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Saturday 28Th April Saturday 28th April 2018 THEME – OUR FARMERS Livestock & Pavilion Schedule 1 THE NANANGO AGRICULTURAL, PASTORAL AND MINING SOCIETY INC The Management Committee of the Nanango Agricultural, Pastoral & Mining Society Inc. would like to take this opportunity to welcome our Members, Patrons, Community and all members of the public to our 109th Annual Show to be held on Saturday 28th April 2018. We are looking forward to bringing you an entertainment filled day catering for all ages. Our Show Society is very excited to announce that there will be NO PAVILION ENTRY FEES AGAIN THIS YEAR, thanks to the generous sponsorship of IGA Nanango. Whilst we strive to maintain our Agricultural Heritage, we continually work to ensure the event is relevant for today’s show goers. As well as our traditional features, including Wood chop, Rodeo, Livestock Events, Pavilion Displays, Fireworks, Trade Displays, Junior Judges Competitions, Live Music and Entertainment, Food Stalls, Bar & Barbeque, Miss Showgirl & Rural Ambassador etc., Some of our other attractions for 2018 are Mini Trots, Luke’s Snake Kingdom, Noah’s Racing Pigs, Harness Racing, Hot Shoeing & Farriering and so much more. As usual, without the dedication and commitment from our Volunteers, Members and Sponsors, the Show would not be the success that it is. The Society would like to thank our major sponsors, The Queensland Government Department of Infrastructure and Planning, Heritage Community Branch Nanango, IGA Nanango and South Burnett Regional Council, as well as all our other sponsors, for their generous support towards our Show. We look forward to seeing you here on the 28th. With thanks The Management Committee 2 Welcome to the 109th Nanango Annual Show Official Opening to be held on Saturday 28th April 2018 at 2.00pm THE NANANGO AGRICULTURAL, PASTORAL & MINING SOCIETY Inc. Patron Management Committee Mrs. Gloria Fleming Mr.Les Schloss President Mr.Tom Browning Mr. Les Schloss Ms.Debra Horan Vice President Mr.Len Bochmann Mr. Tom Browning Mr.Henry Seears Treasurer Campdraft Chairperson Ms. Deb Horan Ms. Lyn McNamara Secretary Canteen Manager Mr. Victor Maxwell Ms. Patricia Dowling CONTACT DETAILS Show Office President Phone: (07) 4163 1273 Ph: 0428 631 273 A/H Phone: 0428 631 273 Fax: (07) 4163 2044 OFFICE TIMES: Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 3.00 pm Monday 23rd - Friday 27th April 2018 7:30 am – 6:00 pm ADMISSION PRICES Adults $15.00 Aged & Disability Pension Card $ 10.00 Children 14 yrs.& Over $10.00 Children under14yrs. accompanied by a paying Adult: FREE MOTEL ACCOMMODATION Copper Country 4163 1011 Antler Motel 4163 1444 Nanango Fitzroy Motel 4163 1100 Nanango Star Motel 4163 1666 The Nanango Show Society’s Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Nanango Show Grounds, commencing at 7.30pm. All welcome. Nanango Show Society is proudly supported by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning. 3 HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Mrs. R.Halling Mr. Leo Caffery Mr. I. Kleinhanss Mr. T. Thompson Mrs. I Kleinhanss Mr. K. Simmons Ms. M. Reeves Ms. J Knight Mr. Greg Hunter Mrs. J. Richardson Mrs. Lyn McNamara LIFE MEMBERS Mrs. G. Anderson Mrs. R. Gregor Mrs. M. Lee-Madigan Mr. & Mrs. W. Andress Mr. & Mrs. D. M. Thompson Mr. S. Madigan Mr. & Mrs. J. Hams Mr. & Mrs. J. Black Mr. .& Mrs. T. McNeven Mr. & Mrs. R. Head Mr. L. Bochmann Mr. B & Dr. K. Webb Dr. & Mrs. F. Morgan Mr. & Mrs. F. Hocart Ms. Rae Milson Mrs. D. A. Neilsen Ms. A. West Mrs. M. Calvert Mr. & Mrs. L. Schloss Mr. & Mrs. G. Calvert Ms. S. Yeates Mrs. H. Robinson Mr. J. Lee Mrs. & Mrs. L. Calvert Mr. & Mrs. B. Black Dr. J. Robinson Mr. & Mrs. B. Marshall Mrs. L. Ryan Mr. & Mrs. J. Wicks Mr. & Mrs. H. Cross Mr. & Mrs. M. Hunter Mr. & Mrs. M. Daveron Mr. A. Neilsen Mr. R. Scott Ms. M. Saunders Mr. & Mrs. B. Daveron Ms. M. Philp Dr. & Mrs. J. Fernley Mr. W. Timms Mrs. S. Shearn Mr. & Mrs. M. Ferguson Mrs. M. Gentry Mr. L. Blanch Mr. & Mrs. V. Smith Mrs. W. Simmons Mrs. L. Graham Mr. & Mrs. K. Wench Mr. A. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. T. Mackrell Mr. & Mrs. M. Pascoe Mr. J. White Mrs. A. Wright Why not join the NANANGO SHOW SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP FEE ADULT $10 PENSIONER $5 STUDENT 14YRS & OVER $5 Becoming a member will give you free admission to the NANANGO ANNUAL SHOW. This also includes member’s Primary School children, if accompanied by an adult. Note: While all care has been taken to give correct information in this Schedule, changes, alterations or deletions, beyond our control may occur after the time of printing. Should you have any concerns please call the Show office on 4163 1273. 4 INDEX 1. Nanango Show 2018 19 - 21. Farm and Garden Section 2. Welcome Letter & Opening 21 - 23. Horticultural Section 3. Committee & General Info 23. Education Section 4. Members Lego Section 5. Index 23 – 25. Needlework Section 6. Miss Showgirl & Rural Ambassador 25 - 28. Culinary Section 7. Rules & Regulations 28. Fine Arts Livestock Section 29 – 30. Photography Horses Pavilion Young Judges 8. Rings A 30. Woodchop Section 9 - 10. Ring B &C Chainsaw Section 11. Ring D Rodeo Section Barrel Racing 31. Harness Racing Stud Beef Rules Ute Muster 12. Stud Beef Cattle Section South Burnett Sub Chamber 13. Dexter Cattle & Led Steer Section 32. Safety 13. Young Judges & Handlers Section Volunteers 14. Prime Cattle Section Membership Application 14 - 16. Poultry Section 33 - 38. Show Entry Forms 17 - 19. Caged Birds Section 39. Colouring Competition 19. Dairy Goats Display 40. Heritage Fireworks & IGA Sponsor 20. Alpacas Dogs Pavilion Section NANANGO AGRICULTURAL, PASTORAL AND MINING SOCIETY INC EXTENDS TO ALL THE SPONSORS OF OUR 2018 NANANGO SHOW A HUGE Without your generous contribution, there would not be a Show! All sponsors will be acknowledged on our electronic board & in media releases. 5 Nanango Miss Showgirl 2017 Rebecca Clapperton Nanango Rural Ambassador 2017 Hanna Perrett THE 2018 NANANGO MISS SHOWGIRL The Nanango Show Society is looking for girls between the ages of 18 years – 28 years who have never been married or had achild, to take part in their MISS SHOW GIRL QUEST. Entrants MUST have been a resident of Queensland for at least three months prior to the competition. The 2018 Nanango Miss Showgirl, will be announced at Nanango Rsl, Henry St, Nanango on Saturday Evening21st April 2018. The Showgirl will receive a cash prize of $500 and then will be required to take part in the South Burnet Sub-Chamber Miss Showgirl Quest to be judged at Nanango RSL at 6.30pm on 16th June 2018. The Winner of that contest will go to Brisbane to compete in the QUEENSLAND CHAMBERS MISS SHOWGIRL COMPETITION, with lots of prizes to be won. Locally we also hold a “Miss Teen” for girls aged 13 – 17 and a “Miss Junior” for those aged 8 – 12. QUEENSLAND CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES INC “To Raise the Profile of Queensland Shows” RURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD Nanango Show Society invites applications from entrants who must be: Born or Naturalized Australians permanently resident in the Nanango Shire Area Aged between 20 – 30 years as at 1st May 2018 Actively involved or demonstrate a readiness to become actively involved in our Show and be knowledgeable about current rural issues pertaining to our local area, Queensland and Australia and have a strong affiliation towards agriculture. Winners must be available to compete in the Sub Chamber judging, to be held at 6.30pm on 16th June 2018 at Nanango RSL. The Award is open to both male and female and married or single entrants. Full “Conditions of Entry” and entry form may be obtained from the Show Secretary at 4163 1273 or by email [email protected] The Winner will then represent Nanango at the South Burnett Sub-Chamber Rural Ambassador Award judging. The winner of which will then represent the South Burnett in The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies State Final held at the Brisbane Exhibition in August. For further information on Miss Showgirl, Miss Teen, Miss Junior or Rural Ambassador competitions or to nominate please contact Mrs. Gloria Fleming on 0418 720 645 6 RULES AND REGULATIONS other exhibits at the Society’s Show, and it shall be a condition of entry that each Exhibitor shall hold the Society blameless and 1. The Rules and Regulations comprised in the model uniform indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising through any schedule compiled by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural accident, loss, non-delivery or damage whatsoever. Societies except where such may be modified or added to by 24. Where animals are being led, worked and displayed, it is the special rules and regulations, shall be the conditions of responsibility of the owner/handler at the time, to ensure the competition, and all exhibitors and competitors shall make their animal does not become a public safety liability. entries or enter the competition on this condition. 25. Dogs, other than those owned by members of the Canine 2. Entries will not be received from any person disqualified by Control Council, must be kept in afloat or vehicle, or else on a the QLD Chamber of Agricultural Societies during the period of shortleash, and must be suitably muzzled as to prevent it being such disqualification. Should any entry be accidentally able to injure or bite any person or other animal. accepted, it shall, when discovered, be deemed void, and the 26. A GENERAL PARADE OF PRIZE-WINNING STOCK WILL BE entry fee forfeited. HELD ON THE MAIN DAY OFTHE SHOW. ANY LIVESTOCK 3. No special entry form is required by competitors. EXHIBITS NOT TAKING PART, FORFEIT THE PRIZE ORMONEY 4.
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