The Bendigo Horticultural and Agricultural Show began in 1859 when a meeting was held at the Shamrock hotel to form a committee. The first competitive event was a ploughing competition held at Lockwood in June 1859.Photograph - black and white. A group of men, sitting and standing in the Bendigo Showgrounds (now known as Tom Flood Centre) looking South. On the 30th Nov.2001 James Lerk gave his opinion that the above is correct. Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society.organization, club/society, agricultural and horticultural show, bendigo agricultural and horticultural show.

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Black and white photograph showing table of fruit exhibits at the Ringwood Horticultural Show in 1902. (2 copies)Written on back of one photo: "Ringwood Show. Weekly Times photo. 29/3/1902." Written on back of second copy: "RWD Hort. Soc. Show on RWD oval, 1902"

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This cup was presented to Stan Wieland in 1934 for the best apples grown at the Ringwood Show (Submitted by his granddaughter)Brass trophy - tall, slim, vase shaped on a round base. Wide flutes at top. +Additional Keywords: Chandler, A. E. / Wieland, StanRingwood Horticultural Show 1934/Presented by Hon A.E. Chandler MLC for Greatest Number of Points Fruit Section.

Black and white photograph. (2 copies)Written on back of photograph: Ringwood Horticultural Show- Vegetable Section, 1902. Weekly Times 29-3-1902.

Object. Shield shaped gold medal with horn shaped suspension piece at crest with suspension ring. A smaller inner shape creates a border with scattered leaves. Obverse: 3D Engraving.''CENTENNIAL HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION OF VICTORIA. AWARDED TO DELBRIDGE BROS EPSOM''. Reverse: -FLAT.''Presented by the Bendigo Wine & Fruit Growers Association for 6 Varieties Table Grapes.See 7900.29 also.numismatics, medals-civil, horrticultural showw prize medal 1889

Object. Shield shaped gold medal with horn shaped suspension piece at crest with suspension ring. A smaller inner shield shape creates a border with scattered leaves. Obverse: - 3D Engraving "CENTENNIAL HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION OF VICTORIA AWARDED TO DELBRIDGE BROS EPSOM''. Reverse: FLAT '' Presented by the Bendigo Wine & Fruit growers Association for 12 varieties Table Grapes''. See also 7900.28.numismatics, medals-civil, horrticultural show prize medal 1889

Cream card ticket with green printed text. Member's ticket for horticultural show.Text: ' Linton Horticultural Society / President, Dr. J.B. DONALDSON / Member's Ticket ' FOR AUTUMN SHOW, 1916.linton horticultural society, dr. j.b. donaldson, w. todd

5 black and white images on one page copied from the "Weekly Times". (2 copies)"Written under images" The Ringwood Horticultural Show. Committe Group (Reading from L to R): Bottom Row- W. Chandler, E. McComas (Sec), H. Thatcher,(President), H. Chandler (Vice President), Middle Row- G. Maggs (Treasurer), J.Cameron, C.D. Hall, J. Muldowney, A. Chandler, P. Farnielo, W. Maggs. Top Row- H. Maggs, E. Kleinert, J. Hann, L.W. Chandler, J. Maguire. Photos by Frazer and Vallance, Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Pasted on back of cardboard copy- Newspaper cutting on the R.H.S. Show as reported in the "Weekly Times" 30/3/1901. Early R.H.S. Shows were held next to Club Hotel in Mount Dandenong Road.

Black and white photographs (3 copies), and newspaper cutting from Ringwood Mail, dated 26 November 1959.Written on back of one of the photographs: "Ringwood Horticultural Show Committee 1904 listing the following names: Back Row- L to R: Ecklestin, Hembrow, A. Dickson, Stan Falconer, O.J. Pratt, Dick Kent, H. Thatcher, T.S. Falconer. Middle Row- L to R: A. Blood. H. Wilkins, Codlin, Hon. Evans M.L.C, J. Hann, J. B. McAlpin, G. Wiggins, H. Pratt, Geo Parker. Front Row- L to R: Tortice, Sam Maggs, John Parker, Broadley. An additional annotation states that the first show was in 1897. Newspaper cutting shows copy of photograph with the heading "Ringwood Horticultural Show Committee, 1904.

Prize awarded for "Tray Cloth" to Miss Newton.Rectangular, cerise-coloured cardboard certificate, second prize at Linton Horticultural Society autumn show, Thursday and Friday December 3rd and 4th, 1914.Text: " LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / Autumn SHOW, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, / DECEMBER 3rd & 4th, 1914 / SECOND PRIZE / For Tray Cloth / Awarded to Miss Newton.linton horticultural society, events, awards, miss newton, handicrafts

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Reed Bros: Bridge St Bendigo Special Certificate Awarded at the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society Spring Show 1935 Best Tomatoe Sauce (Factory Made) Oct 17-18-19bendigo, history, reed brothers

Black and white photograph (3 copies) Newspaper cutting from "Mail" dated 14/11/46Typed on front of one photograph- "Ringwood Show Committee outside Club Hotel 1897". Written on back of photograph- "First Rwd Horticultural Soc Show Committee and VIP's, March 1897. Photo taken outside Club Hotel." Newspaper article shows same image asking- 'Can you name them?.

Blue, shield shaped ticket for Linton Horticultural Society Autumn show, 1915. Ticket was issued to Mrs. S. Savage and cost 2/6.Text: " LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / President, DR. DONALDSON / MEMBER'S TICKET / For Autumn Show, 1915. ""Mrs S. Savadge".linton horticultural society, mrs s. savadge, w. todd, dr donaldson

Ticket issued to members of Linton Horticultural society for the Autumn show of 1915. Subscription 2s. 6d. President, Dr Donaldson Secretary, W. Todd.Blue, shield shaped ticket for Linton Horticultural Society Autumn show, 1915. Two copies of ticket, which appear not to have been used, as space for member's name is blank.Text: " LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / President, DR. DONALDSON / MEMBER'S TICKET / For Autumn Show, 1915. "linton horticultural society, tickets, w. todd, dr donaldson

Black and white photographs- 2 large, 2 smaller copies. Photograph taken outside Mechanics Hall, later Ringwood Town Hall, 1919.Back Row (L to R) T Hamilton, - , Claude Howship, F Wright, Alf Bloom, - , Harry Brewer Middle Row Herman Pump, J Aird, AT Clarke JP, H Pratt, A Milner, Bessie Mackinlay, Tilley, Stuart C Wallace, P Laurie, Nick Madden Front Row W Everard MLA, PT Young, - , A Kennedy, L Burghard, F Pollard Photographer was Darge, The Soldier's Photographer, 176 Collins Street, Melbourne

Two newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of paper. (1) "Floral beauty and a fair admirer at the Royal Horticultural Show - Miss Jean Scott of Burnley Horticultural School, with three choice specimens of gladioli, champions in their class. Left: Emilie Aubrun variety, grown by Mr G. Swensen, Ballarat. Centre and right: Charlemagne and Sunnyside varieties, grown by Mr R. Hayes, Ballarat." (2) Hand written note: "Betty Holmes, 9/5/31. Supplement to The Argus." The caption is: "Autumn blooms - A student of the Horticultural College, Burnley, with a fine display of dahlias at the Royal Horticultural Society's show at St. Kilda."Hand written note: "Betty Holmes, 9/5/31. Supplement to The Argus." royal horticultural show, jean scott, flowers, betty holmes, gladioli, dahlias, g swensen, charlemagne gladiolus, sunnyside gladiolus, emily aubrun gladiolus, r hayes, royal horticultural society

The Bendigo Horticultural and Agricultural Show began in 1859 when a meeting was held at the Shamrock hotel to form a committee. The first competitive event was a ploughing competition held at Lockwood in June 1859.3 x Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society Lady's Ticket: Cream and pink label with pink cotton through a small hole for wearing. Red Print on a cream back ground *Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society. On pink back ground in the centre with red print is *Lady's Ticket. Underneath on cream is *Spring show carnival. 1931.Two tickets No. 560 and one 271 with /1/2/3. On the back in red print is *This ticket admits one. & must be produced at entrance gates and stand. Strictly not Transferable. Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Spring Show Carnival, 1931. Tuesday, Oct. 13; Wed., Oct. 14; Thu., Oct. 15. Issued to....E.G. Ham Secretary. Pall Mall, Bendigo. Box 625organization, club/society, agricultural and horticultural show, bendigo agricultural & horticultural society

Newspaper clippings of 4 photos.Captions are: (1) "A dainty basket of dahlias arranged by a girl student at Burnley Horticultural School yesterday for the Royal Horticultural Society's display of autumn blooms in St. Kilda Town Hall." (2) "Miss Freda Lette arranging a basket of Madame Edouard Heriot roses for Mrs. J. S. Oliver at the National Rose Society's show in Melbourne Town Hall." (3) "Gardening girls (pupils at the Burley Horticultural School) taking in their dahlia exhibits at the Royal Horticultural Society Show at the St. Kilda Town Hall today." (4) " Floral Beauty and a fair admirer at the Royal Horticultural Show - Miss Jean Scott, of Burnley Horticultural School, with three choice specimens of gladioli, champions in their class. Left: Emile Aubrun variety, grown by Mr. G. Swensen, Ballarat. Also see B99.1046. (5, 6) Charlemagne and Sunnyside varieties, grown by Mr. R. Hayes, Ballarat."burnley horticultural college, students, female students, burnley horticultural gardens, freda lette, madame edouard heriot roses, mrs j.s. oliver, national rose society, flowers, dahlias, jean scott, royal horticultural society, royal horticultural show, g. swensen, r. hayes, national rose society show, gladioli

The Bendigo Horticultural and Agricultural Show began in 1859 when a meeting was held at the Shamrock hotel to form a committee. The first competitive event was a ploughing competition held at Lockwood in June 1859.Bendigo Agricultural Show Society Lady's Ticket: Lady's Ticket and Family Ticket included. Yellow card, black print with hole left side for attaching Reads * Lady's Ticket and Family Ticket 1966. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. October 20th, 21st and 22nd. This ticket will admit either a Lady or the Member's Family up to 14 years of age, provided it is produced with either the Member's ticket or the other Lady's Ticket. Admit to Grounds and Grandstands. Cr. K.R. McLennan, President. F.B. Jennings, Secretary. Ticket No. 427. Lady's Ticket retains the portion to be given to the Gatekeeper. Box 625organization, club/society, agricultural and horticultural show, bendigo agricultural show society.