the society newsletter august 2014

ISSUE 20 AUGUST 2014

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC 175TH SPECIAL EDITIONS

Launched on March 26, 2014. Purchase your copy now.

The Society’s 175th history book 1839 – 2014. Written by historian

and author Rob Linn.

Available from the Adelaide Showground, Secretaries office, call (08) 8210 5211.

CONTENTS ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC

From the Premier ................................................................................................3

From the President .............................................................................................4

Register now for youth dairy conference .......................................................4

From the Chief Executive ..................................................................................5

Uni prize winners announced ...........................................................................5

Gala Dinner wrap up .........................................................................................6

Riverland shines on media tour ........................................................................8

Old trophy sparks new interest .........................................................................9

Royal visit a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience ...................................................9

Barossa beer takes top honours .....................................................................10

Beer & Cider Trophy and Medal Winners ......................................................11

New Zealand trip inspires Young Ambassadors ............................................12

LambEx competition finds best Aussie lamb ................................................13

Young Guns awarded in Adelaide ................................................................14

ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

Ten day Show only days away .......................................................................15

Show membership offer ..................................................................................15

Say hello at History Stand ................................................................................16

Fashion extravaganza promises wow factor ................................................16

Become a city crop corn farmer ...................................................................17

75 years of bottling Coke ................................................................................17

We Sponsor -You can too! ...............................................................................18

Royal Show to welcome Australia’s newest citizens ....................................20

Youth In Ag Day at the Show ..........................................................................22

Share your story and win $5,000 .....................................................................23

Rural women to gather at Showground .......................................................23

From seed to store ...........................................................................................24

STEMSEL Giving back .......................................................................................24

STEMSEL winners make their mark ..................................................................25

ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

Caravan and Camping Show attracts new demographic........................26

New weekend antiques market for Showground ........................................28

Showground staff ‘show off’ ...........................................................................28

Get your skates on ...........................................................................................29

Planning the key to fire safety management ...............................................29

Front Cover : The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA’s 175th Gala Celebration Photographer: Andrew Beveridge, asbCreative

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC THE SOCIETY

From the PremierThe Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society has played a central role in South Australia’s development from a small colony to a world-renowned producer of premium food and wine from our clean environment.

This year, as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, I want to congratulate

the Society on a remarkable milestone.

Since its formation in 1839 it has championed agricultural, pastoral,

horticultural and viticultural development. In doing so, it has

influenced society and initiated the creation of the Adelaide Botanic

Garden and an agricultural college at Roseworthy.

Always innovative, it nurtured an infant wine industry and was

responsible for the first international shipment of chilled horticultural

produce from South Australia to the UK.

It acted as a key government adviser on agricultural matters and

was integral in the establishment of an agriculture department, now

Primary Industries and Regions SA.

Today the Society continues to act as a key link between the public

and the agricultural, food and wine industries.

Its biggest event, the Royal Show, is also the State’s largest public

event and it’s there that generations of South Australians have

experienced a taste of rural life. This year’s event will be the

239th Show.

Once again, I want to congratulate the Society on its achievements

and acknowledge the incredible role it has played in the growth of

our State.

Premier of South Australia

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THE SOCIETY ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC

From the President

Richard Fewster President, RA&HS of SA Inc.

F rom the delicious South Australian food

and wine to the stunning entertainment and

spectacular finale, what a wonderful event our

175th gala celebration was.

It was fantastic to see so many Society members, supporters and friends in attendance and I trust a

great night was had by all. A fitting celebration of the Society’s considerable achievements over the

past 175 years, the gala celebration also conveyed a sense of optimism and vision for the future which is

extremely exciting.

The history of the Society was also the subject of a photographic exhibition held at the UniSA Hawke

Centre in May/June. Featuring photos, awards and designs that tell the story of the RA&HS and its key

achievements, the exhibition was yet another fitting way to celebrate our milestone year.

I was also delighted to host a contingent of interstate media and business leaders on a familiarisation

tour of the Riverland in May. Organised in conjunction with Brand South Australia, the tour was an

excellent way to showcase the Riverland’s agricultural and tourism industries to decision-makers and

influencers, and we look forward to showcasing other regions of South Australia in the future.

Finally, it’s not too late to buy a copy of the Society’s official history - Sharing the Good Earth: 175 Years

of Influence and Vision - or our commemorative anniversary wine, both of which can be purchased

direct from the Society or the RA&HS 175th stand in the Jubilee Pavilion at this year’s Show.

I look forward to seeing you all at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show.

Richard Fewster

President, RA&HS

Amazing set up of the 175th Gala Celebration

Young people involved in the dairy industry won’t want

to miss the National Dairy Youth Conference, on in

Toowoomba from October 5 to 7. Being hosted by the

National Holstein Youth Committee, the conference

is a lead-up to the 100th centenary celebrations for

Holstein Australia. Guest speakers include President of

the Canadian Livestock Genetics Association Russell

Gammon and Canadian inspirational speaker Leona

Dargis. Registrations close September 5.

For details visit http://www.holstein.com.au/index.php/centenary/events/federal

Register now for youth dairy conference

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Professor Eileen Scott, Acting Head of School and Abbie Susan Pens

From the Chief Executive

John W Rothwell Chief Executive, RA&HS of SA Inc.

P reparations for the 2014 Royal Adelaide

Show are full steam-ahead, with the start

of our special anniversary Show only days away.

This year’s Show will run for ten days, rather

than the traditional nine, meaning show-goers

have two full weekends to enjoy the Show. On

behalf of the Society I thank all the sectional

committee members, exhibitors, competitors and

retail/carnival operators who have embraced

the ten-day Show with such enthusiasm - your

support is appreciated and I’m sure will be further

appreciated by the general public.

The final Sunday of the Show will be an anniversary celebration for the

Society, complete with party games, special entertainment and birthday

cake. People who visit the Show during the first nine days will be eligible

to return on the last day for only $10, as long as they buy their return

ticket during their first visit.

The 2014 Royal Adelaide Show will be bigger not only in

terms of duration, but bigger also when it comes

to the quality and range of experiences on offer.

Our new fashion extravaganza, Tinker-Tailor-

Fashionmaker - is expected to draw crowds

in the Goyder Pavilion, while an extra-special

nightly display of fireworks, this year synchronised

to music, will provide a fitting finale for each day of

the Show.

Team all this with daily food, wine and beer tastings in the TasteSA

pavilion, nightly Rocketman flights in the Main Arena, a jam-packed

entertainment program across the entire Showground site, not to

mention showbags, rides, rural displays, feature breeds and more

- and the 2014 Royal Show looks set to be fantastic. We’re also

hopeful of beating last year’s record of 31,280 competitive entries,

and early indications suggest this is a strong possibility.

Finally, thank you again to IGA – the Show’s presenting partner – and

to Channel 7, Coca-Cola and Bank SA for their ongoing support as

premier partners. Roll on Show-time!

John Rothwell

CEO, RA&HS

C ongratulations to Abbie Susan Pens, who won the Royal Agricultural and

Horticultural Education Foundation Gold Medal at the University of Adelaide’s

recent School of Agriculture, Food & Wine Prize Ceremony.

Ms Pens was awarded the medal for being the graduating student with the most

distinguished record in the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences program. She also won

the C.M. Donald Prize for being the best student in agronomy, the Mark Paul Bowker

Memorial Prize for gaining the highest aggregate in the Professional Skills in Agricultural

Science and Research Methodology in Agricultural Science courses, and the Peter

Waite Medal for completing the degree with the most distinguished record.

A special mention also to former Adelaide Showground employee , and Bachelor of

Viticulture & Oenology student, Bryan Maxwell Jones, who won the Brokenwood Wines

Prize for gaining the highest aggregate in the second year of the program.

The RA&HS congratulates all prize winners and wishes them well for the future.

Uni prize winners announced

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D elicious South Australian food and

wine, fabulous entertainment and

spectacular multimedia displays wowed guests

at the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society’s

175th Gala Celebration.

The Goyder Pavilion was transformed to

accommodate 1,460 guests, who dined on a

sumptuous four-course menu featuring the best

South Australian produce, including canapes

of Smoked Salmon on crisp Lavosh with Lemon

Mascarpone and Ricotta and Roasted Capsicum

Tartlet with Kalamata olive. Once seated, guests

enjoyed an entrée of Lemon and Thyme Roasted

Chicken with ancient grain, Cranberry and Goats

cheese salad, followed by a main of Char-grilled

Eye Fillet with Parmesan mash, Honey-roasted

baby carrots and Wilted spinach. A decadent

Dark Chocolate Torte with Candied Orange

Cream and Lemon Meringue Tart with Apricot

Coulis finishing with a selection of Bracegirdles

chocolates bringing the meal to a stunning close.

Wines served included Wicks Estate 2011 Sparkling,

Wolf Blass 2010 White Label Adelaide Hills

Chardonnay, 2007 RG Watervale Riesling, 2010

Lambrook Adelaide Hills Shiraz and the Society’s

special 175th commemorative wine - a 2010 Shiraz

Cabernet Sauvignon, made of fruit from the

Barossa, Coonawarra and McLaren Vale.

Gala Dinner what a night!

Photographer of images: Andrew Beveridge, asbCreative

One of the hosts for the evening, Jane DoyleCo-Opera hitting off the entertainment for the evening

Dennis R Mutton, Bob Lott, Meredith Read and one of the hosts for the evening, Keith Conlon

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The 175th Gala Celebration for the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society was destined to be a success from the very first meeting. In Front Events Australia Pty Ltd has been lucky enough to create and produce many of South Australia’s largest events over 25 years in the industry and this one felt special right from the start. It is rare that anyone who touches an event can become so focused on delivering an outstanding outcome however, this was the case for the 175th.

Each and every supplier or artist for this event remained focused on the outcome; it was a delight to work on. Kudos should go to each and every person that touched this event and provided their input and expertise. From the technical expertise, planning and production magnificence of Novatech Productions Services, the MC team of Jane Doyle and Keith Conlon, the venue team at Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre, the catering excellence of O’Brien Catering Group, the cleanliness of Academy Cleaning, the safety and risk management of FX Rigging, the staging by SA Staging, the exhibition and red carpeting of Adelaide Expo Hire, the linen and chaircovers from Chaircovers Over All, the table centrepiece designs by Pure Flower Designs, the sideshow alley creation from TJ Amusements, the finale vision by Logic Films, the finale remix by Mattrixx Audio, the artists and bands including Co Opera, Elektra featuring Sally Cooper, Ding Productions, the Fantastic 4, Alex Hosking, Ash Gale and band, DJ Ryley, Jordan Noble, Matt McNamee, Ben Downing, Josh Allen and Vicki Moors through to the costumers of service staff and talent by Seana O’Brien; it was truly a team effort to make this event run as seamlessly as it did.

Lastly, I would like to thank the Society (particularly John Rothwell, Michelle Hocking, Kerstin Freund and Kheshan Gronow) for their vision and trust in allowing my team (Nikki Thomas and Chloe Richardson) to do what we do. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with such talented and motivated people within the committee’s and the organisation to bring this project to life.

Scott Ireland

Special guest at the gala was Governor of South Australia and Society

Patron, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce and Mrs Liz Scarce,

with other VIPs including, former Governor and former Society Patron The

Honourable Sir Eric Neal and Lady Neal.

Masters of ceremonies Jane Doyle and Keith Conlon ensured the

evening ran smoothly, fascinating guests with a round-up of the Society’s

past 175 years and introducing a bevy of musical acts chosen to reflect

different periods in the life of the Society and Showground. These

included the Elektra string quartet, a Big Band-style Andrews Sisters

tribute, Beatles tribute band The Fantastic 4 and home-grown singer/

songwriters Alex Hosking and Ash Gale, who performed a song written

especially for the Society’s 175th, Show Goes On.

The finale of the gala featured a specially created multimedia

presentation, complete with fireworks display, and unique shadow-style

animal parade. Afterwards, guests enjoyed the fun of a mini -Sideshow

Alley in the Duncan Gallery.

RA&HS president Richard Fewster said the gala was a night to remember.

“It was a fitting way to celebrate the past 175 years of the Society and to recognise our achievements,” he said.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCENES

Gala guests playing in the Sideshow Alley in the Duncan Gallery

One of the hosts for the evening, Jane Doyle

Proudly sponsored by Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA)

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I nterstate media representatives and business

leaders visited the Riverland in May as part

of a media familiarisation tour organised by the

RA&HS and Brand South Australia, generating

over $180,000 in media coverage for the region.

Designed to showcase the Riverland’s horticultural,

farming and tourism industries, the two-day famil

enabled influential media and business identities to

experience the region first-hand.

Among those attending were journalists from the

Australian Financial Review, The Australian, Sydney

Morning Herald, The Advertiser and The Stock

Journal, and representatives from RM Williams,

SA Water, Westpac, Bendigo Bank and Prescott

Securities.

President of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural

Society of South Australia (RA&HS) Richard Fewster,

who escorted the group with Brand South Australia

chief executive officer Karen Raffen, said the media

tour was designed to emphasise the importance

of agriculture and horticulture to South Australia’s

regions.

“Since its establishment in 1839, the Society’s

charter has been to promote our State’s primary

industries and to recognise the significance of our

rural areas in building South Australia,” Mr Fewster

said.

“The Riverland tour was a great way to achieve this

and we hope to work with Brand South Australia to

organise similar visits to other regions in the future.”

Included on the group’s itinerary were visits

to luxury accommodation retreat The Frames

at Paringa, Woolenook Fruits and Wilkadene

Brewery at Murtho and Chowilla Station, where

guests enjoyed dinner with the Mayor of Renmark

Paringa District and John and Victoria Angove, of

Angove’s Wines. Other stops on the tour included

Olivewood Homestead and Renmark High School,

where guests inspected the schools six-hectare

horticultural facility, which supplies produce to

Outback Pride, and Impi – a third-generation,

family-run business that supplies fresh citrus to major

retailers in Australia and overseas.

Riverland shines on media tour

Chief executive officer of Brand South Australia Karen Raffen said they were delighted to partner with the

Society to deliver the ‘Around Our State’ tour of the Riverland.

“While industriousness and innovation are synonymous with all of South Australia, the tour presented a great

opportunity to highlight a number of organisations in this pocket of the State,” Ms Raffen said.

“Our guests walked away with newfound knowledge and a greater appreciation of the region. They

learned just how important agriculture and horticulture is to South Australia, and securing the state’s

economic future.

“To date, the tour has helped generate $180,000 in media coverage for the region and we hope this will

inspire others to visit this beautiful part of South Australia.”

Sarah Dowdell & Tom Freeman from Wilkadene Brewery Ben Cant from IMP

James Robertson from Chowilla Station

Ben Hasslet from Woolenook Fruits

Richard Fewster, John & Victoria Angove, James Robertson, Karen Raffen and Mayor of Renmark Neil Martinson James & Kerrie Robertson with their two daughters from Chowilla Station

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Old trophy sparks new interest

“H onoured and humbled” is how RA&HS

councillor and Rural Ambassador

Samantha Neumann felt after attending a

reception with Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke

and Duchess of Cambridge.

Samantha was one of several young people

who represented the Society at the reception

attended by young community leaders and

volunteers, held at the Playford Civic Centre as

part of the recent Royal visit to South Australia.

“To be offered the fabulous opportunity to meet

the Duke and Duchess, together with fellow

Rural Ambassadors and members of the SA

Country Shows Next Generation Group, was a

real honour,” Samantha said.

“The Duchess expressed a genuine interest in

who we were and what the Society is trying to

achieve. And to be in a room filled with young,

passionate volunteers and young leaders filled

me with confidence for the future of our State.”

Fellow Rural Ambassador Amanda Kroehn

agreed it was an honour to meet the Duke and

Duchess.

T he chance discovery of an old RA&HS trophy has rekindled a

Langhorne Creek family’s enthusiasm for the Dairy competition at the

Royal Adelaide Show.

The large pewter trophy, awarded to AJ Follett in 1914 for Champion Milking

Shorthorn Cow (now known as Illawarra), was discovered by Greg Follett, of Lake

Breeze Wines.

Greg said the discovering was pertinent, given his son Thomas is planning on

restarting the Follett family dairy and showing his own Illawarra cattle at the Show.

“Our family had a dairy farm for over 100 years and showed Illawarras at the

Royal and many country shows for a lot of that time, starting with Thomas’ great-

great-grandfather Arthur Follett who won the trophy we recently found,” Greg

says.

“My father Ken, who has been a councillor on the Dairy and Pig committees for over 25 years, was only telling me the other day how Arthur would walk the cows over 15 kilometres to Strathalbyn and put them on the train to Adelaide for the Show.”

The Follett family stopped dairying and sold most of their cattle in 1993, choosing

to concentrate on their wine business.

“It has been a very successful move with our wines winning many awards at

the Royal Adelaide Wine Show, including the trophy for Best Red Wine of Show

twice,” says Greg.

However, 12-year-old Thomas is keen to restart the Follett’s Illawarra

dairy. He showed his first heifer at last year’s Royal Show and has

entered two of his cows this year.

“Thomas has always wanted to be a dairy farmer from the time he

could talk, despite me trying to encourage him towards a wine career,”

says Greg, a Wine Show committee member for the past three years.

“He loves the historical side of our farm and has dreamt of starting up

our ‘Bremer View’ Illawarra stud again.

“His first heifer, Glenbrook Belle 50, which is a direct descendant of our

old Illawarra herd, is due to calve this week, which will result in the first

Illawarra born under the Bremer View stud name for 21 years.

“One of Thomas’ goals is to win the ‘Len Follett memorial trophy for the

Illawarra Cow with Best Udder’ at the Royal Adelaide Show.”

Royal visit a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience

Ribbons in the background are those won by Thomas Follett

Youth representatives pictured after meeting the Duke and Duchess L-R Courtney Ramsey (2013 Rural Ambassador), Jacqueline Lintern, Aisha Hargraves, Edward Scott, Samantha Neumann, Amanda Kroehn. Absent: Lachy Mickan.)

“It was the most exciting and nerve-wracking experience of my life,” she said.

“The whole experience was one I will remember (and talk about) forever. The atmosphere was electric,

and a moment I’ll never forget was meeting Princess Kate. She was even more stylish and graceful in real

life, and genuinely interested in our hearing about us all.”

Another young person representing the Society at the reception was Lachy Mickan, who described the

event as a “once in a lifetime experience and something that will be great to tell the grandchildren in

the years to come”.

“It was fantastic to be given this opportunity through our volunteer work with our local shows,” he said.

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Barossa beer takes top honoursC raft brewery Barossa Valley Brewing

has taken out top honours at the 2014

Royal Adelaide Beer & Cider Awards, winning

the Most Outstanding Beer in Show trophy for its

India Pale Ale ‘Canis Majoris’.

The super-strong beer, which has an alcohol level

of 8%, was also named Champion India Pale

Ale and Champion South Australian Exhibit. The

Tanunda-based brewery, established by former

investment banker, Denham D’Silva, named the

beer after one of the largest known stars in the

universe, Canis Majoris.

Presented on July 18 at The Gallery on

Waymouth in Adelaide, the Royal Adelaide Beer

Show and the Royal Adelaide Cider Competition

is an initiative of the Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society of South Australia.

Other trophy winners included Western Australia’s

Nail Brewing, which took out the Champion Small

Brewery and Publican’s Choice Award - a new

class judged by a panel of Adelaide publicans

- for its Nail Imperial Porter. Nail Brewing was

also one of two winners in the Champion Porter

class, sharing top honours with McLaren Vale’s

Goodieson Brewery for their Brown Ale.

South Aussie favourite Coopers also performed well, winning the Champion Large Brewery title,

Champion Australian Style Pale Ale for its Coopers Sparkling Ale, Champion Other Ale for its Coopers

Extra Strong Vintage Ale and Champion Stout for its Coopers Best Extra Stout.

The Chief Judges Award - awarded to the beer exhibit which achieves the most improved score on

the previous year - was awarded to West End Brewery for its Hahn Superdry, which also picked up the

Champion Australian Style Lager award.

Two awards went to Matilda Bay Brewing Company, who picked up the Champion Wheat Beer medal

for its Redback Pale and the Champion Amber/Dark Lager for its Dogbolter. Adelaide Hills’ boutique

brewer Prancing Pony won the Champion Amber/Dark Ale class with its Prancing Pony Amber Ale, while

McLaren Vale’s Vale Ale won the Champion Pilsener title for its Vale Lager.

In 2014 cider was included, with the Champion Perry (pear cider) trophy going to Flying Brick Cider Co,

from Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. The Champion South Australian exhibit went to the Adelaide Hills’

Sidewood Estate for their Sidewood Apple Cider.

Chief beer judge Simon Fahey said the number of entries had increased substantially on the previous

year, with 152 entries judged over two days with each entry judged in reference to specific beer style

guidelines.

“Of the total number of entries, 7% received gold medals, 28% were awarded silver and 41% received a

bronze medal,” Mr Fahey said.

Chief cider judge Warwick Billings said organisers were delighted to receive over 50 entries in the

competition’s first year. Of those entered, 1.8% received gold medals, 9% were given silver and 30%

received bronze. “We look forward to the cider competition growing in future years,” he said.

The Orora Group Trophy, For the Most Outstanding Beer in Show.Business Development Manager, Andrew Kuhdt presenting to James Collison, Barossa Valley BrewingWinner: Cannis Majoris

Emma Walton-West End Brewery, Jon Meneses-Coopers Brewery, Corinna Steeb-Prancing Pony Brewery, James Collison-Barossa Valley Brewing, Kathryn Tanner-Sidewood Estate, Nick Sterenberg-Coopers Brewery, John Stallwood-Nail Brewing, Simon Fahey-Chief Judge RABA.

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Trophy And Medal Winners…THE CRYERMALT MEDALLION for CHAMPION INDIA PALE ALE

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 5e or 6e

Medallion sponsored by Cryermalt Australia

Won by Barossa Valley Brewing - Class 6e - Cat. No. 95 - Cannis Majoris

THE CELLARBRATIONS MEDALLION for CHAMPION AMBER/DARK ALE

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 5f or 6f

Medallion sponsored by Independent Brands Australia

Won by Prancing Pony Brewery - Class 5f

- Cat. No. 66 - Prancing Pony Amber Ale

THE BINTANI AUSTRALIA MEDALLION for CHAMPION OTHER ALE

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 5g or 6g

Medallion sponsored by Bintani Australia

Won by Coopers Brewery Ltd - Class 5g

- Cat. No. 79 - Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale

THE ECOLAB MEDALLION for CHAMPION WHEAT BEER

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 11 or 12

Medallion sponsored by Ecolab

Won by Matilda Bay Brewing Company - Class 12d

- Cat. No. 116 - Redback Pale

THE AIR LIQUIDE MEDALLION for CHAMPION PORTER BEER

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 13 or 14 – equal

first medals awarded

Sponsored by Air Liquide

Won by Goodieson Brewery - Class 13b

- Cat. No. 120 - Goodieson Brown Ale

Won by Nail Brewing Australia - Class 13a

- Cat. No. 148 - Nail Hughe Dunn Brown

THE ANDALE MEDALLION for CHAMPION STOUT BEER

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 15 or 16

Medallion sponsored by Andale

Won by Coopers Brewery Ltd - Class 15d

- Cat. No. 128 - Coopers Best Extra Stout

THE CELLARBRATIONS MEDALLION for CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN STYLE LAGER

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 3a or 4a.

Medallion sponsored by Independent Brands Australia

Won by West End Brewery - Class 4a Cat. No. 32 - Hahn SuperDry

THE DAN MURPHYS MEDALLION for CHAMPION PILSENER

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 3c or 4c.

Medallion sponsored by Dan Murphys

Won by McLaren Vale Beer Company - Class 4c Cat. No. 37 - Vale Lager

THE ANDALE MEDALLION for CHAMPION AMBER/DARK LAGER

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 3d or 4d.

Medallion sponsored by Andale

Won by Matilda Bay Brewing Company - Class 3d Cat. No. 26 - Dogbolter

THE CRYERMALE MEDALLION for CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN STYLE PALE ALE

Awarded to highest scoring gold medal exhibit from Class 5a or 6a.

Medallion sponsored by Cryermalt Australia

Won by Coopers Brewery Ltd - Class 6a

- Cat. No. 84 - Coopers Sparkling Ale

THE LANCER BEVERAGE SYSTEMS TROPHY for CHAMPION SMALL BREWERY

(less than 10,000 hl per year)

Awarded to the highest scoring small Australian brewery from the

average of the four top scoring exhibits entered by each small Australian

brewery

Trophy sponsored by Hoshizaki Lancer Beverage Systems

Won by Nail Brewing Australia

THE CELLARBRATIONS TROPHY for CHAMPION LARGE BREWERY

(greater than 10,000 hl per year)

Awarded to the highest scoring large Australian brewery from the

average of the four top scoring exhibits

entered by each large Australian brewery

Trophy sponsored by Independent Brands Australia

Won by Coopers Brewery Ltd

THE KINGS TROPHY for CHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXHIBIT

Awarded to the Highest Scoring SA Beer

Trophy sponsored by The Kings Bar and Den Restaurant


THE ORORA GROUP TROPHY for MOST OUTSTANDING BEER IN SHOW

Awarded to the Highest Scoring Exhibit overall

Trophy sponsored by Orora Group


CHIEF JUDGES AWARD

Awarded by the Royal Adelaide Beer Awards (RABA) Chief Judge to the

Beer exhibit which achieves

the most improved score in comparison to its 2013 RABA score

Trophy sponsored by Simon Fahey

Won by West End Brewery- Class 4a - Cat. No. 32 – Hahn SuperDry

PUBLICAN’S CHOICE AWARD

Chosen from Top Golds in each category

Won by Nail Brewing Australia - Class 15c

- Cat. No. 127 - Nail Imperial Porter - Clayden Brew

THE ASHTON VALLEY FRESH TROPHY for CHAMPION PERRY sponsored by Ashton Valley Fresh

Won by Flying Brick Cider Co

- Class 7 - Cat. No. 11 - Flying Brick Pear Cider

THE WINEQUIP TROPHY for CHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXHIBIT

sponsored by Winequip Adelaide

Won by Sidewood Estate - Class 1 - Cat. No. 36 - Sidewood Apple Cider

Follow the Royal Adelaide Beer Awards @ ADLBeerAwards

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New Zealand trip inspires Young AmbassadorsEach year the RA&HS’s Education Foundation supports the SA Country Shows’ Young Rural Ambassador Award - a program that aims to highlight the importance of youth in rural South Australia and the agricultural show movement. In this edition of The Society last year’s winner Courtney Ramsey, along with runners-up Edward Scott and Chelsea Dahlenberg, tell us about their recent study tour to New Zealand, which was part of their prize.

Recently we returned from an agriculture-themed study tour of New Zealand. This has been an

incredibly insightful tour for the three of us, really helping to identify areas of agriculture and rural

communities where we, as individuals, may be able to positively contribute. Through the course of

the study tour we have been introduced to many industries we had not previously been exposed to

and which have opened our minds to many innovative ideas that could be implemented in some

capacity in our own practices, both in our careers and local shows.

One of the highlights of the tour was a lesson in the importance of fore-planning, evident in the

Raroa deer/velvet farm set-up, which allowed an efficiency-based competitive advantage over its

neighbours. It was also incredible to witness the benefits of small-scale hydroelectric plants in capable

areas, and we were given an important reminder from the owner of Bog Roy Station in Omarama

on how important it is to look after researcher/farmer relations and how dependent the agriculture

industry is on its innovators and early adopters. It was also interesting to draw so many parallels in

community structure, including the centralisation of sport in small communities, similarities in agricultural

policy and lane ownership issues which parallel some of our own, and perhaps the capacity to learn

from the subtle nuances that differ in these systems.

Attendance at the Malvern show and various others across South Australia have allowed us to observe

a range of approaches to show days, including witnessing a very relaxed, low-stress show set-up at

Malvern, the importance of crisis planning, and the ability to showcase different elements such as

horses, unique trade-stalls, novelty events or entertainment.

The Rural Ambassador program has been a wonderful experience that has helped to grow our

confidence and awareness of leadership styles, broadened our professional networks and opened

our eyes to many of the possibilities surrounding

us in our own communities. The networking

opportunities from such an experience cannot be

underestimated. The sharing of ideas outside of

individual fields helps to breed valuable innovation

which, in an industry where commodity price

increases do not meet those of input cost rises, is

not only desirable for our efficiency, but vital for

the survival of the agriculture industry and country

shows in South Australia.

Again, we thank you (the RA&HS) for the most

generous support of this program and we are sure

the lessons and skills learned, and relationships and

networks forged, will be with us for a lifetime.

Proud to be associated with the Royal Agricultural& Horticultural Society in its 175th anniversary year.

T (08) 8350 2300W aeh.com.au

Edward Scott, Courtney Ramsey and Chelsea Dahlenberg in New Zealand.

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Attracting almost 900 delegates from across Australia, LambEx 2014 at the Adelaide Showground was a resounding success.

Held during July, conference speakers covered everything from emerging markets to the demand for sustainably-produced lamb, to technological developments, consumer perceptions and the threat of wild dogs, while delegates got through a tonne of premium lamb during the event.

In this edition of The Society we look at two aspects of LambEx - the Young Guns Award and the search for Australia’s best lamb.

LambEx 2014

LambEx competition finds best Aussie lamb

Dorper - The Valuable Breed

The Dorper BreeD originated from the crossing of the Blackhead Persian ewe, a hardy desert breed with the Dorset Horn ram. The outcome is a well rounded sheep that is a high quality meat producer, with excellent mothering and rapid growth qualities. Dorpers are hardy, adaptable and very fertile, with continuous breeding seasons and good grazing habits.

Why Choose Dorpers over other Breeds?

Resources - Need to find out more??Don’t hesitate to contact The Dorper Sheep Society of Australiafor information on local breeders within your region by:Telephone - (02) 6773 3805 Email - [email protected] OR Check out their Website - www.dorper.com.au

Alex, Paul and John McGorman from The Thornby Trust. Photo by Fairfax Media

A boutique lamb producer from Sanderston in South Australia’s Murraylands

region was named Grand Champion in the Australia’s Best Lamb

Competition held at LambEx 2014.

Co-owner Paul McGorman, of The Thornby Trust, said he was both excited and

humbled by the win.

“It’s really nice to know that we are on the right track with what we are doing and it’s fantastic recognition of my late mother’s efforts in pioneering finishing lambs on grain,” he said.

A lamb feedlot which buys in a number of different breeds, Thornby finishes its lambs

on a grain-based diet for a minimum of 35 days.

“We use low-stress handling and management techniques and our lambs are fed

on a quality diet which consists of grain, hay and straw,” Paul said. “Because of this

approach our lambs grow at a fast rate which results in a very tender meat.”

Currently available at Thorny Fine Meats in Tanunda, Paul says they are hopeful that

their product will be more widely available in the near future.

Other finalists in the Grand Champion category included GW & CL Clothier & Sons,

Laura Hills Lamb, Mallee Dorper Saltbush Lamb, Malone Lamb, Newbold Poll Dorset

Lambs and Tattykeel Pty Ltd.

Designed to find Australia’s most tender, flavoursome and juiciest

lamb, Australia’s Best Lamb Competition was open to producers,

processors, wholesalers and retailers. Sixty-six entries were

received, with entries judged according to visual appearance/

texture, juiciness, aroma, flavour, tenderness and overall liking.

Judging was conducted at TAFE SA’s Regency Park campus,

and head judge was Le Cordon Bleu Australia chief operating

officer, Derrick Casey.

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Young Guns awarded in AdelaideT hree rising stars of the Australian lamb industry were discovered at

LambEx 2014 as part of the inaugural Young Guns award.

Chosen from a field of 13 finalists, the winners were Isaac Allen from Victoria,

Caris Jones from Western Australia and Royce Pitchford from South Australia.

Each won $400 and was interviewed in a panel session on-stage at LambEx

by Associate Professor Graham Gardner from the Sheep CRC/Murdoch

University.

Sponsored by the Australian White Suffolk Association (AWSA), the event saw

young people share the findings of a research project on the whole lamb

value chain.

Convenor Bruce Hancock, National CRC/MLA Lamb Supply Chain Group

Coordinator and PIRSA: Rural Solutions SA, said the entries displayed great

depth and diversity.

“All the finalists conveyed enthusiasm, passion and motivation for the

industry, were innovative in their thinking and application, had clear visions

and were worthy champions,” Mr Hancock said.

About the winnersIsaac Allan - Professional Livestock Sales Representative, Zoetis, Bendigo, VIC (Early Career Professional)

Topic: Collaborative Partnerships with Australian Sheep Processors

Hailing from a fifth generation grazing and farming operation at Forbes, NSW, Isaac is currently implementing a Zoetis program to inform producers of

preventable diseases in livestock and create awareness of the best management practices. His LambEx entry focused on an industry initiative which

aims to raise producer awareness around both manageable and preventable diseases affecting carcase yield. Isaac says producers and industry bodies

need to work collaboratively to ensure the future is dynamic, sustainable and profitable. “The overseas markets must continue to be identified and

pursued, while domestically we must continue to market Australian lamb as a preferred animal protein.”

Caris Jones, Murdoch University, WA (Honours, Master, PhD)

Topic: Improving feed efficiency has a negative impact on the fertility of Merino ewe lambs mated at 7-10 months of age

Caris is from a family farm in Dowerin, WA, where adoption of ASBVs on the property’s Merino stud sparked an interest in agricultural research and

development. Caris currently works for Murdoch University on projects that are funded by the Department for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and

Meat & Livestock Australia. Her LambEx entry looked at the relationship between feed efficiency and reproductive performance of Merino ewe

lambs. According to Caris, the strategies that will be adopted in 2025 are the ones that producers are currently evaluating. “These include improving

reproduction or selecting more feed-use efficient animals. Traits such as methane production and eating quality will be adopted at a slower rate. Lamb

producers will improve their product however they will only do so in ways that will improve their profitability.”

Royce Pitchford, Urrbrae Agricultural High School, Adelaide, SA (High School Student)

Topic: What can dual purpose sheep be bred to have?

Though Royce’s family has a background in farming, he hasn’t grown up on a farm himself. However, work experience at his grandparents’ and

uncle’s Corriedale stud led the Echunga-based student to start his own Corriedale stud in 2012 and he now has 32 breeding ewes. One of his own

bred rams from the 2013 drop is currently ranked first on the Sheep Genetics Dual Purpose index in Corriedales in Australia, and is also in the top ten

overall. His LambEx project found that, with careful breeding, there is the opportunity to produce new generation dual-purpose sheep that combine

wool, reproduction and meat. “Faster growing lambs need to be produced so they grow on less feed as the urban sprawl is slowly eating farmland and

climate change is changing its reliability,” Royce said.

LambEx 2014 Young Guns winners Isacc Allen, Caris Jones and Royce Pitchford, with Australian White Suffolk Association Representative, Andrew Heinrich, Kangaroo Island, SA

“As finalists, they each submitted four written pieces of work; a profile, industry vision, and a one-page written summary of a poster they submitted on the topic of their choice. At LambEx they gave a three-minute presentation to the peers, judges and supporting colleagues and family.”

ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW THE SOCIETY

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Ten day show only days awayThis year’s Royal Show will be bigger in

more ways than one, with the event

running for ten days rather than the traditional

nine in celebration of the Society’s 175th

anniversary.

Show-goers will have two full weekends to enjoy

the thrills, spills and entertainment of the Show,

and attendance figures are expected to exceed

the half a million mark over the ten-day period.

People who attend during the first nine days of

the Show will be entitled to return on the last

Sunday for only $10, however they must buy their

return ticket during their first visit.

The last day of the Show for 2014, September 14, is

being billed as ‘Birthday Sunday’, complete with

free animal mask for the kids, Blinky Bill Showbags,

birthday cake, birthday-themed activities

and special guests, culminating in an extra-

spectacular fireworks display.

Chief executive John Rothwell said spreading the

Royal Show over ten days would help reduce the

risk of over-crowding due to the Society’s 175th.

It’s not too late to become a member of the Royal Adelaide Show for 2014.

In fact, the RA&HS has launched a Royal Show Membership Program to

celebrate its 175th anniversary, and anyone is eligible to apply.

Royal Show general manager said the membership program was ideal for those

people who loved visiting the Show more than once each year, as well as those

involved as competitors and exhibitors.

“Membership entitles you to unlimited entry to the Show for you and a guest,

access to members’ facilities like the Members Grandstand and Bar, free parcel

minding and wheelchair hire during the Show and access to special member

offers at selected commercial exhibitors,” Ms Hocking said.

“Member also receive 10% discount at the IGA supermarket in the Goyder

Pavilion at the Show, as well as reduced entry fees for selected competitive

sections, free parking at the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market, special

offers for certain events held at the Showground throughout the year and a

copy of The Society magazine, three times per year.

“It’s also a great way of supporting the work of the Society.”

Royal Show membership costs $148 for adults. A Junior Membership category,

which includes unlimited entry to the 2014 Show, reduced entry fees for

selected competitive sections and access to the Members Dining Room and

grandstand, is available for $51.

To find out more visit www.theshow.com.au

“We are expecting strong numbers in 2014 and believe that extending the Show by one day - particularly encompassing two full weekends - will ensure show-goers experience is at it’s best .”

Show membership offer

THE SOCIETY ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

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A spectacular performance that takes show-goers on

a magical journey through 175 years of fashion, Tinker-Tailor-

Fashionmaker will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Show.

Designed to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural

& Horticultural Society of SA, the performance showcases male and

female fashion and accessories from 1839, the year the Society was formed,

to the present day.

To be performed on a purpose-built stage in the Goyder Pavilion, a feature of the show

will be three giant LED screens that will bring the decades of fashion to life with motion graphics,

specialised music and theatrical scenes reminiscent of each era. The show will also include dance,

illusion, aerial acts, and special effects.

The show’s producer, Shane Wilson, said Tinker – Tailor – Fashion Maker would be a family

entertainment experience with a real wow factor for adults and fantasy elements for children.

“The show opens with our fun lead character ‘Tinker Tailor’, a Victorian-era tailor, who takes

the audience on a magical journey as we showcase a range of vintage and modern

clothing in a format never seen before in Adelaide,” Shane said.

“With over 20 dancers, a fabulous selection of music, feature performers, vintage clothing and a truck load of effects and technical equipment Tinker – Tailor – Fashion Maker is set to herald the return of fashion activity on a new scale to the Royal Adelaide Show.”

The show will be choreographed by Adelaide’s own Rhys Bobridge, from series one of TV dance show

So You Think You Can Dance Australia.

Say hello at History StandA must-do for anyone visiting the Royal

Show this year is a visit to the RA&HS’s

175th History Stand in the Jubilee Pavilion.

Featuring a historic photographic display,

memorabilia exhibition and plasma screens

showing historic footage, the stand will be

staffed by RA&HS councillors, volunteers and

staff, so it’s a great spot to ask questions about

the Society and its role.

Visitors to the stand can also buy a copy of

the Society’s official history – Sharing the Good

Earth: 175 Years of Influence and Vision - by

historian Rob Linn, or a bottle of the Society’s

175th commemorative wine.


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Become a city crop corn farmerT he Botanic Garden of Adelaide is inviting

city kids to become corn farmers as part

of their City Corn Crop initiative.

Children and adults are invited to visit the

Botanic Garden stand at the Royal Adelaide

Show - part of the Yellow Brick Road - to collect

a free packet of corn seeds. People then need

to visit the Adelaide Botanic Garden to plant

their seed and help establish the Garden’s first

ever corn crop. Participants can then return to

harvest the corn and enjoy a delicious corn on

the cob.

F rom its humble beginnings in the early

1940s, which saw two employees work

out of a rented warehouse in Gouger Street,

to employing over 400 people at its landmark

manufacturing home on Port Road at Thebarton

and its distribution site in Salisbury, Coca-Cola

has touched the lives of thousands of South

Australians.

2014 marks 75 years of bottling Coca-Cola in

South Australia, and the company looks forward

to continuing its strong footprint within the South

Australian community for many decades to

come.

A long-time supporter of the Royal Adelaide

Show - and an existing premier partner - we say

congratulations to Coca-Cola for achieving this

milestone and providing show-goers with such a

diverse range of beverage products.

75 years of Coke

The City Corn Crop project is supported by the RA&HS,

Department for Environment, Water and Natural Resources,

Diggers Club and Electranet.

For more information visit www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au


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- A & S Burgess - A Bit of This & That - A E & P D Rothe - A Grieve - A H & E A Schinckel - A M & R A Michael - A N & D Peglar Pty Ltd - A R & J L Hunt - A.J. & A.T. Lock - A.R. Rhodes & Co - Aaron Kuys Memorial Trust - ABS Australia - AccessPay - Accurate Gas and Plumbing - ACE Group - AD & TM Frick - Adaminca Accounting - Adaminca Alpacas - Adelaide Art Society - Adelaide Cat Club - Adelaide Chocolate School - Adelaide Dairy Automation - Adelaide Equity Partners Ltd - Adelaide Expo Hire Pty Ltd - Adelaide Hills Doll Guild Inc - Adelaide Leather & Saddlery Supplies - Adelaide Poultry Club Inc. - Adelaide Roller Derby - Advanced Livestock Services - Affordable Pets - Ag Communicators - Agricultural Societies Council of SA Inc - Agriculture Teachers Association of SA - Agri-Gene - Air Liquide Australia Limited - Alan & Ruth Cowling Memorial Trust - Alan L Freeman - Alan Norris - All British Cat Society of SA - All Game Club of SA - All Make Sewing Centre - Allendale Studs - Allingtons Outpost - Alpacamanagement - Alpacas Chaparral - Alto Manufacturing Pty Ltd - Alyson Emery - AM & DA Fabris - Amanda Ford - Ambersun Alpacas - Amcor Fibre Packaging - Anama Holdings - Andache Alpacas - Andale - Andrew Heinrich - Anglo Nubian Society of SA Inc - Angus Australia - Angus Australia, SA Committee - Apple & Pear Growers Association of

SA Inc - Arabar Charolais - Arkaba Hotel - Aroora Enterprises - Art Gallery of South Australia - Art Images Gallery - Art Stretchers Company Pty Ltd - Artist Blacksmiths Association of SA - Ashton Valley Fresh Pty Ltd - Atkins Technicolour - Australasian Alpaca Breeders

Association - Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers

of SA Inc - Australian Alpaca Association - SA

Region - Australian Ayrshire Breeders’ Association - Australian Belted Galloway Association,

Inc - Australian Braford Society Limited - Australian Brahman Breeders’

Association - Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Australian Canine Press Pty Ltd

- Blue Print Studios - Bob Battams - Bob Snewin - BOC Ltd - Boer Goat Breeders’ Assoc. of Australia

- National - Boldview Farms - Bone Timber Industries - Bonnetts Saddleworld - Border Leicester Sheep Breeders’

Association of SA - Botanic Gardens of Adelaide - Bowden Group - Braevue Heights Friesian Warmbloods - Brecon Breeders - Brenton Sambell - Brett Cleggett - Brett Draper - Brian Causby Memorial Trust - Brian T Ashby - British Hotel Port Adelaide - Bruce Hewett - Budgerigar Society of SA - Bukartilla Beef - Bunnings Warehouse - C C & A J Rowett - CA & RY Mitchell - Caitlin Psaila - Cake Decorators Association of SA - Caking Mad - Camellia Society Adelaide Hills Inc - Camellias South Australia Inc - Carlisle Alpacas - Carlton Nitschke Investments Pty Ltd - Carol A Heading - Carrie Sopp - Castle Tavern - Cat Fancier’s Society of SA - Catherine Courtney - CCL Label Clear Image - Centre State Exports Pty Ltd - Chalien Bayliss - Charles M Downer - Charles Parsons & Co Pty Ltd - Charley & Margaret Warnes - Charlie Kelso - Charolais Society of Australia (SA) - Cheeselinks Pty Ltd - Chemtura Australia Pty Ltd - Cherie Tulk - Chifley on South Terrace - Chihuahua Club of SA Inc - Chris Griggs Insurance Offices Pty Ltd - Chris Scott - Christine Bentley - Christine Tummel - Citrus Australia - South Australian Region - City of Unley - Cleveland Bay Horse Society of

Australasia Inc - Clifford H Hele Memorial Trust - Clisby Industries Pty Ltd - Clydesdale Cross Sporthorse Association - CNH Australia Pty Ltd - Coca-Cola Amatil - Coeliac Society of SA - Colin & Joy Lienert - Collea Springs Alpaca Stud - Combined Pure Breeds Poultry Club Inc - Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse

Society SA Inc - Compass Feeds - Coopers Brewery Limited - Coopers of Mt Torrens Farm Supplies - Coota Park - Copping Family - Cory Sewell - Cottage Crafts - Country Women’s Association -

Adelaide Branch - Courtney Tulk - Cowley’s Roseleigh Farms - Craigburn Nursery

- Australian Corriedale Association, SA Branch

- Australian Country Spinners - Australian Fire Services - Australian Friesian Warmblood Horse

Society - Australian Galloway Association - Australian Grain Export Pty Ltd - Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd - Australian Highland Cattle Society (Inc.) - Australian Lace Guild - SA Branch - Australian Limousin Breeders’ Society -

SA Region - Australian Limousin Breeders Society Ltd - Australian Lowline Cattle Association Inc - Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc -

SA Promotional Group - Australian Mohair Marketing

Organisation - Australian National Saddlehorse

Association - SA - Australian New Zealand Friesian Horse

Society - Australian Plants Society (SA Region) Inc. - Australian Poll Dorset Association Inc - Australian Poll Dorset Association, SA - Australian Pony Stud Book, SA Branch - Australian Red Poll Cattle Breeders Inc - Australian Romney Association - Australian Saddle Pony Association - Australian Sewing Guild Inc. - Australian Simmental Breeders

Association, SA - Australian Stock Horse Ladies

Association Inc - Australian Stock Horse Society - SA

Council - Australian Stock Horse Society (National) - Australian Stud Sheep Breeders

Association Ltd SA - Australian Warmblood Horse Association

Ltd - Australian White Suffolk Association Inc - Australian Wine Research Institute - Australian Wool Network - Ayrshire Australia Ltd - SA Branch - B and B Rides and Games - B G Mumford - B Jamieson & J Dale - B W & L C Ranford Memorial Trust - Baiada Poultry - Baking Association of Australia - Balhannah Nurseries - Ballistic Media Pty Ltd - Balmarden Boer Goats - BankSA - BankSA Commercial - Barachel Alpacas - Barbara Kemp - Baroque Horse International Magazine - Barrow & Bench Malvern - Barton-Steer Family - Basil Attwood - Basketry South Australia - BB & SJ Willison - BDO - BE & MH Letton Family Trust - Bears and Friends Inc - Beatie Family - Beekeepers Society of SA Inc. - Beerenberg Pty Ltd - Bek Schapel - Belair Turf Management - Bells Amusement Hire Pty Ltd - Bendulla Poll Hereford Stud - Beverley Bertelsmeier - Bidvest Hospitality Supplies - Big River Murray Grey Stud - Bill Dinning - Bill Egan Memorial Trust - Bintani Australia - Bitron Lubricants - Blue Lake Milling

- Crazy Roy’s Print and Frame Superstore - Creative Mosaics - Crested Breeds Club of Australia Inc - Creswick Woollen Mills - Crowne Plaza Adelaide - Cryermalt Australia - Curlew Valley Stud - CV & DC Shillabeer - D S & C J Ferguson & Sons - D T & Y M Langford - D.E. Goode - Dairy Australia - Dairy Goat Society of SA Inc - Dairy Industry Association of Australia Inc - Dan Murphys - Darryl Freer - Daryl & Jenni Llewellyn - David C Dridan OAM - David Davies - David McLaren Memorial Trust - David Roche Memorial Trust - Days Whiteface - Deborah Hamilton - Densue Burmese - Derringers Music - Des Bettcher - Design & Technology Teachers’

Association of SA - Dianne Dietman - Dilutes Australia Ltd - SA Branch - Dog and Cat Management Board - Dogtainers - Donate Life SA - Donoghue Family - Dorina Fanning - Dorper Sheep Society of Australia Inc - Dove Dale - DQ Saddlery and Bridle Wear - DR & FA Story - Dr S B Barker - Duthy Street Art Supplies - DW Taylor Pty Ltd - DWF Machinery - E G Clark Memorial Trust - E Greenhalgh & Sons - E H & A L Scruby Memorial Trust - E J Sharrad Memorial Trust - E S Mangelsdorf Memorial Trust - EA Knott - Eastern Silk - EB, JL & KI Williams - Ecolab - Egg Artistry Guild of Australia - Eilleen Williams Memorial Trust - eLabtronics - Elastic Man - Elders - Rural Services - Elders Limited - Eldorado Music - Elise Leslie-Allen & Associates - Elizabeth Fricker - Embroiderers’ Guild of SA Inc - Energreen Nutrition - Entech Electronics Pty Ltd - Equestrian SA-Show Horse - F J F Amusements - F Miller & Co Pty Ltd - Feedtest - Felicity Green - Feline Association of SA - Festival City Cat Club - Fibrecycle - Finlaysons - Fiona Baker - Fleet Fox Art Collective - Fleur de Lys Alpacas - Floral Design Council of SA - Fogden & Sons - Follett Vineyards - Food SA - Foreign Shorthair Cat Club of SA - Fosters Silo Transport - FR & CL Liebich

- Francene Connor - Francis McEvoy - Frank Bartholomaeus Memorial Trust - Friends of the South Australian School

of Art - Frontier Services - Fry Systems - Future Pork - G E Ashby & Sons - G L Cummins Memorial Trust - G, JR & D Koopman - Galaxy Park - Garard Brothers Orchids - Garden City Plastics - Garry Stewart - Gathbodhan Stud - Gavin B Woods - Gawler District Poultry Fanciers

Association - Genetics Australia - Gen-Tec Nutrition - Geoff I Buick - George A Deane Memorial Trust - Gerry Colella - Gilbert Beekeepers & Bulk Honey

Suppliers - Giustozzi Family - Glen Devon Poll Dorset Stud - Glencore Grain - Glenda Couch-Keen - Glengrove Highlands - Gloria Evans - Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd - Golden Elm Stud - Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc - Golden Way Amusements Pty Ltd - Goodwood Park Hotel - Gordon Curtis Memorial Trust - Gordon Mangelsdorf Memorial Trust - Gorst Rural Supplies - Governing Council of the Cat Fancy

of SA - Graeme & Sue Pedler - Grain Producers SA Ltd - Grant Waterman - Graphic Print - Greening Australia SA - Greg and Geraldine Crocker - Guala Closures - Guernsey SA - Gully Reptile Centa - Gum Park Hills Corriedale Stud - Gumhaven Kennels - H & C Holmes - H & L Schmidt - H G Thompson and Sons - H J & J L Hebberman & Sons - H L Lush Memorial Trust - HA & GAM Birchmore Memorial Trust - Hancock’s Daffodils - Handspinners & Weavers Guild of SA - Harold Ford Memorial Trust - Hayley Herbst - Hazeldean Angus - HB Rural Pty Ltd - Heather Gordon - Helen Radoslovich - Helen Wright - Herby Meyer Memorial Trust - Herefords Australia - Herefords SA Inc - Heysen Australian Stock Horses - Higgins Coatings - Hills Irrigation Services - Holly Hryhorec - Holstein Association of Australia, SA - Horses-in-Action Competitors

Association - Horsezone - Horticulture Australia Ltd - Hoshizaki Lancer Pty Ltd - Hospitality Group Training Inc. - House of Lindner

We Sponsor -You can too!

Thank you 2014 Sponsors

PRESENTING PARTNER PREMIER PARTNERS

Sponsorship makes a substantial contribution to all competitions run by the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia. Prize sponsorship is integral to the running of the Society’s 60-plus competitions which attract over 30,000 entries each year. It isn’t just large businesses that get behind our competitions – hundreds of small businesses, clubs and individuals sponsor prizes in our competitive sections.

Prize sponsorship can be as little as $50 and in the form of cash, a medallion, trophy, voucher or product. You also get to name the prize after your business, group or even yourself. You may even want to dedicate it to a loved one or name it in memory of someone special.

The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA would like to thank ALL our Competition Sponsors in 2014 and a special thank you those that have been with us supporting our competitions for many years.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP IN 2015 If you are interested in sponsoring a prize fill in the ‘register an interest’ form at www.theshow.com.au or contact the Sponsorship Team on 8210 5211 or email [email protected]


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- Hubbards Kaleidoscope - Hunts Fuel - I & S Carr - I A S Withers - I G & J O Pfeiffer - Ian G Turner - IL & JA Mueller - Illawarra Cattle Society of Australia,

SA Branch - Illawong - Imperial Partners - Incubators and Poultry Supplies - Independent Brands Australia - Ingrid Matschke Photography - Inspirations Magazine - iPetz - IR & BE Nitschke - Irene Greig-Francis - Isuzu Ute Australia Pty Ltd - J & M Thompson - J Howard Dawkins Memorial Trust - J J Roche Memorial Trust - J W Young and Son - Jackiebee Smooth Fox Terriers - Jackson Australia - Jaimee Carter - James McEwin Memorial Trust - Jan & Rebekah Gibson - Janet & Andy Nusbajtel - Jason Hemingway - JB & KA Afford - JC MJ DJ KM Altmann - Jeff Evans - Jeffries Group - Jersey Australia Inc (SA) - Jervois Holsteins - Jill Rothwell - Jo Geschmay - Joan Ross - John & Rebecca Falkenhagen - John Caroll Memorial Trust - John Corbin - John Gorey Memorial Trust - John Hobbs Memorial Trust - John LePlastrier - John Snell Memorial Trust - John W Rothwell - Johnson’s - Joyce Pix - Judith and Nigel Adams - Judith Russack - Julie Hawkes - Julie Lloyd - Julie Wilson Photography - Jut Jura Alpaca Stud - K & D Moore - K C & M H Burzacott - K R & G D Afford - K9Online - Kadlunga Proprietors - Kangaroo Island Culinary Adventures - Kapunda High School Parents & Friends

Association - Karbo Boer Goat Stud - Karen Holthouse - Kate and Steve Tunstill Trust - Kathryn James - Kay Johnson - Keir Family - Keith Bennett - Kentish Downs - Kerry Heysen-Hicks - Kerstin Freund - Kevin Fiebiger (Wyong) Memorial Trust - Kim Mattock - Kimberley Anne Screen Printing - Kings Bar and Den Restaurant - Kittle Warmbloods - Kitty Flynn - Koonoona Proprietors Trust - Koonowla Wines Pty Ltd - Kurraden Partners - KW Wholesalers - Kym Giersch - Kytons Bakery - L F & J M Cleggett - L G Clark (Wyreville Fox Terriers)

Memorial Trust - L G Heading Memorial Trust - L T J Duffield. Memorial Trust - Labrador Retriever Club of SA - Lainesloch & Mirdath Kennels - Lake Hawdon Proprietors - Lallemand Australia Pty Ltd - Landmark - Laucke Flour Mills Pty Ltd - Laucke Mills - Laura Parsons - Lazerline Wool Testing Service - Leader Products - Leghorn Club of Australia Inc - Lenswood Cold Stores Co-operative

Society Ltd - Leonie & Darryl Smith - Lesley Scott - Leslie Allan Klatt Memorial Trust - Lewis Ag & Construction

- Lienert Australia Pty Ltd - Lilium and Bulb Society of South Australia - Lillys Doggy Day Care & Grooming - Lindsay Baker - Lion Dairy & Drinks - Liz Bennett - Lobethal Poultry Club - Long Seed and Grain - Lori Fergusson - Love is Flowers - Lower Lakes Stockman’s Challenge &

Bush Festival - Lucerne Australia - Lucid Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd - Lucy Camp - Lyn and Ian Kirkwood - Lynette Brunato - Lynndon Grove Angora Stud - M E Battams - M J & J K Wandel - M K Smart - Machine Knitters Association of SA Inc - Macquarie Group Services Australia

Pty Ltd - Maggie Johnston - Magill Grain Store - Magnus Australia Pty Ltd - Majestic Alpacas - Majors Group - Malcolm McKenzie - Mallee Pigeon Fanciers - Mallee Pigeon Fanciers Trust - Margot Maitland - Maria Abraham - Marie Wohling - Marino Uniforms - Marion & Andrew Kidd - Mark & Jane Grossman - Mark A Hill - Marquez Alpacas - MARS Petcare Australia - Mary Scruby - Matthew & Melanie Wood - McGowan Family - McKechnie Iron Foundry Pty Ltd - Melann’s Fabrics & Sewing Centre - Melbas Chocolates Trust - Melenee Ellard - Meridian Alpacas - Merv Hancock - Metcash - IGA - MGA Insurance Brokers - MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd - Michael & Bec Rich - Michael & Julie Osborne - Michael Scott - Michelle Hocking - Miniature Horse Association of Australia

Inc - MiniJumbuk - Minitube Australia - Miss Michelle Bloom - Mohair Australia Ltd - SA Branch - Moot Yang Gunya Australian Stock

Horse - Mortim Australia Pty Ltd - Mr Green’s Boer Goats - Ms Anne Christie - Mundigo - Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society Limited - Murray W Schache - Mustad Australia - Muster Farming - Mutooroo Pastoral Company - Myra Smith - N & J Johnson - N A & R G Eylward - N K & E H Wiltshire - N M & B Hallion - N P Simpson - Nalpa Pastoral Company - National Herd Development - National Wine Centre of Australia - ND & JA Giles - Negociants Australia - Neil Henderson - Network Seven - Neutrog Australia Pty Ltd - Neville Hill - New Holland Agriculture - Newbold Studs - Newman’s Nursery - Nicole Hocking - Nigel & Jenny Edwards - NL Fiebig & Sons - Noarlunga Orchids - Noel & Margaret Speechley - Noel & Vivian Lothian Memorial Trust - Nursery & Garden Industry South

Australia - Oakbank Racing Club - Oakley Partners - OAMPS Insurance Brokers Ltd - Old English Game Fowl Club of Australia

Inc. - Old English Sheepdog Club of SA Inc - Olive Oil Packaging Service

- Olivers Pets and Plants - Olives South Australia - Olympic Industries - Omega Feeds - Omnia Nutriology - OneSteel Recycling - Orchid Club of South Australia Inc - Orora Group - Orpington Club of Australia (Inc) - Owen F Croser - Oz Pet - P & D Exports - P & J Fogden - P Callahan & E Rushbrook - P E Alsop Memorial Trust - P.J.O’Brien’s Irish Pub Adelaide - Pacific Seeds - Pam Rivers - Panda Honey - Paradorah - Paravale Holsteins - PawStar Petcare - PD & WV Secker - Pekin Bantam Club of South Australia - Pennant Products Pty Ltd - Persian Breeders Cat Club - Pet Cafe SA - Peter & Claire Coldrey - Peter Elkin - Peter Ferris - Peter Gill - Peter J Angus - Peter Mosey - Pethick Family - Pets Everywhere - Petstock - PG & JC Graham - PICSE - Pimlott Framing - Pine Ridge - Pip Burnett - Pip Darby - Plants Plus - Plymouth Rock Club of Australia Trust - PO, JA & AP Button - PODS Australia - Pony Breeders & Fanciers Association

of SA - Poplar Grove Wholesale Nursery - Port Art Supplies - Port Community Arts Centre - Portside Newsagency - Prados Alpacas - Premier Art Supplies - Primary Industries and Regions SA - PIRSA - Prime SAMM Breeders Society of SA - Primo Smallgoods - Programmed Property Services Limited - ProLab Imaging - Property Club - Quality Wool - Queen Fine Foods - Queens Court Press - Quilters Guild of South Australia - R & K Boon Pastoral - R & L Hamdorf - R & W Agencies - R A & S F Randell - R B & C J Redhead - R Barr Smith Memorial Trust - R D & H V Baker - R J & E M Rodgers (Trevilla) Trust - R J Lott - R J Wright - R P Drogemuller - R S Cook - R V Piggott & Son - RA, MD, MR & JE Grossman & WH &

PJ Holmes - Rabobank - Rabobank, Mt Gambier - Rachel Stribling - Radnor Stud - Radoux Australasia - Radstock Romney’s - Rae Brice - Rae Hedger - Raven’s Lodge Friesians - Ravenscrest Kennels - Ray G Mathiesen - RB, RJ, TM & JI Fischer - RE & IE Neill - Rebecca Kuss - Red Angus Society of Australia Inc - Registered Dairy Cattle Association (SA) - Rex & Burmese Cat Fanciers of SA - Rex Hotel - Rex Liebelt - RHL Scruby Memorial Trust - Richard Fishlock - Richard Haynes - Richard Walsh - Riding Pony Stud Book Society (SA) - Riding Pony Stud Book Society Ltd - Rising Sun Hotel, Auburn - Rita and Evelyn Bruche - Riverport Alpacas

- Robert Beer - Robin Hansen - Robin Park Pony Stud - Rod Twelftree Memorial Trust - Rodwells - Romark Memorial Trust - Ronald Norris Memorial Trust - Ros K Belle - Rosalie Skipper - Rose Preston - Rose Ross - Rose Society of South Australia - Rosedale Riding Ponies - Rosemary Harrison - Rosemary Miller - Roseworthy Rural Supplies Pty Ltd - Ross and Lyn Becker - Ross Templeman - Rossiters Pty Ltd - Royal Show Fish Culture Committee - Royal South Australian Society for Arts - RSN Australia - RT Pennington Fishing - RuralCo Finance - Ruralco-CGU Insurance - Ruth Beadman - RW & RC Gregurke - S. Kidman & Co Ltd - S.A.S. Withers - SA Arabs Inc - SA Beef Cattle Breeders Association Inc - SA Brewing Company Trust - SA Canary & Pigeon Society of SA - SA Canary and Pigeon Fanciers Society

Trust - SA Cat Breeders Association - SA Country Women’s Association Inc - SA Homing Pigeon Association - SA Lowline Promotional Group - SA Murray Grey Breed Promotion Group - SA Poultry Association Inc - SA Rabbit Association - SA Santa Gertrudis Breeders Association - SA Shorthorn Women’s Committee - SA Shorthorn Youth - SA Snake Catchers - SA Stud Merino Sheepbreeders’ Assoc. - Sabor Limited - SAFBA Inc - Sally Watkins - Sandra & Steven Foote - Sandy Yandell - Santa Gertrudis Breeders’ (Aust)

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Association - South Australian Horse Driving Society - South Australian Photographic

Federation Inc - South Australian Pig Breeders - South Australian Waterfowl Club - South Devon Cattle Society of Australia - Southern Angus Breeders Association - Southern Caged Birds Society - Southern Districts Cat Club - Southern Steel Supplies - Sovereign Equestrian Centre - Spectrum Bookkeeping Services Pty Ltd - Spence Dix & Co - Sporting Spaniel Society of NSW - Spotlight - Square Meaters Cattle Association of

Australia

- St John Ambulance Australia - Standardbred Pleasure &

Performance Horse Assoc - Stanley & Norman Wood Memorial

Trust - State Flora - Stephan Savenkoff - Sterita Park Angus - Stock Journal Publishers Pty Ltd - Stock Owners Shearing - Strathalbyn & Districts Poultry &

Pigeon Club - Sturgess Family - Sue Dinning - Sue MacFarlane - Sue Zinkler - Swire Cold Storage - T G & J A James - T W Bowden - T.A.K and T.M Wendt - TAFE SA - TAFE SA - Primary & Allied Industries - TAFE SA Adelaide North - Tandanya Cat Club - Techwool Trading P/L - Kingston - Ted Lehmann - Telstra - Temporary Fence Hire P/L - Terry Gunner - The Drapery - The Honey Shoppe - The Orangutan Project - The Passionate Foodie - The Reu Family - The Royal Horticultural Society of

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Trust - Treasury on King William - Trees For Life - Trengove Partners - Trevor Camac - Trio Group - Trixie Pettman-South - TW & DM Secker - Ty Lloyd - University of Adelaide - School of

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Memorial Trust - Vadoulis Garden Centre - Van Gelder Friesians - Velieris - Vernon Weller - Vicky & Chris Lawrie - Vicky Crittenden - Vili’s - Virbac - Visy Pty Ltd - Vivienne West - W D B Gemmell - W Klepp Memorial Trust - Wakefield Press - Wallis Cinemas - Walmona Pastoral Pty Ltd - Waradene Alpacas - Warrnambool Cheese & Butter - Waterfront Simmentals - Wattle Glen Corriedale Stud - Wayne Matten - Weimaraner Club of SA Inc - Welsh Pony & Cob Society of

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T he Department of Immigration and Border

Protection will celebrate 65 years of

Australian citizenship by holding citizenship

ceremonies at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show.

Approximately 75 people are expected to

become Australian citizens during the Show, with

official ceremonies to be held daily at 9.30am

from September 8 to 12.

Natalia Olszewski, Manager Citizenship SA with

the Department of Immigration and Border

Protection, said holding citizenship ceremonies

at South Australia’s largest public event was a

fitting way to celebrate the 65th anniversary of

citizenship in Australia, particularly given the

Society’s 175th celebrations.

“It’s a great way to introduce new citizens into our local community and also involves show-goers in the celebrations,” Ms Olszewski said.

Royal Show to welcome Australia’s newest citizens

Australia’s Nationality and Citizenship Act came into effect on January 26, 1949, creating the new

status of Australian citizen. Prior to this most people living in Australia were known as British subjects.

Since the first citizenship

ceremony on February 3, 1949,

around five million people from

over 200 countries have chosen

to become Australian citizens.

Prospective citizens need to

satisfy residency requirements

and sit a citizenship test,

which assesses an applicant’s

knowledge of the English

language and the responsibilities

and privileges of Australian

citizenship.

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A Message from the Premier After great success in its first year, the Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment Food and Wine Trail is back in 2014 to give Show visitors another taste of South Australia’s premium food and wine.

The trail helps to promote local farmers and producers and allows food and wine lovers to sample some of the finest produce in the world.

The trail begins in the Tastes of SA Pavilion, where you can purchase a cooler bag which comes with a recipe from local chef Rosa Matto. As you follow the trail you can meet some of the people behind the produce as you collect the ingredients needed to make Rosa’s recipe.

South Australia is known as a producer of exceptionally high quality food and wine. Our clean water, air and soil – and our producers’ expertise – have helped local products become world-renowned.

Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment is one of the South Australian Government’s seven strategic priorities. We are working with producers to ensure our food and wine continues to be enjoyed by all.

I’m sure you will enjoy the Food and Wine Trail experience and the fresh, quality local produce and wine you collect along the way.

Experience South Australia’s finest produce, meet the producers and collect your ingredients to make a two course meal, including a bottle of wine, along the Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment Food and Wine Trail. Watch Rosa Matto cook the recipe daily, cooking demonstrations in the IGA Meeting Place and in the Goyder IGA Demonstration Kitchen. Then go home and cook up a storm!Purchase your Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment cooler bag from the sales booth in TasteSA Pavilion or the IGA stand in the Goyder Pavilion.EFTPOS facilities available and a limited number of bags are available.Image for illustration purposes only


A Message from the Premier After great success in its first year, the Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment Food and Wine Trail is back in 2014 to give Show visitors another taste of South Australia’s premium food and wine.

The trail helps to promote local farmers and producers and allows food and wine lovers to sample some of the finest produce in the world.

The trail begins in the Tastes of SA Pavilion, where you can purchase a cooler bag which comes with a recipe from local chef Rosa Matto. As you follow the trail you can meet some of the people behind the produce as you collect the ingredients needed to make Rosa’s recipe.

South Australia is known as a producer of exceptionally high quality food and wine. Our clean water, air and soil – and our producers’ expertise – have helped local products become world-renowned.

Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment is one of the South Australian Government’s seven strategic priorities. We are working with producers to ensure our food and wine continues to be enjoyed by all.

I’m sure you will enjoy the Food and Wine Trail experience and the fresh, quality local produce and wine you collect along the way.

Experience South Australia’s finest produce, meet the producers and collect your ingredients to make a two course meal, including a bottle of wine, along the Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment Food and Wine Trail. Watch Rosa Matto cook the recipe daily, cooking demonstrations in the IGA Meeting Place and in the Goyder IGA Demonstration Kitchen. Then go home and cook up a storm!Purchase your Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment cooler bag from the sales booth in TasteSA Pavilion or the IGA stand in the Goyder Pavilion.EFTPOS facilities available and a limited number of bags are available.Image for illustration purposes only



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Opportunities and careers within agriculture and regional areas will be the focus of a new interactive display being staged by the SA Country Shows Next Generation Group at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show.

Located near the Stock Journal building, the

exhibition will be a great place for young

people to get more information about life

on the land, with various industry groups

joining in on the promotion. It will be held on

the first three days of the Show - September

5 -7, including Youth in Ag day on Saturday,

September 6.

Designed to recognise the efforts of young

people in agriculture, and to promote

sustainable agriculture amongst city and

country cousins, Youth in Ag day has quickly

grown to become one of the highlights of the

Royal Show.

The day kicks off with breakfast in the Alpaca

and Goat Pavilion from 7.30am to 8.30am,

where exhibitors and competitors are invited to

grab an egg and bacon roll and Farmers Union

Iced Coffee for just $5.

The highlight of the day is the State Young

Farmer Challenge, held on the Main Arena at

3.20pm. Teams of four from SA’s country shows

will battle it out in a range of farm-inspired

activities, including the fast-paced action of

Team Dmax and the traditional Farmers Union

Iced Coffee Skull. Last year’s winner was the

Central Show Association, who came second

at the national final in Sydney, and this

year’s winner will also represent SA at the

national final.

From 6.30pm join the Next Generation crew

in The Bull Bar for the Royal Rendezvous and

catch all the Main Arena entertainment.

Members of the Next Generation group will

also be in attendance for the first three days of

the Show in front of the Stock Journal building.

Show-goers are invited to drop by to find out

more about opportunities in agriculture and

to meet some of the 2014 Rural Ambassadors

and Young Farmer Challenge competitors,

while existing members can pick up their 2014

membership pack.

For more information visit

www.facebook.com/sanextgen

Youth In Ag Day at the Show

Photographer of imegs: Jodie Dean


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R egister now for the International Rural Women’s Conference, on at

the Adelaide Showground on November 3 and 4. Conference

themes include food security, women influencing agribusiness, the health

and wellbeing of rural communities and technology inspiring innovative

change. Look out for the full program from September 20.

Visit www.internationalruralwomensconference.com for details.

Share your story and win $5,000

Rural women to gather at Showground

Budding filmmakers have until August 22 to submit their entry in the

Show’s ‘paddock to plate’ video competition.

The competition, an initiative of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA),

the Royal Adelaide Show and the SA Agricultural Shows Next Generation

Group, is offering $5,000 for the best short video that tells a story about

the State’s agriculture or food.

Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister Leon Bignell said the video

competition would help tell the story of the importance of agriculture to

the State’s economy.

“It could be a short story about life on a farm, a role within the supply

chain, being a cheese maker, fisher, grain grower, grape grower,

winemaker or horticulturist, or it could be at the other end of the

spectrum – a person’s dining experience eating some of our premium

food,” Mr Bignell said.

“We want to highlight the role of the agriculture industry throughout the

entire food chain and show how it shapes our reputation as a producer

of premium food and wine from our clean environment.”

Entrants need to upload their videos via the Royal Adelaide Show’s

facebook page by August 22. They can also encourage their friends to

vote for their favourite video.

The winner will collect $5,000 cash, while the second and third place-

getters, plus one lucky voter for the winning entry, will each receive

a South Australian holiday (to the value of $500), including a regional

agriculture experience.

The top five videos as voted by the public will be recognised by the

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Leon Bignell at this year’s Royal

Adelaide Show as part of the Youth in Ag Celebrations on Saturday,

September 6, and the winner will be chosen by an industry panel.

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V isitors to the Golden Grains Pavilion at this

year’s Show will be able to check out

the finalists in the ‘Seed to Store’ Youtube clip

competition, which is designed to tell the story of

Australian grain.

The top five entries will be shown in the pavilion

throughout the Show, as well as on the Coke

stage, with the winner to be announced on

September 9.

Seed to Store – The Story of Australian Grain

competition was created by the South Australian

Grain Industry Trust, the Grains Research and

Development Corporation and the Royal

Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA.

Royal Show Grain Committee councillor and

Society board member Belinda Cay said she

couldn’t wait to see the range of submissions

which document the ‘seed to store’ process and

capture the story of Australian grain.

“The grains sector is fundamental to Australia with growers producing about 33,500 million tonnes of grains, legumes, pulses and oilseeds each year,” she said.

From seed to store

T he Royal Adelaide Show STEMSEL competition is having a much wider effect that initially

thought, instigating change for the better and improving communities. STEMSEL Foundation

member, Colin, shares a story of how STEMSEL is helping a remote community in Kyrgyzstan.

In 1990, our only son passed away at the age of 3.5. It was a difficult time for both my wife and me.

In 1997, we went to Kyrgyzstan on a ‘look and see’ adventure and to volunteer to work with people

in remote areas and villages. In 2007, we met group of young university graduates and became

interested in STEMSEL. With the help of sponsorship from eLabtronics, and the STEMSEL Foundation

initiated at the Royal Adelaide Show, they assisted locals in forming a small company called

Talastronics.

The students began to learn about PIC micro-controllers. After I had trained them, they began making

projects including the gathering of wind data for the possibility of placing wind power generators in

the local mountains. This was a success and a wind-powered generator was established. Brucellosis

was an issue too, so they designed a PIC circuit to help heat milk to the right temperature to destroy

the bacteria.

After two years, the members of Talastronics decided to move onto other work, but STEMSEL was a

real winner in helping to empower local people and in developing the economy of their country.

In 2010, I met a man who was training locals to develop chicken farming into a business that would

feed their families, make a good profit and empower the local economy. In this country, feeding

families is top priority.

STEMSEL Giving back

Local people were trained in electronics and

PIC microprocessor programming, documenting

key data to improve their business of growing

chickens and performing a cost/benefit analysis

of expenditure to maximise their output or income.

Local people were able to start making a profit

almost immediately as the set-up costs were

enormously reduced. STEMSEL allowed easy

production of electronic systems to power the

dreams of local people and their lives.

“Often when people think of the grains industry they think only of wheat, barley and farmers – other

important areas include research, development, agronomists, agribusiness, extension, logistics, food

production and other grains, such as legumes and oilseeds.

“This competition is about telling a story which portrays best practice science, innovation, farming and

food production in South Australia – essentially it is the journey of grain from the paddock to our plate.”

The entries are expected to highlight a diverse range of players in the paddock to plate process, as

well as the many and varied roles and careers in the industry.

The winning Youtube clip will be promoted via facebook and other media channels.

Colin Showing his protoype to judges at RAS 2013


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STEMSEL winners make their markT he Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society Education Foundation

has been instrumental in securing the prize for the winner of the

Science Technology Engineering Maths Social Enterprise Learning (STEMSEL)

Innovation and Social Enterprise Award in Technology for some years.

Designed to encourage more young people to pursue careers in STEM

industries and to address a predicted shortage of workers, the RA&HS

competition is encouraging the next generation of STEMSEL experts to

develop their skills.

Competition spokesperson Miro Kostecki said the competition was always

on the look-out for young people with inventive, innovative and enterprising

minds.

“We need to increase the quota of STEM workers in our country or else we

may not be competitive in the region or, indeed, overseas,” he said.

The competition has unearthed some amazing young minds in recent years,

such as year six student Heath Eickhoff, who won the 2013 prize to visit the

Maritime Science and Engineering Competition in Singapore this October.

Heath’s involvement in the competition started when he attended STEMSEL

sessions in the city, learning about microprocessors and using ezSystem to

make devices and gadgets. He started incorporating these gadgets into the

family’s extensive Lego collection, creating a Lego line-following robot and

automatic rail crossings for his train set.

Heath then decided that he would like to build a solar panel that would

follow the sun across the sky and charge a battery. The device was

named the Solar Tracker, and many months of construction, testing and

documentation followed. The Solar Tracker was displayed and competed in

the 2013 Royal Adelaide Show STEMSEL competition, and went on to win the

Invention, Innovation and Enterprise Award.

Another STEMSEL competition winner who is destined for big things is Huw

Grano, who recently won the prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship,

from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to study Advanced

Technologies in Hong Kong.

Huw told the scholarship panel he used his RA&HS experience to attract

20 international students from Beijing, injecting $4 million into the South

Australian economy. With many of the students’ parents being senior

executives at large enterprises in China, the initiative created excellent

networking opportunities for the RA&HS.

Encouraging financial institutions to back great ideas and community

projects is another aim of the STEMSEL competition at the Show, and

there is a strong focus on projects that address urgent community needs.

“Every small step we take today becomes an integral part of the solution

to the larger problems of tomorrow,” Miro said.

“We are particularly interested in the reprogramming of the microchip (hardware and software solutions) to solve a multitude of problems expressed in examples such as the Kyrghizstan farmers (see adjacent story) to the smaller and larger problems that we see, especially in the Innovation and Enterprise projects at the Show.”

An expert team of judges has been secured for this year’s competition,

including European rocket scientist Flavia Tata Nardini, NASA scientist Dr

Madakbas and Mr John Phillips - an advisor to the Prime Minister on STEM

for the Australian Curriculum. In addition, a NASA scientist working in

Houston will be skyped as a judge for the Awards.

See the entries in the STEMSEL competition in the Advanced Technology

Pavilion during the Show.

Colin in Kygyztan teaching local chicken control - a Royal Show STEMSEL Competition entry this year

Colin Kygyz team in Chicken business and Heath Solar Tracker

Heath presenting the Solar tracker to the Judges 2013 Royal Adelaide Show

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Boasting a footprint of over four hectares, the Caravan and Camping

Show has inspired a generation of holiday-makers to explore our

great land.

The popular event, which regularly attracts up to 41,000 visitors to its main

show in February and a further 27,000 to its mid-year sale, was first held at

the Showground’s Centennial Hall in 1969.

“The organisers at the time were worried that the old timber floor wouldn’t

hold the weight of the vans - but thankfully they didn’t fall through,” says

the chief executive of the Caravan and Camping Industries Association of

South Australia, Stuart Livingstone.

Fast forward 45 years and the Caravan and Camping Show is one of the

Showground’s biggest events, utilising the Goyder, Wayville, Jubilee and

Ridley pavilions, as well as the Duncan Gallery, Hamilton Boulevard, Stirling

Angas Hall, Kingsway and Atrium.

“We use all the space we can,” says Mr Livingstone.

“Our aim is to grow the event and we are currently working with the Adelaide Showground to determine how we can achieve that.”

According to Mr Livingstone, the Adelaide Showground’s open pavilions,

large undercover spaces, ample on-site carparking and expansive outdoor

areas make it the ideal venue for

the event.

“It’s the best venue in Australia,” he says. “And we like the Showground’s

culture of keeping the venue green - it reflects the ethos of our Association.

“We have a great relationship with the Adelaide Showground - they

are always open to new ideas and encourage feedback, and are very

accepting and understanding - they make us feel special.”

He says the Caravan and Camping Show’s 200-plus exhibitors also give the

Showground the thumbs up, with many exhibitors returning year after year,

including a strong contingent from interstate.

“Our exhibitors also like our fully automated booking system which enables

them to order all their plant, equipment and electrical orders through a

website,” Mr Livingstone said.

“Feedback from patrons has also been excellent, with most saying our

event offers good value-for-money, particularly as they can buy a carpark

and an entrance ticket all-in-one.”

Though older travellers, such as Grey Nomads, have been a mainstay of

the Caravan and Camping Show for many years, Mr Livingstone says a

younger demographic has contributed to the event’s growth in recent

years.

“The age demographic has dropped significantly in recent years - it now

ranges from 35 to 70,” he says.

Caravan and camping show attracts new demographic

“Our Kids Camping Zone and the incorporation of kids’ entertainment have

also boosted the appeal of the event for families.”

He says the fact that more young people are attending the event reflects a

resurgence in the popularity of caravan and camping holidays in general.

“The children of the baby boomers want to relive the experiences they had

as kids - they want to form those traditions,” Mr Livingstone said.

“Our Association aims to encourage more families into recreational activities, rather than being stuck in front of a computer screen, and the Caravan and Camping Show at the Adelaide Showground is a key way we do this.”

Rekindling the romance of caravan and camping holidays - and promoting

the benefits of travelling as a family - will form the basis of a new marketing

campaign to be launched by the Association in September.

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A delaide’s first antique and collectables market has commenced in one of the Adelaide

Showground’s historic buildings.

Capitalising on the long-term success of the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market, Pratty’s

Showgrounds Warehouse Market is open every weekend in the Brick Dairy Pavilion on the Leader

Street end of the Showground.

Pratty – Michael Pratt, a well-known businessman with country connections – has a long

association with the collection and restoration of Australiana and has a vision of a significant

market, the likes of which Melbourne & Sydney boast. He commenced operation on June 14 with

a celebrity opening by 5AA’s Michael Keelan.

The market operates every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday from 10am to 3pm. Twenty-five

quality stallholders present antique furniture, retro and vintage clothes, books, records, video and

CDs, games and toys together with artisan and handmade clothes, jewellery and crafts.

“We see the Leader Street end of the Showground as a great opportunity for developing regular quality markets to complement the successful Farmers Market,” said Grant Piggott, General Manager of the Adelaide Showground.

“We are very happy that Michael has chosen the Showground to launch his antiques and

collectables market.”

Showground staff show off

New weekend antiques market for Showground

A big thumb’s up to the Adelaide

Showground’s 2014 Relay for Life team

which raised $6000 for the Cancer Council of

SA - $1800 of which was raised by Graphic

Designer Nicole Beaumont.

Relay for Life is a year-long fundraising initiative

which culminates in a relay-style walk or run,

with teams of 10-15 participating in the 19-hour

overnight event.

Originally to be held on the Main Arena,

significant rain saw this year’s event moved to

the Jubilee and Goyder Pavilions, thanks to the

efforts of Showground staff.

The biggest Relay for Life ever held in South

Australia, the 2014 event saw 140 teams raise

over $230,000 for cancer research. To find out

more visit www.relayforlife.org.au

Show-Offs team early Sunday morning: Brenton Sambell, Jaimee Carter, Amanda Ford, Alaina Whiston, Jason Hemingway, Sue Hemingway, Nicole Beaumont, Brad Ward, Carrie Sopp, James Tolley and Peter Schloithe

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Get your skates on

Planning the key to fire safety management

R oller derby skaters, officials, commentators and volunteers from over 45 Australian and New

Zealand leagues invaded the Adelaide Showground over the June long weekend for the

Great Southern Slam tournament.

2014 was the third time this biennial event was hosted at the Showground by Adelaide Roller Derby,

and this year saw the tournament double in size as a Division 2 competition was introduced to run

alongside the existing Division 1 competition.

The weekend brought some hard-hitting derby and also the daggiest of dance moves, with Victorian

Roller Derby League again taking the Division 1 trophy, and Reef City Roller Girls from Cairns winning

the inaugural Division 2 trophy.

Adelaide Roller Derby’s representative squad, the Adelaides, won all of their qualifying bouts, but lost

out to the Sydney Roller Derby League in the Quarter Finals.

W hen it comes to fire safety matters,

David Robinson is your man.

A multi-discipline engineer with over 30 years’

experience in building code fire safety, David is the

Showground’s go-to expert for fire safety matters.

David is currently employed by System Solutions

Engineering, but over the last 12 years has been

advising the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural

Society on all aspects of Code-related fire safety

matters with his remit covering existing buildings,

new developments and fire safety compliance

for major events, as well as SAA Committees, and

building code updates through local government

liaison.

Some of his achievements commencing at

the forefront of fire engineering have been the

development of new innovative systems for fire

services and smoke control, including an early

patent for exit lighting.

According to David, whose previous major project

involvement has included the initial construction

of the Myer Centre, Adelaide Station Complex

Development, upgrades at various University of

Adelaide campus sites and Holden Elizabeth, fire

safety management is an ongoing responsibility

specifically for historic venues like the Adelaide

Showground.

“There are often changes in Codes over the years

where building fire safety standards have updated

and earlier provisions as previously approved, are

considered to become too minimalist,” David said.

“This is a current scenario for many early

buildings, such as some of those at the Adelaide

Showground, and on that basis certain provisions

are made to cover safety for public attendance at

the Show, such as alarms, emergency lighting and

specific exit doors.”

David says that significant improvements to

fire safety have been implemented across

the Showground in recent years, including the

installation of site infrastructure such as firefighting

provisions for Fire Authority attendance and

coordinated alarm identification from principle

buildings to the Manager’s office.

“The Goyder Pavilion, encompassing the existing

Jubilee Pavilion, has a state-of-the-art fire safety

system, as required under Building Codes. And

several changes have been introduced into other

areas of the complex in response to the needs of

the community, such as the Adelaide Showground

Farmers Market, Ringmasters Office and the Arena

Bar.”

According to David, venues like the Adelaide

Showground - which encompass many different

buildings and that host a variety of different events

- require detailed fire safety plans that address

different fire load and floorplan scenarios.

“At the Adelaide Showground, specific plans for

different event types have been developed to

determine the required number and location of

exits,” he said.

“These are utilised by venue managers to meet

user needs as well as providing a methodical

check list and record of the decision-making

process.”

David also oversees the Showground’s fire safety

requirements for large public events like the earlier

Big Day Out and current Stereosonic music festival.

“This involves complex assessment of proposed

activities, associated fire risks and security/fire warden

involvement which requires approvals from Unley

Council in conjunction with fire authority liaison,” he

said.

“For such events, a close liaison has been developed

between the RA&HS and Council, with agreements

in place that establish necessary requirements.

This includes plan lay-outs of events, the nature

of event activities, population numbers and site

inspections prior to and during events to maintain

communication for any unforseen fire safety matters

that may arise.

“Overall, it is the coordination of stakeholders

interests that result in effective resolution for fire

safety events, which is overseen by the Society - but

without full participation in conjunction with the close

relationship and understanding of Unley Council,

it is recognised that this would not be successfully

achieved.”

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ISSUE 17

AUGUST 2013

Don’t miss your place in history, be

a part of the Society’s 175th history

book 1839 – 2014. Being written by

historian and author Rob Linn and

to be launched in 2014.

Order form inside on page 31

ISSUE 18 DECEMBER 2013

Don’t miss your place in history, be

a part of the Society’s 175th history

book 1839 – 2014. Being written by

historian and author Rob Linn and to be launched in 2014.Order form inside on page 31

For more information contact KheShan Gronow, 08 8210 5226 [email protected]

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history. Purchase the Society’s recently launched 175th history book (1839 – 2014), written by historian and author Rob Linn along with commemorative 175th wine.

A limited number of the books have been produced including; leather bound, hard cover and soft cover copies. Leather bound copies are individually numbered and the purchase of a leather bound book includes a bottle of commemorative wine.

The commemorative wine is a 2010 Shiraz assessed by three of the best in the wine industry; Huon Hooke, Brian Croser AO and Michael Brajkovich MW who judged the 2011 Royal Adelaide Wine Show Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith Prize for the Most Outstanding Wine of Provenance.

For more information or to purchase, contact KheShan Gronow, Marketing [email protected] or 08 8210 5226 or visit the Royal Show Office during the Show

*up to 3 additional Child VP tickets can be purchased for $45 each in conjunction with the purchase of a FVP

(including; Show entry, food voucher, showbag voucher, $20 ride coupons)

**Food options include a choice of; Hot Dog, Pie, Pasty, Sausage Roll, Baked Potato (x 2 toppings) or Sandwich. Drinks include; soft drink 600mL,

water 600mL or Fruit Box 250mL.

***Showbag vouchers include a choice of; Yellow Brick Road, Bertie Beetle Platinum x 2 bags or Charlesworth Nuts Variety bag.

****Log onto theshow.com.au for parking map.

Any unused vouchers are non-refundable. Family members are required to enter at the same time (FVP ticket cannot be split)

Family Value Packs are a pre-purchase ticket option only and cannot be purchased once at the Show.

Family Value Packs are available for pre-purchase in the lead up to and during the Show

from Ticketek, IGA & Foodland or at THESHOW.COM.AU

« INCLUDES « « Show entry for 4 people (2 adults & 2 children OR 1 adult & 3 children)*

« Food & Drinks for 4 people** « Showbag vouchers for 2 people***

« $40 of BankSA Discount Ride coupons « Parking at the Netball SA carpark (excl Saturdays)

Saturday Parking - No 1. Richmond Road**** (incl free Shuttle bus ride to & from the Showground)

VALUED at over $200

YOU ONLY PAY $145

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For ‘Society’ editorial input or advertising options please contact;Michelle Hocking, RA&HS General Manager [email protected] or 08 8210 5211KheShan Gronow, RA&HS Marketing Administrator [email protected] or 08 8210 5226

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