The Society April 2013

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ISSUE 16 APRIL 2013

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to be launched in 2014.

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CONTENTS ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC

From the President .............................................................................................4

Media Tour for the Adelaide Showground’s green credentials ...................4

Royal Shows national economic impact ........................................................5

From the Chief Executive ..................................................................................6

2013 Sowing Guide now available ..................................................................6

Towards 175 years, Society history ...................................................................8

Historical Treasure bound for London ............................................................10

Majestic Clydesdales .......................................................................................11

Become a Society Member............................................................................12

Birthday Membership .......................................................................................13

The Olive Grove launch ..................................................................................13

Rural Industries R&D Corporation Horizon Scholarship .................................14

Advantage SA Regional Awards ...................................................................15

LambEx comes to Adelaide in 2014 ..............................................................16

Make your mark in Society history ..................................................................16

Next Generation Group continues to grow ..................................................17

Society sponsors Food Awards .......................................................................17

Agricultural Societies supporting drumMUSTER .............................................18

ROYAL ADEAIDE SHOW

Show Competitive Entries open for entries ...................................................19

Show Magazine advertising now open .........................................................20

Tom Bowden celebrating 50 years Show involvement ...............................21

IGA continues to present the Show ...............................................................22

New Sponsorship Program for the Show .......................................................22

ROYAL ADEAIDE WINE SHOW

In memorium Ray Beckwith OAM ..................................................................23

Maurice O’Shea Award for the humble screwcap .....................................23

ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

Permanent Railway Station for the Showground .........................................24

Automated Parking for the Showground ......................................................25

Annual Variety Christmas party a huge success ..........................................26

Calling for Anzac Biscuit Recipes ...................................................................26

Front Cover : 2012 Rural Ambassador finalist, Daniel Roe

In total 2,000 copies of the book will be produced; 400 leather bound, 600 hard cover and 1,000 soft cover. A limited number of 1,000 subscriptions are available and an order of a leather or hard cover book is required to be a subscriber.

Leather bound copies will be individually numbered and the purchase of a leather bound book includes a bottle of commemorative wine.

The commemorative wine is a 2010 Shiraz assessed by three of the best in the wine industry... Huon Hooke, Brian Croser AO and Michael Brajkovich MW who judged the 2011 Royal Adelaide Wine Show Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith Prize for the Most Outstanding Wine of Provenance.

Secure your copy today and place an order by completing an order form (on page 27) or place an order on-line www.rahs.com.au.

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From the President

Richard Fewster President, RA&HS of SA Inc.

I t’s been a busy start to 2013 with planning

well underway for this year’s activities. Each

year’s Royal Adelaide Show seems to be better

than the last and, just when I think we couldn’t

possibly top it, along come the exciting plans

for the next one. Put the dates in your diary

now – September 6 to 14. The Royal Adelaide

Wine Show is also in the planning stages, with

entries due by July 12. Last year’s competition

sections saw a record number of entries, and I’m

confident that 2013 will continue to grow.

The RA&HS’s 175th anniversary is under 12 months

away, and we have many exciting initiatives

planned for this special year. Work is progressing

on the official history of the Society – be sure to

reserve your copy now by filling out the order

form included with this edition of The Society.

Those who order a leather-bound copy of the

book will also receive our 175th commemorative

wine – a specially chosen 2010 Shiraz. I’m also

delighted to report that South Australia will host

the national Lamb-Ex event in 2014, providing us

with a great opportunity to showcase our sheep

industry to the rest of the country and, indeed,

the world.

Finally, we’ve introduced a new lay-out into

this edition of The Society, grouping stories into

four sections – RA&HS news, Royal Adelaide

Show, Royal Adelaide Wine Show and Adelaide

Showground venue news. Look out for the stories

on young agriculture student Emily Buddle and

pigeon committee identity Tom Bowden, who

will celebrate his 50th year of involvement with

the Royal Show in 2013. They’re testimony to

the amazing and diverse group of people that

support the Society and the Show year after year.

Richard Fewster

President, RA&HS of SA Inc

A visit to the Adelaide Showground Solar

Generator was the highlight of a recent

media tour organized by Advantage SA.

Designed to showcase SA companies at the

forefront of renewable energy, the tour was

attended by media from EcoGeneration

Magazine, The Advertiser and Advantage SA

Foundation members.

The two-day tour featured behind-the-scenes

visits to some of SA’s key renewable energy

facilities, including the Waterloo Wind Farm,

SARDI and the Centre of Energy Technology at

Adelaide University.

At the Adelaide Showground, Chief Executive

John Rothwell told attendees how the venue’s

12,720 solar panels generate 40% of the

Showground’s power needs, exporting power to

neighbouring houses and businesses when not i

n use.

Media tour visits Showground power station

Supported by the Government of South Australia,

Advantage SA’s Interstate Media Program looks

to challenge and alter perceptions held by

editors and key interstate media representatives

regarding SA.

Solar panel viewing platform

RA&HS CE John W Rothwell & Advantage SA CE Karen Raffen


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Shows remain popular but challenges aheadA ustralia’s 587 agricultural shows injected

$965 million into the nation’s economy in

2011 and attracted 5.9 million visitors, according

to a new report by the Queensland Chamber of

Agricultural Societies.

Released at the 2012 Brisbane Ekka, the

Economic and Social Impact Study of Australian

Agricultural Shows found that shows create

tangible economic and social benefits for

communities, particularly the educational,

competitive and cultural experiences they

provide.

The study also compared agricultural show

attendance to attendance at other cultural

experiences and events, and found that 25%

of Australians went to a Show – third behind

cinemas (65%) and zoos/aquariums (35%).

“The study found that, generally, agricultural shows improve people’s quality of life and they build social capital within local communities and regions in Australia,” states the report.

The extensive study also found that agricultural

shows provide enormous opportunities for

volunteerism, with the value of Show volunteers

in Queensland alone estimated at $84 million.

The study found that the economic benefits of Shows included:

• The community attending and spending money at the Show;

• Sponsors promoting their business and product;

• Exhibitors selling their produce and services;

• Community organisations raising funds at the Show;

• Showmen, competitors and tourists visiting and staying in towns putting on a Show.

However, despite the positive findings, the study also found that the Show movement in general is

facing several challenges, with overall visitor numbers in decline and fewer Shows operating.

“The results estimate that the number of Australians and visiting tourists who attended a Show in 2011

was 5.9 million, the equivalent of approximately 26% of the Country’s population,” the report states. It

goes on to say: “This figure represents a significant decrease in the number attending shows from 11

years ago when research found that 10.7 million visitors attended Shows, the equivalent of 56% of the

population in 2000.”

The report lists several ways to maintain and increase the economic and social impacts of agricultural

shows, including building the capacity of Show societies; increasing Show societies’ financial

management skills and revenue-raising strategies; increasing community engagement, promoting

and enhancing youth participation and increasing strategic planning to ensure the popularity and

sustainability of the Show.

Chief executive of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc Mr John Rothwell said the study

provided valuable data on the economic and social value of agricultural shows, as well as strategies for

the future.

“The Royal Adelaide Show has already addressed many of the suggestions made in the report, such

as broadening our revenue stream, encouraging youth participation and ensuring the long-term

relevance and appeal of the Royal Show,” he said.

“Initiatives such as the continued development of the Showground as a year-round events and

exhibitions venue, the continued growth of our competitive sections and strengthening ties with industry,

have all contributed to our success in recent years.

“It’s our view that agricultural shows have an extremely important role to play in the future, both in

providing an opportunity for the encouragement and recognition of excellence in primary industry, and

educating government, business and urban-dwellers about issues such as food security.”

2012 Royal Adelaide Show crowds

Grand Parade on the Main Arena at the Royal Show


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From the Chief Executive

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

T he continued development of the

Adelaide Showground as Adelaide’s

leading public event venue continues full steam

ahead, with exciting news that a permanent

train station will be built at Wayville. Expected

to be completed by early 2014, this state-of-

the-art station will strengthen the Adelaide

Showground’s accessibility, offering regular train,

tram and bus connections, as well as extensive

on-site carparking.

Another exciting development is the installation

of automated parking technology at the

Adelaide Showground in April 2013. As detailed

in this edition of The Society, this new system will

improve the visitor experience, reduce queuing

times and increase security.

I’m also pleased to announce that the Walter

J Beauchamp Gates, which previously stood in

front of Duncan Hall facing Goodwood Road,

will be resurrected as part of the Leader Street

entry upgrade.

Developments such as these are crucial to the Showground’s future growth as an event venue, a

crucial component of the RA&HS long-term business plan. Indeed, a recent study into the worth

of Australia’s agricultural shows found that agricultural societies need to identify and pursue other

revenue streams, rather than simply relying on Royal Shows, if they are to remain viable and relevant

in the future.

I trust you enjoy reading this edition of The Society and look forward to working with you during the year.

John Rothwell

Chief Executive, RA&HS of SA Inc

Artist’s impression of the new Wayville Station, view looking north from Showground / cycle way

Walter J Beauchamp Gates

2013 Sowing Guide now availableP roduced by the SA Research Development

Institute, the 2013 Sowing Guide contains

everything that farmers need to know about the

performance of a wide range of grains, canola

and pulse crops.

Developed thanks to research funds from the

SA Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) and the Grains

Research Development Council (GRDC), the

booklet provides advice for farmers regarding

which mix of crops will give them the best

economic return with the least risk.

The publication uses results from the National

Variety Trials, Rural Solutions SA, SARDI and the

University of Adelaide research staff who compare

the varieties via their yield to identify the best grains

for the various regions of the state.

The 2013 Sowing Guide has been forwarded to all

growers on the GRDC ‘Groundcover’ publication

list and can be obtained from Malcolm Buckby at

the Rural Services office, phone; 08 8210 5230.


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Towards 175

T he first few Shows were held

at various locations around the

city. In 1844 a site among the gum

trees in Botanic Park was used and

this became the first ‘home’ for future

exhibitions. By 1860 the colony’s first

Exhibition Building had been erected

in the Park at a cost of £2,000 and was

used for the Autumn Show that year.

With an increase in competitions and a growing population, the Show moved into the grounds of the Adelaide University. A new Exhibition Hall, known as the

Jubilee Pavilion, which faced North Terrace, was used for the first time in 1887. For the next few years the Show was divided between the ‘old’ and the ‘new’

sites, before finally using the second site exclusively between 1895 and 1925 when the move to Wayville occurred.

In 2014 the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society will celebrate its 175th anniversary. In this edition of The Society we take a look back at the various locations for the Showground.

First Exhibition Building/1889 Autumn Show

Jubilee Pavilion on North Terrace 1920 Spring Show on the Jubilee Oval


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The Wayville area was purchased by the

Government in 1911 with the intention of shifting

the Showground from the Jubilee site to make

way for the expanding Adelaide University,

however, in 1913 the First World War intervened

and it was not until 1925 that the shift was finally

made. In 1914 a competition was launched

for the design of the new area and a building

committee was set up the following year. The

scarcity of materials and sharp increase in prices

due to the war severely curtailed activity but

grading, levelling, draining and fencing was

undertaken, two pavilions were erected and a

railway siding was installed.

Mr C R Heath’s winning design for the new Showground at Wayville

Sir Lancelot Stirling with Laurie Hull, during the planting of the main arena in 1925

Construction of the new facilities at the Wayville site in preparation for the September Show in 1925


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T he Society’s historical Duncan Challenge Trophy will feature in an exhibition at the Royal

Academy of Arts in London from September to December this year.

The request from the Academy came after the piece was featured in the Art Gallery of

South Australia’s exhibition Bounty: Nineteenth-century South Australian gold and silver.

According to Archivist Marilyn Ward, the trophy was awarded in the early

twentieth century to agricultural bureaus for a collection of exhibits

representing districts around the State.

“These comprehensive and wonderfully presented displays represented the produce of a particular area, as well as the enterprise, energy and skill of those that worked the land.”

The trophy was first awarded in 1914 at

The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural

Society’s Autumn Show to the Angaston

Agricultural Bureau. Following a five-year

Show hiatus, due to World War One and a

later influenza epidemic, the Mount Barker

Agricultural Bureau won the trophy in 1920 and

for the following four years, making them the

absolute winner.

The Duncan Trophy is no longer used for

competition.

Historical treasure bound for London

L ast edition (December 2012) we ran a

story on the history of the Murray Trophy

originally donated to the RA&HS of SA Inc in

August 1873 to recognize the best combing wool

ram. However, we neglected to report that the

Murray family has now donated the trophy back

to the Society. The RA&HS remains indebted to the

Murray family for this extremely generous donation.

Murray Trophy

Family member Alistair Murray with the Murray Trophy


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Recently the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Archives Foundation of SA

Inc was the recipient of this trophy, which was donated by Mrs Janet Kelly,

whose late husband Fred had been a nephew of the four Francis brothers. In

addition to the trophy, Mrs Kelly also generously donated a gold medallion

and silver medal.

The Majestic ClydesdaleD uring the 1920’s and 1930’s, J Francis and

Sons, and later the Francis Brothers of

Maitland, were very successful exhibitors at Royal

Adelaide Shows with their majestic Clydesdales.

Among the most noted winners were

Beneficence and Mary Rose, both imported

from Scotland. Another imported horse, Great

Count, who came from Otago, NZ also captured

the judges’ attention on many occasions and in

1936 this magnificent horse was awarded Best

Clydesdale Stallion or Colt. The prize was a lovely

sterling silver trophy with scroll designed handles

which was donated by the Clydesdale Horse

Society of Great Britain and Ireland.


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Follow the Royal Adelaide Show @adelaideshow

I magine visiting the Royal Adelaide Show as

many times as you like, bypassing the

queues, entering via the Members entrance and

watching all the action on the Main Arena from

the Members Grandstand.

RA&HS members enjoy all these benefits and

more, including access to the Banquet Room

and Members Bar during the Show and special

two-for-one admission to selected events at the

Adelaide Showground, including the Caravan,

Camping & Off-Road Show and the MBA Building

& Home Improvement Show.

General manager of the Royal Adelaide Show

Michelle Hocking said becoming a member of

the Show was not only great value, it’s easier

than most people think.

“It’s also a great gift idea,” she said.

Become a member of SA’s biggest event

“Full membership is available to adults for

$145 per year, with members receiving one

non-transferable membership card and one

transferable guest pass. Members can also

purchase an additional guest pass and up to

three child passes.

“Thee-year membership passes ($420) and junior

membership passes ($50) are also available.”

Both the one and three-year adult membership

passes are available to corporate organisations,

however they must subscribe through a

nominated person, rather than a company

name.

Life Memberships, costing $2000 each, provide

the ultimate in Show membership, with

cardholders enjoying limitless visits to the Show

each year. However, the pass must be confirmed

by the member on an annual basis.

For more details on becoming a member of the

RA&HS log onto www.rahs.com.au or phone

08 8210 5211.


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Olive guide hot off the press

Birthday gift of a lifetimeS ome youngsters turning 21 put in requests for

cash or even a car from their parents. But

Oliver Smith was ecstatic with his December

birthday present from mum Suzie of a life

membership to the Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society of SA.

“It’s pretty much what I’ve been talking about

since I was seven or eight years old,” Oliver

enthuses. “I’ve just always really liked the Royal

Adelaide Show. Mum [Suzie] is a life member,

so we’d go most days together every year. Our

family didn’t concentrate on the rides or the

showbags – we were all about seeing all the

animals and the free stuff.”

As well as being involved in junior cookery and

horticulture competitions when young, Oliver

now shows his alpacas there, most recently

winning third prize. His passion for alpacas

began while attending Urrbrae Agricultural

High School.

A new guide to extra virgin olive oil and

table olives was launched at the Adelaide

Showground Farmers Market on February 17.

Produced by the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural

Society, in conjunction with Olives South Australia,

The Olive Grove includes information on buying,

storing and cooking with olive oil, different

varieties and profiles the winners of the 2012 Olive

Oil competition.

Federal Labor MP for the seat of Kingston

Amanda Rishworth spoke at the launch about

the industry Code of Practice and Olive Oil

Standard, which is currently awaiting Government

endorsement. Olive oil and table olive tastings,

an information seminar on how to choose quality

oil and cooking demonstrations also featured.

Copies of the guide will be distributed via

Romeo’s IGA and IGA Gourmet Stores, the Taste

SA Pavilion at the Royal Adelaide Show, the Olives

SA Field Day and by Advantage SA, Food SA and

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market members.

To receive your own copy of The Olive Grove

contact, Amanda Ford on 08 8210 5264.

“Going to the Show is something I’ve always

done since I was a child and now it reminds me

of my youth,” Oliver says. “I just enjoy getting

that country life for a bit.”

He and his family live on a five-acre property in

Cherry Gardens, which they share with rabbits,

chickens and alpacas.

The benefits of a life membership include

receiving a non-transferable Life Member’s Card,

a transferable guest pass and a Life Member pin.

For details visit www.rahs.com.au

Oliver with his Alpaca

Oliver with his mum, Suzie

Kent Hallett and Royal Adelaide Show & Wine Show General Manager, Michelle Hocking cooking up a storm at the book launch

Federal member for Kingston, Amanda Rishworth MP


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F irst-year university students who study an

agriculture-related degree may be eligible

for a $5,000 annual scholarship.

The Government-run Horizon Scholarship is an

initiative of the Rural Industries R&D Corporation,

in partnership with industry sponsors, that offers

students financial support, work placements,

mentoring and professional development

opportunities.

Current Horizon scholar Emily Buddle is in her final

year of a Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree

at the University of Adelaide.

“I’ve known for a long time that I wanted a

career in agriculture – in animal production, or in

education, teaching children about livestock and

animal husbandry,” she said.

“One of the great challenges for the industry is

getting more young people interested in and

excited about agriculture. At the moment there

are about ten jobs for every agricultural science

graduate.

“Agriculture is the world’s most essential industry;

in the end, we all need to eat. But we will have

to learn how to feed more people with the same

amount of land, or less land, as urbanisation

spreads.”

A former Urrbrae Agricultural High School student,

Emily was dux of agriculture in Year 12, and was

involved in the school’s stud beef cattle breeding

initiative and steer competition at the Royal

Adelaide Show.

“I also volunteered to help show Limousin stud

animals at the South Australian Junior Heifer Expo

to build my experience,” she said.

Scholarship program for agriculture students

With her interest in livestock and enthusiasm for

the future of the industry, Emily was a natural

match for the Meat and Livestock Australia

sponsored Horizon Scholarship.

As well as providing her with a $5,000-a-year

bursary for the duration of her degree at

Adelaide University, the program has helped

her make connections with students from other

regions and with industry leaders. With the

help of the bursary Emily has travelled to work

placements in Queensland, the ACT, New South

Wales and Tasmania, with some – such as two

weeks at a 40,000-head cattle feedlot in Dalby,

Queensland, organized directly through the

Horizon program.

“The feedlot was really interesting,” Emily said.

“We don’t have operations of that size in SA.”

To be eligible for a Horizon scholarship students must be entering their first year of university and

studying a degree related to agriculture, such as agricultural science, rural science, livestock/animal

science, veterinary science or agribusiness.

Selection criteria include the student’s commitment to a career in agriculture, leadership potential and

high school academic record.

Applications usually open at the beginning of February, with scholarship winners announced in late

February. Timing could be an issue for this year but planning for 2014 would be beneficial now. For

details visit the www.rirdc.gov.au or phone (02) 6271 4100.

The Society’s Education Foundation supports many organisations providing further education in primary

industries, some include;

1. University of Adelaide Agricultural Award – adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/undergrad/royalag.html

2. Rural Media Award -.ruralmediasa.com/telstra.html

3. Wine Communicators of Australia Wine Media Cadetship - winecommunicators.com.au

4. Science in Schools - Trevor Noble 0448 328 227 [email protected]

Michael Siviour, Lachy Mickan, Samantha Neumann,2012 Rural Ambassador Winners

Aisha Hargraves spruiking the good oil on careers in agriculture

Emily Buddle


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T he Adelaide Showground was delighted

to again to sponsor the Advantage SA

Regional Awards Youth Category in 2012. This

category aims to recognise and acknowledge

young South Australians and youth groups/

organisations who demonstrate outstanding

leadership, acting as young ambassadors for the

local community, inspiring and supporting young

people as well as facilitating outstanding youth

projects or activities.

Congratulations to the winners below and also to

the Limestone Coast winner Matthew Byrne who

was unable to attend the awards evening.

I nformation sessions will be held on

Friday April 26 from 3-4pm and

Saturday April 27 from 10-11am at the

Showground. For information about

Volunteering at the Show logo onto www.

theshow.com.au and look under Show

Experiences.

Advantage SA Regional Awards

Calling for Royal Show Volunteers!

Advantage SA Chief Executive Karen Raffen with Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula winner Emily Rowe

RA&HS Honorary Councillor Maxwell Smart with Yorke and Mid North winner Grace Bowman

Senator Anne Ruston with Murraylands and Riverland winner Emma Stegmann

RA&HS Horticulture Committee Deputy Chairman Brett Draper with Hills and Coasts winner Aisha Hargraves

Overall Winner Emily Rowe with RA&HS Marketing Administrator KheShan Gronow

Advantage SA Event & Campaign Manager with Far North winner Michelle Reynolds

For your version of the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural

Society of SA Inc 2012 Annual Report log on to rahs.com.au

Adelaide Showground App Now AvAilAble


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T he nation’s leading lamb and sheep

industry event – LambEx – will be held at

the Adelaide Showground in July 2014.

South Australia was delighted to secure the

biennial, industry-run event, which aims to

promote the Australian sheep industry to

stakeholders and growers, providing new and

relevant information not exposed at regional field

days or industry seminars.

The first event of its kind was held in Perth in 2010

and the 2012 event was held in Bendigo. Sponsors

already on board for 2014 include Meat and

Livestock Australia, Australian Wool Innovation,

T&R Pastoral and JBS Australia.

Allan Piggott, RA&HS Councillor and Chairman

of the local LambEx organising committee, says;

“We’ve also got support from the South Australian

Sheep Advisory Group, who have agreed to

underwrite the event, and strong support from the

Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA.”

The Society’s Pastoral Committee was among

those involved in securing the event – and

RA&HS president Richard Fewster says it’s quite

a coup for SA. “It’s also a great event for the

venue to stage in 2014 as the Royal Agricultural

& Horticultural Society will be celebrating its 175th

anniversary.”

National sheep event in SA to coincide with the Society’s 175th anniversary

About 500 delegates are expected to attend,

Allan says. “There are probably two main things

we’re looking at with LambEx 2014, and that’s

to introduce our sheep producers to new,

cutting-edge technology, such as genomics and

improved sheep management systems, but also

to showcase what’s happening here in SA to the

rest of the country and the world.”

The event will begin with registrations on the

Wednesday night – July 9 – where there will be

“a lot of static displays, providing an opportunity

for companies involved with the sheep industry

to display their work”. Following will be two full

days on July 10 and 11. Details are being finalised

but Allan says the event will likely mirror the last

one held in Bendigo where highlights included a

networking breakfast, guest speakers during the

day, and a gala dinner.

“We’re thinking we might also have an

opportunity for delegates to do bus trips around

the state on the Wednesday,” Allan says. “We

may run a bus up to the Mid North to see some

exciting work happening up there, as well as

to feed lots and meat processors not far from

Adelaide.”

For more information visit www.lambex.com.au

Don’t miss your chance to make historyO rders are now being taken for the

official history book of the Royal

Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South

Australia, to be launched in 2014.

Currently being written by historian and author

Rob Linn, this must-have volume provides a

fascinating insight into the Society’s 175-year

history, from 1839 to 2014.

Only 2000 copies will be produced, with a strictly

limited 1,000 subscriptions available if you order a

leather-bound or hard copy edition. The leather-

bound edition is numbered and comes with a

commemorative bottle of wine, while 600 hard

copy and 1000 paperback editions will also be

produced.

To order refer to the order form enclosed with this

edition of The Society or visit rahs.com.au and

click on ‘About the Society’ or contact

KheShan Gronow on 08 8210 5226 or

[email protected]

Rob Linn, historian and author

butcher Greg Butler in the JBS Australia mobile boning room trailer conducting a live cross to the main auditorium at LambEx 2012.


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Y oung people are encouraging each other

to take part in country shows and the

Royal Adelaide Show.

The South Australian Agricultural Shows Next

Generation Group, which began in 2011, is aimed

at people aged 16 to 40 and follows similar groups

interstate and overseas.

Chairperson Taryn Mangelsdorf says: “It’s designed

to bring young people together and get them

back involved in their communities and country

shows. We’re the only state at present that has one

youth group for both the country shows and Royal

Show which is a great advantage.”

Aims include developing innovative Show activities

for youth, providing networking opportunities,

and educating the public about the importance

of rural and agricultural enterprise and life. It also

offers support for young people wanting to exhibit

at their local shows and a network for rural youth

moving to the city to board at college.

Hon. John Dawkins MLC spoke of the significance

of such an initiative before the Legislative Council

last year. “In many cases, rural communities are

Next Generation group urges youth to get involved in shows

struggling to retain their younger population

because of study and work opportunities away

from home,” he said, “and that is why I wish to

highlight the important work that South Australian

agricultural shows have done in trying to motivate

young people to contribute to, and provide

leadership in, local communities.”

Liberal MLC Dawkins gave credit to SA’s

Agricultural Societies Council and the Royal

Agricultural and Horticultural Society in helping to

get the youth group up and running. “Without their

leadership and stewardship, this group would not

have come to fruition.”

Among its activities, the group aims to replicate

a Youth in Ag Day, held in Sydney, at the Royal

Adelaide Show this year. Highlights will include a

youth breakfast, various Show gatherings, the state

finals of the Young Farmer Challenge in the Main

Arena, and night activities in the city. “To meet

likeminded people and just to be able to have

that network and support is important – especially

for those travelling to the city by themselves,” Taryn

enthuses.

Also the 2010 Rural Ambassador state runner-up,

Taryn grew up on a fruit property in Loxton and now

splits her time between Adelaide and the Clare

Valley. She exhibited at the Loxton Show from age

five. “Most of us in the group wouldn’t be where we

are in our jobs or lives today if it weren’t for showing

as young exhibitors at our country shows – so we

want to give back,” she says.

The group has an active membership of 40 – and

growing. Yearly membership is $10 and includes

newsletter updates and a membership pack.

Upcoming events include a black-tie ball in July

and an AGM in August. For more information, visit

sacountryshows.com/pages/next-generation.php

T he Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society

of SA was delighted to be a Major Sponsor

of the 2012 SA Food Industry Awards, announced

on November 16. The RA&HS sponsored the

Best Practice Award, won by the Barossa Valley

Cheese Company (less than 10 employees) and

Bickford’s Australia (greater than 10 employees).

Speaking at the awards, RA&HS President Richard

Fewster said best practice in food production

was now a necessity for producers to achieve

sustainability, rather than an option. “In Australia,

coming through one of the most severe droughts

in our history and encountering water restrictions,

has made us consider our future and in particular

food security and production.”

RA&HS sponsors food awards

Taryn Mangelsdor

Richard Fewster, RA&HS President, and George Kotses, Operational Director, Bickford’s Australia (winner of the Best Practice (over 10 Full time employee) Award)

Left to right: Richard Sims (Robern Menz), Richie Roberts (Agriexchange), Brenton Woolston (AlmondCo), Franz Knoll (Barossa Fine Foods), George Kotses (Bickford’s Australia), Phil Sims (Robern Menz), Michael Horrocks (Lifestyle Bakery)

Left to Right: Matt Fazzari (Enzo’s at Home), Peter Cox (Gelista), Alex Fazzari (Enzo’s at Home), Geoff Hutchinson (Fleurieu Milk and Yoghurt), Victoria McClurg (Barossa Valley Cheese), Richard Fewster, Darren Sutton (Kytons Bakery), Sharon Sutton (Kytons Bakery), Jim Maitland (Pangkarra), Katherine Maitland (Pangkarra).

Richard Fewster, RA&HS President and Victoria McClurg, Owner, Barossa Valley Cheese (winner of the Best Practice (10 and under full time employee) Award)


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Society supports environmental initiative

A n environmental program worth supporting

is one that recycles unwanted agricultural

chemical containers and chemicals.

The drumMUSTER® initiative has collected over 20

million used agricultural vet chemical containers,

the equivalent of 25,000 tonnes of waste

packaging that has been saved from landfill

and recycled. Another program, ChemClear,

has seen Australian farmers safely dispose of

350 tonnes of waste agricultural vet chemicals,

keeping stockpiles to a minimum.

Both voluntary programs are initiatives of

AgStewardship Australia, who contract Agsafe

Limited to deliver the programs on its behalf.

Members organisations include the National

Farmers’ Federation, CropLife Australia, Animal

Health Alliance, Veterinary Manufacturers and

Distributors Association and the Australian Local

Government Association.

Karen Gomez, Chief Executive Officer of AgStewardship AustraliaCollection in the Barossa Valley

Australian farmers feed over 60 million people a day. As the global population expands, in addition to

increasing its exports, Australian agriculture can play a valuable role in helping developing countries

improve their farm management practices and grow more food locally.

International cooperation between the Royal Agricultural Societies of South Australia and Zambia

to develop young people with the potential to shape agriculture’s future is one way to build the

capacity needed. It’s an opportunity to show first-hand the productivity and environmental benefits of

successful programs like drumMUSTER® and ChemClear.

On the back of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society’s attendance to the Royal Agricultural

Society of the Commonwealth Conference (RASC) in Zambia in 2012, Society President Richard Fewster

has been coordinating an Australian study tour scholarship through AgStewardship Australia for a

local villager Ms Inonge Mubanga. Ms Mubanga will come to Australia and learn about our Australian

farming practices to take home and share with her neighbouring communities. More of Inonge’s

travels will be included in future editions of The Society.

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ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW THE SOCIETY

S outh Australians will be encouraged

to try their luck and enter one of the many

competitive sections at this year’s Royal Show

as part of a promotional campaign being

launched by the RA&HS.

Expected to run in April and May, coinciding

with the call for entries for most competitive

sections at The Show, the advertising and public

relations campaign will emphasise that anyone

can enter the Show, and that there’s a category

for everyone.

The Campaign will include a comprehensive

press component including interviews with

past Royal Show competition winners. Show

presenting partner IGA is a big part of the

promotion, keep an eye out for in store

advertising letting shoppers know it’s time to

‘beat Nanna’ and refine your cooking skills

ready for the Royal Show.

General manager of the Royal Adelaide Show

Michelle Hocking said though many show-goers

had a long and proud tradition of entering the

Show, many people – particularly metropolitan

residents – didn’t realise that competitions were

open to all South Australians.

“The Royal Adelaide Show attracts the second

highest number of competitive entries of any

capital city Show in Australia and, in 2012, we

attracted 30,495 entries, the highest number in

our 173 year history,” she said.

“It would be great to beat this record again in

2013, and we ask all South Australians to help!”

There are 58 competitions in the 2013 Royal

Show, ranging from photography, art and

floristry, to cookery, horticulture and technology.

“Within each competition there are several

classes and categories, meaning the

opportunities to enter are endless,” she said.

“Junior classes are included in many

competitions, and we have children as young

as five entering our art and vegetable growing

competitions.”

Information on the various competitions,

including entry dates and fees, can be found by

visiting theshow.com.au Most competitions open

in April, with entries due in June and July – check

the relevant competition’s schedule for details.

Call for competitive entries

Like the Royal Adelaide Show on Facebookfacebook.com/RoyalAdelaideShow

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THE SOCIETY ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

T he Royal Adelaide Show may be six months away, but the official guide

to the Show, The Show Magazine, is already in production.

The definitive guide to the Royal Show, the 2013 edition will feature 68 pages

brimming with essential Show information, including dates and times, the

competition judging program, ticket options, public transport and parking,

attractions, entertainment, carnival rides, showbags, food and much, much

more. For exhibitors and businesses involved in the Royal Show, it’s the ideal

way to tell your customers and stakeholders that you will be there!

Four hundred thousand copies of the magazine are printed and delivered

direct to South Australian homes and through IGA and Foodland

supermarkets three weeks before the Show starts, giving show-goers plenty

of time to plan their time at the Show.

For information on advertising in the Show Magazine and other Show

marketing collateral, contact KheShan Gronow ([email protected])

or Michelle Hocking ([email protected]), or log

onto www.theshow.com.au.

Show Magazine advertising NOW OPEN

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GARDENING TALKS IN THE TOPIARY CAFEHosted by Dianne HallDue to the overwhelming interest in learning more about gardening we have decided to be adventurous and re introduce our gardening morning and afternoon teas. Our Gardening talks are designed to be practical and advisory in nature – designed to give those who feel like they need advice, but not necessarily a horticultural degree.Our first talk for the year will be on Friday April the 26th for afternoon tea, starting at 2.30pmAfternoon tea will be served at 2.45pm; the Topiary Cafe will be serving scones with lashings of jam and cream, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

HERBS FOR HEALTH AND FLAVOUR 26th April with June TaylorJoin June Taylor from 5AA, (Michaels Keelans program Manager and passionate gardener) June will explain how there is nothing better than picking herbs fresh from your own garden to add flavour to a dish that you cannot get in any other way. Herbs are not only aromatic but they can add beauty to your garden with their varied leaves and flowers. Learn how to plant your own herb garden, what to plant and how to use herbs. Methods of drying and storing herbs for out of season use will also be discussed as will some of the medicinal uses they can be put to.The cost is $19.00 and bookings are essential. Please book with Newman’s Nursery

TOPICS COMING SOON!

Fruit Trees with Dr Harry Harrison Morning tea, 16th May

Roses with Kelvin Trimper Morning tea, 6th June

Growing Camellias with Jon Hall Lunch high tea, 12th July

Gardening and why we love it. Celebrity guests Micheal Keelan & June Taylor Lunch high tea, 16th August

Floristry Demonstration with Alethia Quick Morning tea, 14th November

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F or Tom Bowden, poultry breeding is in the blood. The 73-year-old from

McLaren Flat says; “I found out my great-grandfather, Joseph, was involved

in showing poultry soon after he came here from Cornwall in 1876 – and my

grandfather, Walter, was too.”

Though, Tom adds: “For some reason, my father, Joe, hated chooks, but he was always supportive of what I did. I started breeding when I was eight and haven’t stopped.”

2013 will mark Tom’s 50th year with the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA

as a steward or at a committee level, though he has shown at the Adelaide Show

since 1955.

He was a steward at the 1964 Show, a position he held until his appointment to the

poultry and pigeon committee in 1988, he served as deputy chair from 1996 to 2008

and has been chair since 2008. He was also a representative of the executive from

2009 to 2010.

Outside of the RA&HS, he has served with the South Australian Poultry Association

and was the inaugural president of Exhibition Stud Poultry Australia, the national

body that represented state associations and exhibition poultry generally, for 15

years until retiring in 2012.

He received an Order of Australia medal in 2004 for his services to the poultry

industry and McLaren Flat community. “That was a bit of a surprise,” Tom admits with

a chuckle.

He has judged at shows in all states of Australia, including all the mainland Royal

Shows – though not Adelaide due to being involved in running the competition –

and in England.

At the Adelaide Show, he has won four champion best exhibit in Show awards and

had five reserve champions in the poultry section. While previously also breeding

large fowls, ducks and pigeons, he now sticks to the smaller bantam breeds and

colours. “I just enjoy the challenge of trying to breed the perfect Bantam or fowl,”

he enthuses.

On the Adelaide Show itself, Tom says:

“It’s always been considered by us as breeders and exhibitors to be the ultimate challenge. To win a prize at the Adelaide Show is what you really strive to do. All through my years of involvement to win even a class in Adelaide was a pinnacle, to win a champion was a real achievement, and to have a section winner or a champion bird overall has brought grown men to tears!”

Tom reflected that the Poultry and Pigeon Committee had worked tirelessly over

many years to maintain a standard that has made the section the envy of all royal

shows. Interstate judges and exhibitors who have attended the Show over many

years enthusiastically promote how special it was to come to the Adelaide Royal

and how well they were looked after. He added, “To have played an integral part in

the development of that culture has been most rewarding.”

He and wife Erica have four children and live on a three-acre property at McLaren

Flat. Tom says; “I always wanted to be a farmer, but I ended up teaching agricultural

science for ten years before I went back to primary school teaching.” Later, he

became the principal of Meadows Primary School – a role he held for 20 years.

Fifty years in poultry and pigeons for Tom

Tom Bowden, Chairman RA&HS Poultry & Pigeon Committee

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THE SOCIETY ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

A s South Australia’s largest public event, the

Royal Adelaide Show presents many

excellent promotional and sponsorship

opportunities for South Australian businesses.

However, it’s not just large companies that can

benefit from an association with the Show.

Royal Show sponsorship manager says a new

sponsorship opportunity, developed exclusively

for small and medium-sized businesses, will

be ideal for businesses whose customer or

client base is aligned with any of the Show’s

competitions.

“The Competition Supporters Program offers

three levels of sponsorship investment and

associated benefits,” Ms Holthouse explained.

“Sponsorship under the program is allocated in

support of a specific competition as a whole,

rather than allocated to a particular award, and

supports the ethos of the Show’s competitions

being at the heart of what the Royal Adelaide

Show is all about – the promotion and reward

of excellence in agriculture, horticulture and

human endeavour.

2 011 saw IGA become the Presenting

Partner of the Royal Adelaide Show, the first

time this has occurred in the Show’s history.

A huge success for both the Show and IGA, with

ticket sales continuing to grow each year and

many stores selling out a week prior to the Show

starting, our Foodland and IGA stores embrace

the opportunity by theming their stores to boost

sales and acting as a distribution point for the

official Show Magazine. With the inclusion this year

of Carnival Cash being sold alongside tickets,

Foodland and IGA stores were your one stop shop

for all your pre Royal Adelaide Show needs!

The IGA Fresh Produce stall was once again a

success. With a bigger set up than last year we

were able to offer Showgoers the option to pick

up their fresh produce before leaving the Show

Sponsor profile: IGA

New sponsorship program for the Show

“All Competition Supporters receive a Sash, which is great to display in your business premises, and

recognition on the Competition Supporters Honour Roll, published in all competition catalogues. “

Show tickets, signage, adverts and hospitality are also offered under the program.

For more details visit theshow.com.au or contact Karen Holthouse on 08 8210 5255 or

[email protected]

Coca-Cola Superstar Stag at the Royal Adelaide Show

at a discounted rate. The IGA stall was hard

to miss with vibrant banners and our very own

fresh produce spruiker who brought life to the

horticultural area. The IGA fresh produce stall

was a great opportunity to showcase what our

stores have to offer to Showgoers that were yet

to visit their local IGA.

The plans have already began for 2013 with

many exciting things in the works including new

competitions, a larger fresh offer and some

fantastic opportunities for the public to get

involved with IGA at the Show.

IGA are proud to be a part of such an iconic

South Australian event and are looking forward to

what the 2013 Royal Adelaide Show has to offer.

Richard Hinson, General Manager

SA & NT Metcash Food & Grocery.

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ROYAL ADELAIDE WINE SHOW THE SOCIETY

B orn in 1912 in Cowell, South Australia, Arthur Ray Beckwith (Ray) was responsible for some of the

most fundamental innovations to Australia’s wine making industry. He is believed to be the

first person in Australia, if not the world, to discover the role of acidity levels in wine spoilage and to

implement the use of pH metering - using precision instruments.

He also was the first to use atomic absorption spectrophotometry for quality assurance in winemaking

(circa 1962) and discovered that the addition of cultures of specific yeasts to the wine production

process greatly improved wine quality. These practices are now standards in the Australian wine

making industry.

Ray studied at Roseworthy College, graduating with first class honours in a Diploma of Agriculture

that included oenology. In 1932 Ray was offered a cadetship with John Williams, lecturer in viticulture

and oenology at Roseworthy College, later transferring to the laboratory with Alan Hickinbotham Snr

and working for a time with Colin Haselgrove and Roger Warren at Thomas Hardy & Son at Mile End.

Ray started with Penfolds at Nuriootpa early in 1935, where he stayed until 1973, and was responsible

for much of the company’s success. He was also heavily involved in the Australian Wine Research

Institute and other important wine committees and organisations.

Dr Beckwith was appointed to the RA&HS Wine Committee in 1973, working alongside Karl Seppelt, Tom

Angove, Reg Tolley, Bob Hardy and Colin Gramp. He resigned in 1985, believing that someone else should

be elevated to the position. More recently his contribution has been recognised with the naming of The

Ray Beckwith Trophy for Traditional Australian Red Blend in the Royal Adelaide Wine Show.

In memorium: Ray Beckwith OAM

Humble screwcap wins prestigious wine award

Dr Beckwith received many awards during his

life, including Australia’s top wine award, the

McWilliam’s Wines Maurice O’Shea Award, for

recognition of his outstanding contribution to

Australia’s wine industry. In 2004 the University of

Adelaide conferred upon him the title of Doctor,

and in the same year he was inducted into the

American Society of Penology and Viticulture

as an Honorary Life Member and he received a

Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006. Dr Beckwith

was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia

in January 2008.

Ray Beckwith passed away November 7, 2012.

Andrew Hardy, Chairman of the Wine Committee 2012 Royal Adelaide Wine Show

Ray Beckwith with RA&HS CE, John W Rothwell

Awarded biennially, the McWilliams Wine Maurice O’Shea

Award honours the memory of legendary McWilliam’s

Wine’ winemaker, the late Maurice O’Shea, and recognizes a

historically significant contribution to the Australian wine industry.

Presented in Sydney, the 2012 award went to the Screwcap

initiative, which commenced in the Clare Valley in 2000 with

Jeffrey Grosset and Andrew Hardy as the main protagonists.

The award was given in recognition of all those involved in the

successful introduction of the screwcap, and the contribution it

has made to the advancement of quality in Australian wine.

Previous winners include Philip Laffer (2010), Dr Ray Beckwith

(2006), Dr Wolf Blass AM (2000) and Max Schubert AM (1990).

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THE SOCIETY ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

C onstruction has started on an $8 million

permanent train station at the northern

end of the Adelaide Showground precinct.

Once open in early 2014, both the Belair and

Noarlunga passenger lines will stop at the station

year-round, enabling the public to catch the

train to and from the Adelaide Showground

when attending public events.

Chief Executive of the Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society John Rothwell said the

introduction of the permanent train station

would strengthen the Adelaide Showground’s

accessibility offering regular train, tram and bus

connections.

“People attending the Show or the many events

that are held at the Showground will be able to

arrive by train, tram, bus or by using the ample

on-site carparking.”

The station will be built at the end of Rose

Terrace with access to Anzac Highway, Greenhill

Road and Richmond Road, improving access

to Ashford Hospital and businesses on Anzac

Highway, and will replace the existing Keswick

station and temporary platform currently used for

the Royal Adelaide Show.

Permanent railway station for Showground

Work has been timed to coincide with the electrification of the rail line and the construction of the

Goodwood Junction, preventing the need for further disruptions.

The station will be operational by the 2013 Royal Adelaide Show but only in a capacity similar to the

current temporary platform, with passengers to be shuttled to and from the Adelaide Central Railway

Station.

Described as a ‘showcase station’ by DPTI planners, the architecturally designed station will be durable,

functional and safe. Design elements include safety lighting, passive surveillance, CCTV, artistic

elements, feature lighting, landscaping and a canopy that provides weather protection. The station

will provide full disability access, and will include platform seats, rails, bins and weather screens – all

designed to be robust and vandal resistant.

The current bike lane, which runs on the western boundary of the Showground, will continue under

Greenhill Road, negating the need for cyclists to cross Greenhill Rd.

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ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND THE SOCIETY

A utomated parking technology will be

introduced at the Adelaide Showground in

April 2013.

The new system will see boom gates installed at

the entry and exits to carparks on Rose Terrace,

the Leader Street Gate and Leader Street Car

Park 2, immediately east of the Leader Street

entrance.

RA&HS Chief Operating Officer John LePlastrier

said the installation of the new technology,

provided by Wilson Technology Solutions,

will improve the experience for visitors to the

Adelaide Showground, including a reduction in

queuing times, the introduction of a short-stay

rate (less than two hours) and improvements to

security, including the installation of cameras at

all exists and 24-hour monitoring of the carparks.

“Nine pay stations will be installed, all offering

payment by cash or credit card, and offering a

receipt upon request.”

“The system will operate in a similar way to that used in many city car parks. Drivers take a ticket from the ticket machine at the entrance of the car park and, before returning to the car, validate their ticket by paying at one of the pay stations located throughout the Showground,” said John.

Automated parking for Adelaide Showground

Arrangements for parking at the Royal Adelaide Show will be similar to past years in respect to

allocation of car parks to specific groups of participants. The automation of some car parks may

change the process for entering the car park and any changes will be communicated prior to the

Show.

We anticipate that our policy of making the first 30 minutes free will allow members or others needing

to visit the Showground on business, for example to enter competitions or renew sponsorships, to park

without charge.

Pricing will be as follows:

First 30 minutes .................................................................Free

30 minutes to 2 hours ...................................................... $3.00

Over 2 hours .................................................................... $8.00

Further charges will apply if vehicles are parked for over 24 hours.

Keep up to date with all the events at the Ad-elaide Showground on Facebookfacebook.com/AdelaideShowground

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THE SOCIETY ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

T he annual Variety Children’s Christmas

Party was held at the Adelaide

Showground’s Goyder Pavilion on December 5 –

and this year broke a record for attendance.

About 2800 invited children and carers brought

their festive cheer on the day – the most since

the charity event, catering for schoolkids who

are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs,

began more than 20 years ago.

The Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centre (AEEC)

– the business events arm of the RA&HS – has

hosted the party for 15 years as a platinum

sponsor, providing free venue hire and furniture.

Previously staged at the Ridley Centre, AEEC

general manager Grant Piggott said: “The

Goyder Pavilion, built in 2008, has really allowed

us to expand so it’s about three times the size it

once was. It’s a feel-good event and those who

go have a great time.”

The party is the largest children’s event for

Variety, the Children’s Charity in SA, and

was organised by its LOV (Ladies of Variety)

committee. Chairperson Rosalie Gillings said the

venue was ideal, particularly being disability-

friendly with 187 children in wheelchairs

attending. “The Showground has all of the

disability access, plus significant parking,

providing ease for drop-offs and pick-ups. The

venue staff are also amazing.”

Variety marketing and communications manager

Bridgette Whittle said: “For us it’s about making

a change in the lives of these children – and this

party allows us to do that on a mass scale.”

Variety breaks a record with its children’s Christmas party

Showground caterer Michael O’Brien Catering also donated $5 per head, with pies and pasties

donated by Vili’s and Golden North ice-cream donated by Advance Robes. According to food and

beverage director Simon Camp: “It’s a bit of an institution we’re extremely happy to be involved

with.”

Entertainment was by The Flaming Sambucas and Kozmik Kapers’ Tinsel the Reindeer, with Central

Audio Visual sponsoring all the lighting and sound. Adding to the fun of the day were face painters,

temporary tattoo artists, balloon-twisters, a fire engine courtesy of the SA Metropolitan Fire Service, a

“Magic Cave” bus, and Liberty Swings, enabling children in wheelchairs to enjoy the thrill of swinging.

Among the youngsters enjoying the festivities were Kylie, 13, who said: “My favourite bit is the face painting”, while Mitchell, 13, enthused: “I like seeing all the kids from different schools.” Abby, 9, said: “I love to dance”, and Connor, 12, said: “It’s fun catching up with friends.” Georgia, 12, enthused: “I like all the balloons”, while Chris, 11, couldn’t decide on one thing and

instead said: “I like everything!”

Calling for Anzac Biscuit RecipesT he theme at the Adelaide Showground

Farmers Market for April is “One

Continuous Picnic” inspired by a book of the

same name that celebrates Australia’s food

heritage.

On Sunday 21 April culinary historian Allie

Reynolds will be at the Market Kitchen to do a

session around the history of the ANZAC biscuit.

Allie is looking for pre-1930 ANZAC biscuit recipes

that may exist in either inherited hand written

family recipe books or in cookery books printed

pre-1920 with a recipe for ANZAC Biscuits, ANZAC

Wafer, ANZAC Crispies or by another name such

as Soldiers’ Biscuits.

Allie is keen for people to bring their recipes to

Taste the Market, at the Adelaide Showground

Farmers Market where she will discuss the origin of

this iconic biscuit while baking a batch of these

traditional biscuits.

Where: Market Kitchen, Adelaide Showground Farmers Market

When: 11am on Sunday 21 April 2013

Contact: Allison Reynolds on 08 8370 1497

Email: [email protected]

Allie Reynolds

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April 20136 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 111 Big Brother Housemate Hunt 19 - 21 Sunday Mail Home Living Expo19 - 21 Animal Expo19 - 21 Gift & Craft Fair20 - 21 Plant Sale27 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 2

May 20133 - 5 Retirement & Lifestyle Expo3 - 5 Bowerbird Bazaar4 Cancer Council Relay for Life17 - 18 Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo

May 2013 (cont.)19 Mathilda’s Market19 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 328 - 29 Hotel & Restaurant Trade Show

June 20131 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 41 - 2 Body, Mind & Psychic Expo1 - 2 Winter Bridal Ideas Expo1 - 2 Mega Toy Fair9 The Australian Cat Federation 2013 National Show15 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 516 Fit Wars 620 - 23 Adelaide Boat Show20 - 30 RM Williams Mid-Year Sale

For ‘Society’ editorial input or advertising options please contact;Michelle Hocking, RA&HS Marketing Manager [email protected] or 08 8210 5211KheShan Gronow, RA&HS Marketing Administrator [email protected] or 08 8210 5226

July 20136 - 7 Swimming Pool & Spa Show14 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 612 - 14 National Pigeon Show19 - 21 MBA Building & Home Improvement Show

August 20139 - 11 Science Alive!18 Adelaide Roller Derby – Grand Final18 Mathilda’s Market20 - 25 Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide

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