standard, 'thy), Weimaraners. Open Collies, Briards, Bullmastiffs, Irish 9.00 am. Obedience Trial (Bitches). Wolfhounds, King Charles Spaniels, Dog judging area (subject to alteration). Kommondors, Lowchens, Maltese, Specials: Group 1 ('Ibys), Group 2 Horses Maremma Sheepdogs, Norwegian (lbrriers), Group 3 (Gundogs), Group 4 9.00 a.m. Buhunds, Pekingese, Pinschers (Hounds), Group 5 (Working Dogs), Main Arena. (German, Miniature), Shetland Group 6 (Utility), Group 7 (Non- "Garryowen:" Saddle Events, Riding Sheepdogs, Swedish Vallhunds, sporting). General Specials: Best Competitions, Harness, Showjumping, Tibetan Mastiffs. Utility Obedience Thal Exhibit in Show Best Opposite Sex in 'Ibntpegging. (Bitches), judging at Best in Obedience Show, Best Puppy in Show, PAL Pigeons Thal Exhibit. Sweepstakes Final. 9.00 a.m. Horses Horses Mezzanine Floor, Mitchell Stand. 8.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. Main Arena. Main Arena. Pigs Saddle Events, Novelty Events, Riding Saddle Events, Novelty Events, Riding 8.30 a.m. Competitions, Harness, Showjumping, Competitions, Harness, Showjumping, Pig Pavilion. 'Ibntpegging. 'Ibntpegging. Berkshire, Interbreeds, Large Black, Large White, Wessex Saddle backs. Shearing Rabbits 11.00 am. & 2.00 p.m. 9.00 a.m. Wednesday September 24 Centenary Hall. Mezzanine Floor, Mitchell Stand. Caged Birds Sunbeam Australian Shearing Championship (Heats). Shearing 8.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Mezzanine Floor, Mitchell Stand. Friday September 26 Centenary Hall. Cattle Sunbeam Australian Shearing Beef Cattle Championships (Final). Main Arena. Bonlac Dairy Judging Ring. 9.00 a.m. 40

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