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Heathcote A. P. & H. Society Inc.

138th Annual Show

Tuesday 5th November 2019

ART & CRAFT

COMPETITION

SCHEDULE

Please read this schedule carefully and observe

requirements and closing dates for entries in each section

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Judging timelines

Judging for the Art & Craft competitions will now take place prior to show day.

All exhibits must be delivered to the Art & Craft pavilion at the showgrounds between 10.00am and 12.00 noon on Monday 4 November 2019 (unless

otherwise indicated in the schedule).

No exhibits will be accepted after this time.

Please note there are different submission requirements for the schools’ competitions in sections 20 & 21.

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HEATHCOTE A. P. & H. SOCIETY INC. 138th ANNUAL SHOW

Affiliated: Victorian Agricultural Societies Association Central & Upper Goulburn Group Victorian Yard Dog Association Equestrian Federation of Australia

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

President: Mr A. Harris Secretary: Ms M. Pengelly Show Secretary: Mrs R. Donovan Senior Vice President: Mr B. Mathieson Junior Vice President: Mr G. Gleeson Treasurer: Mrs R. Donovan Committee Members: J. Dickinson, H. Hagan, B. Hamblin, M. Harris, B. Sungaila, L. Harris, L. Leask, T. Marshall, R. Leask, M. Donovan, C.Wearne

LIFE MEMBERS Mr B .Hamblin Mrs M. Harris Mr L. Harris Mrs R. Hicks Mr J. Hicks Mr R. Leask Mrs L. Leask Mr C. Morcom Mrs E McLennan Mr A. Harris Mrs R. Donovan Mrs P. Gill Mr G Nettle

HONOURARY MEMBERS Mrs D. Bailey (Dec) Mrs E. Clouston (Dec) Mr T. Cranston (Dec) Mrs Elsbury (Dec) Mr F. Granter (Dec) Mrs F. Granter (Dec) Mrs H. Hayes (Dec) Mr E. Kemp (Dec) Mr F. Rowell (Dec) Mrs R. Schadel (Dec) Mrs J. Tobin (Dec) Mrs M. Leask (Dec) Mrs E. Huggard (Dec) Mr F. Hicks (Dec) Mr R. Gill (Dec) Mr G. Kemp (Dec) Mr I. Hagan (Dec) Mrs E. Hicks (Dec)

ADMISSION TO SHOW

Adults $12.00, Children (under 16) $5.00, Under 5 Free FAMILY MEMBER TICKET (Not Transferable) $25.00 Admits 2 Adults and Family under 16 SINGLE MEMBERSHIP $12.00 (Not Transferable) Admits 1 Adult and Family under 16 EFTPOS available at gate

NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE SHOWGROUNDS UNLESS COMPETING IN EVENTS

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GENERAL REGULATIONS

1. Only Members and Complimentary Pass Holders are entitled to free entry. 2. Entries to be lodged in writing with Secretary, subject to these regulations on or

before the stated closing time. No late entries will be accepted. 3. The appropriate Entry Fee as set out in this Schedule must accompany each entry.

No rebate of Fees will be made. Stamps as payment are not accepted. 4. The Committee/Secretary shall have the power, without assigning any reason to:

a. Reject or cancel any entry at any time. b. Prohibit the participation of any person or exhibit in any class or event. c. Cancel any event or class. d. Alter the time at which any class or event shall take place. e. Alter the conditions of any class. f. Remove any exhibit from the Showgrounds. g. Transfer an exhibit or exhibitor to any other class.

5. The Society shall not be responsible for loss, damage or injury occasioned to any exhibit or property any exhibitor from any cause whatsoever.

6. Exhibitors enter entirely at their own risk, in case an exhibit, whilst on the Showgrounds causes injury or damage to any exhibit or exhibitor the person or property of any member of the Society or the General Public, the owner of such exhibit shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Society, its’ Officers, Officials and Members from and against all damages, costs, claims, expenses, and liabilities incurred in connection with such exhibits. The exhibitor shall be liable to the Society and its Officers for any damages or losses occasioned to them by the exhibitor or their agent.

7. The owners and/or controllers of stalls, side shows and stands shall keep indemnified at all times the Society, its Officials, Members and property against all damages, costs, claims, expenses, or liabilities incurred in connection with the conduct of any stall, side show or display stand.

8. The Committee/Secretary of the Society reserve the right to adjudicate any entry or question in dispute or doubt and to make any determination upon matter whether covered by the conditions of entry or not. The decision shall be final and binding. The Society shall have the sole and absolute control of all matters affecting the conduct of the Show. The Society has adopted the rules and procedures of VAS Ltd in respect of hearings and appeals.

9. Raffles or collections on the Showgrounds prior to or on Show day are prohibited without written consent of the Committee of Management.

10. No side show or stall holder shall reserve space on the Showgrounds. 11. Each exhibit is required to take part in parades in the Arena at times set out. Failure

to do so will entail non-acceptance at subsequent Shows. 12. PRIZES AWARDED WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON SHOW DAY AND WILL BE

FORFEITED IF NOT COLLECTED. 13. OH&S REGULATIONS MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES. 14. THE MAIN GATE TO THE SHOWGROUNDS WILL CLOSE TO VEHICULAR

TRAFFIC AT 9.00am

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

8.30 am Horse Rings Yard Dog Trials commence 9.00am Art/Craft Pavilion opens 10.00am Dairy Goats, Sheep, Poultry Judging 10.30am Miss Teenage Show Girl and Miss In Between Judging 10.45am Miss and Master Juniors Judging 11.00am Miss and Master Tiny Tots Judging 11.30am Opening Ceremony

Presentation of VAS Ltd Young Citizen and Junior Show Ambassador Awards. Miss Teenage Show Girl, Miss In Between, Miss and Master Junior, Miss and Master Tiny Tot

12.30pm Lunch Break Horse Classes recommence 3.00pm Melbourne Cup Broadcast 4.00pm Collection of exhibits and prize money from Art/Craft Pavilion Yard Dog Finals

VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOWS LTD. SHOWING VICTORIA

PRIVACY STATEMENT As a member and/or exhibitor you will supply information such as Name, Address, Phone Number and email (optional), without this information we cannot process your Membership and /or entries. We advise this information may be provided to the Central and Upper Goulburn Group and the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Ltd for the purpose of Regional and State Competitions and possibly to organisations responsible for matters relating to Legal, Health and Safety issues.

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WHO TO CONTACT SECRETARY: Ms M. Pengelly 0438 274 986

STEWARDS: HORSES: Mr Bruce Hamblin 5433 6243 ARTS AND CRAFTS: Mrs M. Harris 5433 2625 GOATS: SHEEP & WOOL: Mr A. Harris 5433 2860 or 0417 058 780 YARD DOGS: Mr G. Gleeson 5433 2202 POULTRY: Mr C. Morcom 0417 141 486 SHOW SECRETARY: Mrs R. Donovan 0428 528 593 P.O. Box 63 Heathcote Vic 3523

PRE SHOW OFFICE Guide Hall, High Street Heathcote Vic 3523 Phone 0428 528 593 Opens: Wednesday 30 October 2019 – Friday 1 November 2019 10.30am – 4.30pm

Saturday 2 November 2019 9.30am -12 noon

SHOW DAY ONLY Heathcote Showgrounds Ph: 0428 528 593

SHOW DATES 2019 Central & Upper Goulburn Group SEYMOUR 4 & 5 October SUNBURY 12 October LANCEFIELD 20 October ALEXANDRA 9 November KYNETON 15 & 16 November MANSFIELD 16 November LILYDALE 16 November KILMORE 7 December WHITTLESEA 2 & 3 November YEA 23 November `

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Heathcote A.P. & H. Society Inc acknowledges the continuing long standing support of the various businesses and individuals — through sponsorship of prizes as listed in the schedule, and the volunteers who help at the show.

You may find some errors in this schedule. This is in keeping with our policy of having something for everyone. Even those who look for mistakes.

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THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES OF VICTORIA

RURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD

Steward: Mrs L. Leask 5433 3444

Plaques will be given to winners at local country Agricultural Shows. Regional winners will be

provided with an official jacket to be worn at the State final at the Royal Melbourne Show.

The State final winner will receive a major prize and must compete in the National Finals.

The State winner will be announced at the Royal Melbourne Show.

AIM: The competition aims to:

• Highlight the talent, creativity & ingenuity of young Rural Victorians and encourage them to be role models in their communities.

• Encourage and reward enthusiastic, skilful, industrious young people involved in Rural environments.

• Assist entrants through participation to develop strong communication and leadership qualities and directly assist the winner through the support of a bursary.

• Enable applicants to gain greater proficiency in their chosen field and develop stature and reputation in that field.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

• Apply by completing the application form.

• An unsuccessful applicant may re apply providing they meet the guide lines.

• Previous State winners are not eligible.

• Be aged between 20 &30 years inclusive at the time of their local Show.

• There will be NO joint winners. If a decision cannot be made, advice will be sought from the Chairman of the Youth Affairs Committee.

• Judges decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

• Finalists may be involved in a rural or agricultural based industry or associated with a Show Society but do not need to reside in a rural community.

• All Finalists will be invited to join an RAS Committee of their choice for the 12 months following the competition.

CRITERIA: Entrants must wear smart, casual, tailored clothing and will be judged in accordance with the following guidelines. Communication Skills 20 points

Community Involvement 20 points

Rural and General Knowledge 20 points

Ambition/Goals 20 points

Grooming & Confidence 20 points

TOTAL 100 points

Official entry forms and questionnaires for the Rural Ambassador Award are

available from the Show Secretary. Entries will be accepted on show day.

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VAS Ltd JUNIOR SHOW AMBASSADOR

AIMS OF THE COMPETITION: To give young people a chance to take part in a competition whilst still residing in their local district. To be part of a local Show and therefore highlighting the importance of Shows. AGE: Open to males and females aged 16 – 20 years at the time of the local Show. JUDGING CRITERIA: Entrants must wear smart casual clothing and will be judged in accordance with the following guidelines: Community involvement 20 points Rural and general knowledge 20 points Ambition/goals 20 points Communication skills 20 points Personality and confidence 10 points Grooming and deportment 10 points TOTAL 100 points Winner at show society level will compete in a group final. Group final winners will compete in a state final run by VAS Ltd. MISS TEENAGE SHOW GIRL Contestants to be aged 14 – 16 years inclusive. Judging time 10.30am 1st place sash and trophy donated by Mrs L. Leask MISS IN BETWEEN Contestants to be aged 11 – 13 years inclusive. Judging time 10.30am 1st place sash and trophy donated by Mrs L. Leask MISS JUNIOR Contestants to be aged 6 – 10 years inclusive. Judging time 10.45am 1st place sash and trophy donated by Mrs M. Harris MASTER JUNIOR Contestant to be aged 6 – 10 years inclusive. Judging time 10.45am 1st place sash and trophy donated by Mrs M. Harris MISS AND MASTER TINY TOTS Contestants to be aged 3 – 5 years inclusive. Judging time 11.00am 1st place sash and trophies donated by Heathcote A.P. & H. Society Inc

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ART AND CRAFT COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Mrs M. Harris 5433 2625 Chief Steward: Mrs M. Harris 5433 2625 Secretary: Mrs L. Leask 5433 3444 All exhibits must be delivered to the Arts and Crafts pavilion between 10.00am

and 12.00 noon on Monday 4 November 2019 (unless otherwise indicated).

No exhibits will be accepted after this time. A $20.00 prize will be awarded for the highest number of points, in the pavilion. Donated by Mrs S. Stemmers in memory of the late Mrs E. Westhead.

SECTION 6. GARDEN AND FARM PRODUCE

Judging commences 12.00 Noon Monday 4 Nov

STEWARD: Mrs M. Robinson Entry Fee 50c Entries close 12.00 noon Saturday 2 November 2019 Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c (Unless special prize) Trophy: Donated in the memory of the late Mr & Mrs F. Rowell. Blue Ribbon: Best Exhibit.

1. Collection of garden produce. 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.00 2. Six (6) sticks of rhubarb 3. Two (2) lettuces 4. Twelve (12) pods of broad beans 5. Twelve (12) pods of peas 6. One (1) spring cabbage 7. Six (6) radishes 8. Three (3) freshly grown white onions 9. Three (3) freshly grown brown onions 10. Six (6) leaves of silverbeet 11. Six (6) Lemons 12. Ten (10) Strawberries 13. One (1) piece of pumpkin (home grown) 14. Six (6) asparagus spears 15. Six (6) white eggs 16. Six (6) brown eggs 17. Six (6) duck eggs 18. Six (6) Eggs – any other colour 19. Collection of garden herbs (4 varieties)

NB: The above must be grown or produced by the exhibitor

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SECTION 7. CUT FLOWERS


STEWARD: Mrs H. Bennett Entry Fee 50c Entries Close 12.00 noon Saturday 2 November 2019 Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c Trophies: The Allan McDonald Perpetual Trophy for Class 4 – Bowl of Roses.

McIvor Times for Highest number of points. Blue Ribbon - Champion Rose of Show Blue Ribbon – Best Exhibit in cut flowers, excluding roses. Best Rose any colour named – Trophy donated by Mrs F. Mackie. Best Iris from any class – $10.00 donated by Mrs S. Stemmers in memory of Mrs Westhead.

1. Best Rose any colour – named 2. Best Rose any colour 3. Roses 2 distinct colours 4. Three (3) full blown Roses 5. Bowl of Roses, mixed colours (eg. width greater than height) 6. Container of Roses – 1 colour 7. Small container of Miniature Roses 8. Best Iris bloom 9. Best stem of Iris 10. Iris – 2 distinct colours 11. Bearded Iris 4 colours, 1 cut each, 1 container 12. One bloom any other Iris 13. Double Stock – 1 container 14. Container of Pelargoniums 15. Pansies 4 colours, 1 of each displayed separately 16. Sweet Peas – 1 container 17. Snapdragons – 1 container 18. Container of Iceland Poppies 19. Aquilegias – 1 container 20. Container of flowers, pink to red 21. Container of flowers, blue to mauve 22. Container of flowers, brown to yellow 23. White flowers, 2 varieties, separate containers 24. Yellow flowers, 2 varieties, separate containers 25. Blue flowers, 2 varieties, separate containers 26. Pink flowers, 2 varieties, separate containers 27. Container of Marguerites 28. Container of Calendulas 29. Container of Geraniums 30. Container of bulbous flowers, (Rhizomes & Arums allowed) 31. Container of Native flowers 32. Collection of flowering Shrubs, 3 varieties, 1 container 33. Any 3 Flowers, distinct varieties, separate containers 34. Container of Dianathus 35. Best Rhododendron bloom (1 stem) 36. One (1) spike Orchid

Note: Flowers must be grown by exhibitor. These sections are judged on quality of blooms and should be staged separately where possible.

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SECTION 8. FLORAL ART


STEWARD Mrs D Hall Entries close 12.00 Noon Saturday 2 November 2019 Entry Fee 50c Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c THE FRANK & PHYLLIS ROWELL MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR FLORAL ART Best Exhibit from class 1-4 Trophy: Highest number of points – Donated by Mrs R. Poulter (In memory of the late Mrs M. Leask) Blue Ribbon – Best Exhibit

1. Presentation Posy of fresh flowers without wire 2. Miniature basket of flowers 8cm – 13 cm 3. Miniature vase of flower 8cm – 13cm 4. Button hole 5. Table arrangement 6. Arrangement tall and elegant (no restrictions) 7. Arrangement in a teapot 8. Arrangement of foliage, flowers and fruit 9. Arrangement of fresh flowers and dried material 10. Arrangement of foliage – no flowers 11. Arrangement of flowers, one toning, any colour 12. Arrangement from my garden, using flowers and plants 13. Arrangement of 2 blooms 14. Arrangement of roses 15. Christmas arrangement 16. Protea arrangement

NOVICE SECTION – Blue Ribbon – Best Exhibit For entrants who have not won 1st prize in this section at any Agricultural Show

Trophy

17. Arrangement using 1 candle and flowers 18. Flowers for a hospital patient 19. Look – no flowers! 20. A posy for grandma 21. One bloom, spike or truss with any foliage 22. Best arranged egg cup of flowers 23. Bowl of mixed flowers

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SECTION 9. JUNIOR FLORAL ART


Entries Close Saturday 2 November 12.00 noon Entry Fee 50c Trophy: Highest number of points Encouragement trophy: $20.00 donated by the family of the late Mrs Lil Pianta Blue Ribbon: Best exhibit donated by Mrs J. Hayes BOYS AND GIRLS – 14 years and under

1. Button hole 2. Arrangement of flowers in novelty container 3. Arrangement of flowers and foliage – suitable gift for Mother 4. Best decorated saucer of flowers ( accessories may be used) 5. Best arranged egg cup of flowers 6. Floral carpet in a shoe box lid 7. Novelty made from fruit or vegetables ( to be named, no pins)

NOTE: Floral Art Section to be judged on arrangement. When 2 or more entries are equal, quality of blooms will determine the winner.

All exhibits to be staged in glass or vase. BOYS AND GIRLS – 10 years and under Trophy: Highest number of points Blue Ribbon – Best Exhibit

8. Best arranged container of flowers 9. Arrangement of flowers in novelty container 10. Posy of flowers – suitable gift for mother 11. Best decorated saucer of flowers (accessories may be used) 12. Best arranged egg cup of flowers 13. Floral carpet in a shoe box lid 14. Novelty made from fruit or vegetables ( to be named, no pins)

SECTION 10. POT PLANTS & FLOWERS


STEWARD Mrs M Robinson Entries Close Saturday 2 November 12.00 noon Entry Fee 50c TROPHY: Highest number of points – Donated in memory of the late Mr & Mrs F. Rowell. Blue Ribbon: Best Exhibit

1. Potted Geranium 2. Pelargonium 3. Maidenhair Fern (fine) 4. Maidenhair Fern (course) 5. Pot plant in bloom 6. Cactus or Succulent 7. Foliage Plant (not fern) 8. Begonia

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9. Miniature Rose in bloom in pot 10. Fern other than Maidenhair 11. Best potted plant not mentioned in schedule 12. Prettiest potted Annual Flowers 13. Best Orchid 14. Potted Aspidistra

All exhibits must be delivered to the Arts and Crafts pavilion between 10.00am

and 12.00 noon on Monday 4 November 2019 (unless otherwise indicated).

No exhibits will be accepted after this time.

SECTION 11. CWA

OPEN TO ALL BRANCHES OF CWA Entry Fee 50c TROPHY: Donated by IGA Every Day Floral arrangement fresh flowers Home Industry Four (4) Crafts Note: 10 points awarded for each article

SECTION 12. NEEDLEWORK

Judging commences 12.00 noon Monday 4 Nov

STEWARD: Entry Fee 50c Entries Close: Friday 1 November 2019 Prizes 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c TROPHY: Highest number of points TROPHY: Best article in Cotton – $20.00 Donated by Heathcote CWA TROPHY: Piece of Cross Stitch TROPHY: Best piece of Patchwork – Donated by Heathcote Quilters Blue Ribbon: Best piece of Needlework – Donated by Sartori Family VAS Categories: 1st Prize $10.00 VAS Ltd: Hand Embroidery Competition (No. 2) Regulations An article of hand embroidery, any type, excluding cross stitch. A piece of patchwork machine pieced and quilted, max. size 1 square metre. Exhibit tickets must be attached to all exhibits. All work must be made in the past 2 years and must not be washed or dry cleaned. Names, initials or private marks must be covered. VAS Ltd Patchwork & Article of Hand Embroidery Competition (No. 28) Regulations

1. A piece of Patchwork machine pieced and machine quilted, maximum size 1 square metre.

2. An article of hand embroidery. Any type (excluding cross stitch). 3. An exhibitor may represent only one Society at a Group Level and one Group

at State Level. 4. An article having won at a Show will compete at a Group Final. The winning

article will compete at the next Royal Melbourne Show.

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5. The Melbourne Group 14 winners of the current show will compete as a finalist in the following State Final at the Royal Melbourne Show.

6. An article having won at State Final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.

7. Each article entered, must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor. 8. If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final Level

then the second place getter is eligible to compete. 9. A person will not be permitted to win at more than one Show within the State

in any one year. Persons not adhering to this rule will be required to forfeit/refund prize money.

10. All work to have been completed within the last 12 months.

1. Piece of Candle wicking 2. VAS Ltd Hand Embroidery Competition 3. Crochet cloth 4. Garment made from stretch material 5. Smocked Article 6. Crochet Doyley 7. Best Teddy Bear 8. Child’s Windcheater 9. Lady’s waist Apron (machine made) 10. Article (machine embroidered) 11. Cushion (must be filled) 12. Lady’s Garment 13. Patchwork Quilt (Commercially Quilted) 14. Patchwork Article 15. Patchwork Cushion 16. Patchwork Quilt 17. Wall Hanging 18. Piece of Tapestry 19. Piece of Cross Stitch 20. Piece of canvas – long stitch 21. Tote Bag 22. Soft Toy (material) 23. Dressed Doll (material) 24. Rag Doll 25. Any crochet cotton article not mentioned in schedule 26. Any article not mentioned in schedule 27. Embroidered Baby Blanket 28. VAS Machine Pieced & Machine Quilted Patchwork (not more than 1 metre) 29. Beaded Item

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SECTION 12A VAS SEWING COMPETITION


ENTRY FEE: 50s Prize: 1st $10 (winner to group final)

Rule and Regulations 1. Tote/ Carry Bag.

No larger than 50cms on any one side. Fabric handle(s) Minimum embellishments allowed. Must be lined.

2. Sewn by machine. 3. May be hand finished. 4. Knitted /Crocheted items not acceptable. 5. Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor. 6. An exhibit having won at a Show will compete at a 2019 Group Final.

The winning exhibit will than compete in the State Final at the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show.

7. An exhibitor may represent only one local show at Group level and one Group at State level.

8. An exhibit having one at State Final, is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.

9. If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final level, then the second placegetter is eligible to compete.

10. A person will not be permitted to win at more than one Show within the State in any one Show year. Persons not adhering to this rule will be required to forfeit/refund prize money.

11. All work to have been completed in the last (12) months prior to its entry at a local show/field day.

12. An exhibit may only win one Group Final in a show season (Spring to Autumn), should the same article be entered again and found to have already won a Group Final in the same show season the exhibitor must forfeit/refund any and all prizes and will be disqualified from exhibiting for 12 months.

13. Late entries not accepted. State Final Prizes: First Prize – Trophy and $300.00 Spotlight voucher Second Prize - $150 Spotlight voucher Third Prize - $50.00 Spotlight voucher

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SECTION 13. KNITTING & CROCHET


STEWARD: Mrs K. Sartori Entry Fee 50c Entries Close: Friday 1 November 2019 Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c (unless special class) Blue Ribbon: Best Exhibit in Knitting & Crochet – Donated by Mrs M. Harris Highest number of points – Trophy donated by Sartori Family $10.00 - Best Crochet article (pure new wool, label attached) $10.00 Best Hand Knitted garment (pure new wool, label attached) Mrs M. Harris Prize: Show Society $10.00 Group $20.00 Group Final: (Number 8, 10, 19 & 21) Knitting – Each article must be made from pure new wool/wool blend, any ply and must have label of wool of yarn used attached, and made in the last 12 months.

1. Knitted Tea Cosy 2. Article knitted in cotton 3. Child’s hand knitted jumper or cardigan 4. Adult’s hand knitted jumper or cardigan 5plyor under 5. Adult’s hand knitted jumper or cardigan over 5 ply, 6. Knitted Scarf 7. Piece of knitting with 2 or more colours 8. Baby’s knitted garment 4ply or under – Winner to compete in Group Final 9. Knitted novelty 10. Knitted head wear – Winner to compete in Group Final 11. Baby’s Bonnet 12. Baby’s Booties 13. Crochet jumper or cardigan 14. Any crochet article not mentioned in schedule 15. Crochet Rug 16. Crochet baby’s jacket 4 ply and under – Winner to compete in Group Final 17. Dressed doll knitted or crochet clothing 18. 1 coat hanger (knitted with lace) 19. 1 coat hanger knitted – Winner to compete in Group Final 20. 1 coat hanger crochet 21. Crochet Toy, 30cm or under, any ply – Winner to compete in Group Final 22. Piece of knitting by person 70 years or over 23. Piece of crochet by person 70 years or over 24. Any knitted article not mentioned in Schedule 25. Knitted or Crochet shawl 26. Crochet baby jacket 4 ply or under 27. VAS Ltd Crochet article made from pure wool/wool blend (see rules below) 28 VAS Ltd Hand Knitted Garment for a child 3 to 5 years of age (see rules below)

Vas Ltd (Items 27 & 28)

• Crochet- Article made from pure new wool/wool blend any ply, label attached, no larger than 50cm any 1 side.

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• Hand Knitted Garment for a child 3 to 5 years of age made from pure new wool, wool blend any ply – (label to be attached)

Winner to compete in the 2019 Group Final. State Final Prizes – First $300.00 Spotlight Voucher, 2nd $150.00 Spotlight Voucher, 3rd $50.00 Spotlight Voucher

SECTION 14. CRAFTWORK


STEWARD: L. Fouracre Entry Fee 50c Entries close: Friday 1 November 2019 PRIZES: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c TROPHY: Highest number of points Blue Ribbon: Best exhibit in craftwork

1. 1 piece of hand beaded jewellery – Winner to compete in Group Final 2. Handmade Christmas decoration 3. Piece of China painting – plate 4. China painting any other article 5. Piece of weaving 6. Soft Toy any material 7. 3 articles suitable for Christmas present (different mediums) 8. Piece of leatherwork 9. Piece of Craft not mentioned in schedule 10. Bark painting 11. Oil painting 12. Water colour painting 13. Pencil or Charcoal drawing 14. Acrylic painting 15. Piece of Folk-art 16. Piece of ceramics 17. One (1) piece of Beadwork 18. Piece of porcelain 19. One (1) Page of Scrapbooking –Winner to compete in Group Final 20. Double page of Scrapbooking 21. Handmade Card –Winner to compete in Group Final 22. Piece of Woodwork 23. Piece of Felting – handmade NOVICE SECTION For entrants who have not won 1st prize in this section at any Agricultural Show 24.Piece of china painting 25.Piece of woodwork

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SECTION 14 A PHOTOGRAPHY


JUDGE: Adrian Smith Entry fee: 50c per photo PRIZES: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c Blue Ribbon: Best exhibit Rules

1. All exhibits must be the Bona Fide work of the entrant. 2. One entry per exhibitor, per class 3. Exhibits which have previously won a prize in this or any other show are not

eligible for entry. 4. Photos should be unframed and no larger than 20 x 30 cm. They may be

mounted on a lightweight mount of any colour which does not extend the total size of the exhibit more than 3cm in any direction.

5. Exhibitors’ names must not be visible as all entries are judged anonymously. 6. Please note separate rules for VAS categories below.

Entries not adhering to these rules may be disqualified. VAS Ltd PHOTOGRAPHY Unframed not larger than 20 x 30 cm, may be mounted. Mounts to be no larger than 3 cms. Black & White or Colour SUBJECT: Senior: A photo featuring water Junior: A photo featuring water Professional photographers are not eligible to enter. Competition will run at Local, Group and then State Level. All the work MUST be the Bona Fide work of the entrant. An exhibitor may only represent one Society at the Group level and one Group at State level. An article having won at State level is no longer eligible to compete. If, for any reason, a winner is unable to compete at Group or State level, the second place getter will be deemed eligible. Entry forms must be completed correctly and entries will remain in classes as entered. A person will not be permitted to win at more than one Show within the State in any one year. Persons not adhering to this rule will be required to forfeit/refund prizemoney.

ALL EXHIBITS ENTERED AT EXHIBITORS OWN RISK

Photography – All photography to be no larger than 20cm x 30cm. Mounts to be no larger than 3cm. No frames. Senior Over 18 years of age.

1. Landscape 2. People/person 3. Animal(s) 4. Black and white 5. Open – Any piece of photography 6. VAS Photography senior

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Junior Under 18 years of age on the day of the Heathcote show

7. VAS Photography junior Ages 13 to 17 inclusive

8. Animal (s) 9. People/Person 10. Open – Any piece of photography

Ages 12 and under 11. Animal (s) 12. People/Person 13. Open – Any piece of photography

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SECTION 15. JUNIOR CRAFTS (14 years and under)


STEWARD: Entry Fee 20c Entries Close: Friday 1 November 2019 Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c Trophy: Highest number of points Ribbon: Best exhibit Encouragement Award $20.00 – Donated by the Family of the late Mrs Lil Pianta All exhibits must be made by exhibitor, not necessarily at school. Exhibit ticket must be attached.

1. Drawing – Primary School (to be named) 2. Article of Craftwork - 5 – 7 years 3. Article of Craftwork - 8 – 10 years 4. Article of Craftwork - 11 – 12 years 5. Article of Craftwork Boys 13 – 14 years 6. Article of Craftwork Girls 13 – 14 years 7. Pot Holder 8. Exhibit made from Lego 6 years and under (own design) 9. Exhibit made from Lego 7 – 12 years (to be titled, own design) 10. Piece of Woodwork 8 – 10 years 11. Piece of Woodwork 11 – 12 years 12. Piece of Woodwork 13 –14 years 13. Piece of Jewellery 14. Secondary Needlework 15. Cushion 16. Covered Coat Hanger 17. Piece of Ceramics 18. Decorated Pet Rock (no wider than 15cms) Winner to compete in Group

Final 19. One (1) Handmade Card Winner to Compete in Group Final

Please see Section 14A for details of the VAS Ltd JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

SECTION 16. HOME BREWING COMPETITION


Entries Close: Friday 1 November 2019 Entry Fee 50c R.W. GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL Blue Ribbon: Best Home Brew – Donated by Mrs H. Griffiths

1. Bottle of Stout 2. Bottle home brewed Ale 3. Bottle home brewed Lager 4. Bottle of Wine

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SECTION 17. JAMS & JELLIES


STEWARD: Mrs F. Mackie Entry Fee 50c Entries Close: Friday 1 November 2019 Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c Blue Ribbon – Best Exhibit in James and Jellies Trophy for Highest number of points – Donated by Mrs M. Harris

• All exhibits to be made in the last 2 years.

• Clear cellophane/plastic tops on jars (no lids)

1. Jar Preserved Tomatoes 2. Jar Preserved Apricots 3. Jar Preserved Peaches 4. Collection of Jams 3 distinct varieties 5. Jar Plum Jam 6. Jar Apricot Jam 7. Jam Melon & Lemon Jam 8. Jar of Honey 9. Jar of Berry Jam 10. Jar of Marmalade 11. Jar of Fig Jam 12. Jar of Plum & Raspberry Jam 13. Jar of Quince Jam 14. Jar of Quince Jelly 15. Jar of Apple Jelly 16. Jar of Mayonnaise 17. Jar of Lemon Butter 18. Bottle of Plum Sauce 19. Bottle of Tomato Sauce (with Ezy Sauce) 20. Bottle of Tomato Sauce (without Ezy Sauce) 21. Jar Tomato Chutney 22. Jar of Green Tomato Pickle 23. Jar of Tomato Relish 24. Jar of Zucchini Pickle 25. Jar of Pickled Onions 26. Jar of Pickled Vegetables 27. Jar of Pickled Zucchini 28. Jar of any other Jelly 29. Bottle of Olive Oil

NOVICE SECTION For entrants who have not won 1st prize in this section at any Agricultural Show 30. Jar of Apricot Jam 31. Jar of Plum Jam 32. Jar of Tomato Chutney

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COOKERY SECTION - RECIPES

VAS Ltd RICH FRUIT CAKE COMPETITION RECIPE 250g Sultanas, 250g chopped Raisins, 250g Currants, 125g chopped Mixed Peel, 90g red Glace cherries, 90g chopped blanched Almonds, 1/3 cup Brandy or Sherry, 250g Plain Flour, 60g SR Flour, ¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg, ½ tsp Ground Ginger, ½ tsp Ground Cloves, 250g Butter, 250g Brown Sugar, ½ tsp Lemon Essence or finely grated Lemon Rind, ½tsp Vanilla Essence, ½ tsp Almond Essence, 4 large Eggs. Method: Mix together fruit & nuts and sprinkle with sherry or brandy. Leave at least 1 hour or preferably overnight. Sift together the flours and spices. Cream butter and sugar, add essences. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add the fruit and flour mixture. Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be stiff enough to support a wooden spoon. Place mixture in a prepared 23cm (9”) SQUARE cake tin and bake in a slow oven for 3 ½ – 4 hours. Allow to cool in tin. Note: To ensure uniformity, raisins can be snipped into 2-3 pieces, cherries 4-6 piece, almonds crosswise 3-4 pieces. VAS Ltd CARROT CAKE COMPETITION Open to all carrot cake enthusiasts everywhere. 375g plain flour; 345g castor sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 375 ml vegetable oil; 1 ½ tsp bicarb soda; 4 eggs; 3 medium carrots grated (350 grams); 2 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp allspice; 2 tsp salt; 220g tin crushed pineapple drained; 180g pecans, crushed. Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180c (160c fan), grease a 23cm (9”) round cake tin and line with baking paper 2. Sift the dry ingredients together into a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and oil, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix well then add the carrots, crushed pineapple and pecans. Mix to form a smooth batter and pour into the cake tin. 3. Bake for approximately 90 – 100 minutes or until a bamboo skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes in the tin on a wire rack. Upend and allow to cool on the wire rack. TIP – A well-kept competition cake making secret –lay a tea towel over the cake rack before turning the cake out to prevent the imprint of the cake rack appearing on your competition cake. BOILED FRUIT CAKE RECIPE Boil together 4oz Butter, 1 cup Sugar, 1 cup cold Water, 1pkt mixed Fruit, 1 cup plain Flour, 1 tsp mixed spice,1tsp bicarb of soda. When cool, add 2 eggs, 1 cup SR Flour, 1 cup Plain Flour. Place in 20cm (8”) cake tin and bake for 90 minutes in a moderate oven.

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SECTION 18. COOKERY


STEWARD: L. Leask Entry Fee 50c Entries close Friday 1 November 2019 Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c (except special prizes) TROPHY: Highest number of points – Mrs M. Hollingsworth memorial trophy Blue Ribbon: Best Exhibit

ALL EXHIBITS TO BE UN-ICED UNLESS SPECIFIED Packet cake mixes not to be used

No ring tins allowed

1. Loaf homemade Bread 2. Loaf Bread made in Bread Maker 3. VAS Ltd Rich Fruit Cake (see recipe above) 1st $15.00 (Local) $25.00

(Group) 4. Fruit Cake 1st $5.00, 2nd $2.00 – Mrs L. Leask

a. (Own recipe to be attached) 5. Sultana Cake 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.00 6. Plain Cake 7. Ginger Cake 8. Plum Pudding 9. Steamed date pudding 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.00 10. Fruit and Nut Loat in roll tin 11. Four (4) Plain Scones – Winner to compete in Group Final 12. Four (4) Pumpkin Scones 13. Cake baked in microwave 14. Four (4) Cream Puff shells unfilled 15. Collection of Biscuits 3 varieties 2 of each 16. Chocolate Cake Iced 17. Swiss Roll 18. Four (4) Jam Tarts (biscuit pastry) 19. Date Slice (biscuit pastry) 4 fingers 20. Boiled Fruit Cake (see recipe above) 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.00 21. Shortbread 4 pieces 22. Four (4) Patty Cakes in paper ( iced) 23. Four (4) Yo–yos 24. Ginger Fluff Sponge 25. VAS Ltd Carrot Cake (see rules & recipe above) 26. Four (4) pieces Cooked Slice 27. Four (4) Lamingtons (butter cake mixture, not more than 4cm square) 28. Decorated Fruit Cake ( for decorative purposes decorations to be handmade,

ribbon allowed) 1st $5.00, 2nd 1.00 29. Sponge un-iced, unfilled 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.00 Winner to compete in Group

Final 30. Decorated Cake Novice 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.00 31. Banana Cake 32. Packet Cake Mix (not fruit) include packet label 33. Unbaked slice 3 varieties, 2 of each 34. Four (4) Jam Drops

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35. Four (4) Anzacs 36. Four (4) Muffins 37. Four (4) Savoury Muffins 38. Orange cake, iced: cooked in a loaf tin

MEN ONLY SECTION

ALL EXHIBITS TO BE UN-ICED UNLESS SPECIFIED No ring tins allowed

39. Chocolate Cake 40. Four (4) Plain Scones 41 Packet cake mix (not fruit)

SECTION 19. CHILDREN’S COOKERY


Entries close Friday 1 November 2019 Entry Fee 50c (School entries: schools MUST liaise IN ADVANCE with the show office to coordinate entries) STEWARD: Mrs A. Anderson Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 50c TROPHY: Mrs P. Wickham Memorial Trophy for the Highest number of points. Blue Ribbons: Best Exhibit (Classes 1 – 13) and Best Exhibit (Classes 18 – 23) NO RING TINS ALLOWED BOYS & GIRLS 14 years & under

1. Biscuits 3 varieties, 2 of each 2. Four (4) Plain Scones Winner to compete in Group Final 3. Child’s Healthiest Lunch Box 4. Sponge sandwich ( uniced, unfilled) 5. Three (3) Patty Cakes decorated Winner to compete in Group Final 6. Chocolate Cake 7. Four (4) Pieces of Coconut Ice 8. Unbaked Slice 2 varieties, 3 of each 9. Four (4) Drop Scones / Pikelets 10. Packet cake mix ( not fruit ) iced 11. Packet cake mix ( uniced ) 12. Decorated Cake 13. Four (4) Muffins 14. One (1) Decorated Marie Biscuit 15. One (1) Decorated Teddy Bear Biscuit ( over 10 years) 16. One (1)1 Decorated Teddy Bear Biscuit ( 10 years & under ) Winner to

compete in Group Final 17. Edible necklace ( 10 years & under)

UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

18. VAS Junior Boiled Fruit Cake (see recipe on next page) 19. Carrot, Date Muffins (see recipe on next page) 20. Plain Sponge (un-iced, unfilled)

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21. Four (4) Plain Scones 22. Packet cake mix (un-iced) 23. Four (4) Muffins 1 variety

VAS Ltd JUNIOR BOILED FRUIT CAKE RECIPE 375 g Mixed Fruit, ¾ cup Brown Sugar, 1tsp Mixed Spice, ½ cup of water, 125g Butter, ½ cup of Sherry, 2 Eggs lightly beaten, 2tbspns Marmalade, 1 cup Plain Flour, 1 cup SR Flour, ¼ tsp Salt. Place the sunbeam mixed fruit, sugar, spice, water & butter in a large saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer gently for 3 minutes, remove and allow to cool. Add sherry, eggs and marmalade, mixing well. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients, then place in a greased and lined 20cm (8”) ROUND cake tin. Bake in a moderately slow oven for 1 and a ½ hours or until cooked when tested. VAS Ltd CARROT AND DATE MUFFINS A COMPETITION FOR JUNIOR CAKE MAKERS UNDER 18 ON THE DAY OF THEIR SHOW. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups SR Flour 1tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup Brown Sugar ( firmly packed) 1/3 cup pitted dates 1 cup coarsely grated carrot 1tbs orange marmalade 1 cup Canola oil 2 Eggs lightly beaten ¾ cup orange juice 1 cup reduced fat milk icing sugar for dusting METHOD:

1. Heat oven to 190c (moderately hot). 2. Line and spray a 12 hole muffin pan with large paper cases. 3. Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl, stir in dates and carrots, then add the

combined marmalade, oil, juice and milk. Mix until just combined. 4. Spoon mixture evenly into prepared pan holes. 5. Cook for 20 minutes. To test if muffins are cooked, insert a cake skewer, if

it comes out clean the muffins are ready. 6. Stand muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. 7. Serving suggestions: Serve warm or cold dusted with icing sugar. 8. Serves 12 (if you only eat one each).

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SECTIONS 20 & 21 EXHIBITS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2019 BETWEEN 2.30–4.30PM Please note: section 20 & 21 have no entry fee

SECTION 20 SCHOOL ART COMPETITION

PRIZES: $1.00 1st in each of three separate classes – P/1/2; 3/4; and 5/6. DRAWING: Theme “Space: commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing” Grades Prep – Grade 6. Can be Pencil, Conte, Pastel, Ink, Charcoal, and/or mixture of any. Size including mounting, if any, no larger than 30cm x 50cm.

SECTION 21 WORKS BY LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS

TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE: Entrant’s name, age, school, grade and section to appear on back right hand corner of all entries. (Please put actual grade i.e. if a student is in a 3/4 composite put either grade 3 or grade 4.) Please ensure no home contact details are included as all submissions will be on public display. 1. COLLAGE: “Space: commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first moon

landing” (Note: there is no entry fee for the collage)

Must be 150cm long x 100cm wide. One entry per school, suitable to hang. PRIZE: $25.00 presented in Memory of the late Mrs J. McRobert to the library of the

winning school. 2. HANDWRITING:

PRIZES: First Prize $1.00, 2nd 50c Donated by Mrs M. Harris & Mr & Mrs I. Hayes in memory of the late Mrs H.

Hayes. P/1/2 A4 size. Students are to illustrate top half with “My town” as the theme and on

the bottom half they should write and complete the sentence “My favourite place in my town...”.

Grade 3/4 A4 size. Students are to illustrate top half with “Our Community” as the theme

and on the bottom half they should write a description of what they like about their community.

Grade 5/6 Addressed Business Envelope to:

Heathcote A. P. & H. Society Inc P.O. Box 63 Heathcote Vic 3523

3. ESSAY: Central Goulburn Group Competition Grades 5–6

“Why does your community need volunteers?: Discuss” submitted on ruled A4 paper, maximum 150 words typed or handwritten. Winner to compete at Group Final.

PRIZES: Local $3.00 Group $20.00 DISPLAY OF WORK BY KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN

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