SHEEP SCHEDULE

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1 SHEEP SCHEDULE

2 The Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. gratefully acknowledges our 2017 Sponsors GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Arcadian Wool Brokers Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Assoc. Australian Wool Network. Charles Stewart & Co Ltd Ltd Geelong Stock Agents Association United Wool Co Showbag Warehouse G & P Mc Donald Kerr s Hire Bay City Forklift Godfrey Hirst Pty Ltd RJ Robb & Family Racing Victoria Limited Pike Transport Associated Cold Tread Tyres Woolworths Waurn Ponds SHEEP SPONSORS Ackroyd & Dadswell John Wood Transport Graham Johns Arcadian Wool Brokers Heritage Sheep Australia Associated Cold Tread Tyres Australian Wool Network Broxmore Farm Charles Stewart Colac The Farmers Mail Box Tuddy s Cleaning Services Laurie & June Forster GWS Grounds Care United Wool Co Pty ltd MC Herd Norbrook Marcus Oldham College Poulston Family Sweetfield Corriedale Stud Techwool Grovedale Meats D R Pike Winchelsea Trading Supplies Englewood Park Poll Dorest Stud Leen s Building Supplies DA & L Deppler Mrs N Baker Sue Braid English Leicester Ass of Australia Elders Ellingerring Border Leicester Stud Geelong Farm Supplies Godfrey Hirst United Wool Co Pty Ltd Metalcorp Steel T B White.

3 Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc Office Bearers President: Mrs Sheree Seiffert Past President: Mr Stuart Larcombe Vice Presidents:, Mr Tom McCann, Mr Don McDonald, Mr Noel Larcombe Treasurer: Mr. J Stray LIFE COUNCILLORS JS Anderson M Cameron K Larcombe MW Leigh Mrs Isla Adamson I ER Cuttler B Lincoln LN Riley D Baker J Hill LJ McCallum RJ Robb AM KCSJ D Cutler WG Johns WS McCann ES Stephens Jim McCutcheon NR Larcombe GJ Mann J Stray T G Warren G P Paech COUNCIL MEMBERS R C Anderson L Harding S Lloyd K Rogers L Braybrook Mrs D Harper D Mann P Seiffert J Birrell W Hellebrand Stuart Larcombe D Selvidge P Cleary M Hunt D McDonald R Thompson L Cropley B Johansson K Mears G Tomkins Ms J Frisch P Keays S Moore Mrs P Tyler Mrs V Gee B Keirl B Morrison S Wilhelms Noel Larcombe Mrs N Kelly S Needham S Worland P. Little R Larcombe Ms J Parker Mrs L McCann B Lugg A Reynolds C Quirke Tom McCann Maryann Scott Mrs K Wallace MISSION STATEMENT To encourage and promote excellence in agriculture, business, cultural and community activities to the benefit of all concerned 3

4 The Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc would like to thank our STUD SHEEP, PRIME LAMB, FLEECE & SHEARING SPONSORS Ackroyd & Dadswell Graham Johns Arcadian Wool Brokers Australian Wool Network Mrs N Baker Broxmore Farm Charles Stewart Colac English Leicester Association of Australia Ace Hygiene Elders Grovedale Meats Laurie & June Forster Geelong Farm Supplies Winchelsea Trading Supplies United Wool Co Pty Ltd MC Herd P/L Metalcorp Steel DA & L Deppeler J & L Anderson Australian Merino Exports Geelong Handweavers & Spinners Heiniger Mrs A Cowey Australian Primary Super Fund John Wood Transport Barwon & Yarra Valley Wool Brokers Leigh Partnership Marcus Oldham College Poulston Family Sue Braid Sweetfield Corriedale Stud The Farmers Mail Box Heritage Sheep Australia Tuddy s Cleaning Service Ellingerrin Border Leicester Stud D R Pike Concrete GWS Grounds Care Godfrey Hirst Englewood Park Poll Dorest Stud Landmark United Wool Stock & Land Associated Cold Tread Tyres Australian Primary Super Fund Turkeith Homestead Woolworths Waurn Ponds Geelong Wool Museum T B White 4

5 NATIONAL SOUTHDOWN STUD RAM AND EWE SALE ********************************* FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2017 (After the interbreed judging) COMMENCING AT 5.00PM FOR FURTHER ENQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT : THE AUSTRALIAN SOUTHDOWN ASSOCIATION. SECRETARY - PHONE OR THE SHEEP SUPERINTENDENT: HEATHER STONEY OF THE SHEEP SECTION 5

6 STUD SHEEP INTERBREED INTERBREED JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY 2.30PM FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2017 ASSBA CHAMPION GROUP (2 RAMS AND 2 EWES OF ANY AGE & ANY WOOL LENGTH) Sponsored by Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Association CHAMPION GROUP OF THREE (1 RAM & 2 EWES UNDER 1 ½ years of age) Sponsored by Rick Pike Concrete SUPREME CHAMPION RAM OR EWE OF THE CORRIEDALE, SUFFOLK & WHITE SUFFOLK Yvonne & Alan Deppeler Memorial trophy CHAMPION LONG WOOL SHEEP OF SHOW Guy Wettenhall Stanbury Memorial Trophy CHAMPION LAMB OF SHOW Sponsored by T B White & Sons RESERVE CHAMPION LAMB OF THE SHOW Sponsored by Ace Hygine CHAMPION EWE OF THE SHOW Sponsored by H.F. Richardson CHAMPION RAM OF THE SHOW Sponsored by Charles Stewart & Co SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE SHOW Sponsored by Landmark RESERVE CHAMPION OF THE SHOW Sponsored by Ace Hygine IN THE FEATURE BREED IN STUD SHEEP - ANY BREED Betty Riley Memorial Winner decided on Points: 1 st 5 points, 2 nd 3 points, 3 rd 1 points In case of a tie - 2 points for Champion 1 point for Reserve Points not allotted to groups No points allotted in any class unless there are two or more Exhibitors AWARD PRESENTATIONS Sheep and Fleece Trophies will be presented on the Woolcraft stage At approximately 10.30am on Saturday 21 ST October All Perpetual Trophies remain in the RGAPS Office. 6

7 FEATURE BREEDS 2017 HERITAGE SHEEP AUSTRALIA Interbreed Judging will commence at approximately Friday 20 th October, 2017 INTERBREED CHAMPION GROUP ONE RAM AND TWO EWES SPONSORED BY HERITAGE SHEEP AUSTRALIA INTERBREED CHAMPION EWE SPONSORED BY HERITAGE SHEEP AUSTRALIA INTERBREED CHAMPION RAM SPONSORED BY HERITAGE SHEEP AUSTRALIA HERITAGE BREED DORSET DOWN SOUTHDOWN RYELAND HAMPSHIRE DOWN ENGLISH LEICESTER CHEVIOT DORSET HORN LINCOLN ROMNEY SHROPSHIRE 7

8 STUD SHEEP CONDITIONS OF ENTRIES 1. COPIES OF BRUCELLOSIS CERTIFICATES AND HEALTH DECLARATION MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ENTRIES OTHERWISE THE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 2. All Stud Sheep exhibited under the Australian Stud Sheep Breeders must be exhibited in accordance with the Regulations of the recognised Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Association Flock Book. Sheep exhibited as Poll Dorset must be recognised in the Australian Poll Dorset Association Flock Book and tattooed in Accordance with the Poll Dorset Association. White Suffolk, Textel, Aussie Down, Corriedale and any other registered Breed in Australia must be applicable to their Society s breed requirements. 3. ALL SHEEP MUST BE OWNED OR BRED BY THE EXHIBITOR. 4. NO EXHIBIT SHALL BE ENTERED IN MORE THAN ONE CLASS EXCEPT WHERE STATED IN THE SCHEDULE, LAMBS ACCEPTED. 5. Each single class will be restricted to three (3) entries per exhibitor. In the case of pairs, only two (2) pairs can be entered per exhibitor. 6. Feed and water containers must be provided by the Exhibitor. 7. All Sheep exhibited in the Short Wool Section are not to have more than 25mm of wool on Show Day except where Stated. Note: Border Leicester exhibits please check the Border Leicester section for shearing dates. 8. Long Wool Section - No Sheep entered in shorn classes is to have more than 50mm of wool on Show Day. 9. All Classes detailing Ewe with lamb at foot both will be judged. 10. All Lambs entered must be in wool (unshorn) and dropped after 1 st of April, A signed Declaration stating JOHNE S DISEASE is not known or suspected, or known to exist on the property from which the animal was derived; during the period five (5) years immediately prior to movement is a requirement. 12. ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM APPROVED VACCINATES. (Gudair) 13. SHEEP HEALTH DECLARATION is a requirement. All Exhibitors are required to sign a declaration regarding Johne s Disease & Footrot (Sheep Health Declaration) form. This must be included with the Official Entry Form and must be signed by the Exhibitor, otherwise sheep cannot be Accepted on the Showgrounds. All sheep may be inspected at the RGAPS Sheep Committee s discretion to ensure they Are not infected with footrot or any external parasite. If any are found to be infected, they will be removed from the Showgrounds immediately. All sheep that are exhibited must be in good acceptable condition. 14. OVINE BRUCELLOSIS TEST: All Exhibitors must include a photocopy of their Ovine Brucellosis Accreditation Certificate With their Official Entry Form, otherwise their entry will not be accepted. 15. STOCK VEHICLE PASSES: Vehicles transporting stock must adhere the Stock Vehicle Pass to the windscreen otherwise Gate entry will be refused. 16. PENNING: All sheep are requested to be penned by 12.00pm Thursday 19 th October. Please contact The Sheep Superintendent should you have any concerns. Exhibits must not be removed from the Showgrounds before 4.00pm Saturday 21 st October. Distance to Travel give priority. 17. Only Experienced Handlers are to parade sheep. 18. Most Successful Exhibitor in Stud Sheep - Any Breed. The winner is decided on points 1 st - 5pts, 2 nd - 3pts, 3 rd - 1 pt. In The instance of a tie, 2 pts for Champion. 1 pt. for Reserve Champion. No points will be allotted in any class unless there are two or more Exhibitors. Only one breed of sheep to count for on Exhibitor *************PLEASE NOTE: THE SHEEP PAVILION WILL CLOSE AT 7.00PM THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER,

9 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 Stud Sheep, Fleece, Prime Lamb, Shearing and Junior Judging 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. 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 on your entry form. 5. PASSES Stud Sheep, Prime Lamb and Fleece: Individual entries that exceed $25 will receive 1 complimentary day pass. All Exhibitors will receive a Stock Vehicle Pass to enter the Showgrounds which allows the driver to enter free of charge. 6. CLOSING DATES Entries strictly close on the advertised closing dates. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances. 7. 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 CONTACT NUMBER

10 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. 10

11 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 11

12 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. 12

13 STUD SHEEP HERITAGE FEATURE BREED ENTRY FEE: RGAPS MEMBERS $15 - NON MEMBERS $18 ENTRIES CLOSE 8 TH SEPTEMBER, 2017 LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Judging :FRIDAY 20 TH OCTOBER, 2017 Contacts: Heather Stoney and Andrew Wilkens Champions Eligible for Stud Sheep Interbreed PLEASE NOTE: All Ram & Ewe lamb classes entered are to be in Wool, untrimmed and dropped after 1 st April And Bred by the Exhibitor All Groups are to be bred by the Exhibitor and to be drawn from the ordinary classes. SOUTHDOWN - HERITAGE SOUTHDOWN NATIONAL SHOW Unless otherwise stated, exhibits are to be shorn after 31st July All Rams under 1 1/2 years are to be scanned. Scanning fees to be included with entry fee. Class 2000 Ram over 1½ years Class 2001 Ram under 1½ years Class 2002 Ram under 1½ years born on or after the 1st August, 2016 Class 2003 Pen of 2 Rams under 1½ years Class 2004 Meat Yield Class for Rams under 1 ½ years (not to be entered in any other class, Eligible for Championship) The objectives of the Meat Yield Class are: To select Rams with superior muscle To promote genetic advancement within the lamb industry Method of Assessment Visual - points system for Breed type and confirmation Objective measurement - 12 th rib to tail - EMA via ultrasound scan Class 2005 Ram Lamb CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM Sponsored by LMB Link RESERVE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM Class 2006 Pen of 3 Commercial Rams - unled, untrimmed Class 2007 Ewe over 1 ½ years with lamb at foot Class 2008 Ewe under 1½ years. - Elizabeth Taylor Memorial Class 2009 Pen of 2 Ewes under 1½ years Sponsored by Landmark Class 2010 Ewe Lamb CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN EWE Sponsored by Graham Johns Class 2011 Best hind quartered Southdown, 2 entries per exhibitor drawn from ordinary classes CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN LAMB Class 2012 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2013 Group - 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age, any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship SUPREME CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN - Geoff Baker Memorial Trophy BEST NOVICE SOUTHDOWN EXHIBIT Exhibit must not have won a first prize at a Royal Show AUSSIEDOWN AUSSIE DOWN Class 2014 Ram any Age Class 2015 Ram Lamb Class 2016 Ewe any age Class 2017 Ewe Lamb Class 2018 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1 ½ years Class 2019 Group - 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age, any wool length Eligible for the ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION AUSSIEDOWN RAM CHAMPION AUSSIEDOWN EWE CHAMPION AUSSIEDOWN LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION AUSSIEDOWNS A formula is then used to determine the rankings. Winner received $100 and trophy donated by MC Herd Pty Ltd Best Ram Hogget WILLOWHAUGH TROPHY 13

14 ER LEICESTER BORDER LEICESTER CORRIEDALE Sheep entered in woolly classes must be machine shorn with standard combs on or after 1st October Sheep entered for Shorn classes must be shorn with standard combs on or after 1st May Lambs are exempt from these dates. Class 2020 Ram over 1½ years Class 2021 Ram under 1½ years Class 2022 Ram Shorn under 1½ years Class 2023 Pair of Rams under 1½ years - either shearing Class 2024 Ram Lamb Class 2025 Ewe over 1 ½ years with Lamb at foot - both to be judged Class 2026 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2027 Ewe Shorn under 1½ years Class 2028 Pair of Ewes under 1½ years - either shearing Class 2029 Ewe Lamb Class Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2031 Group 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age & any wool length. Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER RAM CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER EWE CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER Sponsored by Elders. Class 2032 Ram over 1½ years - in wool shorn on or after 1 March 2017 Class 2033 Ram over 1½ years - shorn on or after 1 July 2017 Class 2034 Ram under 1½ years - in wool shorn on or after 1 March 2017 Class 2035 Ram under 1½ years - shorn on or after 1 July 2017 Class 2036 Ewe over 1½ years - in wool shorn on or after 1 March 2017 Class 2037 Ewe over 1½ years - shorn on or after 1 July 2017 Class 2038 Ewe under 1½ years - in wool shorn on or after 1 March 2017 Class 2039 Ewe under 1 ½ years - shorn on or after 1st July, 2017 Class 2040 Ram Lamb Class 2041 Ewe Lamb Class 2042 Novice Ewe or Ram Lamb dropped after 1 April 2017 Class 2043 Group 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years - CHAMPION CORRIEDALE RAM Sponsored by GWS Ground Care CHAMPION CORRIEDALE EWE Sponsored by Sweetfield Corriedale Stud CHAMPION CORRIEDALE LAMB Sponsored by Sweetfield Corriedale Stud SUPREME CHAMPION CORRIEDALE 14

15 DORSET DORSET DOWN - DOWNS HERITAGE ENGLISH LEICESTER - HERITAGE Class 2044 Ram over 1½ years shorn Class 2045 Ram under 1½ years, shorn Class 2046 Ram under 1½ years, in wool Class 2047 Ram Lamb Class 2048 Ewe over 1½ years, shorn Class 2049 Ewe under 1½ years, shorn Class 2050 Ewe under 1½ years, in wool Class 2051 Ewe Lamb Class 2052 Group - 1 Ram and 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2053 Group - 2 Rams and 2 Ewes any age & any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION DORSET DOWN RAM CHAMPION DORSET DOWN EWE CHAMPION DORSET DOWN LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION DORESET DOWN Class 2063 Ram over 2 ½ years Class 2064 Ram over 1½ years & under 2½ years Class 2065 Ram under 1½ years Class 2066 Ram Lamb Class 2067 Ewe over 2½ years Class 2068 Ewe over 1½ years & under 2½ years Class 2069 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2070 Ewe any age with lamb at foot Class 2071 Ewe Lamb Class 2072 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2073 Group - 2 Rams & 2 Ewes of any age & any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION ENGLISH LEICESTER RAM CHAMPION ENGLISH LEICESTER EWE CHAMPION ENGLISH LEICESTER LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION ENGLISH LEICESTER E EAST EAST FRIESIAN FRIESIAN HAMPSHIRE HAMPSHIRE DOWNS DOWN - HERITAGE Class 2054 Ram over 1½ years Class 2055 Ram under 1½ years, machine shorn on or after 1st October 2016 Class 2056 Ram Lamb Class 2057 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2058 Ewe over 1½ years, with lamb at foot of her own breed Class 2559 Ewe under 1½ years, machine shorn on or after 1st October 2016 Class 2060 Ewe Lamb Class 2061 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2062 Group - 2 Ram & 2 Ewes any age & any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group championship CHAMPION EAST FRIESIAN RAM CHAMPION EAST FRIESIAN EWE CHAMPION EAST FRIESIAN LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION EAST FRIESIAN Class 2074 Ram over 1½ years, shorn Class 2075 Ram under 1½ years, in wool Class 2076 Ram under 1½ years, shorn Class 2077 Ram Lamb Class 2078 Pair of Rams, drawn from ordinary classes, any age & any wool length Class 2079 Ewe over 1½ years, shorn Class 2080 Ewe under 1½ years, in wool Class 2081 Ewe under 1½ years, shorn Class 2082 Ewe Lamb Class 2083 Ewe with Lamb/s at foot, any age & any wool length Class 2084 Pair of Ewes, drawn from ordinary classes, Any age & any wool length Class 2085 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2086 Group of 2 Rams & 2 Ewes. Any Age & any wool length. Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN RAM CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN EWE CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN 15

16 PERRENDALE POLWARTH POLWARTH Class 2087 Ram over 1½ years old Class 2088 Ram under 1½ years old Class 2089 Ewe over 1½ years old Class 2090 Ewe under 1½ years old Class 2091 Group of 1 Ram and 2 Ewes under 1 ½ years Class 2092 Group 2 Rams & 2 any age & any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION PERRENDALE RAM CHAMPION PERRENDALE EWE SUPREME CHAMPION PERRENDALE POLL POLL DORSET DORSET Class 2093 Ram over 1½ years Class 2094 Ram under 1½ years Class 2095 Ram in Wool under 1½ years Class 2096 Ram Lamb Class 2097 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2098 Ewe over 1½ years Class 2099 Ewe in wool under 1½ years Class 2100 Ewe any age, lamb at foot Class 2101 Ewe Lamb Class 2102 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years CHAMPION POLL DORSET RAM CHAMPION POLL DORSET EWE CHAMPION POLL DORSET LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION POLL DORSET Class 2103 Ram under 1½ years Class 2104 Ram over 1½ years Class 2105 Ram under 1½ years, machine shorn on or after 1 June 2017 Class 2106 Ram Lamb Class 2107 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2108 Ewe over 1½ years with lamb at foot of her own breed Class 2109 Ewe under 1½ years, machine shorn on or after 1 June 2017 Class 2110 Ewe Lamb Class 2111 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years CHAMPION POLWARTH RAM CHAMPION POLWARTH EWE CHAMPION POLWARTH LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION POLWARTH ROMNEY - HERITAGE Class 2112 Ram under 1½ years Class 2113 Ram over 1½ years Class 2114 Ram under 1½ years, machine shorn on or after 1 June 2016 Class 2115 Ram Lamb Class 2116 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2117 Ewe over 1½ years with lamb at foot of her own breed Class 2118 Ewe under 1½ years, machine shorn on or after 1 June 2016 Class 2119 Ewe Lamb Class 2120 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2121 Group - 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age, & any wool length. Eligible for A.S.S.B.A Group Championship CHAMPION ROMNEY RAM CHAMPION ROMNEY EWE CHAMPION ROMNEY LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION ROMNEY 16

17 RYELAND - HERITAGE Class 2122 Ram over 1½ years Class 2123 Ram shorn under 1½ years Class 2124 Ram in wool under 1½ years Class 2125 Ram Lamb Class 2126 Ewe over 1½ years Class 2127 Ewe shorn under 1½ years Class 2128 Ewe in wool under 1½ years Class 2129 Ewe Lamb Class Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2131 Group - 2 Rams & 2 Ewes under 1½ years, any age & any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION RYELAND RAM CHAMPION RYELAND EWE CHAMPION RYELAND LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION RYELAND SOUTH SOUTH SUFFOLK SUFFOLK Class 2132 Ram over 1½ years Class 2133 Ram under 1½ years Class 2134 Ram Lamb Class 2135 Ewe over 1½ years Class 2136 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2137 Ewe Lamb Class 2138 Pair of Rams under 1½ years Class 2139 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2140 Group - 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age & any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION SOUTH SUFFOLK RAM CHAMPION SOUTH SUFFOLK EWE CHAMPION SOUTH SUFFOLK LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION SOUTH SUFFOLK SUFFOLK Class 2141 Ram over 1½ years, Shorn Class 2142 Ram under 1½ years, shorn Class 2143 Ram under 1½ years shorn, born on or after 1st August 2016 Class 2144 Pair of Rams shorn under 1½ years - to be closely & evenly shorn Class 2145 Ram Lamb Class 2146 Ewe over 1½ years, shorn Class 2147 Ewe under 1½ years, shorn Class 2148 Ewe under 1½ shorn, born on or after 1 st August, 2016 Class 2149 Pair of Ewes under 1½ years, to be closely & evenly shorn Class 2150 Ewe Lamb Class 2151 Group 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years Class 2152 Group 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age & any wool length Eligible for ASSBA Group Championship CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM CHMAPION SUFFOLK EWE CHAMPION SUFFOLK LAMB SUPREME CHAMPION SUFFOLK TEXEL Class 2153 Ram over 1½ years shorn - (not more than 2cm of wool) Class 2154 Ram under 1½ years Class 2155 Ram under 1½ years shorn - (not more than 2cm of wool) Class 2156 Ram Lamb Class 2157 Pair of Rams under 1 ½ years Class 2158 Ewe over 1½ years shorn - (not more than 2cm of wool) Class 2159 Ewe under 1½ years Class 2160 Ewe under 1½ years shorn - (not more than 2cm wool) Class 2161 Ewe Lamb Class 2162 Ewe any age with lamb at foot - both to be judged Class 2163 Pair of Ewes under 1 ½ years, shorn Class 2164 Group - progeny 3 - any age, sex, wool, Class 2165 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years CHAMPION TEXEL RAM Sponsored by Marcus Oldham CHAMPION TEXEL EWE CHAMPION TEXEL LAMB Sponsored by Leigh Partnership SUPREME CHAMPION TEXEL Sponsored by Leen s Building Supplies MOST SUCESSFUL EXHIBITOR 17

18 WHITE SUFFOLK Class 2166 Ram over 1½ years Class 2167 Ram under 1 ½ years Class 2168 Ram Lamb Class 2169 Pair of Rams under 1 ½ years Class 2170 Ewe over 1 ½ years with lamb at foot Class 2171 Ewe under 1 ½ years Class 2172 Ewe Lamb Class 2173 Pair of Rams under 1 ½ years Class 2174 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1 ½ years CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK RAM CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK EWE SUPREME CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK Sponsored by John Wool Transport DORSET HORN - HERITAGE Class 2187 Ram over 1 ½ years old Class 2188 Ram under 1 ½ years old Class 2189 Ewe over 1 ½ years old Class 2190 Ewe under 1 ½ years old Class 2191 Group of 1 Ram and 2 Ewes Under 1 ½ years Class 2192 Group 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age & any wool length Eligible for the ASSBA Championship CHAMPION DORSET HORN RAM CHAMPION DORSET HORN EWE SUPREME CHAMPION DORSET HORN LINCOLN- HERITAGE Class 2175 Ram over 1 ½ years old Class 2176 Ram under 1 ½ years old Class 2177 Ewe over 1 ½ years old Class 2178 Ewe under 1 ½ years old Class 2179 Group of 1 Ram and 2 Ewes Under 1 1/2 years Class 2180 Group 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age and any wool length Eligible for the ASSBA Championship CHAMPION LINCOLN RAM CHAMPION LINCOLN EWE SUPREME CHAMPION LINCOLN ANY OTHER BREED Class 2193 Ram any age Class 2194 Ram lamb Class 2195 Ewe any age Class 2196 Ewe lamb Class 2197 Group - 1 Ram & 2 Ewes under 1½ years CHAMPION RAM ANY OTHER BREED CHAMPION EWE ANY OTHER BREED CHAMPION LAMB ANY OTHER BREED SUPREME CHAMPION ANY OTHER BREED CHEVIOT - HERITAGE Class 2181 Ram over 1 ½ years old Class 2182 Ram under 1 ½ years old Class 2183 Ewe over 1 ½ years old Class 2184 Ewe under 1 ½ years old Class 2185 Group of 1 Ram and 2 Ewes Under 1 ½ years Class 2186 Group 2 Rams & 2 Ewes any age and any wool length Eligible for the ASSBA Championship CHAMPION CHEVIOT RAM CHAMPION CHEVIOT EWE SUPREME CHAMPION CHEVIOT 18

19 FLEECE Entry Fee: $5.00 PER FLEECE Entries Close 12 th October, 2017 LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED JUDGING MONDAY 16 TH OCTOBER, 2017 AT 9.00AM Prizes 1 st $10, 2 nd $5 ribbons to 3 rd place Chief Steward: Graeme McGuiness PRESENTATION OF PRIZEMONEY AND TROPHIES 10.30AM SATURDAY 21 st OCTOBER - IN THE WOOLCRAFT AREA All Perpetual Trophies will remain at RGAPS Office DELIVERY: Fleeces are to be delivered to the Geelong Showgrounds no later than Thursday 12 th October September in clean boxes or clear bags marked with the Exhibitors labels provided with the Confirmation Entries. Delivery Address: Geelong showgrounds, 79 Breakwater Road East Geelong, 3219 during office hours (9.00am to 5.00pm) COLLECTION: Fleeces may be collected from Geelong showgrounds from Wednesday 25 th October during office hours (9.00am pm) to 1 st November Fleeces not collected will be sold and the money donated to Legacy Geelong. CONDITION OF ENTRY: 1. Sheep and Rams must be born and bred on the property by the Exhibitor prior to Exhibition of fleeces. 2. Fleeces must not be of more than 12 months growth, and grazed under ordinary flock conditions. 3. All fleeces to be lightly skirted as in normal shed procedure. All fleeces will be judged on a points system & visual attributes. 4. Fleeces must not be removed from the display during the show. 5. Any person wishing to donate their fleeces to Legacy, please advise on the official entry form. 6. The Ken Earl Trophy will be judged from classes and will be done on a point system - 1 st 5ponts 2 nd 3 points, 3 rd 1 point point 7. All Lambswool must be a minimum weight of 1 Kg otherwise it will be disqualified WHITE FLEECE Class 2198 Merino Ram Fleece - 70's or finer Class 2199 Merino Ewe or Wether Fleece - 70's or finer Class 2200 Merino Ram Fleece - stronger than 70's Class 2201 Merino Ewe or Wether Fleece - stronger than 70's Class 2202 Merino Weaner Fleece - 2nd Shearing Class 2203 Corriedale Ram Fleece Class 2204 Corriedale Ewe or Wether Fleece Class 2205 Dohne Ram Fleece Class 2206 Dohne Ewe or Wether Fleece Class 2207 Comeback Ewe or Wether Fleece Class 2208 Crossbred Ewe or Wether Fleece Class 2209 English Longwool Fleece Class 2210 English Shortwool Fleece BLACK AND & COLOURED FLEECE FLEECE Class 2211 Fine - 58's and finer Class 2212 Medium - 56's to 50's Class 2213 Strong - 46's and stronger LAMBSWOOL COMPETITION SPONSORED BY AUSTRALIAN MERINO for EXPORTS FEE $5 PER ENTRY FLEECE Late entries will not be accepted Prizes 1 st $150 2 nd $100 3 rd $50 Chief Stewart: Graeme McGuiness Presentation of Prizemoney and Trophies will be at 10.30am Saturday 21 st October - in the Woolcraft area 19

20 Please note Rule 7 Class 2214 Picked Sample of Comeback or Crossbred Lambs Wool Class 2215 Picked sample Corriedale Lambs Wool Class 2216 Picked sample English Longwool Lambs Wool Class 2217 Picked sample of Merino Lambswool Maximum age of shearing 6-8 month wool length 40mm & up. CHAMPION FLEECE OF SHOW Sponsored by United Wool Co Pty Ltd MOST SUCCESSFUL MERINO FLEECE EXHIBITOR - Ken Earl Memorial Trophy Rosette sponsored by Sue Braid MOST ATTRACTIVE MERINO FLEECE IN SHOW Garth Allen Perpetual Memorial Trophy Sponsored by United Wool Co Pty Ltd BEST MERINO EWE OR WETHER FLEECE 70'S OR FINER Gordon Cowey Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Mrs N Cowey BEST MERINO EWE OR WETHER FLEECE: STRONGER THAN 70'S Sponsored by Ackroyd & Dadswell Wool Merchants CHAMPION MERINO RAMS FLEECE Rosette sponsored by Sue Braid BEST CORRIEDALE RAM FLEECE Guy Wettenhall Perpetual Trophy Trophy sponsored by the Poulston Family BEST CORRIEDALE EWE OR WETHER FLEECE Stanbury Corriedale Perpetual Trophy Trophy sponsored by the Poulston Family MOST ATTRACTIVE FLEECE OTHER THAN MERINO F.O Whitcroft Memorial Trophy Sponsored by United Wool Co Pty Ltd BEST CROSSBRED EWE OR WETHER FLEECE: 56 OR STRONGER Ned Earl Memorial Trophy BEST ENGLISH LONGWOOL FLEECE BEST SPINNING FLEECE - over all fleece sections Trophy donated by Geelong Handweavers & Spinners Guild CHAMPION BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE SHEARING COMPETITION THE GEELONG MERINO SHEARS SATURDAY 21 ST OCTOBER, 2017 COMMENCING AT 9.00AM Entries close 19 th October, 2017 Shearing Chief Superintendent: Graham Trotter, Assistant: Thomas Rowe CLASSES AVAILABLE Open Merino Shears Senior Merino Shears Intermediate Merino Shears Geelong Learners Merino Shears Prize Money for all classes BLADE SHEARING COMPETITION SUNDAY 22 ND OCTOBER, 2017 Schedule and entry form available by contacting RGAPS ON or download from our website org.au SHEARING SPONSORS The Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc would like to thank the following sponsors: Arcadian Woolbrokers Pty Australian Wool Innovations Elliot s Fire and Safety Services Heiniger Australia Godfrey Hurst Pty Ltd Turkeith Homestead Landmark Elders JUNIOR STUD SHEEP JUDGING COMPETITION JUNIOR STUD SHEEP JUDGING COMPETITION Prizes: $50, 2 nd $30, 3 rd $20 Entries can be taken on the day, please register prior to 8.30am Saturday 21 st October, 2017 Entrants must under 18 years of age on the day or the show. Judged on placing, handling, skills and oral presentation. Maximum 50 points each 20

21 PRIME LAMB Entry fee: $25 per entry Entries Close 6 th October, 2017 Late Entries will not be accepted Prizes On Hoof 1 st $70 2 nd $50, 3 rd 30 Sashes to 3 rd Place Prizemoney Sponsored by Charles Stewart & Co On Hook 1 st, 2 nd $30, 3 rd $20 Sashes to 3 rd Place Prizemoney Sponsorship Tuddy s Cleaning Services Prime Lamb Superintendent: Jodie Frisch Assistant: Thomas Rowe LAMBS ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO GEELONG SALEYARDS AND PENNED BY 8.30AM ON WEDNESDAY 18 TH OCTOBER FOR LIVE JUDGING AT 9.00AM CARCASE VIEWING AT MC HERD CORIO THURSDAY 19 TH 4.00PM FOLLOWED WITH A FUNCTION BY INVITATION COURTESY OF MC HERD PTY LTD. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: 1. CARCASE JUDING WILL BE BASED ON Target Weight Specifications Evenness of the Pen of three lambs Carcase confirmation General Appearance of carcases Fat colour and deposition Maximum fat score of 4 For every 100g out of weight range 1 point will be deducted. 2. ONCE LAMBS ARE ENTERED IN A CLASS, NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE ON THE DAY OF JUDGING. 3. Judges are the person(s) appointed to Judge by the Committee. 4. The Judges will not be bound to grant any award to any Exhibitor which in his opinion he considers of insufficient merit to receive such an award. 5. The decision of the judge is final. 6. RGAPS undertakes to deliver lambs to MC Herd and arrange payments by MC Herd at ruling rates on the hook to Exhibitors. 7. National Vendor Declaration is required on the day. 8. Pens will be capped at maximum of 60 pens. 9. Lambs to be judged on the hoof on Wednesday 18 th October at 9.00am 10. Lambs will be slaughtered Wednesday afternoon and Judged on the hook. Winning carcases will be exhibited for the duration of the Royal Geelong Show from Friday 20 th October in the Sheep Pavilion cool room. 11. ENTRY FORM MUST STATE SIRE S BREED 12. PURE BREEDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Class 2219 Pen of Three Heavy Trade Lambs 20kg to 23.9kg: Dressed Weight individual weight of each lamb for class 2186 shall be 20kg up to 23.9kg 1 st On the Hoof - Grovedale Quality Meats 1 st - On the Hook GG Honey Memorial Award Perpetual Trophy Class 2220 Pen of Three Export Lambs 24kg to 29.9kg Dressed weight individual weight for each lamb for Class 2187 shall be 24kg up to 29.9kg 1 st On the Hoof - Sponsored by Broxmore Farm 1 st On the Hook Sponsored by Broxmore Farm PRIME LAMB SPECIAL PRIZES PRESENTATION OF PRIZEMONEY & TROPHIES Thursday 19 th October at MC Herd All Perpetual Trophies remain at the RGAPS Office BEST PEN OF 3 LAMBS ON HOOF Sponsored by Woolworths BEST PEN OF 3 LAMBS ON HOOK Sponsored by Woolworths CHAMPION CARCASE OF SHOW Sponsored by Geelong Accounting CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS - ON HOOF Sponsored by Geelong Accounting CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS - ON HOOK Sponsored by Laurie Foster MOST NUMBER OF POINTS AWARDED IN ON HOOF & ON HOOK CLASSES Sponsored by Jodie Frisch The Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Prime Lamb Section by MC Herd for their professional Services. Winning Carcases will be displayed in the Sheep Pavilion cool room CLASSES: Class 2218 Pen of Three Trade Lambs 16kg up to 19.9kg Dressed Weight individual weight of each lamb for class 2185 shall be 16kg up to 19.9kg 1 st On the Hoof - Fred Herd Memorial Trophy 1 st On the Hook Frank Dowling Trophy 21

22 FANCY DRESS SHEEP CLASS Dress up your favourite sheep Free Entry Please register by 12.30pm Saturday 21 th October, 2017 Open to Handlers between 5 years and 12 years of age. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an Adult Restricted to Stud Sheep under 1½ years already exhibiting at The Show. Please Note: Schools can only enter one (1) Sheep and must Be accompanied by the youngest student 22

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