LIFE COUNCILLORS COUNCIL MEMBERS. Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc Office Bearers MISSION STATEMENT

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3 Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc Office Bearers Jamie Anderson Isla Adamson David Baker Malcolm Cameron Don Cuttler Ian Cuttler John Hill W Graham Johns Noel Larcombe Murray Leigh Ron C Anderson John Birrell Laurie Braybrook Peter Cleary Les Cropley Jodie Frisch Vicki Gee Leigh Harding Dot Harper David Heath Wendy Hellebrand Max Hunt Barry Johansson Peter Keays Brian Keirl Nyssa Kelly Robbie Larcombe Stuart Larcombe Peter Little Sean Lloyd Lou McCann President: Mrs Sheree Seiffert Past President: Mr Stuart Larcombe Vice Presidents:, Mr Tom McCann, Mr Don McDonald, Mr Noel Larcombe Treasurer: Mr. J Stray Operations Manager: Mrs Vanessa Wight LIFE COUNCILLORS COUNCIL MEMBERS MISSION STATEMENT Brian Lincoln Geoff Mann Lyle McCallum William (Bill) S McCann Graham P Paech Lester Riley R John Robb AM KCSJ Edward (Ted) S Stephens John Stray Trevor Warren Barry Lugg David Mann Ken Mears Steven Moore Brett Morrison Glenn Morrison Shane Needham Jess Parker Chris Quirke Angela Reynolds Kelvin Rogers Marianne Scott Peter Seiffert Darryl Selvidge Robert Thompson Graeme Tomkins Graham Trotter Pat Tyler Kim Wallace Stephen Wilhelms To encourage and promote excellence in agriculture, business, cultural and community activities to the benefit of all concerned

4 HOW TO ENTER 1. READ THE SCHEDULE Please ensure that you have read this schedule thoroughly including the Rules and Regulations, Conditions of Entry, Closing Dates and Definitions. Sections included in this Schedule are Beef Carcase, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Junior Judging/Paraders Competitions, Fodder and Pasture. Please read your section thoroughly and ensure you understand the Regulations and Conditions of Entry prior to submitting your entries. 2. SELECT YOUR CLASSES Carefully select the classes in which you would like to enter. Please contact Administration if you are unsure of definitions. 3. COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM Each Exhibitor must have their own entry form. Complete the entry form in full remembering to include a contact name and number in case there is an issue with your entry. Entry forms must be signed by the Exhibitor. Health Declarations and Certificates must be included with your entry. Copies of Breed Registration Certificates must be provided for all cattle entries. INCOMPLETE ENTRY FORMS WILL BE RETURNED 4. ENTRY FEES You must include payment for your entries in full at the time of entry. Please pay close attention to the entry fees listed at the beginning of each section as they can vary. Don t forget to include any additional requirements (i.e. bedding, calf space, membership) on your entry form. 5. PASSES Beef Carcase: Each Exhibitor will receive 1 complimentary day pass. Beef and Dairy: Individual entries will receive 1 complimentary four day pass plus an additional four day pass per $30 of entries received. All Exhibitors will receive a Stock Vehicle Pass to enter the Showgrounds which allows the driver to enter free of charge. 6. ENTRY CONFIRMATION & PASSES Entry confirmation and passes will be mailed to you approximately two weeks prior to the Royal Geelong Show. YOU CAN NOW ENTER ONLINE. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO or

5 GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. All Exhibits must be the bonafide property of the Exhibitor at the close of entries. 2. All entries must be lodged on the Official Entry Form on or before the nominated closing date. 3. No Exhibit will be admitted onto the Showgrounds, unless tickets received when entries are made are presented at the gate. 4. Exhibitors will be required to place Exhibits as directed by the Stewards or the EO. 5. No Exhibitor will be allowed in the section of the building/yard (except by permission of RGAPS) in which the Exhibit is placed during adjudication; and it shall be the duty of Stewards to prevent any person interfering with the Judge, and if necessary, order the removal of such offenders. 6. No person, except Members and Non-Members, on payment of admission and those actually in charge of stock, implements or machinery, and for whom an authority must be obtained from the EO, will be permitted to remain in the yard during the judging, under any pretence whatever. The persons in charge must on no account leave their respective lots, or address the Judge, unless authorised by the Stewards. 7. Persons in charge of stock will be admitted free on presentation at the gate of attendant s tickets, and they shall be subject to the order of the Stewards. 8. The Judge may award a second prize instead of a first, or may withhold a prize altogether when he/she think there is not sufficient merit. Where only two Exhibits are entered prizes may be awarded if they think proper, to both Exhibits provided such Exhibits are not property of the same individual, unless otherwise specified. 9. Where special prizes are offered in a class, the first prize offered by RGAPS will be withdrawn unless otherwise specified. 10. If, in the opinion of the Judge, any Exhibition of Livestock is unsound, either temporary or otherwise, the opinion of the Honorary Veterinary Surgeon of RGAPS may be obtained before the prize is awarded. 11. The decision of the Judge as to the merits of Exhibits shall be final and without appeal. 12. Protests against awards based on non-compliance with the conditions of the Prize Schedule or the Regulations will be taken into consideration by RGAPS, if lodged with the EO by 3.00 pm on the day of the Show, or for classes where a prize is not awarded on the first morning of Show, one hour after the Judge has made his award, together with $50 as a guarantee of the bona-fide of the protest. The money will be returned if the protest is found by RGAPS to be final and without appeal, excluding the dog section, which is affiliated with and controlled by the Rules of Dogs Victoria. 13. Exhibitors must give such information with regard to their Exhibits as RGAPS may require and submit statutory declarations with such information, and produce evidence if called upon by RGAPS. In case of non-compliance, the Exhibit may be disqualified and the prize withheld. RGAPS also has the right to refuse any entry and also refuse any Exhibit entered the right to compete without giving any reason for same, provided the entrance money is returned. 14. RGAPS will not be responsible for Exhibits, but every reasonable care will be taken of the same. 15. No Exhibitor shall interfere with the Exhibits in ANY WAY whatever during the time the Exhibition is open. Anyone interfering without the permission of the Stewards may be expelled from the Showgrounds. 16. No animals, implements etc except those entered will be allowed on the Showgrounds. 17. All vehicles bringing Exhibits to the yards must be removed from the yards after discharging their loads, or placed where directed by the Stewards of the Section. 18. No person shall have proprietorship for the time being in the pens that have been allotted to the stock entered by such person, and no one will be permitted to put any placard or advertisement on the ground without the consent of the Stewards. 19. Exhibitors must state as accurately as possible, at time of entry, the date of birth of all stock in classes where age is specified, and in all sheep classes, the time of last shearing. 20. Implements, machinery and commercial Exhibits, livestock and general Exhibits must be in their places in the yards by 8.00am on the day of Show. 21. Any infringement of these Regulations may disqualify the Exhibitor from taking a prize. Any dispute as to the constructions of these Regulations or the interpretation of the Prize Schedule shall be determined by RGAPS, whose decision is final and without appeal. 22. Dogs must be registered under the Regulations adopted by Dogs Victoria. 23. Water will be provided for stock Exhibited, but Exhibitors must provide their own fodder.

6 24. RGAPS will not be held responsible in cases where wrong class tickets have been given to Exhibitors after judging has commenced. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to check section tickets with the Prize Schedule prior to the Show. 25. If, in the opinion of the Stewards, the conduct of any Exhibitor or any other person shall be such as to demand such a course, they shall have the power to forfeit any or all prizes such Exhibitors may have won, and may further cause such person or Exhibitor and Exhibit to be removed from the Showgrounds. 26. Beverages/Food brought onto the Showgrounds in glass containers is strictly forbidden. 27. If due to unforeseen circumstances sponsorship is not forthcoming for any sponsored class, the prizemoney/prize may not be provided by RGAPS. 28. ENTRY FEES, PRIZEMONEY & OTHER CHARGES All entry fees as specified in Schedule must be paid at time of entry. Prizemoney is GST inclusive. If you are registered for GST, the onus is on the Exhibitor to remit GST to the ATO and provide RGAPS with a Tax Invoice. Any prize (trophies, vouchers, etc) awarded by RGAPS at any of their competitions and left unclaimed for a period of six months, will be forfeited and cancelled by the RGAPS Management Council. Any prizemoney cheques not presented within fifteen months from the date of the Show will be cancelled by the RGAPS Management Council. 29. REFUND OF ENTRY FEES 30. ACCESS Entry fees for various categories are listed within Section Regulations. RGAPS will NOT refund monies overpaid by $10 or less. Access to/from Geelong Showgrounds after 9.00pm on each day of the Show. Pedestrian access is available for personnel exiting the Geelong Showgrounds from all gates between the hours of 9.00pm and 11.00pm. Vehicle access will be available to exit the Showgrounds, from Gate 6 between the hours of 9.00pm and 11.00pm, and thereafter, only from Gate 2 (Breakwater Road). No vehicle is permitted entry after 9.00am, except where appropriate vehicle passes have been provided and attached to the windscreen of the vehicle, otherwise entry will be refused. Gate instructions must be strictly adhered to. Security and Show Gate Personnel have the right to enforce all Regulations in regard to gate access to the Geelong Showgrounds. 31. CONDUCT ON THE GEELONG SHOWGROUNDS Security and Show Personnel have the right to enforce all Regulations and control in regard to people behaviour and remove those persons as determined. Alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the Geelong Showgrounds. 32. PASSES FOR ATTENDANTS As many attendants as RGAPS may deem necessary will be allowed into the yards free to take charge of Exhibits, and passes will be issued on application to the EO. Passes are to be presented and officially marked at entrance gates. 33. INSURANCE Primary Producers who show their animals are required to have public liability insurance. IMPORTANT NOTE The Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc will not be held liable for any injuries that may be suffered by a person or persons taking part in functions on behalf of an Exhibitor. In the event of an incident, RGAPS will appoint attendant/s to take charge and control of all his/her entries. It is the owner s responsibility to provide security to ensure their animals are kept safe and secure for the duration of their time on the Geelong Showgrounds

7 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS 1. DUTY OF CARE: All Exhibitors have a Duty of Care to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations that could lead to injury. This Duty of Care extends to the prevention of damage to property. 2. DIRECTION OF ROYAL GEELONG AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY INC (RGAPS) Exhibitors must comply with any reasonable request of RGAPS representatives. 3. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Emergency information and maps showing Emergency Assembly Points are located in the various animal pavilions and buildings. Exhibitors should be familiar with these plans. 4. FIRST AID: Event First Aid Services will provide the First Aid services at the Royal Geelong Show, located near the Administration building. 5. EMERGENCY FACILITIES: Fire fighting and other emergency equipment must not be removed or used for any other purpose. Missing or unserviceable equipment should be reported to Section/Pavilion Supervisor or Administration immediately. 6. HAZARD & INCIDENT REPORTING: Exhibitors must notify the Section/Pavilion Supervisor or Administration immediately of any hazards detected or incidents. Hazards or incidents are any situation that could result or has resulted in: (a) the injury, illness or death of any person or animal (b) the damage, destruction or loss of property. 7. WASTE DISPOSAL: All waste, including liquids, must be disposed of responsibly. Storm drains must not be used for the disposal of waste. 8. HOUSEKEEPING: All areas must be kept clean and tidy with clearly defined and available access and exit routes at all times. Build-up of combustible waste must be avoided at all times. 9. SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS: Care must be taken to minimize trip hazards and obstacles that people may walk into. Avoid laying unprotected cables or pipes on or above paths, walkways or roads. 10. MEDIA COMMENTS: Media comment about matters involving RGAPS or the Showgrounds is co-ordinated by the EO. 11. SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted inside buildings, within 10m of a building entrance, around combustibles, during public performances or while handling hazardous materials. 12. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Exhibitors should supply their own Safety Switch (RCD) for installation at each power outlet they use. Extension cords must be earthed and all electrical appliances must be earthed or double insulated. Appliances must be in a sound working order. The use of double adapters is strictly prohibited. Power boards must be fitted with current overload protection. Radiant electric or gas heaters are prohibited. Light sockets must not be used for any other purpose than for lighting. No naked flames are permitted. All Exhibitor electrical items, including leads must have a current safety compliance tag.

8 BEEF CARCASE Beef Carcase Superintendent: Sheree Seiffert ENTRY FEE: $30 PER HEAD ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2017 LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Entry confirmations and ear tags will be posted out prior to the Royal Geelong Show. ON HOOF LIVE JUDGING MC HERD CORIO TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER 9:00AM CARCASE VIEWING MC HERD CORIO THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER FROM 4:00PM Followed with a function by invitation courtesy of MC Herd Pty Ltd BREED SPECIFIC PRIZE MONEY Australian Limousin Breeders Society $100 Champion Carcase and $100 Champion of Hoof provided that it is nominated on entry form as being sired by a Limousin bull. Geelong Murray Grey Breed Promotion Group $150 for Grand Champion Carcase and $75 for Reserve Champion Carcase provided that they are entered as Pure Murray Grey Breed societies are notified of full Carcase Competition results and prizemoney is forwarded directly to successful Exhibitors. Sides of the nine winning Carcases will be displayed in the Hall of Agriculture CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. NLIS identification is compulsory. 2. Any Beef Breed or any Beef Cross Breed steer or heifer is eligible. 3. A maximum of 75 entries will be accepted. 4. Maximum of 3 head per exhibitor 5. Only naturally polled and dehorned (5cm maximum) entries will be accepted. 6. Beef carcase entries must be HGP free. 7. Judges are the persons appointed to judge by the Committee. 8. Exhibits must be the property of the Exhibitor on judging day and must have been owned by the Exhibitor for at least two months prior to the competition. 9. Entry forms must be lodged with RGAPS by the closing date, signed by the Exhibitor or Agent with the appropriate fee or entries will not be accepted. 10. Exhibits shall be milk tooth only, except Class 3002 which may be 2 tooth. 11. The judge, in making decisions in classes for livestock will take into account maturity, quality, conformation and development, evenness of depth of flesh, absence of any wasteful fat, and suitability for the trade. 12. The Judge will not be bound to grant any award to any Exhibit which, in his opinion, he considers of insufficient merit or over age to receive such award. 13. An Exhibit, after arrival at MC Herd Pty Ltd, shall not be withdrawn from judging unless approved by the Committee. 14. Once cattle are penned they cannot be moved unless authorised by the Chief Steward. 15. In the event of any question or dispute arising as to any matter or thing affecting the entry of or retention of any animal in the judging pens, or affecting the exhibition or qualification of any animal, or as to the right or obligation of any Exhibitor or of the Society, every such question and dispute may be referred by RGAPS, or by the Exhibitor, or other party affected, to the Chief Steward, who shall determine such question or dispute, acting upon such information and evidence and his decision shall be final and accepted as binding upon all parties to such question or dispute and upon all persons affected thereby. 16. Upon delivery of cattle at MC Herd Pty Ltd Exhibits will be weighed and will be drafted to their show pens. 17. Classes will be judged in their respective show pens. 18. There will be flexibility in the judging for entries to be reassigned to their correct weight class. Any overweight s in Class 3002 or under-weights in Class 3000 will incur loss of points in carcase judging. 19. Overweight or underweight cattle will not be judged in the live weight section. 20. RGAPS will take every care in assisting Exhibitors to yard and handle Exhibits but accepts no responsibility for loss or injury. 21. All cattle must have the Exhibitor s NLIS Ear Tag and the supplied Beef Carcase Competition Ear Tag in place and must be accompanied by a current completed Vendor Declaration Form prior to arrival at MC Herd. 22. Exhibits must be delivered to MC Herd from 7.00am on Tuesday 17 October to be weighed prior to judging. 23. To accommodate the requirements of some Breed Societies, an On Hoof Champion will be judged from the three class winners. The Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc would like to thank the following Beef Carcase sponsors: MC Herd Pty Ltd Australian Limousin Breeders Society Don Nash Geelong Murray Grey Breed Promotions Grassy Point Wines Ray Goodman Livestock Transport Sherwood Park South Devon Stud We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of MC Herd Pty Ltd and Meat Standards Australia (MSA) for their professional services. ALL CARCASES WILL BE PURCHASED BY MC HERD PTY LTD AT MARKET PRICES WITH PRICE DETERMINED ON QUALITY AND WEIGHT CLASSES Preferred Fat Depth P8 Site 10/11 th Rib Site Class 3000 Light Yearling kg live Approximately 160 to 200kg dressed weight 4 10mm 3 7 mm Class 3001 Medium Yearling kg Live Approximately kg dressed weight 6 12 mm 4 8 mm Class 3002 Heavy Yearlings (maybe 2 tooth) kg live Approximately kg dressed weight 8 18mm 6 14mm Entries must be submitted on the Official Beef Carcase Entry Form PRIZES (All prize money is GST inclusive) ON HOOK ON HOOF 1 st $300 1 st $150 2 nd $120 2 nd $80 3 rd $80 3 rd $60

9 DAIRY & BEEF CATTLE SUPERINTENDENTS: Chief Superintendent: Sean Lloyd GRAND CHAMPION ON HOOF JS and D Nash Perpetual Trophy $200 donated by Don Nash RESERVE CHAMPION ON HOOF $100 donated by Don Nash GRAND CHAMPION CARCASE NORM FORT MEMORIAL TROPHY $300 Prizemoney RESERVE CHAMPION CARCASE $200 Prizemoney SPECIAL AWARDS A cash prize will be awarded at the Judge s discretion for Highly Commended carcases FRED HERD AM MEMORIAL SHIELD for the Best Carcase as judged by MC Herd Staff sponsored by Grassy Point Wines HIGHEST POINT SCORER 80 POINTS AND OVER OWNED AND BRED BY THE EXHIBITOR $200 sponsored by Ray Goodman Livestock Transport HIGHEST POINT SCORED BY A PUREBRED EXHIBIT (Both Sire and Dam must be registered) $200 prizemoney ORD WHITCROFT MEMORIAL AWARD for the Most Improved Exhibitor when compared with 2016 entries $200 sponsored by MC Herd Pty Ltd ERNIE BUXTON MEMORIAL TROPHY for highest retail yield Trophy donated by Sherwood Park South Devon Stud HIGHEST MARBLED EXHIBIT $100 Prizemoney Beef Superintendent: Nyssa Kelly Dairy Superintendent: Kelvin Rogers SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2017 Dairy Cattle Arrival from pm THURSDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2017 Dairy Junior Paraders.. 10:00am Dairy Junior Judging. 10:30am Dairy Junior Calf Section...10:30am Dairy Fancy Dress Calves....11:00am Guernsey Junior Paraders Classes..11:30am Dairy Cattle Judging Junior Classes..1:00pm Junior Dairy Classic Show. approximately 3.30pm FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2017 Dairy Cattle Judging Milk Classes am Dairy Cattle Interbreed.....approximately 11:00am (or earlier depending on finish time of breed classes) Dairy Cattle departure by...4:00pm Beef Cattle Arrival...from 8:00pm SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2017 Beef Junior Calf Section :30am Beef Young Paraders...12:00pm Beef Junior Judging....1:00pm All Breeds Junior Beef Bull Show...2:00pm All Breeds Junior Beef Heifer Show...4:00pm SUNDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2017 Beef Cattle am Beef Cattle Interbreed...2:00pm Beef Cattle departure after 5:00pm CATTLE CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Exhibitors should familiarise themselves with the conditions of entry outlined in the General Regulations and Special Regulations in this schedule. The committee has the power to evict any Exhibitor or Exhibit from the showgrounds in the event of a breach of the condition 1 DAIRY & BEEF CATTLE ENTRY CLOSING DATE: 28 th September Exhibitors: Owner s full name, address and Stud name must be included on the Official Entry Form. 3. Breed Registration: COPIES OF BREED REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH YOUR ENTRIES. Pending registrations will be not accepted. All animals must be entered in the name of the owner(s) shown on the Registration Certificate. 4. Exhibit Ownership: All Exhibits must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor. The Exhibit s Registration Certificate must show the Exhibitor s name as the registered owner or as one of the owners. All exhibits may be subject to inspection under the bona fide Exhibitor s conditions. 5. Health Declarations: Cattle Exhibitors must use the National Cattle Health Statement Version 24 October The Health Declaration form must be signed by the Exhibitor and returned with your entry form otherwise entries cannot be accepted. 6. Insurance: Exhibitors showing their animals are required to have Public Liability Insurance. 7. Preparation frames: A limited number of frame spaces will be available in specified locations, provided an application for space and a $20 fee accompanies the entries on the official entry form. Preparation Frames must be of a sound and safe construction with a secure floor. Preparation frames not deemed to be of a safe and sound construction by the Cattle Committee, must be immediately removed and payment forfeited. 8. Bedding: Shavings are provided at a cost of $10 per head which must be paid on the entry form. Straw is not permitted. 9. Stock Vehicle Pass: One Stock Vehicle Pass will be issued per Exhibitor and must be adhered to the windscreen of the vehicle, otherwise entry will be refused 10. Stock Exhibitor Support Vehicle Pass: provides access to drop off and pick up equipment and feed.

10 11. Arrival of Cattle: DAIRY CATTLE: MAY ARRIVE FROM SUNDAY 15 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 12PM & UP UNTIL THE TIME OF CLASS JUDGING BEEF CATTLE: MAY ARRIVE ON SITE FROM 8.00PM FRIDAY 20 th OCTOBER Departure of Cattle: DAIRY CATTLE: EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPART BY 4.00PM FRIDAY 20 th OCTOBER 2017 BEEF CATTLE: EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO STAY UNTIL 5.00PM SUNDAY 22 nd OCTOBER Electrical Equipment: All Exhibitors electrical items (including leads) must have current safety compliance tags. 14. Name Boards: All Exhibitors name boards are the property of RGAPS and must not be removed. 15. Drilling into wood and/or bitumen in and around the Cattle Pavilion is not permitted. 16. Uniform: All Exhibitors and/or attendants must wear the approved breed/society uniform whilst showing. 17. Accommodation: Overnight accommodation is for entered/exhibited cattle only. Tents /Caravans are not permitted to be in vehicle parking area. SPECIAL REGULATIONS DAIRY CAMP KITCHEN AVAILABLE 18. Milking Machines: An additional space will be provided to all dairy Exhibitors for storage of their milking machines. Milking machines will also be available on the showgrounds if required. 19. Handlers: (a) only experienced handlers are to parade cattle (b) children aged 10 years and under who lead cattle must be accompanied by an adult 20. Judging: (a) Judging will be in the order of the schedule unless altered by the Chief Steward. (b) A Dry Cow is defined as not giving more than two litres of milk per day. (c) All adult dairy cattle birthdates must be in the calendar year. 21. Awards: (a) 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Ribbons will be awarded in all breed classes (b) Champion, Reserve Champion, Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion sashes will be awarded in Dairy classes. SPECIAL REGULATIONS BEEF 22. Competition in this section is available to animals that are registered as Adults or in the Calf Register of their respective Herd Book Societies of Australasia (except classes of the Junior Section, ) 23. Nose Rings, Halters & Leads: All cattle must be restrained in the following manner: (a) when stalled, each animal must be securely tied up by an effective neck rope collar and halter. (b) at any other time, the minimum requirements are: MALES: must wear a suitable halter with its own lead rope attached and: (i) 9-12 months of age must be restrained by a nose grip or nose ring attached to a suitable lead rope (ii) 12 months and over and must be restrained by a nose ring attached to a suitable lead rope FEMALES: must wear a suitable halter with its own lead rope attached and 9 months of age and over will be restrained by a nose grip attached to a suitable lead rope. (c) Calves must be tethered at all times. 24. Calves at Foot: (a) A suckling calf of an exhibit may be admitted to the judging ring if it is under 9 months of age as at 21 October The calf is to be the natural born progeny of the exhibit and bear all the identification requirements of the breed society /association regulations, if born prior to arrival on the Showgrounds. (b) Calves 9 months and over from 21 October 2017 MUST be entered into the breed classes on the Saturday of the show. (c) Calves must be eligible to be registered with the relevant breed society / association. 25. Handlers: Only experienced handlers are to parade cattle Children under 12 years may not lead bulls Children aged 10 years and under who lead cattle must be accompanied by an adult. 26. Awards: (a) 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Ribbons will be awarded in all breed classes (b) Champion, Reserve Champion, Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion sashes will be awarded in Beef classes. (c) Junior Champions in Beef Breed classes will be judged from not over 20 months classes (d) Senior Champions in Beef Breed classes will be judged from the over 20 months classes (e) In the judging of Reserve Champion and Reserve Junior Champion, the Exhibit second in the class of the Champions must also be paraded. (f) A Grand Champion Exhibit sash will be awarded in all Beef sections (g) Perpetual trophies will remain in the RGAPS Administration Office. 27. Judging: (a) Judging will be in order of the schedule unless altered by Chief Steward. (b) Progeny Classes: Classed animals are to be sired by the same bull but don t have to be owned by the sire s owner. (c) In the event of withdrawal from any section, the Breed Steward must be notified before judging. (d) Cattle deemed by the Cattle Committee to be out of show condition will not be permitted to parade before the judges. (e) If in the opinion of the Cattle Committee, an Exhibit is deemed dangerous for any reason whatsoever, the Exhibitor will be required to forthwith remove the exhibit from the Showgrounds. (f) Exhibitors and Handlers displaying unsuitable behaviour and/or lack of decorum will be banned by the Committee from this show and potentially future shows (refer to General Regulations, Item 25). (g) Breeds with restricted classes the winner of each class is entitled to compete in respective Interbreed class. e.g. Bull under 20 months in Junior Champion Bull Bull 20 months and over in Senior Champion Bull Heifer under 20 months in Junior Champion Heifer Cow 20 months and over in Senior Champion Cow Group of Three class in Champion Group of Three (h) At the Committees discretion, if there are more than 8 head of cattle of one breed being exhibited in the Any Other Beef Breed class, they may be exhibited in their own breed classes (restricted or full dependant on number of head entered). 28. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE AGE OF EXHIBITS Under 12 months (born on or after 22 October 2016) 12 months to 16 months (born on or between 22 June 2016 and 21 October 2016) 16 months to 20 months (born on or between 22 February 2016 and 21 June 2016) 20 months to 24 months (born on or between 22 October 2015 and 21 February 2016) 2 years to 2½ years (born on or between 22 April 2015 and 21 October 2015) 2½ years and over (born on or before 21 April 2015) 29. Pesti Virus: All beef cattle exhibited (including calves at foot) must be tested for pesti virus and certified as non PI (Persistently infected) cattle. Certification of testing and proof of non PI status must be provided with entries in the form of a signed Veterinary certificate or laboratory report listing animal and their identification.

11 The Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc would like to thank the following Dairy & Beef Section Sponsors: Elders H Preece Total Livestock Genetics Cogent Australia Sykes Vet International Coopers Animal Health Mike Hentschke Livestock Photography RT & BM Read Ivanhoe Jerseys Wholesale Probictics Rhys Evens National Herd Development Wesfarmers Federation Insurance Leen s Building Supplies G & P MacDonald Mrs J McDonald Gelora Park Simmentals Gorodden Stud Brenair Park Maverick Simmental Stud Carinya Lee Guernseys Metalcorp Steel Carpenter Family Paramount Limousin Stud Charles Stewart and Co Parker Family Churchill Hereford Stud Roderick Insurance Brokers Clearview Brown Swiss Stud Rosewood Building & Joinery Dandavjon Stud Southern Farmer Sandy Bryant Geelong Rural Geelong Farm Supplies The Farmers Mailbox Gorae Downs Simmental Stud West Logie Simmentals Winchelsea Trading Co HF Richardsons and Co Sherwood Park South Devon Stud Morris Transport Mrs K Gillett Walker Signs Inverleigh Farm Supplies D & R Pike Concrete Kinnaird Dexter Stud Genetics Australia Lara Leigh Simmental Stud AKD Softwoods Lindenbrook Pastoral Co Hi Co Co op Colac Lidgerwood Seeds Joyce Family Bunnings Warehouse Agri-Gene Pty Ltd Marcus Oldham College Kingsbury Beef Econopave Asphalt Services McDonalds Waurn Ponds Bubble Frost Jerseys Elliots Fire & Safety Service Colac Toyota Bakers Delight Newcombe Mavgold Simmental Stud The Gambler Santa Gertrudis Edward Troutbeck Ricky & Melissa Ferris Semex Victorian Guernsey Society of Australia DAIRY CALF FANCY DRESS FREE ENTRY ON THE DAY JUDGING: THURSDAY 19TH OCTOBER AM Children aged 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult Children under 12 years may not lead bulls Open to calves up to 9 months of age Calf to be paraded by a Junior Parader between 5 years and 15 years DAIRY & BEEF JUNIOR CALF SECTION FREE ENTRY DAIRY CLASSES THURSDAY 19 th OCTOBER 2017 AT 10:30AM BEEF CLASSES SATURDAY 21 st OCTOBER 2017 AT 10:30AM Ribbons to 3 rd place CONDITIONS 1. Open to competitor s aged 5 to 15 parents written consent is necessary. 2. Competitor to parade his/her own calf and must have genuinely looked after the animal. 3. Exhibits entered in other cattle classes are not eligible to compete in this section. 4. A special ribbon will be presented to all children under 11 years not winning a prize. 5. Children under 12 years may not lead bulls. CLASSES Class 3004 Dairy Calf Exhibitor 5-10 years Class 3005 Dairy Calf Exhibitor years Class 3006 Beef Calf Exhibitor 5-10 years Class 3007 Beef Calf Exhibitor years BEST PREPARED DISPLAYED AND HANDLED DRAWN FROM CLASS 3004 Jack Selvidge Memorial Trophy BEST PREPARED DISPLAYED AND HANDLED DRAWN FROM CLASS 3005 Jack Selvidge Memorial Trophy BEST PREPARED DISPLAYED AND HANDLED DRAWN FROM CLASS 3006 Trophy and Sash donated by H Preece BEST PREPARED DISPLAYED AND HANDLED DRAWN FROM CLASS 3007 Trophy and Sash donated by H Preece The Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society greatly appreciates the support of our sponsors

12 JUNIOR DAIRY CLASSIC SHOW ENTRY FEE: RGAPS MEMBERS $10 NON-MEMBERS $15 ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 th SEPTEMBER 2017 OPEN TO ALL DAIRY BREEDS AND EXHIBITORS ALL ENTRIES MUST ALSO BE ENTERED IN DAIRY BREED CLASSES JUDGING: THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 APPROX. 3:30PM Sashes or ribbons won in breed competitions must not be displayed during judging Prizes 1 st - $100 2 nd -$60 3 rd - $40 Satin Ribbons to 4 th Place Class 3008 Heifer Born 1 ST January 2017 day of the show Class 3009 Heifer Born 1 ST July St December 2016 Class 3010 Heifer Born 1 St January TH June 2016 Class 3011 Heifer Born 1 St July st December 2015 DAIRY CATTLE INTERBREED ENTRY FEE: $5 PER EXHIBIT FOR INTERBREED CLASSES ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 th SEPTEMBER 2017 ALL ENTRIES MUST ALSO BE ENTERED IN DAIRY BREED CLASSES JUDGING: FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 Approx. 11am or earlier depending on finish time of breed classes For age categories please see breed classes Sashes or ribbons won in breed competitions must not be displayed during judging CLASS 3012 JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER $100 sponsored by WFI $100 prize money RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER $100 Prize money CLASS 3013 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER $100 sponsored by Metalcorp Geelong $100 prizemoney $50 sponsored by WFI RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER $50 sponsored by Janet McDonald $50 prizemoney $50 sponsored by WFI JUNIOR DAIRY CLASSIC CHAMPION $1000 Sponsored by Geelong Rural RESERVE JUNIOR DAIRY CLASSIC CHAMPION $250 prize money CLASS 3014 CHAMPION PAIR OF FEMALES ANY AGE $100 donated by Carinya-Lee Guernseys $100 prize money RESERVE CHAMPION PAIR OF FEMALES ANY AGE $50 prize money $50 sponsored by Total Livestock Genetics CLASS 3015 BEST VESSEL COW OR HEIFER Stan Muhlebach Memorial $100 sponsored by Colac Toyota $100 voucher sponsored by Semex Cow Halter Sponsored by Bubble Frost Jerseys RESERVE BEST VESSEL COW OR HEIFER $100 sponsored by HiCo $80 sponsored by Geelong Farm Supplies CLASS 3016 CHAMPION COW GF ROSSACK Memorial Trophy $500 donated by Elders $100 prizemoney $100 voucher sponsored by Semex $270 product from Coopers Animal Health Photo donated by Mike Hentschke livestock photography RESERVE CHAMPION COW $100 sponsored by Janet McDonald $100 sponsored by Elliots Fire & Safety $100 sponsored by WFI Hat numbers for the 2017 Dairy Classes are donated by National Herd Development we thank them kindly for their donation

13 NATIONAL GUERNSEY EXPO ENTRY FEE: RGAPS MEMBERS $10 NON-MEMBERS $15 ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 TH SEPTEMBER 2017 JUNIOR GUERNSEY PARADERS FREE ENTRY JUDGED THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER :30AM Class 3017 Parader under 6 years Class 3018 Parader under 12 years Class 3019 Parader under 15 years GUERNSEY JUNIORS CLASSES TO BE JUDGED THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 1PM Prizes 1 ST $50 2 ND $25 3 RD $15 1 st Place winners ineligible for Novice Classes Class 3020 Heifer Born 1ST January 2017 day of the show Class 3021 Heifer Born 1 ST July St December 2016 Class 3022 Heifer Born 1 St January TH June 2016 Class 3023 Heifer Born 1 St July st December 2015 Junior Novice class (free entry on the day) GUERNSEY JUNIOR CHAMPION GUERNSEY HEIFER $100 product voucher sponsored by Wholesale Probiotics RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION GUERNSEY HEIFER Voucher sponsored by World Wide Sires Shepparton CLASSES TO BE JUDGED FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 8:30AM Prizes 1 ST $30 2 ND $15 3 RD $10 Class 3024 Great Southern Guernsey Futurity Born 1 ST July TH June 2015 Prizes: 1 st - $100 2 nd - $50 3 rd - $20 1 st place will be awarded an additional prize of 5 straws donated by the Joyce Family in all milk classes Novice Classes sponsored by the Joyce Family Class 3025 Heifer in milk born 1 st July ST December 2015 Class 3026 Heifer in milk born 1 st January th June 2015 Class 3027 Cow in milk born 1 st July st December 2014 Class 3028 Cow in milk born 1 st January TH June 2014 Intermediate Novice class (free entry on the day) Class 3029 Intermediate Best Vessel $100 sponsored by Ron & Val Reid INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION GUERNSEY HEIFER $180 product voucher sponsored by Wholesale Probiotics RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION GUERNSEY HEIFER $50 Prizemoney Class 3030 Cow Dry born before 1 ST July 2015 Class 3031 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2013 Class 3032 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2013 Class 3033 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2012 Class 3034 Cow in milk Born 1 ST July TH June 2011 Class 3035 Cow in milk born before 1 ST July 2010 In Milk Novice class (free entry on the day) Class 3036 Best Vessel Cow $100 Sponsored By Ron & Val Reid Class 3037 Pair of Females owned by Exhibitor SENIOR CHAMPION GUERNSEY COW $200 sponsored by R & M Ferris Photo sponsored by Mike Hentschke photography RESERVE CHAMPION GUERNSEY COW $100 voucher sponsored by Genetics Australia MOST SUCCESSFUL GUERNSEY EXHIBITOR Ian Carpenter Memorial $75 donated by the Carpenter Family DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES ENTRY FEE: RGAPS MEMBERS $10 NON-MEMBERS $15 ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 TH SEPTEMBER 2017 Prizes: 1 st $30 2 nd $15 3 rd $10 2 nd place prize money will only be awarded if there are 3 or more entries in a class BROWN SWISS JUNIORS CLASSES JUDGED THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 1PM Class 3038 Heifer Born 1 ST January day of the show Class 3039 Heifer Born 1 ST July ST December 2016 Class 3040 Heifer born 1 ST January TH June 2016 Class 3041 Heifer Born 1 ST July st December 2015 JUNIOR CHAMPION BROWN SWISS HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION BROWN SWISS HEIFER BROWN SWISS CLASSES JUDGED FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 8:30AM Class 3042 Heifer In milk Born 1 ST July ST December 2015 Class 3043 Heifer In milk Born 1 ST January TH June 2015 Class 3044 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2014 Class 3045 Cow in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2014 Class 3046 Intermediate Best Vessel INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BROWN SWISS HEIFER RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BROWN SWISS HEIFER Class 3047 Cow dry born before 1 ST July 2015 Class 3048 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2013 Class 3049 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2013 Class 3050 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2012 Class 3051 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2011 Class 3052 Cow in milk born before 1 ST July 2010 Class 3053 Best Vessel Cow Class 3054 Pair of Females owned by Exhibitor CHAMPION BROWN SWISS COW $50 prizemoney RESERVE CHAMPION BROWN SWISS COW $20 Bunnings Warehouse Voucher HOLSTEIN JUNIORS ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEIN QUALIFYING SPRING DAIRY SHOW CLASSES TO BE JUDGED THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 1PM Class 3055 Heifer Born 1 ST January 2017 day of the show Class 3056 All Australian Heifer under 12 months on the day of show handler to be under 17 years Class 3057 Heifer born 1 ST July ST December 2016 Class 3058 Heifer Born 1 ST January TH June 2016 Class 3059 Heifer born 1 ST July st December 2015 HOLSTEIN JUNIOR CHAMPION HOLSTEIN HEIFER $100 voucher sponsored by Agri Gene RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HOLSTEIN HEIFER $50 sponsored by Barwondale Holsteins ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEIN QUALIFYING SPRING DAIRY SHOW CLASSES TO BE JUDGED FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 8:30AM Class 3060 Heifer in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2015 Class 3061 Heifer in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2015 Class 3062 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2014 Class 3063 Cow in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2014 Class 3064 Intermediate Best Vessel INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HOLSTEIN HEIFER $150 product sponsored by Hi Co Colac $50 sponsored by WFI RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HOLSTEIN HEIFER $50 sponsored by Barwondale Holsteins Cow Halter Sponsored by Bubble Frost Jerseys

14 Class 3065 Cow dry born before 1 ST July 2015 Class 3066 Cow in milk born 1 st July ST December 2013 Class 3067 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2013 Class 3068 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2012 Class 3069 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2011 Class 3070 Cow in milk born before 1 ST July 2010 Class 3071 Best Vessel Cow Class 3072 Pair of Females - owned by Exhibitor CHAMPION HOLSTEIN COW $100 sponsored by Barwondale Holsteins $300 product sponsored by The Co Op Colac RESERVE CHAMPION HOLSTEIN COW $50 sponsored by Barwondale Holsteins $100 product voucher sponsored by Lidgerwood Seeds RED AND WHITE HOLSTEIN JUNIORS ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEIN QUALIFYING SPRING DAIRY SHOW CLASSES TO BE JUDGED ON THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 from 1pm Class 3073 Heifer born 1 st January 2017 day of the show Class 3074 All Australian Heifer under 12 months on the day of the show Handler to be under 17 years of age Class 3075 Heifer born 1 St July St December 2016 Class 3076 Heifer born 1 ST January TH June 2016 Class 3077 Heifer born 1 ST July st December 2015 JUNIOR CHAMPION RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN HEIFER $100 sponsored by Charles Stewart RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN HEIFER $50 sponsored by WFI RED AND WHITE HOLSTEIN ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEIN QUALIFYING SPRING DAIRY SHOW CLASSES TO BE JUDGED ON FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 8:30AM Class 3078 Heifer in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2015 Class 3079 Heifer in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2015 Class 3080 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2014 Class 3081 Cow in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2014 Class 3082 Intermediate Best Vessel INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN HEIFER $100 sponsored by WFI $50 voucher sponsored by Cogent Australia RESERVE INTER. CHAMPION RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN HEIFER $50 sponsored by Charles Stewart Class 3083 Cow Dry born before 1 ST July 2015 Class 3084 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2013 Class 3085 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2013 Class 3086 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2012 Class 3087 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2011 Class 3088 Cow in milk born before 1 ST July 2010 Class 3089 Best Vessel Cow Class 3090 Pair of Females - owned by Exhibitor SENIOR CHAMPION RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN COW $100 sponsored by Colac Toyota 10 Straws Valued at $150 Sponsored by NHD RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN COW $100 Vouchers sponsored by Cogent Australia $50 sponsored by WFI JERSEY JUNIORS CLASSES TO BE JUDGED ON THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 1PM Class 3091 Heifer born 1 ST January 2017 day of the show Class 3092 Heifer born 1 ST July St December 2016 Class 3093 Heifer born 1 ST January TH June 2016 Class 3094 Heifer born 1 ST July st December 2015 JERSEY CLASSES TO BE JUDGED ON FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 8:30AM Class 3095 Heifer in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2015 Class 3096 Heifer in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2015 Class 3097 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2014 Class 3098 Cow in milk born 1 ST January Th June 2014 Class 3099 Intermediate Best Vessel INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER $100 sponsored by Ivanhoe Jersey Stud Cow Halter Sponsored by Bubble Frost Jerseys RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER $50 sponsored by Colac Toyota Class 3100 Cow dry born before 1 ST July 2015 Class 3101 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2013 Class 3102 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2013 Class 3103 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2012 Class 3104 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2011 Class 3105 Cow in milk born before 1 ST July 2010 Class 3106 Best Vessel Cow Class 3107 Pair of Females - owned by Exhibitor SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY COW $100 sponsored by West Geelong Social Club $50 Prize money RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY COW $50 sponsored by WFI $20 voucher sponsored by Bunnings Warehouse AYRSHIRE JUNIORS CLASSES JUDGED THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 1PM Class 3108 Heifer Born 1 ST January day of the show Class 3109 Heifer Born 1 ST July ST December 2016 Class 3110 Heifer born 1 ST January TH June 2016 Class 3111 Heifer Born 1 ST July ST December 2015 JUNIOR CHAMPION AYRSHIRE HEIFER $50 Prizemoney RESERVE CHAMPION AYRSHIRE HEIFER Product Sponsored by Sykes Vet International AYRSHIRE CLASSES JUDGED FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 8:30AM Class 3112 Heifer In milk Born 1 ST July ST December 2015 Class 3113 Heifer In milk Born 1 ST January TH June 2015 Class 3114 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2014 Class 3115 Cow in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2014 Class 3116 Intermediate Best Vessel INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION AYRSHIRE HEIFER $100 Prizemoney RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION AYRSHIRE HEIFER Product Sponsored by Sykes Vet International Class 3117 Cow dry born before 1 ST July 2015 Class 3118 Cow in milk born 1 st July ST December 2013 Class 3119 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2013 Class 3120 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2012 Class 3121 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2011 Class 3122 Cow in milk born before 1 ST July 2010 Class 3123 Best Vessel Cow Class 3124 Pair of Females owned by Exhibitor CHAMPION AYRSHIRE COW $100 PRIZEMONEY RESERVE CHAMPION AYRSHIRE COW $50 prizemoney JUNIOR CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER 10 Straws Value of $150 sponsored by NHD RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER $50 sponsored by Total Livestock Genetics

15 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED JUNIORS CLASSES TO BE JUDGED THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 1PM Class 3125 Heifer Born 1 ST January 2017 day of the show Class 3126 Heifer born 1 ST July St December 2016 Class 3127 Heifer born 1 ST January TH June 2016 Class 3128 Heifer born 1 St July st December 2015 JUNIOR CHAMPION ANY OTHER BREED HEIFER $50 Prizemoney RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION ANY OTHER BREED HEIFER ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED CLASSES TO BE JUDGED ON FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 8:30AM Class 3129 Heifer in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2015 Class 3130 Heifer in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2015 Class 3131 Cow in milk born 1 ST July ST December 2014 Class 3132 Cow in milk born 1 ST January TH June 2014 Class 3133 Intermediate Best Vessel INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED RESERVE $50 Prizemoney INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER ANY OTHER DAIRY Class 3134 Cow dry born before 1 ST July 2015 Class 3135 Cow in milk born 1 st July ST December 2013 Class 3136 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2013 Class 3137 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2012 Class 3138 Cow in milk born 1 ST July TH June 2011 Class 3139 Cow in milk born before 1 ST July 2010 Class 3140 Best Vessel Cow Class 3141 Pair of Females - owned by Exhibitor SENIOR CHAMPION COW ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED $50 prizemoney RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION COW ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED DAIRY CATTLE JUNIOR SECTION FREE ENTRY ENTIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO ONE HOUR PRIOR TO JUDGING JUDGING: THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 FROM 10AM VAS LTD DAIRY JUNIOR JUDGING COMPETITION Prizes: 1 st Trophy and Sash, 2 nd and 3 rd Ribbons Trophy donated by Clearview Brown Swiss Stud CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Entrants must be aged between 15 and 25 years of age on 1 May in the year of the State Final. 2. Members of an Official Cattle Judging Panel are not eligible to compete in Cattle Judging competitions. 3. Entrants must undertake that if placed first or second, they will compete at higher levels until eliminated. 4. Entrants having won at a previous show of an affiliated Society of the South Western Group, during the current Show season, shall not be eligible to compete at the Royal Geelong Show during that current season st and 2 nd compete at the State Final, held during the Royal Melbourne Show. 6. Associate Judges are not eligible to compete DAIRY YOUNG PARADERS COMPETITION Prizes: 1 st Sash, 2 nd and 3 rd Ribbons CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Each competitor will be required to complete final preparation and parade before the judge one animal selected from a show team JUDGING POINTS TOTAL Condition and preparation of animal Handling of animal in ring Dress and appearance of Handler Gear, halter, stock cane etc 40 points 40 points 10 points 10 points 100 points VAS LTD DAIRY YOUNG PARADERS COMPETITION Prizes: 1 st Trophy and Sash, 2 nd and 3 rd Ribbons CONDITIONS 1. Entrants must be over 15 and under 25 years on 1st May in the year of the State Final. 2. Animals must be a dairy female under 24 months 3. One animal per entrant, i.e. cow and calf cannot both count as one entrant.

16 ALL BREEDS JUNIOR BEEF BULL SHOW ENTRY FEE: $20 PER HEAD ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 TH SEPTEMBER 2017 JUDGING: SATURDAY 21 ST OCTOBER :00PM Prizes: 1 st $100, 2 nd $60, 3 rd $40, Sashes to 4 TH place CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Animals must be registered in their respective Herd Book Societies of Australasia 2. Animals 9 months and over must also be entered in official cattle classes being conducted on the Saturday of the Show. 3. All Junior Bulls 9 to 12 months must be retrained by a nose grip or nose ring attached to a suitable lead rope and a halter. Bulls over 12 months must be restrained by a nose ring attached to a suitable lead rope and a halter. 4. Only experienced handlers to parade cattle. 5. Classes will be judged by an independent Judge. CLASSES Class 3150 Bull under 9 months (born on or after 22 January 2017) Class 3151 Bull 9 months to 12 months (born on or between 22 October 2016 to 21 January 2017) Class 3152 Bull 12 months to 16 months (born on or between 22 June 2016 and 21 October 2016) Class 3153 Bull 16 months to 18 months (born on or between 22 April 2016 and 21 June 2016) Class 3154 Bull 18 months to 20 months (born on or between 22 February 2016 and 21April 2016) GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL $1000 sponsored by Paramount Limousins RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL $250 sponsored by RGAPS $100 sponsored by Roderick Insurance Class 3155 Pair of bulls under 20 months, owned & bred by the Exhibitor $200 donated by Kinnaird Dexter Stud ALL BREEDS JUNIOR BEEF HEIFER SHOW ENTRY FEE: $20 PER HEAD ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 TH SEPTEMBER 2017 JUDGING: SATURDAY 21 ST OCTOBER :00PM Prizes: 1 st $100, 2 nd $60, 3 rd $40, Sashes to 4 TH place CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Animals must be registered in their respective Herd Book Societies of Australasia. 2. Animals 9 months and over must also be entered in official cattle classes being conducted on the Saturday of the Show. 3. All heifers 9 months and over must be led by a halter and nose clip. 4. Only experienced handlers are to parade cattle. 5. Classes will be judges by an independent judge. CLASSES Class 3156 Heifer under 9 months (born on or after 22 January 2017) Class 3157 Heifer 9 months to 12 months (born on or between 22 October 2016 to 21 January 2017) Class 3158 Heifer 12 months to 16 months (born on or between 22 June 2016 and 21 October 2016) Class 3159 Heifer 16 months to 18 months (born on or between 22 April 2016 and 21 June 2016) Class 3160 Heifer 18 months to 20 months ` (born on or between 22 February 2016 and 21April 2016) GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER $1000 sponsored by the Parker Family RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER $250 sponsored by RGAPS $100 Sponsored by Rosewood Building & Joinery Class 3161 BRENAIR 200 Pair of Heifers under 20 months owned & bred by the exhibitor. $200 donated by Don Mathieson & Family, Brenair Park Simmental Stud c Dinner will be available to Cattle Exhibitors and Attendants at conclusion of Heifer Show judging. Tickets will be provided on a per-head of cattle basis, and extra tickets will be available to purchase.

17 BEEF CATTLE INTERBREED Sashes or ribbons won in breed competitions must not be displayed during judging CHAMPION GROUP OF THREE $125 sponsored by Walker Signs and Leen s Building Supplies RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP OF THREE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER judged from the Junior Champion of each breed $125 sponsored by Stock and Land RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER $25 sponsored by Marcus Oldham College JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL judged from the Junior Champion of each breed $125 sponsored by Churchill Hereford Stud RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL $25 sponsored by Marcus Oldham College SENIOR CHAMPION BULL Judged from the Senior Champion of each breed $125 sponsored by Roderick Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd Sash sponsored by Wyett Manufacturing RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL $25 sponsored by Marcus Oldham College SENIOR CHAMPION COW Judged from Senior Champion of each breed Peter Schembri Memorial Trophy $150 sponsored by Metalcorp Steel Sash sponsored by Wyett Manufacturing RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION COW $25 sponsored by Marcus Oldham College SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF EXHIBIT The John Richardson Cup $250 donated by HF Richardson and Co $250 donated by Kingsbury Beef Judged from overall Junior Champion Bull, Senior Champion Bull, Junior Champion Heifer, Senior Champion Cow ANGUS BEEF CATTLE ENTRY FEE: RGAPS MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS $20 ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 TH SEPTEMBER 2017 JUDGING: SUNDAY 22 ND OCTOBER 9:30AM Prizes 1 st $20, 2 nd $10, Ribbons to 3 rd place Class 3170 Bull under 12 months Class 3171 Bull 12 months to 16 months Class 3172 Bull 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION ANGUS BULL RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION ANGUS BULL Class 3173 Bull 20 months to 24 months Class 3174 Bull 2 years to 2½ years Class 3175 Bull 2½ years and over SENIOR CHAMPION ANGUS BULL RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION ANGUS BULL Class 3176 Heifer under 12 months Class 3177 Heifer 12 months to 16 months Class 3178 Heifer 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION ANGUS HEIFER RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION ANGUS HEIFER Class 3179 Heifer 20 months to 24 months Class 3180 Cow 2 years to 2½ years Class 3181 Cow 2½ years and over SENIOR CHAMPION ANGUS COW OR HEIFER RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION ANGUS COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION ANGUS EXHIBIT Class 3182 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented AUSTRALIAN LOWLINE Class 3183 Bull under 20 months Class 3184 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN LOWLINE BULL RESERVE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION LOWLINE BULL Class 3185 Heifer under 20 months Class 3186 Heifer 20 months and over CHAMPION AUTRALIAN LOWLINE COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN LOWLINE COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN LOWLINE EXHIBIT Class 3187 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented SOUTH WESTERN GROUP OF VAS LTD BEEF and DAIRY MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR $100 to the exhibitor who exhibits the most Beef/Dairy Interbreed Champions in one season of the South Western Group of VAS Ltd Shows. Award will be presented at the 2017 South Western Group of VAS Ltd Final BEEF SHORTHORN Class 3188 Bull under 20 months Class 3189 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION BEEF SHORTHORN BULL RESERVE CHAMPION BEEF SHORTHORN BULL Class 3190 Heifer under 20 months Class 3191 Cow 20 months and over CHAMPION BEEF SHORTHORN COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION BEEF SHORTHORN COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION BEEF SHORTHORN EXHIBIT Class 3192 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented

18 BELTED GALLOWAY Class 3193 Bull under 20 months Class 3194 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION BELTED GALLOWAY BULL RESERVE CHAMPION BELTED GALLOWAY BULL Class 3195 Heifer under 20 months Class 3196 Cow 20 months and over CHAMPION BELTED GALLOWAY COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION BELTED GALLOWAY COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION BELTED GALLOWAY EXHIBIT Class 3197 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented BOS INDICUS Class 3198 Bull under 20 months Class 3199 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION BOS INDICUS BULL RESERVE CHAMPION BOS INDICUS BULL Class 3200 Heifer under 20 months Class 3201 Cow 20 months and over CHAMPION BOS INDICUS COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION BOS INDICUS COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION BOS INDICUS EXHIBIT Class 3202 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented CHAROLAIS Class 3203 Bull under 20 months Class 3204 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION CHAROLAIS BULL RESERVE CHAMPION CHAROLAIS BULL Class 3205 Heifer under 20 months Class 3206 Cow 20 months and over CHAMPION CHAROLAIS COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION CHAROLAIS COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION CHAROLAIS EXHIBIT Class 3207 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented DEXTER Class 3208 Bull under 20 months Class 3209 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION DEXTER BULL RESERVE CHAMPION DEXTER BULL Class 3210 Heifer under 20 months Class 3211 Cow 20 months and over CHAMPION DEXTER COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION DEXTER COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION DEXTER EXHIBIT Class 3212 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented HEREFORD Class 3213 Bull under 20 months Class 3214 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION HEREFORD BULL RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD BULL Class 3215 Heifer under 20 months Class 3216 Cow 20 months and over CHAMPION HEREFORD COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION HEREFORD EXHIBIT Class 3217 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented LIMOUSIN Class 3218 Bull under 12 months Class 3219 Bull 12 months to 16 months Class 3220 Bull 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL Class 3221 Bull 20 months to 24 months Class 3222 Bull 2 years to 2½ years Class 3223 Bull 2½ years and over SENIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL Class 3224 Heifer under 12 months Class 3225 Heifer 12 months to 16 months Class 3226 Heifer 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN HEIFER RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN HEIFER Class 3227 Heifer 20 months to 24 months Class 3228 Cow 2 years to 2½ years Class 3229 Cow 2½ years and over SENIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN COW OR HEIFER RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION LIMOUSIN COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION LIMOUSIN EXHIBIT $100 sponsored by Stock and Land Class 3230 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented RED ANGUS Class 3231 Bull under 12 months Class 3232 Bull 12 months to 16 months Class 3233 Bull 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS BULL RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS BULL Class 3234 Bull 20 months to 24 months Class 3235 Bull 2 years to 2½ years Class 3236 Bull 2½ years and over SENIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS BULL RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS BULL Class 3237 Heifer under 12 months Class 3238 Heifer 12 months to 16 months Class 3239 Heifer 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS HEIFER RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS HEIFER Class 3240 Heifer 20 months to 24 months Class 3241 Cow 2 years to 2½ years Class 3242 Cow 2½ years and over SENIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS COW OR HEIFER RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION RED ANGUS COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION RED ANGUS EXHIBIT Class 3243 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented

19 SIMMENTAL Class 3268 Heifer under 12 months Class 3269 Heifer 12 months to 16 months Class 3244 Bull under 12 months Class 3270 Heifer 16 months to 20 months Class 3245 Bull 12 months to 16 months Class 3246 Bull 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN HEIFER RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN HEIFER JUNIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL Sponsored by Lara Leigh Stud Class 3271 Heifer 20 months to 24 months Class 3272 Cow 2 years to 2½ years RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL Class 3273 Cow 2½ years and over Class 3247 Bull 20 months to 24 months SENIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN COW OR HEIFER Class 3248 Bull 2 years to 2½ years RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN COW OR HEIFER Class 3249 Bull 2½ years and over GRAND CHAMPION SHORTHORN EXHIBIT SENIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL Sponsored by Gelora Park Stud Class 3274 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented Class 3250 Class 3251 Class 3252 Class 3253 Class 3254 Class 3255 RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION SIMMENTAL EXHIBIT Sponsored by Maverick Stud Class 3256 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented Sponsored by Gorroden Stud SOUTH DEVON MOST SUCCESSFUL SIMMENTAL EXHIBITOR Sponsored by Mavstar & Mavgold Simmental Studs Class 3257 Bull under 20 months Class 3258 Bull 20 months and over CHAMPION SOUTH DEVON BULL RESERVE CHAMPION SOUTH DEVON BULL Class 3259 Heifer under 20 months Class 3260 Cow 20 months and over CHAMPION SOUTH DEVON COW OR HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION SOUTH DEVON COW OR HEIFER GRAND CHAMPION SOUTH DEVON EXHIBIT Class 3261 Group of Three - both sexes to be represented SHORTHORN RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL Heifer under 12 months Heifer 12 months to 16 months Heifer 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL HEIFER Sponsored by Dandavjon Stud RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL HEIFER Heifer 20 months to 24 months Cow 2 years to 2½ years Cow 2½ years and over SENIOR CHAMPION SIMMENTAL COW OR HEIFER Sponsored by West Logie Stud Class 3262 Bull under 12 months Class 3263 Bull 12 months to 16 months Class 3264 Bull 16 months to 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN BULL RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN BULL Class 3265 Bull 20 months to 24 months Class 3266 Bull 2 years to 2½ years Class 3267 Bull 2½ years and over ANY OTH ER BEEF BREED Class 3275 Class 3276 Class 3277 Class 3278 Class 3279 Bull under 20 months Bull over 20 months CHAMPION BULL ANY OTHER BEEF BREED RESERVE CHAMPION BULL ANY OTHER BEEF BREED Heifer under 20 months Cow over 20 months CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER ANY OTHER BEEF BREED RESERVE CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER ANY OTHER BEEF BRE ED GRAND CHAMPION EXHIBIT ANY OTHER BEEF BREED Group of Three - both sexes to be represented BEEF CATTLE JUNIOR SECTION FREE ENTRY Children aged 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult Children under 12 years may not lead bulls VAS LTD BEEF YOUNG PARADERS COMPETITION Prizes: 1 st Trophy and Sash, 2 nd Ribbon, 3 rd Ribbon Trophy donated by Maverick Simmental Stud 1 st $20 sponsored by Morris Transport 2 nd $15 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis 3 rd $5 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis JUDGING: SATURDAY 21 ST OCTOBER :00PM CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Entrants must be over 15 and under 25 years on 1st May in the year of the State Final. 2. Animals can be any age 3. One animal per entrant. 4. Winner must compete at the State Final, which is held during the Royal Melbourne Show. BEEF YOUNG PARADERS COMPETITION Handler under 12 years on 22/10/2017 Trophy donated by Sherwood Park South Devon Stud 1 st $20 sponsored by Morris Transport 2 nd $15 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis 3 rd $5 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis Handler 12 years and not over 15 years on 22/10/2017 Trophy donated by Sherwood Park South Devon Stud 1 st $20 sponsored by Morris Transport 2 nd $15 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis 3 rd $5 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis SENIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN BULL RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION SHORTHORN BULL

20 VAS LTD BEEF JUNIOR JUDGING COMPETITION Prizes: 1 st Trophy and Sash, 2 nd Ribbon, 3 rd Ribbon 1 st $20 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis 2 nd $15 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis 3 rd $5 sponsored by The Gambler Santa Gertrudis JUDGING: SATURDAY 21 ST OCTOBER :00PM CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Entrants must be aged between 15 and 25 years of age on 1 May in the year of the State Final. 2. Members of an Official Cattle Judging Panel are not eligible to compete in Cattle Judging competitions. 3. Entrants must undertake that if placed first or second, they will compete at higher levels until eliminated. 4. Entrants having won at a previous show of an affiliated Society of the South-Western Group, during the current Show season, shall not be eligible to compete at the Royal Geelong Show during that current season st and 2 nd compete at the State Final, held during the Royal Melbourne Show. 6. Associate Judges are not eligible to compete.

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