Colour. On Melbourne's Royal Agricultural Show in September, 1954, at Dinmont an UP goods train hauled by G42 is taking on water.dinmont; railways

The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall) This frame was made by Mary Lynch, wife of Matt Lynch. Pictured in the photograph are: Back: W. Fisher, Archie Rodwell, Mat Lynch, Rupert Mosley, George Granter, Arthur Saunders, Arther Pardew, John Bird, John Gilbert. Front: Bill Ginning, George Perry (secretary) John Johnston (president), Carl Dreverman.This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. It is also an example of the craft skills of women in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a group of thirteen men, some standing, some sitting in front of a wooden shed. The photograph is in an ornate frame made of dried seeds.on front - "Orbost Agricultural Show Committee probably 1904"orbost-agricultural-society lynch-mary orbost-show

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Slim, tapered cup with handles engraved on side. Won by Wodonga Troop 8th Light Horse at Albury Agricultural Show, 1939.Albury Show Society / McCallum Cup / 1939 / Military events / Won by Wodonga Team / Sgt Martin / Cpl Coleman / L/Cpl Mitchell / Tpr Treadrea / Tpr Watsonmilitary, sports, light horse, albury

TAKEN AT CLUNES SHOW C.1875PHOTOGRAPH OF TEAM OF HORSES PULLING CART. JOHN PHILLIPS AND SMALL CHILD AND TWO LADIES IN FOREGROUND AT CLUNES AGRICULTURAL SHOW. C 1875.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, clunes show

Blue silk fabric prize ribbon2008 Yarrawonga Mulwala Agricultural Show celebrating 125 years

Booklet. 120 page soft cover booklet giving list of exhibit categories, incl. prize money for the 1973 Bendigo Agricultural Show. Published by the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Show dates 25,26,27 October 1973. Total prize money $5000. President - J. T. Hamblin, Secretary - F. B. JenningsBendigo Show Societyevent, exhibition, bendigo show, prize money, j. t. hamblin, f. b. jennings

PHOTOGRAPH OF A CHAMPION LINCOLN RAM "DREADNOUGHT", MELBOURNE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW 1911, OWNED BY J R & A W CARTER, SCALE PARK, CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, carter family

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. A coveted award: a first prize certificate from the 1924 Bendigo Agricultural Show. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Digital copy of photograph of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society's Show Committee 1913Inscription on back of photograph: Mr J Thomas Whittlesea Show Committee 1913

The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall Prior to the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show these smaller shows were held in the Mechanics' institute hall.This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a centuryA faded copy of a large paper sign used for advertising the sixth annual Autumn Show for Thursday, March 3, 1898. It has a list of prizes to be awarded and advertising of sponsors.annual-show agricultural-society

Medal presented to J Goldie from local farm family at Port Fairy Agricultural Show, formerly named Villiers and Heytesbury Agricultural ShowRepresents medal awarded to entrants in Agricultural Shows c.1900Horse, cow, sheep, goat, pig, rooster in a rural sceneVilliers and Heytesbury Agricultural Association Awarded to J Goldie Jun. for Single Pony - not more than 14 hands 1900j goldie, agricultural, villiers and heytesbury, show

Agricultural Society (Stawell Show) Champion Ribbonstawell

This magazine was produced as a program for the 75th Annual Show at Newmerella Recreation Reserve. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah HallThis item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. A small thin 40 pp paper booklet with a buff coloured cover. On the cover is the title, "75th Annual Show in black print. It is inside a black border with "Orbost Agricultural Show" at the top. There is the date of the event, details of the committee members and costs of admission beneath the title.orbost-annual-show