The society newsletter december 2014 email

ISSUE 21 DECEMBER 2014

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

Written by author & historian Rob Linn, ’Sharing The Good Earth – 175 Years of

Influence & Vision’ will make a perfect Christmas present, along with the limited

edition 175th commemorative wine.

BEST IN SHOWresults from the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show inside

TINKER TAILOR

“Amazing and incredibly authentic costumes”

Christmas Specialinside

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

CONTENTS ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC

From the President .............................................................................................3

In deepest sympathy .........................................................................................3

From the Chief Executive ..................................................................................4

Entries open for rural journalist award .............................................................4

Ten-day Show to stay .........................................................................................5

Show Legend announced ................................................................................5

Hats off to Show volunteers ..............................................................................6

Celebrating a Special birthday ........................................................................6

Photo competition captures rural SA ..............................................................7

Vibrant industry ripe for the picking .................................................................9

Australasian Rural Ambassador announced ................................................10

RAA Safety Grants - apply in March 2015 .....................................................11

ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

Best in Royal Show presented by IGA ............................................................12

Strong competition at Dairy Awards ..............................................................16

World record achieved in Main Arena ..........................................................18

Rave reviews for fashion spectacular............................................................18

Orange industry promo a winner for Citrus industry.....................................19

When the Queen Came to Town ...................................................................19

Archie talks sheep ............................................................................................20

Inaugural YouTube clip winners promote grain industry at Show ...............20

ROYAL ADELAIDE WINEW SHOW

Mixed dozen at Wine Awards .........................................................................22

Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014 – Trophy Winners ......................................24

School wine competition dominated by Barossa ........................................26

ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

Co-Opera continues to wow audiences ......................................................27

Do not pass go! ................................................................................................28

Big crowd for student research expo ............................................................28

Italian crooner to headline Carnevale .........................................................29

Adelaide hip hop favourites play Main Arena .............................................29

2014 South Australian Regional Awards Evening .........................................30

Front Cover : L - R Prue Capp (outgoing winner), Courtney Ramsey SA (winner) Stephanie Bullen, VIC and Bill Trend, President of Federal Council Agricultural Society. Courtesy of Queensland Country Life

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC THE SOCIETY

From the President

Richard Fewster President, RA&HS of SA Inc.

Tinker Tailor Fashion Maker production

F ine, sunny weather greeted show-goers

on most days of the 2014 Royal Adelaide

Show, which attracted more than 510,000 patrons

- approximately 40,000 more than the previous

year. We were delighted to welcome the

Governor-General, His Excellency the Honourable

Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), to the Show for

our official luncheon in mark of the Society’s 175th

anniversary year.

However, despite the success of this year’s event

in terms of attendance, the spirit of competition

and the showcasing of South Australia’s

agricultural and horticultural industries, the 2014

Show will be remembered as one of sadness due

to the tragic passing of eight-year-old Adelene

Leong. The Society, once again, extends its

deepest and sincere sympathies to Adelene’s

family. We also thank all authorities, Showground

staff and members of the public who have

contributed to the SA Police and Safework SA

investigations into the incident, which is currently

underway.

Though it is difficult to acknowledge

achievements in the wake of such a tragedy,

the Society feels it is important to do so in order

to recognise the thousands of people who work

behind-the-scenes at the Show - many on a

voluntary basis - and to honour the support given

to the Show by generations of South Australians.

With this sentiment in mind I would like to

acknowledge the team behind the Tinker Tailor

Fashion Maker production, who presented an

amazing performance four times daily in the

Goyder Pavilion; the thousands of show-goers

who participated in our world-record breaking

attempt to play the Indonesian instrument, the

Anklung, in the Main Arena; and participants

in the Youth in Ag Day celebrations and Young

Farmers Challenge, which featured young

people from across South Australia.

The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia’s

largest and most popular public event, famous

for bringing a taste of the country to the city, for

recognising the pursuit of excellence in primary

production, for encouraging young people to

take up careers in agriculture and for educating

South Australians on the importance of primary

industries. We look forward to presenting the

2015 Royal Adelaide Show on behalf of all South

Australians.

Wishing all members, colleagues and friends a

safe and happy festive season.

Richard Fewster

President, RA&HS

T he Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South

Australia was deeply saddened by the passing of

eight-year-old Adelene Leong, who died after a tragic incident

at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show.

The Society conveys its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to

Adelene’s family.

The Society continues to work with SA Police and SafeworkSA,

who are investigating the incident.

In deepest sympathy

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THE SOCIETY ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC

From the Chief Executive

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

O ur move to a ten-day show in 2014 proved a success, with over 510,000 show-goers passing

through the gates. Exhibitors throughout the Showground reported excellent crowds during the

event and, as such, the Society has decided to extend the Show to ten days on a permanent basis.

The Show’s competitive sections also continued to grow with a record 33,688 entries received across

64 sections - 2,408 more than the previous record set in 2013. This amazing achievement is due to the

thousands of everyday South Australians who enter their best jam, cake, flower, animal, technological

invention, wine, beer, photo or artwork (to name a few) into our competitive sections - their continued

involvement is what makes the Royal Adelaide Show special, not to mention the biggest in Australia in

terms of per capita attendance.

And though the 2014 Show was one of heartbreak, as discussed in the President’s column, it was also

one of joy - thanks to the wonderful entertainment, demonstrations, exhibitions and competitions that

could be found throughout the Showground each day of the Show.

It was also pleasing to see so many show-goers making use of the new permanent Adelaide

Showground railway station to get to the Show, or utilising our shuttle-bus facility which

provided free transport for patrons to nearby carparks. Our marketing program for

the 2014 Royal Show was also well-received, particularly our website which recorded

an average of 141,000 page views every day of the Show - an increase of 30% on the

previous year.

Finally, I would also like to acknowledge our sponsors, particularly the Show’s

presenting partner IGA and premier partners Channel 7, Coca-Cola and BankSA,

along with members of the media, exhibitors, and volunteers for their ongoing

support.

On behalf of the Society, I wish you all a safe and prosperous Christmas and New

Year and look forward to working with you in 2015.

John Rothwell

CEO, RA&HS

J ournalists working in South Australian country

areas are encouraged to apply for the 2015

Young Rural & Regional Journalist

Professional Development Award.

An initiative of the RA&HS Education Foundation

and Rural Media SA, the program aims to

provide professional development opportunities

for young regionally-based journalists, to

encourage journalists to report on their

local country show and their community’s

participation in the Royal Adelaide Show, and

to encourage reporting that promotes regional

communities and rural issues.

Entries open for rural journalist award

The winner receives a two-day tailored education

program, to be taken during the 2015 Royal

Adelaide Show, including a media placement with

the Stock Journal, Channel Seven, The Advertiser

or ABC Rural. They also receive $1000, and their

employer gets $500 to cover their absence during

the Show.

Entries are open to print, radio and TV journalists,

aged 30 years and under, living in a regional

area and working for a South Australian country

newspaper/media outlet or as a freelance journalist

within South Australia. Entries close April 30, 2015,

with the winner notified in late June.

For more information visit www.ruralmediasa.com

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Ten-day Show to stayT he Royal Adelaide Show will run for ten

days in 2015 and beyond, following the

success of this year’s longer Show trial.

Royal Show general manager Michelle Hocking

said feedback regarding the ten-day Show in

2014 had been overwhelming positive, with show-

goers, exhibitors and competitors giving the extra

day the thumbs up.

“Nearly 50,000 people attended the Show on

the last Sunday, and our overall attendance

C olin Lienert OAM, from Sheo-Oak Log, has

been named a Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society ‘Show Legend’.

Awarded the honour during the 2014 Royal Show

by Society president Richard Fewster, Mr Lienert is

only one of five people to have been presented

with the title. He joins Bob Lawrence and Bunny

Basham (2007), S John Ross (2008) and Leith

Jenkins OAM (2010).

Having continually exhibited at the Royal

Adelaide Show for 58 years - the first time in 1957 -

Mr Fewster said Colin was a deserved recipient.

“Colin was most successful breeder 54 times, won

Champion Berkshire Boar 25 years in succession

and has judged at 17 Australian Royal Shows,”

he said.

“He has been a great advocate for the Show, constantly encouraging exhibitors.

“He also served as a Gawler Agricultural Show

committee member for 20 years, as vice-

president for five years, president for two and is a

life member.”

Colin served as an RA&HS councillor for 24 years,

was on the Dairy Cattle & Pig Committee from

December 1978 to 2002, was Deputy Chairman

from 1985 to 1986 and Chairman from 1987 to

1988. He resigned in 2002 and was appointed an

Honorary Councillor in June 2011.

Show Legend announced

figure for the 2014 Show of over half a million through the gates was very

pleasing,” she said.

“Running the Show over two full weekends gives more South Australians an opportunity to attend and reduces the risk of over-crowding on traditionally popular days like Friday and Saturday.

“It’s a logical decision to permanently extend the Show to ten days and

we look forward to working with members, councillors, committees and

exhibitors to make this happen in 2015.”

Mr Lienert and his wife, Joy, have exported Lynjoleen Berkshire Boars to England, Japan, NZ, Burma,

the Philippines and most Middle Eastern countries. Lynjoleen Chantelle, with a litter of 12 piglets, was

Champion Sow and Litter in America, and her Champion award was recognised by the American

Hall of Fame.

Colin perfected the Pig Breeders Association Ear Notching System, now used Australia-wide and the

only recognised system for identification, and rewrote the standard of excellence for the Australian

Pig Breeders Association.

In June 2011 Colin was bestowed an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the stud pig

industry and the community at large.

Left - Colin & Joy Lienert. Above - Colin & his Grandson, Travis Muster

Photo Courtesy of Photographer Ian Turner

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T hree of the Royal Adelaide’s Shows longest serving volunteers have

been recognised by the Art, Craft, Cookery & Technology committee

for their services to the Junior Art, Craft and Design team.

Having racked up 35 years of involvement, Mark Halls is a strong advocate

for getting school students involved in the Show. A retired teacher and

trained educator in art, craft, design and technical drawing, his examination

and assessment skills, along with his dedication and interpersonal skills, have

been a big asset to the Art, Craft, Cookery & Technology Committee and

the competition in general.

Also recognised was Peter Flieg, who has supported the team for 38 years.

A leader in art, craft and design education, and a respected numismatist

(the study and collecting of coins or medals), Peter is a strong advocate of

the Show whose recommendations for change and refinement are always

welcome and valued.

A member of the judging team for Junior Art, Craft and Design, Catherine

Botchen is an experienced art, craft and design educator and a stalwart

supporter of the Show, always encouraging her students to take part.

Having served with the Junior Art, Craft and Design team for 38 years, she is

a highly respected contributor who is always up-to-date with new trends in

the field.

Mark, Peter and Catherine each received a commemorative plaque from

RA&HS president Richard Fewster, in recognition of their long-standing

service to the Show.

Hats off to Show volunteers

Celebrating a Special birthday

Catherine Botchen & RA&HS President, Richard Fewster

A t the recent

thank you morning

tea for the Royal Show

Event Volunteers, we

celebrated a special

milestone birthday.

Myra Smith who has been

an event volunteer since

2011, celebrated her 90th

birthday back in April and

the Society couldn’t let

the occasion pass without

a celebration.

During the Royal Show,

Myra assists in the quilting

exhibition and throughout

the year volunteers for

Adelaide City Council.

Myra is also a member

of the volunteer team

who welcomes cruise

ship passengers to Outer

Harbour throughout the year.

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Photo competition captures rural SA

Winner: “Dawson Drive” was taken looking down the gravel road that leads into the small Ghost town of Dawson

Runner up: “Ralph”

2nd Runner up: “Sheep into Water” 3rd Runner up: “Main street markets Orroroo”

A photo of a ghost town in the Southern Flinders Ranges has won the Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society’s 175th Anniversary Photographic Competition. Taken by Chris Woodman,

the atmospheric shot, ‘Dawson Drive’, captures the dirt road leading into Dawson, 28 kilometres

north-west of Peterborough.

Held in conjunction with the Stock Journal, the competition asked amateur photographers to capture

a day in the life of rural and regional SA. Winners Chris Woodman, of Peterborough, took home a

$900 Canon camera.

Runners-up, who received a double-pass to the Show and a copy of ‘Kidman: The Extraordinary Life

of Sir Sydney Kidman’, included Nadinne Wilkinson of Snowtown, for a shot of sheep dog Ralph; Kelly

Kirkland of Balaklava for ‘Sheep into Water’; and Steve Hyde of Crystal Brook for his photo of the Main

Street Markets in Orroroo.

A short story contest was also held as part of the competition, with Karoonda’s Lynette Zander

winning an $850 Ipad for ‘Together We Fly’ - a piece about her daughter Bec, who has a disability,

and their day out at the Murray Bridge Show. Second prize went to Bruce Mellett, of Renmark, for ‘My

Show Experience’ about his pet dog Tellie, a Kelpie-cross who got into trouble at Broken Hill’s Silver

City Show after it became the ‘unofficial winner’ of the World Sheepdog Championships. Third place

went to Caitlin Heppner, of Nuriootpa, for ‘That Kid’ - a story about the novice shearing competition

at the Mount Pleasant Show.

See the winning entries here:

Together we Fly - http://bit.ly/1zE0bSa

My Show Experience - http://bit.ly/1F1ATyA

That Kid - http://bit.ly/1yqj75X

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Vibrant industry ripe for the pickingT he agricultural sector needs to promote

itself more effectively and speak

optimistically about the future if it wants to attract

more young people into the industry, according

to 2014 Australasian Rural Ambassador, Courtney

Ramsey.

“The agriculture industry is great at a lot of things,

but PR has not tended to be one of them,”

Courtney told The Society.

“We need a concerted advertising exercise to

showcase what is great about our industry and

to encourage people to take up education and

careers in agriculture.

“I also firmly believe that we, as an industry, need

an attitude adjustment.

“When people talk to farmers there is something

in us that likes to parade how tough and resilient

we are. We tend to speak in very negative

language or give an overview of a season about

what is wrong, rather than focussing on what is

right.”

The 28-year-old University of Adelaide Agricultural

Science graduate, who previously worked for

SARDI researching herbicide tolerance, was

announced Australasian Rural Ambassador by

the Federal Council of Agricultural Societies at

the Brisbane Show in August.

Since then she’s been busy spreading the work

about the importance of agriculture, rural

communities and country shows, and is planning

to use her $5,000 bursary from sponsor

Coca-Cola to research small-scale biofuel plants

for the treatment of localised waste.

Courtney, whose parents run a sheep and cereal property at Buckleboo, near Kimba, is also keen to

encourage more young people to embrace agriculture, which she describes as a “vibrant industry with

a guaranteed future and lots of jobs”.

“We’re crying out for more intelligent young people and with unemployment statistics as they are – you’d be crazy not to want to be involved.”

The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s Rural Ambassador Award Coordinator Peter Angus

said Courtney was a worthy winner.

“Courtney is a fine example of a young woman from rural South Australia who is a high achiever and

has returned to living and working in the country after tertiary studies,” he said.

Courtney became eligible for the national title after winning the South Australian Rural Ambassador title

at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show - an award this year won by Brooke Harvie, 25, from Naracoorte.

A School Support Officer at Lucindale Area School and university teaching student, Brooke is another

young person who is passionate about agriculture.

“It has always been something I am interested in and I am lucky enough to work at an agricultural high

school which combines my two passions of teaching and agriculture,” Brooke said.

Nominated for the award by the Naracoorte P & A Show Society, she encourages young people to

give agriculture a go.

“There are a lot of people who are willing to support you within the industry and it can be a very

rewarding job,” say Brooke.

“The government and industry need to encourage and support more young people to take on roles

within the agricultural industry and nurture them, as they are the future.”

Keen to promote the value of agriculture to the wider community, and to get more young people

involved in country shows, Brooke will head to New Zealand next March as part of her prize. She will

be joined by SA Rural Ambassador runners-up, Luke Nuske from the Murraylands and Thomas Darmody

from the Northern region.

“I am really interested in looking at the way they run their shows and see if there is anything we can

bring back,” Brooke said.

For more information on the SA Rural Ambassador Program contact Peter Angus,

Rural Ambassador Co-ordinator Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0408 826 009

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L - R Prue Capp (outgoing winner), Courtney Ramsey SA (winner) Stephanie Bullen, VIC and Bill Trend, President of Federal Council Agricultural Society. Photo courtesy of Queensland Country Life

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The future looks brightThe Society caught up with Australasian Rural Ambassador for 2014 Courtney Ramsey to talk agriculture, her reaction to winning the prestigious award and why she loves rural communities.What was your reaction to winning the award? If I’m honest, I was shocked. The calibre of the

other contestants was incredibly high so it was a

great surprise to win the award. This competition

tends to attract intelligent, well-spoken, high

achieving young professionals at all levels so it is

very humbling to be selected. I was (and still am)

incredibly excited for the months ahead to seize

the array of opportunities that have presented

themselves as a result of this award.

What will the role entail and how do you plan to use your bursary? I am hoping to utilise the bursary to study, and

currently I’m looking at the idea of researching

small-scale biofuel plants for treatment of localised

waste, where fertiliser is a by-product and thus

helps address the issues of high fertiliser costs and

finite resources, such as peak P for farmers.

The role has already offered me the opportunity

to be involved in a number of speaking

engagements, including at a cocktail party

hosted by the RA&HS President’s wife, Senator

Anne Ruston, at the Royal Adelaide Show, and to

participate in various media interviews. I’ve also

attended country shows at Kimba, Wilmington,

Loxton and Pinnaroo, which was a highlight as

I got to judge the homebrew competition! The

contacts I have made through these networking

and speaking opportunities will continue to be

valuable for a lifetime and the platform it provides

for disseminating ideas on rural life has been

incredible.

You’re currently working in the Member of Chaffey’s office. Are you keen to pursue a career in politics, or would you like to get back into agriculture? At this stage I am not particularly interested

in pursuing a career in politics. Agriculture is

definitely my first love. I am, however, interested

in agricultural policy and would like to potentially

work in this area or in lobbyist work within the

agricultural industry in the future. My current job

is giving me great insight into the function of the

parliament, how legislation moves through the

parliament and how to make strong representation

on issues to our country’s policy-makers. I have

not written off going home to the family farm as I

really loved the work and the community, but at

this stage I’m not thinking too concretely about

the future.

Have you always wanted to work in agriculture? In short, no. I was definitely an indoors kid, growing up at Buckleboo, despite being on a farm. I wanted

to be an artistic scientist - whatever that may be! It wasn’t until I left for boarding school in Adelaide that I

realised how much I loved the farm and agriculture. Agriculture really played to my love of science – I’m

constantly trying to figure out how things work and I also love the idea of working in a primary industry, that

idea of creating something from its most simple elements and which every other industry relies on thereafter.

Thinking that if the world as we know it ended – agriculture would be the first industry we would need to

establish in order to survive and rebuild. I was also really fortunate to have some fantastic role models

such as my parents (Rowan and Teresa Ramsey), Dr Tony Rathjen, Heather and Graeme Baldock, Linden

Masters, to name a few, who have given me nothing but encouragement and support to pursue a career

in agriculture.

What would you say to young people to encourage them to pursue careers in agriculture? Agriculture is an incredibly innovative, science-based industry where we are constantly evolving and

adapting our techniques, and because of that your mind is constantly active and engaged. There is so

much to a farming enterprise these days that you need to be incredibly intelligent to run one successfully.

You need to be an electrician, an international marketer, a mechanical engineer, a plumber, work with

global information systems, you’re a soil scientist, a plant doctor, a vet, a wizard - and you also need the self-

awareness to be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses and seek assistance to fill those knowledge

gaps. I think many young people tend to forget there are so many other industries intrinsically linked with

agriculture, from geneticists and plant breeders, to AP writers and chemical engineers that generate new

plastics for agricultural uses. It’s a vibrant industry with a guaranteed future and lots of jobs. We’re crying out

for more intelligent young people and with unemployment statistics as they are – you’d be crazy not to want

to be involved.

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Likewise, what should governments and/or the industry do to help facilitate this? The agriculture industry is great at a lot of things,

but PR in the past has not tended to be one of

them. I think we need a concerted advertising

exercise to showcase what is great about our

industry and across the full spectrum of jobs, to

encourage people to take up education and

careers in agriculture. I also firmly believe that

we as an industry need an attitude adjustment.

When people talk to farmers there is something in

us that likes to parade how tough and resilient we

are. Whilst this may be true we tend to speak in

very negative language or give an overview of a

season focusing on what is wrong rather than what

is right. I think the last generation of farmers did a

really good job of encouraging their children to go

and get an education, pursue interests other than

farming because it can be a financial gamble,

but they were perhaps a little too successful. I think

this is beginning to change, people are starting

to speak more optimistically about the future of

farming and certainly at home we are starting

to see young people who left for an education

coming home with whole new skill sets to run their

family farms.

I think public awareness (particularly in city areas)

and forums like Shows are incredibly valuable in

securing a strong future. If a bread buyer in the city

knows that the price of wheat per tonne has not

increased in 50 years despite skyrocketing input

costs and that the only way a farmer survives is to

get more efficient then maybe they’d be willing to

pay a little more for their bread. It’s about making

a human connection.

The aim of RAA’s Regional Safety Grants program is to:• Improve the lives of South Australians in regional communities

and reflect our desire to enhance the safety and security of South

Australia’s regional areas and communities.

• Provide opportunities for the local community to implement a

project, program or activity targeting local safety and/or security

issues.

Specifics• $50,000 worth of grants for regional areas of South Australia only

• Focused on community safety projects, e.g road safety, water

safety, fire safety, etc.

• Applications open 2 March 2015 and close 31 March 2015

• RAA will consider applications from the minimum value of $500 Inc.

GST. to the maximum value of $5,000 Inc. GST

For more information www.raa.com.au/grants

In terms of governments I think anything that can reduce bureaucratic red tape that inhibits the operations

of small farming enterprises helps. If young people see others doing well out of agriculture they want to

be involved. Investment in agricultural research is incredibly important for our survival, some research is

not economical for private enterprises but the information is more valuable long term - if young people

see this support and investment for their future in the industry and that they can earn wages competitively

with other industries they will be far more inclined to be involved. Sad though it may be, money is a strong

motivator. Support for regional communities such as for regional hospitals and schools is also crucial for

ensuring the agriculture industry thrives.

Finally, considering your role as Australasian Rural Ambassador, what message would you like to convey to the general public about agriculture and rural areas? There is something in agriculture for everyone and that it’s an exciting, vibrant and innovative industry for

intelligent people and, if you think that’s you, then get on board. I think growing up in the country gives

young people an incredibly unique set of communication skills. I used to get offended when people

would say to me, ‘you can tell, you’re from the country,’ because things people had said to me in the

past about stereotypic ‘country people’ did not paint a

kind or accurate picture. However, I had to re-evaluate

my response when I’d ask ‘what is that supposed to

mean,’ because 9 times out of 10 the response would be

‘because you’re so friendly, country people are always

so easy to talk to’. I put this down to the fact that by living

in a rural setting with fewer peers and less anonymity,

you learn to speak to and identify with people from all

ages and walks of life and that is something I’ll always be

grateful for.

With today’s modern world of digital connectivity, there

are so many new career paths opening up for people

in regional areas and the sense of community you get

from living in a rural area is something some people look

for their entire lives and never find. I think both agriculture

and our rural communities have an incredibly strong

and bright future and I, for one, wouldn’t want to be

anywhere else.

RAA Safety Grants - apply in March 2015

THE SOCIETY ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

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Best in Royal Show presented by IGA

ALPACASSUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA ................................................................................................................................Williams C & Clarke A - Ambersun Pure ExceptionGRAND CHAMPION SURI .......................................................................................................................................................................... Duggin, J & J - Marquez Juanita

ALPACA FLEECESGRAND CHAMPION HUACAYA ALPACA FLEECE ..............................................................................................................................Retallick, G & S - Softfoot GallowayCHAMPION SURI FLEECE .......................................................................................................................................................................... Duggin, J & J - Marquez Hannah

ANGORA GOATSUPREME CHAMPION ANGORA GOAT..................................................................................................................................................................................... Carter, L & D

AQUARIUM FISHSUPREME CHAMPION AQUARIUM FISH EXHIBIT ............................................................................................................................................................................Butler, Lisa

ART PURCHASETHE GOYDER BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW ............................................................................................................................... Cocks, Alexander - Study Of A Man On A Train

BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIPBARISTA COMPETITION .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pisanelli, JonnyLATTE ART CHAMPIONSHIP .........................................................................................................................................................................................................Freer, DanielSA CUP TASTING CHAMPIONSHIP .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Marley, Adam

BEEF CATTLEALL BREED SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF CATTLE EXHIBIT IN SHOW ...........................................................................Pine Creek Angus Stud Pty Ltd - PC Kodiak 5R H130

BEERCHAMPION SMALL BREWERY ..........................................................................................................................................Nail Brewing Australia - Nail Hughe Dunn BrownCHAMPION LARGE BREWERY ..........................................................................................................................Coopers Brewery Ltd - Coopers Extra Strong Vintage AleCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXHIBIT .....................................................................................................................................Barossa Valley Brewing - Cannis MajorisMOST OUTSTANDING BEER IN SHOW ...........................................................................................................................................Barossa Valley Brewing - Cannis Majoris

BOER GOATGRAND CHAMPION BOER GOAT ......................................................................................................................................................................Johnson, Melissa - Emerald

CAGED BIRDSCHAMPION NOVICE BUDGERIGAR............................................................................................................................................................................................ Kay, MandyCHAMPION CANARY ......................................................................................................................................................................................Roberts, Raymond & BrendaCHAMPION FINCH ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Hayes, JohnCHAMPION ZEBRA FINCH ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Harris, PatriciaCHAMPION OTHER CAGED BIRDS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................Hayes, Barry

CATSSUPREME EXHIBIT IN SHOW .......................................................................................................................................................de Laine, Michelle - Leewood Billy The Kid

CAVIESBEST CAVY EXHIBIT IN SHOW ......................................................................................................................................................................Collins, Lee - Petlee Supa Sonic

CHOCOLATECHAMPION CHOCOLATE ..................................................................................................................... Bracegirdles House Of Fine Chocolate - Bracegirdles High Thai

CIDERCHAMPION PERRY ..................................................................................................................................................... Flying Brick Cider Co - Flying Brick Cider Pear CiderCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXHIBIT .................................................................................................................................Sidewood Estate - Sidewood Apple Cider

COOKERYMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN MASTER’S SECTION .................................................................................................................. Smith, Bette-AnneMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN INTERMEDIATE SECTION. ............................................................................................................... Harrison, JillianMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN NOVICE SECTION. ..................................................................................................................McDonald, WendyMOST SUCCESSFUL CAKE DECORATING EXHIBITOR IN OPEN SECTION. ...........................................................................................................................Damen, BrendaMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN OPEN COOKERY CLASSES ...................................................................................................................................................Mayo, AnnaMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN FRUIT CAKES AND PUDDINGS ......................................................................................................................................... Manser, TraceyMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL JUNIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES. ......................................................................................................Johnson, ElsieMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES. ............................................................................................................... Ranford, AbigailMOST SUCCESSFUL COOKERY EXHIBITOR IN ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES. .................................................................................................................Sharp, MillyMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN OPEN JAMS & PRESERVES CLASSES .................................................................................................................................Rabbitt, SusanMOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN PRIMARY & SECONDARY JAMS & PRESERVES CLASSES ................................................................................................Rabbitt, D ArcyTHE CHAMPION PRODUCT OF THE SHOW ..............................................................................................................................................................................Angkor Bakery

DAIRY CATTLESUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW .............................................................................................................................Walmsley R & Hehir R - Glenorleigh Lheros Marree

DAIRY GOATSSUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY GOAT ....................................................................................................................................................................Belle, Ros - Abacus St Ann

With a record number of entries received in 2014, the Royal Adelaide Show’s competitive sections continue to go from strength to strength. A big thank you to everyone who entered in 2014 - we look forward to your continued involvement next year and beyond.

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DAIRY PRODUCTSCHAMPION CHEDDAR CHEESE OF THE SHOW ............................................................................. King Island Dairy - King Island Black Label Cloth Matured CheddarCHAMPION HARD OR SEMI-HARD VARIETY OTHER THAN CHEDDAR ...................................................................La Vera Fine Cheese Producers - La Vera ParmesanCHAMPION SOFT CHEESE VARIETY ....................................................................................................................... Lion Dairy & Drinks - Tasmanian Heritage Red SquareCHAMPION YOGHURT ...........................................................................................................................................................The Yoghurt Shop - The Yoghurt Shop SkinnyCHAMPION ICECREAM ......................................................................................................................................................Neha’s Pty Ltd - Neha’s Mango & Honey Lassi

DOG GROOMINGBEST IN SHOW ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Novak, Lauren

DOG PHOTOGRAPHYBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Hill, Yvonne

DOGSBEST IN SHOW .................................................................................................................................................... Delacourt, J - AM CH & CH CERISE CENTURION IMP USA

EGGSCHAMPION EGG PLATE IN SHOW ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Greenslade, S

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & TABLE OLIVESBEST OLIVE OIL IN SHOW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Cobram Estate BEST TABLE OLIVES IN SHOW ........................................................................................................................................................... The Australian Olive Company Pty Ltd

FARRIERS & BLACKSMITHNOVICE HI POINT AWARD ...............................................................................................................................................................Farriers Down Under - Tony BlanchardINTERMEDIATE HI POINT AWARD ................................................................................................................................................................................................Nixon, CraigOPEN HI POINT AWARD .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Sim, BobMOST SUCCESSFUL SA HI POINT EXHIBITOR. .........................................................................................................................................................................Williams, Anton

FLYBALLMOST CONSISTENT TEAM ......................................................................................................................................................................................................Para Ball Busters

FRUIT - COMMERCIALCHAMPION TRAY OF APPLES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Harrisville OrchardsCHAMPION PLATE OF APPLES ..........................................................................................................................................................................................Harrisville OrchardsCHAMPION TRAY OF PEARS ........................................................................................................................................................................................Magarey & Sons, A ACHAMPION PLATE OF PEARS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Gilmours OrchardsCHAMPION CARTON OF CITRUS ....................................................................................................................................................................................Lochert Bros Pty LtdCHAMPION PLATE OF CITRUS, ANY VARIETY WITHIN CLASSES 39 - 45 ......................................................................................................................... G B Fulwood & Co

GIRL GUIDESBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 5 TO 6 YEARS OF AGE .................................................................................................................................................................Thompson, MillyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 7 TO 9 YEARS OF AGE ....................................................................................................................................................................Hofland, EmilyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 10 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE ..........................................................................................................................Plympton & Kurralta Park Girl GuidesBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN 13 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE ...................................................................................................................................................................... Vink, Emily

GRAINS & FODDERGRAND CHAMPION WHEAT ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION MALTING BARLEY ............................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION FEED BARLEY ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Sherriff & Son’s, KR & RACHAMPION OATS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Blue Lake MillingCHAMPION PULSE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION PREPARED SEED ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Winchester, P & LCHAMPION OIL SEEDS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Kurraden PartnersCHAMPION CHAFF.................................................................................................................................................................................................. The Kalleske Family TrustCHAMPION CEREAL HAY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Gilmac Pty LtdCHAMPION DOMESTIC CEREAL HAY ....................................................................................................................................................................Schuster Holdings Pty LtdGRAND CHAMPION HAY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Crouch, T

HONEYCHAMPION HONEY ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Pope, Norman & Valerie

HORSES IN ACTIONCHAMPION LADY RIDER ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................Halliday, KateCHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER UNDER 14 YEARS ................................................................................................................................................................................Lee, BrynieCHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER 14 YEARS AND UNDER 18 YEARS ...........................................................................................................................................Nairn, AlexandraCHAMPION LIGHT HORSE TURNOUT. ...........................................................................................................................................................Shipard, Neil - Lakevale ZipperCHAMPION HACKNEY HARNESS HORSE ................................................................................................................................................. Barlow Family - Makari PremiereCHAMPION NON-HACKNEY HARNESS HORSE OR GALLOWAY ........................................................................................................Avery, Elsa - Crosswynds Our BreninCHAMPION HACKNEY HARNESS PONY ...........................................................................................................Holberton M R & Cusack A J, P L & C C - Makari VitalityCHAMPION NON-HACKNEY HARNESS PONY ............................................................................................................................................Shipard, Neil - Lakevale ZipperCHAMPION HARNESS SHETLAND PONY ........................................................................................................................... Fricker, Victoria & Caitlin - Green Hill Low RiderSUPREME CHAMPION LIGHT HARNESS EXHIBIT................................................................................................Holberton M R & Cusack A J, P L & C C - Makari VitalitySUPREME CHAMPION TRADESMAN/DELIVERY EXHIBIT ..................................................................Sutherland, L D & C D - Lowanvale Sam & McMurchie DunfirmlineCHAMPION HARNESS EXHIBIT .........................................................................................................Sutherland, L D & C D - Lowanvale Sam & McMurchie DunfirmlineCHAMPION HACK .......................................................................................................................................................................................Bailey J & Christie M - MikimotoCHAMPION GALLOWAY HACK, over 14 hands (1422 mm) and not exceeding 15 hands (1524 mm). ............ Burns M & M & Banks D - Wesswoods Magic CasteCHAMPION PONY HACK, not exceeding 12.2 hands (1270 mm). ...............................................................................................Searle, Roger - Newington TinkerbellCHAMPION PONY HACK, over 12.2 hands (1270 mm) and not exceeding 14 hands (1422 mm) .........................................Crisp J & Lawrie V - Kolbeach StarlightCHAMPION CHILD’S PONY HACK .................................................................................................................................................. Plumb, Dale - Calvin Park Tiny DancerCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER PONY ..........................................................................................................................................Gorst, Victoria - Leanda Ace Of DiamondsCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY ............................................................................................................................. Emery, Alyson - Ridgeview Park French LaceCHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HORSE ..............................................................................................................................................Carson, Jamie - HB Beautiful EncounterMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING RIDER .................................................................................................................................................................................Smith, ClemMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING HORSE...........................................................................................................................................Smith, Clem - Copabella TattianaMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING RIDER IN GROUP B .................................................................................................................... Devine, Brianna - Kirkley Hill DejavuMOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWJUMPING HORSE IN GROUP B. ................................................................................................................. Devine, Brianna - Kirkley Hill DejavuBEST SENIOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SHOWJUMPING RIDER ........................................................................................................................... Bruggemann, Nicole - MarineBEST PERFORMED YOUNG SHOWJUMPING HORSE ........................................................................................................................Freeman, Christine - Totally Blue NZPHMOST SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL .............................................................................................................................................................................Bordertown Primary SchoolMOST SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL RIDER ...................................................................................................................................................... Ballinger, Nikki - Kolbeach Lace


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HORTICULTURECHAMPION CACTI .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Holmes, MaxCHAMPION SUCCULENT .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Buchiw, ErikCHAMPION GARDEN PLANT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Buchiw, ErikCHAMPION FOLIAGE PLANT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................Nowell, AllanCHAMPION STAGHORN OR ELKHORN .....................................................................................................................................................................................Arthlir, BrigittaCHAMPION FERN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Buchiw, ErikBEST SCARECROW IN SHOW ...................................................................................................................................................Rose Park Primary School - Greta GarbageCHAMPION OPEN DECIDUOUS BONSAI ..................................................................................................................................................................................Osborn, BrianCHAMPION OPEN EUCALYPTUS BONSAI ............................................................................................................................................................................Drinkwater, ChrisCHAMPION OPEN EVERGREEN BONSAI .............................................................................................................................................................................Drinkwater, ChrisCHAMPION OPEN AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BONSAI .......................................................................................................................................................................... Kay, JackGRAND CHAMPION CAMELLIA .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Fletcher, AnneCHAMPION CAMELLIA JAPONICA ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Field, JohnCHAMPION RETICULATA HYBRID CAMELLIA ......................................................................................................................................................................... Fletcher, AnneCHAMPION DAFFODIL (DAY 1) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SCHAMPION DAFFODIL (DAY 2) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SCHAMPION ANNUAL OR PERENNIAL CUT FLOWER (DAY 1) .....................................................................................................................................................Girndt, MarkCHAMPION BULBOUS CUT FLOWER (DAY 2) ...................................................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SCHAMPION ANNUAL OR PERENNIAL CUT FLOWER (DAY 2) ....................................................................................................................................................Fidge, MartinCHAMPION TREES AND SHRUBS BLOOM, CUT OR EXHIBIT ............................................................................................................................................................Moeller, SOVERALL OPEN CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TREE OR SHRUB ........................................................................................................ Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolOVERALL NOVICE CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TREE OR SHRUB ......................................................................................................................Cornerstone CollegeOVERALL CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL TREE OR SHRUB ................................................. Wittunga Botanic Garden Trainee’sBEST FEATURE GARDEN 2014 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Thomson, Sophie

JUNIOR ART, CRAFT, DESIGN & HOME ECONOMICSMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 5 TO 7 YEARS OF AGE ......................................................................................... Grange Primary SchoolMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 8 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE. ....................................................................................... Grange Primary SchoolMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 11 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE. .................................................................................................. Green, MichaelMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 13 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE. ..................................................................................................... Pearson, KylieMOST OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 15 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE ............................................................................ Hamilton Secondary CollegeMOST OUTSTANDING KNITTING AND CROCHET EXHIBIT .......................................................................................................................................................... Koefer, JuliaMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT AND ARTICLE CONSTRUCTION EXHIBIT FOR EXHIBITORS 11 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE .....................................................Cullinan, AlyssaMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 13 YEARS OF AGE. ...................................................................................................................................Sulicich, RubyMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 14 YEARS OF AGE .........................................................................................................................McCormick, LaurenMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 15 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE .................................................................................................................................Pitt, RuthMOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT FOR EXHIBITORS 17 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE .....................................................................................Roma Mitchell Secondary College

LED GOAT WETHERGRAND CHAMPION WETHER ON HOOF ................................................................................................................................................Bordertown High School - NoodleCHAMPION LIGHTWEIGHT WETHER CARCASE ................................................................................................................................................Maitland Area School - Sam

LED STEERSGRAND CHAMPION STEER ON HOOF ............................................................................................................................Faith Lutheran College - Pebbly Range PopeyeGRAND CHAMPION CARCASE ...................................................................................................................................................................Fairlie, M & L - Lanark Jaffa J20

MOHAIRCHAMPION SKIRTED MOHAIR FLEECE ................................................................................................................................................................................Willow Oak Farm

OPEN ART & CRAFTJUNIOR CHAMPION EGG ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Lawrence, TylerCHAMPION DECORATED EGG .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Wurst, JoyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN COMPUTERISED MACHINE EMBROIDERY ...........................................................................................................................................King, HelenBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN EMBROIDERY ...................................................................................................................Linen Lace Group Of The Embroiderers Guild Of SABEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN SMOCKING ....................................................................................................................................................................................Ryan, LorraineBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CROSS STITCH .................................................................................................................................................................................Pearson, JulieBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TAPESTRY/CANVAS ............................................................................................................................................................. Wallace, CassandraBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN THE DOLL SECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ Magee, LynneBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN MILLINERY ........................................................................................................................................................................................ McCoy, SheriBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN OPEN DRESSMAKING CLASSES .......................................................................................................................................................... Fuller, MillieBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN DRESSMAKING ..............................................................................................................................................................................Milner, KathrynBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CERAMICS .................................................................................................................................................................................Coleby, ChristinaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN PORCELAIN ART ....................................................................................................................................................................Blackburn, BarbaraBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN ART & CRAFT .....................................................................................................................................................................................Beale, KarenBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN BEAD WORK.....................................................................................................................................................................................Righetti, TriciaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TEDDY BEARS & FRIENDS ......................................................................................................................................................................... Dix, JulieBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN BASKETRY ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Guscia, LaimaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN SPINNING .................................................................................................................................................................................... Powell, JocelynBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN WEAVING ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Cosier, AdeleBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN GARMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Cosier, AdeleBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CLASSES NOT INCLUDED ELSEWHERE .................................................................................................................................... Gellie, ChristopherBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TEXTILE JEWELLERY ................................................................................................................................................................... Fretwell, EmandaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN HAND FELTING .....................................................................................................................................................................Van Der Gaag, DinaBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN FOLK & DECORATIVE PAINTING ........................................................................................................................................................Dallow, ToniBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN LEATHERWORK ..........................................................................................................................................................................Graham, AndrewBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN WOODWORK ..............................................................................................................................................................................Wetherall, BruceBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN MODELS .................................................................................................................................................................................... Burfield, GeoffreyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN MODEL ENGINEERING TRAINS .................................................................................................................................................... Leslie, MatthewBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ........................................................................................................................................Mills, John

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OPEN ART & CRAFT (continued) BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN TATTING, BOBBIN LACE AND LACE .......................................................................................................................................Ottewell, KathleenBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN HAND KNITTING ............................................................................................................................................................................Williams, PhyllisBEST CROCHET BABY ARTICLE ........................................................................................................................................................................................O’Donnell, CarolynBEST KNITTED BABY ARTICLE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Schwarze, GenevieveBEST EXHIBIT IN MACHINE KNITTING CLASSES ................................................................................................................................................................Pritchard, ChristineBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN CROCHET .............................................................................................................................................................................................Fimmell, T JBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN PAPER CRAFT ................................................................................................................................................................................Oldfield, ShirleyBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN QUILTS ...............................................................................................................................................Christian, Jill - Hand-dyed Wool Wall Quilt

ORCHIDSGRAND CHAMPION ORCHID ....................................................................................................................................................................Hazledine, Graeme & Maureen

PHOTOGRAPHYCHAMPION LARGE COLOUR PRINT ...................................................................................................................................................................... Tabe, Joanne - Days EndCHAMPION LARGE MONOCHROME PRINT ........................................................................................................................................................... Armstrong, Leslie - LotusCHAMPION SMALL PRINT ........................................................................................................................................................................... Gammon, Justin - High Voltage

PIGEONSCHAMPION PIGEON IN SHOW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Schutz, C

PIGSSUPREME CHAMPION PIG IN SHOW................................................................................................................................................ Blenkiron, M C & M L - Gumshire Entry

POULTRYCHAMPION POULTRY EXHIBIT IN SHOW ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Woods, G

RABBITSBEST RABBIT IN SHOW ..........................................................................................................................................................Middendorp, Margaret - Bunnyrug Ice Velvet

REPTILESCHAMPION SNAKE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Cams CarpetsCHAMPION LIZARD ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Snowdon, Eleanor

ROYAL SHOW UTE MUSTERCHAMPION UTE OF SHOW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rose, Adrian

SHEAF TOSSINGOPEN HANDICAP ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................Dooley, PatrickROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW 8 POUND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP .............................................................................................................................................. Dooley, Patrick

SHEEPSUPREME BRITISH BREED GROUP .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Good, GSUPREME ALL BREEDS GROUP ........................................................................................................................................................................................Shillabeer, CV & DCSUPREME CHAMPION MERINO OR POLL MERINO RAM OR EWE .................................................................................................................................. Sullivan & Co, J & FSUPREME CHAMPION PRIME SAMM ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Galaxy Park

STRONGMAN COMPETITIONCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TRUCK PULL - OPEN ............................................................................................................................................O’Dea, BeckCHAMPION SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TRUCK PULL - LIGHTWEIGHT ............................................................................................................................ Carter, Melissa

TALENT ON SHOWTALENT ON SHOW WINNER ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Fusion

TECHNOLOGYBEST OVERALL EXHIBIT IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY .....................................................................................................................................St Johns Grammar School

VIDEO COMPETITIONSEED TO STORE .............................................................................................................................................................Art4Agriculture Grains Young Farming Champions

WHIP CRACKINGSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, JUNIOR 17 YEARS AND UNDER. ....................................................................................................................................................... Fritsch, LisaSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, SENIOR 18 YEARS AND OVER. ........................................................................................................................................................Fritsch, Luke

WINE SHOWMOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW....................................................................Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard P/L - Brown Brothers Patricia ChardonnayMOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW .......................................................................................Deep Woods Estate - Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

WOODCUTTINGCHAMPION AXEMAN OF THE SHOW .........................................................................................................................................................................................Gillam, Glen

WOOLSUPREME CHAMPION FLEECE .....................................................................................................................................................................................................Venning, E B

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Strong competition at Dairy Awards An increase in entries, particularly in the

cheese classes, resulted in fierce

competition at the 2014 SA Dairy Awards,

presented at the Adelaide Showground in August.

Chairman of the Dairy Products committee Darryl

Freer said high-quality entries in all categories

were received, with stand-outs and overall class

improvements in milk, butter, yoghurt and some

cheese classes.

Special guest judges were Hunter Valley

cheesemakers Annie and Jason Chesworth, who

starred on Channel Seven’s My Kitchen Rules

earlier this year.

Trophy winners included King Island Dairy,

La Vera Fine Cheese, Lion Dairy & Drinks,

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T he Royal Adelaide Show now holds

the Guinness World Record for the largest

performing ankglung ensemble.

Over 6,000 show-goers joined in a rousing

rendition of Waltzing Matilda in the Main Arena

on Saturday, September 13, with the Royal

Show performance surpassing the previous

record held by the United States.

Members of Adelaide’s Indonesian community

gave show-goers a complimentary angklung

(a traditional wooden musical instrument) as

they arrived at the Main Arena and, following

a quick ‘how-to-play’ session, the World Record

attempt was achieved.

Attended by the Indonesian Ambassador to

Australia, the World Record performance made

the news in Indonesia, creating great exposure

for the Show and South Australia.

World record achieved in Main Arena

I t was standing room only at the Tinker-

Tailor-Fashion-maker extravaganza,

presented exclusively at this year’s Royal

Adelaide Show.

Featuring male and female fashions from

1839 until the present day, the spectacular

performance was designed to celebrate the

Society’s 175th anniversary. Encompassing dance,

music and theatrical scenes reminiscent of each

era, the performance played four times daily in

the Goyder Pavilion throughout the Show, always

to a packed audience.

Show-goers were enthusiastic in their praise for

Tinker-Tailor-Fashion-maker, describing it as “high-

energy but with beautiful moments that brought

a tear to the eye” with “amazing and incredibly

authentic costumes”.

General manager of the Royal Show Michelle

Hocking said many people commented on how

uplifting the performance was, particularly the

vibrant dance routines.

“The energy of the dancers was amazing and

each routine was different, it didn’t matter how

old or young you were there was something

for everyone in the performance from fairies to

formal dancing.”

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When the Queen Came to Town

Orange industry promo a winner for Citrus industryA bag of Riverland oranges has yielded

more than a delicious snack for one

Adelaide family, thanks to a promotion run by

Citrus Australia. They’ve won a new Hyundai car

as part of the Buy a Local Orange campaign,

which saw eligible shoppers go into a draw to

win a car, a luxury Riverland holiday and range

of appliances.

“The campaign was focused around increasing

awareness and demand for our citrus, and

encouraging South Australian shoppers to buy

local,” said Citrus Australia - SA Region (CASAR)

chair Con Poulos.

“Indications are very strong that our efforts

were a big success, and we expect this will be

reflected in local citrus sales figures.”

Mr Poulos said that in addition to the partnerships

with Foodland, IGA, independent grocers,

sponsors and the Adelaide Produce Markets, the

campaign had enjoyed support from the South

Australian Government.

“Agriculture Minister Leon Bignell was there for the launch of our campaign and has continued to provide support, something for which we’re very grateful,” he said.

W hen the Queen Came to Town,

director Maurice Murphy¹s anticipated

feature documentary narrated by Bert Newton,

Lorraine Bayly and the voices of everyday

Australians, is opening in cinemas nationally from

November 27.

The Queen¹s maiden visit to Australia in 1954

marked the end of one era and the dawn of

another. It was post-depression, post WWII, and

pre TV, and Australians came in their millions

to bask in the presence of a monarch. These

memories and the footage captured are still vivid

to this day. Drawing on the 35mm Technicolor

cinema scope film footage and home movies

shot by those who witnessed the pageantry

and ceremony, we will recreate that time and

reflect on how it touched the lives and fabric of

Australian society.

Worth approximately $90 million dollars, the South Australian citrus industry employs up to 5,000 people

each year. There are more than 2.5 million citrus trees in the Riverland planted on more than 5,000

hectares, and more than 400 citrus growers in SA. Citrus is South Australia’s largest horticultural export

commodity, accounting for about half of the State’s horticultural exports.

For a glimpse of what is to come, follow this link to the documentary¹s trailer:

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A short film on the importance of South Australia’s sheep industry - told through the eyes of a five-

year-old child - has won the Royal Adelaide Show’s ‘Paddock to Plate’ video competition.

‘Archie Talks SA Sheep’, by budding local filmmaker Nicholas Cleary, sees super-cute Archie explain why

the sheep industry is so important to his Strathalbyn-based family.

Nicholas says the size of the industry and its significance to South Australia was his inspiration for the film,

but he thought it would be fun to hear these facts through his young cousin, Archie.

“I love making films, and I saw this as a great opportunity to do something fun with Archie and his family,”

he said. “It was great hanging out with them and getting amongst it on the farm.

“My mum is a Redden, so I have a very large extended family with multiple farming connections and

properties around Australia. And my girlfriend has a strong sheep history, being from the Sandland family

in Peterborough.”

Held in conjunction with the SA Agricultural Shows Next Generation Group and Primary Industries and

Regions SA (PIRSA), the competition offered a $5,000 cash prize for first place, with the overall winner

judged by an expert panel, selected by PIRSA.

Nicholas says his prize money will help fund a trip to America in 2015.

“I also make whacky films about action and comedy and two of my films have been selected to play

at MAGFEST - the world’s largest video-game film festival. So a couple of the people I work with and I,

are going to Washington DC to see our films be screened. I wouldn’t be able to go had I not won the

‘Paddock to Plate’ video competition.”

T he inaugural winners of the Seed to Store –

The Story of Australian Grain YouTube Clip

Competition were announced on Tuesday 9

September during grains day celebrations at the

Royal Adelaide Show.

Channel Nine’s Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello, along

with the Grains Research and Development

Corporation’s (GRDC) Kathleen Allan and South

Australian Grains Industry Trust’s (SAGIT) David

Shannon showcased the top five entries on the

Coke Stage.

“This is the first year the Royal Adelaide Show has

run the Seed to Store contest as a competitive entry

and is an exciting initiative which allows agriculture

to be promoted through social media, which is

fundamental in reaching the young generation of

consumers.”,” Ms Allan said.

The competition, managed by AgCommunicators

and supported by the GRDC and SAGIT, which

worked collaboratively with the Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society to coincide the launch of the

clips with the Show’s 175th birthday.

Archie talks sheep

Competition winner Nicholas Cleary & PIRSA Chief Executive Scott Ashby

2nd Prize ‘What does the plant say?’ Booleroo Centre District School

And the finalists are…. Check out the other finalists in the Paddock to

Plate video competition:

Wheat Kids by Jen Frith http://bit.ly/1unHMqZ

Ag, Food, Us and You by Coomandook Area School

http://bit.ly/1qQhtpJ

Inaugural YouTube clip winners promote grain industry at Show

A Paddock to Plate Story - Clare Valley, SA by Katherine Maitland

http://bit.ly/1zxC07K

Great Food SA by Nick Jackson

http://bit.ly/1wQziaq

See ‘Archie Talks SA Sheep’ at http://bit.ly/1qQhEkU See Nicholas’ other films at http://bit.ly/1xJUBNG

SAGIT Trustee David Shannon believes it is important to remind people where their food comes from, and

was excited that the You Tube clip gave entrants the opportunity to showcase modern, innovative and

sustainable farming.

First prize was awarded to Art4Agriculture Grains Young Farming Champions Rebecca Thistlethwaite,

Daniel Fox, Diana George and Jessica Kirkpatrick, all from New South Wales.

Second prize was ‘What does the plant say?’ by Bethany Simpson, Meg Jarvis, Chelsea Arthur, Ayeisha

Bishop, Eliza Bastian and Pieter Cillie, and third prize was ‘Seed to Store’ by Marni Greenshields.

“We were really pleased to receive 22 entries and

appreciated the support we received from secondary

schools in South Australia as teachers encouraged

their students to enter. The Royal Adelaide Show

has suggested that this is a fantastic number

of competitive entries to receive for a first year

competition,” Mr Shannon said.

The winning entry received $1000 cash with second

receiving $200 and third $100.

The top five clips can be

downloaded on the

Royal Adelaide Show’s

website http://bit.ly/1unIEfg

This is your opportunity to taste ALL the wines entered into the 2015 Royal Adelaide Wine Show, including trophy and medal winning wines. This event isn’t just another wine tasting – at Taste of the Best, you pour your own tastings, so you can try as few or as many as you’d like!

In 2014 300 wineries entered over 2800 wines into the Wine Show, 2015 is shaping up to be another big year.

Friday 2 October 2015 | 6.00pm - 8.00pm Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showground

$70 per person (wine glass, competition results catalogue and catering included)

To register your interest phone 08 8210 5226

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Mixed dozen at Wine AwardsT hough two of the three major trophies went

to larger wineries, the top red wine award

and over half of the trophies overall went to small

and medium-sized labels.

Flying the flag for the big producers was Brown

Brothers, who won the most outstanding white

wine trophy and best chardonnay title for its

2012 Patricia Chardonnay. They were joined by

Tyrrells Vineyards, whose Vat 1 Semillon (2013,

2005 and 1998) won the Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith

Prize for Outstanding Wine of Provenance, which

recognises three vintages of one wine that display

outstanding lineage, regionality and longevity.

MOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW Graeme Lowe, Managing Director, F Miller & Co Pty Ltd presenting to Joel Tilbrook, collecting for Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard

OUTSTANDING WINE OF PROVENANCE Sue Hodder, Chair of Judges presenting to Chris Waters, collecting for Tyrrells Vineyards

BEST CHARDONNAY IN SHOW Dan Eggleton, Seguin Moreau presenting to Joel Tilbrook collecting for Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard

MOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW John Beukema, Drinks & Training Specialist, SA, Dan Murphys presenting to Richard Porter, collecting for Deep Woods Estate

The most outstanding red wine in show trophy went to Margaret River’s Deep Woods Estate for their 2012

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The boutique winery, part of the Fogarty Wine Group, also won the best

cabernet sauvignon title.

Other smaller wineries to perform well were Norfolk Rise Vineyard from Mount Benson, who won the best

sauvignon blanc trophy, the Clare Valley’s O’Leary Walker who won best riesling and Margaret River’s

Brookland Valley who won the best other red blend title for its 2012 Cabernet Merlot.

Two wineries from Langhorne Creek picked up trophies - Bleasdale’s 2014 Pinot Gris was named best

other varietal white/rose and best white wine under $20, while Gipsie Jack won the Dr Ray Beckwith OAM

Memorial Trophy for best traditional Australian red blend.

Two Tasmanian wineries picked up awards - Bay of Fires for their 2013 Pinot Noir and House of Arras for

best sparkling, while the Riverina’s McWilliams Wines won the best dry white blend title for its Evans & Tate

Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and best apera, topaque or muscat for its Hanwood Rare

Blend.

Chairman of judges Sue Hodder said the 2014 show had attracted 2,843 entries from 363 Australian wineries

- an increase of over 200 entries on last year’s awards and one of the highest in the history of the event.

A blend of boutique wine labels and household names took home trophies at this year’s Royal Adelaide Wine Show, announced at the Adelaide Showground on October 2.

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BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC IN SHOW Simon King, Wine Marketing Manager, Hurley Hotel Group presenting to Dan Berrigan, Norfolk Rise Vineyard

BEST OTHER VARIETAL WHITE OR ROSÉ Paul Zeunert, Sales Manager SANT, Programmed Property Services presenting to Paul Hotker, Bleasdale Vineyards

BEST SPARKLING WINE IN SHOW John Jones SA/NT Promotions Manager, Cellarbrations presenting to Ed Carr, House of Arras

BEST RIESLING IN SHOW Dr Eric Wilkes, Group Manager ommercial Services, Australian Wine Research Institute presenting to David O’Leary and Nick Walker, O’Leary Walker

BEST WHITE WINE UNDER $20 Rick Francis, Hospitality Sales Specialist SANT, BOC presenting to Paul Hotker, Bleasdale Vineyards

BEST DRY WHITE BLEND Mike Garrett, Partner, BDO presenting to Amy Blackburn, McWilliams Wines Group


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THE SEGUIN MOREAU TROPHY for BEST CHARDONNAY IN SHOW

sponsored by Seguin Moreau

won by Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard P/L -

Class 3 Exhibit No 33 - Brown Brothers Patricia

Chardonnay 2012

THE AUSTRALIAN WINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE COMMERCIAL SERVICES TROPHY

for BEST RIESLING IN SHOW

sponsored by AWRI Commercial Services

won by O’Leary Walker Wines - Class 7 Exhibit No.

26 - O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2008

THE ARKABA CELLARS TROPHY for BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC IN SHOW

sponsored by Arkaba Hotel

won by Norfolk Rise Vineyard - Class 11 Exhibit No

58 - Norfolk Rise Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014

THE FINLAYSONS TROPHY for BEST SEMILLON IN SHOW

sponsored by Finlaysons

won by Tyrrells Vineyards Pty Ltd - Class 10 Exhibit

No 22 - Vat 1 Semillon 2005

THE PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES TROPHY for BEST OTHER VARIETAL WHITE OR ROSÉ

sponsored by Programmed Property Services

Limited

won by Bleasdale Vineyards - Class 13 Exhibit No.

1 - Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2014

THE BDO TROPHY for BEST DRY WHITE BLEND

sponsored by BDO

won by McWilliams Wines Group - Class 19 Exhibit

No 23 - Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon

Sauvignon Blanc 2013

THE CCL LABEL CLEAR IMAGE TROPHY for BEST SWEET WHITE TABLE WINE

sponsored by CCL Label Clear Image

won by Longview Vineyard - Class 22 Cat. No. 3 -

Epitome Late Harvest Riesling 2013

THE PROFESSOR A.J. PERKINS TROPHY for BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON IN SHOW

sponsored by Vili’s

won by Deep Woods Estate - Class 25 Exhibit No. 30

- Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

THE LALLEMAND AUSTRALIA TROPHY for BEST PINOT NOIR IN SHOW

sponsored by Lallemand Australia Pty Ltd

won by Bay of Fires - Class 35 Exhibit No. 15 - Bay

of Fires Pinot Noir 2013

THE WINE COMMUNICATORS OF AUSTRALIA, SA CHAPTER TROPHY

for BEST SHIRAZ IN SHOW

sponsored by Wine Communicators of Australia,

SA Chapter

won by St Hugo Wines - Class 32 Exhibit No. 1 - St

Hugo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

THE RADOUX AUSTRALIA TROPHY for BEST OTHER RED BLEND

sponsored by Radoux Australia

won by Brookland Valley - Class 44 Exhibit No. 25 -

Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2012

THE HURTLE AND NORMAN WALKER TROPHY for BEST SPARKLING WINE IN SHOW

sponsored by Cellarbrations Independent Liquor

Stores

won by House Of Arras - Class 56 Exhibit No. 13 -

House Of Arras Grand Vintage 2005

Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014 – Trophy Winners

WINEMAKER OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW Joshua Romanowicz, SA Wine & Industrial Sales Manager, Visy Pty Ltd presenting to Joel Tilbrook, Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard

MOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW John Beukema, Drinks & Training Specialist, SA, Dan Murphys presenting to Richard Porter, collecting for Deep Woods Estate

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Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014 – Trophy Winners

THE BOC TROPHY for BEST WHITE WINE UNDER $20

sponsored by BOC

won by Bleasdale Vineyards - Class 13 Exhibit No.

1 - Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2014

THE MONTGOMERY TROPHY for BEST RED WINE UNDER $20

sponsored by Bidvest Hospitality Supplies

won by Echelon Wine Partners - Class 30 Exhibit

No. 108 - Partisan White Label Shiraz 2012

THE T.W.C ANGOVE AM MEMORIAL TROPHY for BEST BRANDY IN SHOW

sponsored by Gerry Colella

won by St Agnes Distillery - Class 66 Exhibit No. 1 -

St Agnes VSOP

THE GEORGE FAIRBROTHER MEMORIAL TROPHY for MOST OUTSTANDING WHITE WINE IN SHOW

sponsored by F Miller & Co Pty Ltd

won by Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard P/L -

Class 3 Exhibit No. 33 - Brown Brothers Patricia

Chardonnay 2012

THE MAX SCHUBERT AM TROPHY for MOST OUTSTANDING RED WINE IN SHOW

sponsored by Dan Murphys

won by Deep Woods Estate - Class 25 Exhibit No. 30

- Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

THE JOHN FORNACHON MEMORIAL TROPHY for BEST APERA, TOPAQUE OR MUSCAT

won by McWilliams Wines Group Ltd - Class 63d

Exhibit No. 1 - Hanwood Rare Blend

THE IN DAILY TROPHY for BEST AUSTRALIAN RUBY OR TAWNY

sponsored by www.indaily.com.au

won by Saltram Wine Estate - Class 62d Exhibit

No. 1 - Saltram Mr Pickwick Rare Tawny NV Blend

GRAMP, HARDY, HILL SMITH PRIZE for OUTSTANDING WINE OF PROVENANCE

won by Tyrrells Vineyards Pty Ltd Vat 1 Semillon

2013, 2005, 1998

THE DR RAY BECKWITH OAM MEMORIAL TROPHY for BEST TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIAN RED BLEND

(Shiraz/Cabernet - Cabernet/Shiraz) sponsored by Sip’n Save

won by Gipsie Jack - Class 47 Exhibit No 31 - Gipsie

Jack Terrier 2012

THE KARL SEPPELT AO TROPHY for BEST OTHER VARIETAL RED

sponsored by Mr David C Dridan OAM and

Integrated Precision Viticulture

won by Australian Vintage Ltd - Class 42 Exhibit No.

32 - McGuigan Shortlist Montepulciano 2013

THE MACQUARIE PRIVATE WEALTH PRIZE for WINEMAKER OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING RED

WINE IN SHOW

sponsored by Macquarie Group Services Australia

won by Julian Langworthy - Deep Woods Estate

THE VISY PRIZE for WINEMAKER OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING

WHITE WINE IN SHOW

sponsored by Visy Pty Ltd

won by Joel Tilbrook – Brown Brothers Milawa

Vineyard

BEST WHITE WINE UNDER $20 Rick Francis, Hospitality Sales Specialist SANT, BOC presenting to Paul Hotker, Bleasdale Vineyards

BEST SWEET WHITE TABLE WINE Russell Stevens, Account Manager, CCL Label Clear Image presenting to Mark Saturno, Longview Vineyard

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School wine competition dominated by BarossaN uriootpa High School has won three of

the four trophies up for grabs at this year’s

Royal Adelaide Wine Show Australian Schools

Wine Competition.

Their Barossa Scholar Shiraz 2013 won the TAFE

SA Trophy for Best Wine Made By A School, while

their Ten Year Tawny NV won the Seppeltsfield

Wines Trophy for Best Fortified Wine. Three

Nuriootpa High students won the CCL Label

Clear Image Trophy for Best Wine Label for their

Nurihannam Barossa Scholar Chardonnay 2013.

Urrbrae Agricultural High School won the

University of Adelaide Trophy for Best Wine

Commercially Produced for their Urrbrae Estate

Shiraz 2012.

Introduced in 2013, the Australian Schools Wine

Competition is part of the prestigious Royal

Adelaide Wine Show, an initiative of the Royal

Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South

Australia.

The Adelaide Wine Show is the only capital city

wine show to run a section for school-made

wine.

This year’s competition attracted 53 entries from

ten schools - nine from South Australia and one

from Western Australia.

Competition spokesperson Dr Paul Grbin, from

the University of Adelaide, said the competition aims to recognise the efforts of schools that make wine

and to enable school-made wine to be judged by the professionals.

“Not only does the competition provide a valuable opportunity for students to benchmark their wines

with other schools and the industry in general, it will hopefully encourage students to pursue careers in

viticulture and winemaking, and be an educational experience for the students involved.

“We are delighted with the response to this year’s competition and are confident it will continue to

grow in coming years, attracting entries from schools throughout Australia.”

Presented in conjunction with the University of Adelaide School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and TAFE

SA, the awards have a strong educational focus. As part of the awards program, students participate

in workshops run by University of Adelaide and TAFE SA wine industry experts.

“Not only do the students gain insight into issues relating directly to grape growing and winemaking,

but the context of how important the next generation is in developing and sustaining in the Australian

wine Industry into the future,” Dr Grbin said

Best Sauvignon Blanc - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014

coastal, cool climate, high quality yet value

focused winemaking

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$18 rrp/bottle

coastal, cool climate, high quality yet value

focused winemaking

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Co-Opera continues to wow audiencesD id you know the Adelaide Showground

is the only venue of its kind in Australia

- and possibly the world - to boast a resident

opera company? Guests at a lunch hosted

by Senator Anne Ruston, the wife of RA&HS

president Richard Fewster, during the Royal

Adelaide Show, discovered more about this

unique arrangement from the chair of the Co-

opera board, Barbara Fergusson.

According to Barbara, the relationship between

the Adelaide Showground and Co-opera is the

result of a visionary and forward-thinking Royal

Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA, who

recognised that support for primary producers

included having an active cultural life in country

and regional areas, and the emergence of

a new opera company in 1990 with a main

objective of performing in regional and remote

Australian communities.

“The first ever Co-Opera performances at the

Royal Show were made possible by a grant of

$5000 from the Society in 1991 which enabled a

free presentation to the public in the Rothman’s

Theatrette of a 25-minute show called Circuses

and Fairgrounds,” Barbara said.

“In effect, over 60 performances of free

30-minute, fully theatrical opera programmes

were presented at each of the 1991 and 1992

Royal Adelaide Shows.

Co-Opera kicking off the entertainment for the evening. Photographer of images: Andrew Beveridge, asbCreative

“From the beginning, the Society supported Co-Opera’s approach which was intended to demythologize opera by making it fresh, accessible and entertaining. Today Co-Opera continues to share the riches of the operatic art form, as well as the quality and innovation of our South Australian artists and product, with people in remote and regional communities across Australia, and internationally.”

Co-opera, which performed at the Society’s

175th Gala Dinner in July, began to regularly use

the Showground’s facilities for rehearsing and,

in 1999, the artistic director and co-founder,

Brian Chatterton, proposed a formal residency

arrangement that allowed the group to use the

then Wool Hall throughout the year rent free, in

return for Co-Opera performances presented at

the Show.

“The Board thought it was a good fit and we have

enjoyed that residency status continuously for the

last 14 years in what is now the Thomas Edmonds

Opera Studio,” Barbara said.

For more information including upcoming

performances visit www.co-opera.com.au

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T he Adelaide Showground is included on a new Adelaide version of

the famous MONOPOLY board game. Adelaide hotspots, landmarks

and attractions, including Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval and the Barossa Valley,

are all included, so roll the dice and build your empire with the attractions

you know and love. It’s available at major retailers and toy stores.

Do not pass go!

Big crowd for student research expoOver 4,000 high school students, teachers

and members of the community

attended the inaugural SACE Research Project

Student Expo at the Adelaide Showground in

August.

An initiative of the South Australian Certificate

of Education (SACE) Board, the two-day expo,

held in the Ridley Pavilion, aimed to inspire and

inform year 10 and 11 students who are getting

ready to start their projects. It featured exhibits

and presentations by government departments,

universities and industry associations, as well as

past students who achieved excellence in their

Research Projects. A quarter of the schools who

attended were from country areas, including

Port Pirie, Lameroo, Murray Bridge, Orroroo,

Mount Gambier and Waikerie.

“The event was intended to educate and

inspire students and their teachers around the

many resources and research topics available,”

said SACE Board chief executive Dr Neil

McGoran.

“The value of research in a secondary

setting, and pathways into higher and further

education, as well as the value of research skills

in life, are other areas of focus.

“The expo was originally intended to be a one-off but, based on its popularity and feedback from

visitors, the SACE Board has decided to stage a similar expo in 2015.”

All South Australian high school students complete the Research Project as part of the SACE.

“Completing the subject helps students develop skills in planning, project management, gathering and analysing information and communication,” said Dr McGoran. “Most students complete the project in year 12, but many begin to consider a research question, and plan their research, during year 11.”

Dr McGoran said the location and proximity of the Adelaide Showground to the CBD and the SACE

Board offices made it an ideal venue for the event. “The Ridley Centre provided ample space to cater

for our visitor numbers, exhibition booths and presentation area.”


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A RIA winning hip hop outfit The Hilltop Hoods brought their unique sound

to the Showground’s Main Arena on November 7, when they played

the Adelaide leg of their national Cosby Sweater Tour.

The South Australian favourites played songs from their chart-topping album

‘Walking Under Stars’, as well as crowd favourites from earlier albums ‘The

Hard Road’ and ‘State of the Art’.

The two-month Australian tour, which included capital cities and many

regional centres, follows sold-out tours in New Zealand, Europe and the UK,

and a festival-stealing performance at Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass

earlier this year.

Support acts included Blue Mountain’s trio Thundamentals and new

Adelaide act K21.

As well as being Australia’s leading hip hop act, The Hilltop Hoods established

well-respected Hip Hop label Golden Era Records, and help upcoming hip

hop and soul acts each year with The Hilltop Hoods Initiative.

Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centres sales manager Sandra Klein said the

Adelaide Showground was shaping up as the preferred venue for outdoor

music events in Adelaide.

“As well as the Hilltop Hoods, in December we will host the Stereosonic electronic music festival and in March the Future Music Festival,” she said. “Event organisers tell us they love the accessibility of the Adelaide Showground, as well as our high-quality facilities, meaning all the infrastructure they require is already on-site.”

R enowned Italian-American entertainer and singer Moreno Fruzzetti will star at next year’s

arnevale, on February 7 and 8 at the Adelaide Showground.

Born in Pisa, Mr Fruzzetti lives in New Jersey in the United States and is much sought after as a

performer internationally. Having starred at Carnevale in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the smooth

crooner is a favourite with Australian audiences and returns to Carnevale by popular demand.

A prolific recording artist with over 40 years in the entertainment business, his repertoire is varied

ranging from operatic arias, popular classics, ballads and traditional Italian songs.

Fruzzetti will perform two exclusive concerts at Carnevale, and will be backed by JC Jazz, an eight-

piece band well known to local audiences.

“I am thrilled to be returning to Australian shores and to be singing at one of the biggest multicultural

events on the continent,” Mr Fruzzetti said. “The audiences in Adelaide are so warm and

welcoming.”

www.carnevale-adelaide.com

Italian crooner to headline Carnevale

Adelaide hip hop favourites play Main Arena

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2014 South Australian Regional AwardsT he Adelaide Showground was delighted to again to sponsor the Brand South Australia Regional Awards Community Group Award. This category aims

to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of not for profit organisations, volunteer groups and community groups who work tirelessly on community based

projects and events.

Congratulations to the winners who rose to the top among very strong competition.

Yorke and Mid North, Pop Up On The Plains (Purdie Barr, Roshanna Bull, Kelly Leach with sponsor Jock Gosse, RA&HS)

Barossa, Dyslexia Action Group Barossa and Gawler Surrounds(Kylie Fotheringham and Sandra Marshall with sponsor Leith Jenkins, RA&HS)

Hills and Coasts, Willunga Farmers Market (Accepted on behalf of Willunga Farmers Market by Carol Schofield, RDA Hills and Coasts with sponsor Ann Bone, RA&HS)


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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]

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February 2015 7 - 8 Carnevale - Italian Festival

14 Monster Trucks

19 - 23 SA Caravan & Camping Show

March 2015 9 Future Music Festival

20 - 22 Christian Revival Crusade

28 - 29 Royal Adelaide Autumn

Horse Show

December 2014 5 - 6 Stereosonic

January 2015 17-18 Summer Bridal Ideas

April 2015 10 - 12 Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo

10 - 12 Show Jumping Championships

18 - 19 Oz Comic-Con

24 - 26 Sunday Mail Home Living Expo

24 - 26 Animal Expo

24 - 26 Gift & Craft Fair

25 - 26 Plant Sale

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