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CATALOGUE OF RESULTS 2019

Conducted by

FLEECECOMPETITION

The Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition showcases fleeces from across south-east Australia, and incorporates the District Fleece Competition, which celebrates Champion fleeces from across Victorian agricultural shows.

Fleeces and results are displayed during the Royal Melbourne Show, presenting the varieties and versatilities of the products and industry.

CATALOGUE OF RESULTS 2019

List of Office Bearers As at 27/08/2019

Patron Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC — Governor of Victoria

Board of Directors MJ (Matthew) Coleman (President) DS (Scott) Chapman (Deputy President) CGV (Catherine) Ainsworth D (Darrin) Grimsey P (Peter) Hertan NE (Noelene) King OAM R (Robert) Millar PJB (Jason) Ronald OAM

Chief Executive Officer P. Guerra

Company Secretary O. Carton

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited ABN 66 006 728 785 ACN 006 728 785

Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032

www.rasv.com.au

Committee R. Wilkinson (Chair)P. FerronatoD. HopkinsI. ShawcrossT. SteereN. TozerH. Wright

Competition Co-ordinator Email: [email protected]

CONTENTS

SUPPORTER LIST ................................................................................................................................................................. 5

OFFICIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 6

AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS' WOOL CHAMPIONSHIP .............................................................................................................. 7

SKIRTED FLEECE ...............................................................................................................................................................10

BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE .......................................................................................................................................... 19

VICTORIAN DISTRICT FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP ............................................................................................................. 22

OTHER AWARDS ................................................................................................................................................................. 25

EXHIBITOR LIST .................................................................................................................................................................. 26

ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW FLEECE COMPETITION SPECIAL REGULATIONS ......................................................... 27

GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS ..................................................................................................... 28

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SUPPORTER LIST

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) thanks the following supporters of the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition

Doug Hopkins

Polwarth Sheep Breeders' Association Of Australia (Victoria Branch)

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OFFICIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria acknowledges and thanks all officials for their generous contribution towards the success of the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition.

Judges

Andrew Combe

Gavin Wall

Ian Shawcross

Paul Ferronato

Rob Ellis

Simon Arbuckle

Susan Campbell-Wright

Stewards

Benjamin Chiappa

Doug Hopkins

Grace Calder

Helen Wright

Marion Wheatland

Norm Tozer

Roger Wilkinson

Tess Runting

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2019 Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition

AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS' WOOL CHAMPIONSHIP

LB1 - SUPERFINE MERINO LAMBS' WOOL

Exhibit Exhibitor Result Trueness to Type (10)

Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)

275 Doug Hopkins (Stud: Challicum) 1 9.0 5.0 6.0 15.5 15.0 8.0 6.0 8.0 18.0 90.5


LB2 - FINE MERINO LAMBS' WOOL


Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)




294 Glenlofty Creek Pastoral 4 8.0 3.0 6.0 14.0 13.0 8.0 5.0 8.0 17.0 82.0

LB3 - MEDIUM MERINO LAMBS' WOOL


Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)



377 Glenlofty Creek Pastoral 3 6.5 3.0 6.0 13.0 13.0 7.0 5.5 6.5 17.0 77.5

LB4 - STRONG MERINO LAMBS' WOOL No Entries

LB5 - POLWARTH LAMBS' WOOL


Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)



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LB6 - CORRIEDALE LAMBS' WOOL


Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)

483 Bron Ellis (Stud: Sweetfield) 1 9.0 5.0 6.0 14.8 14.0 8.5 6.0 7.5 18.0 88.8



245 Tess Runting (Stud: Moralla Corriedales)

4 7.0 4.5 6.0 12.0 10.0 7.0 4.0 6.0 15.0 71.5

LB7 - COMEBACK LAMBS' WOOL


Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)



LB8 - CROSSBRED LAMBS' WOOL


Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)


LB9 - BRITISH LONGWOOL LAMBS' WOOL


Length (6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character (10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield (%) (20)

Total (100)

159 Heather Stoney (Stud: Ellingerrin) 1 8.5 4.5 6.0 14.5 14.0 8.0 6.0 9.0 18.0 88.5



LB10S - BEST MERINO LAMBS' WOOL

Eligible Classes: LB1 - LB4

PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE

275 Doug Hopkins (Stud: Challicum)

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LB11S - BEST POLWARTH LAMBS' WOOL

Eligible Classes: LB5



LB12S - BEST CORRIEDALE LAMBS' WOOL



483 Bron Ellis (Stud: Sweetfield)

LB13S - BEST COMEBACK OR CROSSBRED LAMBS' WOOL

Eligible Classes: LB7, LB8



LB14S - BEST BRITISH LONGWOOL LAMBS' WOOL



159 Heather Stoney (Stud: Ellingerrin)

LB15S - CHAMPION LAMBS' WOOL

Eligible Classes: LB10S, LB11S, LB12S, LB13S, LB14S


PRIZE: 1ST VALUE $500 IN MEMORY OF MR JOHN ILOTT SUPPORTED BY VICTORIA WOOL PROCESSORS

In memory of Mr John Ilott, a valued and respected employee of Victoria Wool Processors.


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LB16S - MOST SUCCESSFUL AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS' WOOL EXHIBITOR

Eligible Classes: LB1 - LB9

PRIZE: RASV SASH

PRIZE: TROPHY SUPPORTED BY ARCADIAN WOOL BROKERS LTD

Doug Hopkins (Stud: Challicum)

SKIRTED FLEECE

SK1 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF ULTRA FINE MERINO RAM'S WOOL

Exhibit Exhibitor Result Micron (?) (100)

CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)

Uniformity of Length

(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

169 Russell Hartwich (Stud: Kelseldale) 1 16.0 5.5 7.4 74.4 112.86 8.0 9.0 5.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 9.0 30.0 84.0

366 P G and K D Hartwich (Stud: Mt Challicum)

2 16.1 3.8 6.2 61.8 77.97 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 7.0 21.0 76.0

102 Warwick Fisher (Stud: Mingara) 3 13.8 2.8 3.4 82.0 66.91 8.0 7.0 10.0 8.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 15.5 71.5

350 Warwick Fisher (Stud: Mingara) 15.9 3.7 5.7 64.3 75.31 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 7.0 20.5 70.5

389 Roger Wilkinson 15.5 3.5 5.0 70.9 73.73 6.0 8.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 19.5 64.5

SK2 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF ULTRA FINE MERINO EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)



178 Chris Jarrett 3 16.5 3.6 5.1 70.5 71.01 6.0 7.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 8.0 25.0 72.0

SK3S - BEST ULTRA FINE MERINO FLEECE

Eligible Classes: SK1, SK2


169 Russell Hartwich (Stud: Kelseldale)

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SK4 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF SUPERFINE MERINO RAM'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

296 KC and LF Beaton (Stud: Kevlyn Poll Merino Stud)

1 17.1 6.3 9.2 68.4 115.78 6.0 6.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 27.5 78.5


SK5 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF SUPERFINE MERINO EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

133 Rj & Mj Bennett 1 17.0 5.2 6.9 75.3 101.31 7.0 8.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 28.5 82.5

186 Craig Trickey (Stud: Coryule Merinos) 2 17.1 4.5 5.8 76.9 86.52 8.0 8.0 10.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 9.0 22.0 82.0


411 Roger Wilkinson 17.3 4.3 5.2 83.4 83.26 8.0 9.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 7.0 23.5 78.5

348 Craig Trickey (Stud: Coryule Merinos) 17.8 4.5 7.3 62.0 85.17 7.0 8.0 10.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 22.0 78.0

403 Glenlofty Creek Pastoral 18.3 3.6 5.2 69.0 66.66 6.0 8.0 8.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 20.0 66.0

424 TA & TAJ Allender 18.1 2.1 3.2 64.4 38.45 6.0 7.0 10.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 11.5 63.5

SK6S - BEST SUPERFINE MERINO FLEECE



133 Rj & Mj Bennett

SK7 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF FINE MERINO RAM’S WOOL

No Entries

SK8 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF FINE MERINO EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

197 Mt Yulong 1 19.5 5.3 7.7 68.4 95.32 7.0 8.0 9.0 8.0 6.0 9.0 9.0 22.0 78.0

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SK9S - BEST FINE MERINO FLEECE



197 Mt Yulong

SK10 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF MEDIUM MERINO RAM'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

312 Alan and Prue Harris (Stud: Koole Vale)

1 19.2 8.7 11.6 74.9 154.82 8.0 8.0 10.0 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 28.0 88.0

360 Craig Trickey (Stud: Coryule Merinos) 2 21.6 6.8 10.5 65.2 119.39 8.0 8.0 10.0 8.5 9.0 8.0 8.0 22.0 81.5

364 Mt Yulong 3 21.1 6.7 10.4 64.5 118.59 7.0 9.0 10.0 7.0 7.0 10.0 9.0 21.5 80.5

106 Mt Yulong 20.4 7.0 12.8 54.5 119.39 6.0 8.0 10.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 22.5 76.5

SK11 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF MEDIUM MERINO EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

288 D J Byrne and Sons 1 21.7 7.2 9.5 75.7 124.69 6.0 8.0 9.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 7.0 29.0 81.0


2 21.4 5.9 8.3 71.1 103.98 6.0 9.0 10.0 7.0 6.0 8.0 9.0 24.0 79.0

SK12S - BEST MEDIUM MERINO FLEECE




SK13 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF STRONG MERINO RAM'S WOOL No Entries

SK14 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF STRONG MERINO EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

287 D J Byrne and Sons 1 22.2 7.2 10.0 71.5 120.12 7.0 6.0 10.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 7.0 26.5 81.5

393 D J Byrne and Sons 2 22.9 10.2 14.3 71.3 169.66 6.0 7.0 10.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 29.5 78.5

465 Glenlofty Creek Pastoral 3 22.0 4.1 5.4 75.2 68.22 6.0 8.0 5.0 8.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 15.0 59.0

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SK15S - BEST STRONG MERINO FLEECE



287 D J Byrne and Sons

SK16 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF DOHNE RAM'S WOOL No Entries

SK17 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF DOHNE EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL No Entries

SK18 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF CORRIEDALE RAM'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

157 Chevonne Willis (Stud: Harleydale) 1 34.6 7.0 9.2 76.0 20.97 8.0 8.0 10.0 6.0 4.5 8.0 8.0 27.0 79.5

299 Gambier View Corriedales 2 29.0 7.5 11.0 67.9 67.22 7.0 8.0 10.0 5.5 4.0 7.0 7.0 29.0 77.5

390 Ballarat Grammar 3 28.9 6.1 7.5 81.2 54.81 7.0 8.0 10.0 6.0 4.0 7.0 7.0 23.5 72.5


31.3 4.1 5.2 79.1 26.73 8.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 5.0 7.0 7.0 16.0 67.5

100 Bron Ellis (Stud: Sweetfield) 22.3 2.7 3.3 82.6 17.03 8.0 9.0 10.0 7.0 5.0 8.0 8.0 10.5 65.5

SK19 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF CORRIEDALE EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

334 Gambier View Corriedales 1 32.4 6.2 8.6 72.2 35.39 7.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 4.0 7.5 7.0 30.0 76.5

114 Ballarat Grammar 2 31.6 4.2 5.3 78.8 26.93 8.0 7.0 10.0 6.0 4.5 7.0 8.0 21.0 71.5

457 Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud 3 31.2 3.5 4.5 78.1 24.25 8.0 8.0 10.0 7.0 5.0 7.0 8.0 17.5 70.5

183 Bron Ellis (Stud: Sweetfield) 27.9 4.1 5.4 76.5 39.24 7.0 8.0 10.0 6.0 4.0 7.0 7.0 20.5 69.5


32.3 3.5 4.5 78.0 20.35 7.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 4.5 8.0 8.0 17.5 69.5

286 Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud 27.0 2.5 3.3 76.6 27.30 7.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 4.5 7.5 8.0 12.5 64.0

310 Warwick Fisher (Stud: Mingara) 30.6 3.2 4.1 78.5 25.10 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 4.5 7.0 7.0 16.0 61.5

SK20S - BEST CORRIEDALE FLEECE



157 Chevonne Willis (Stud: Harleydale)

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SK21S - MOST VALUABLE CORRIEDALE FLEECE


PRIZE: RASV SASH

299 Gambier View Corriedales

SK22 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF POLWARTH RAM'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

362 Peter English (Stud: Moorabbee) 1 22.0 4.4 6.7 66.0 74.28 8.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 6.0 7.0 8.0 17.5 71.0

SK23 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF POLWARTH EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

210 Peter English (Stud: Moorabbee) 1 23.0 3.5 4.8 72.4 57.68 8.0 8.0 10.0 7.0 4.5 7.0 8.0 17.5 70.0

SK24S - BEST POLWARTH FLEECE



362 Peter English (Stud: Moorabbee)

SK25 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF ROMNEY RAM'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

463 Gavin Wall (Stud: Tintern) 1 39.3 5.6 6.7 83.6 11.20 8.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 4.5 8.0 8.0 29.5 82.5

222 Roger Wilkinson 2 40.7 4.9 6.7 72.4 9.21 7.0 7.0 10.0 5.5 4.0 7.0 7.0 26.0 73.5

SK26 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF ROMNEY EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

137 Roger Wilkinson 1 37.4 4.6 6.1 75.5 11.05 8.0 8.0 10.0 7.0 5.0 8.0 8.0 26.5 80.5

187 Gavin Wall (Stud: Tintern) 2 37.0 4.3 6.2 69.7 10.37 7.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 4.5 8.0 8.0 25.0 77.0

455 Roger Wilkinson 3 43.1 4.6 5.8 79.2 8.72 7.0 7.0 10.0 6.0 4.0 7.0 7.0 26.5 74.5

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SK27 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF BORDER LEICESTER RAM'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

391 Heather Stoney (Stud: Ellingerrin) 1 41.2 3.9 4.9 79.0 7.74 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 4.5 7.0 7.0 20.5 66.0

SK28 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF BORDER LEICESTER EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)



SK29 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF ENGLISH LEICESTER RAM'S WOOL No Entries

SK30 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF ENGLISH LEICESTER EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL No Entries

SK31 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF LINCOLN RAM'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

171 F and G Richardson (Stud: Grasmere)

1 49.4 7.5 9.4 80.0 9.40 7.0 9.0 10.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 27.0 88.0

SK32 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF LINCOLN EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

427 Helen Raven (Stud: Jurambula) 1 55.4 8.2 12.3 66.7 12.30 7.0 8.0 10.0 8.0 8.0 7.5 9.0 30.0 87.5

SK33 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF CHEVIOT WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

128 Roger Wilkinson 1 35.8 2.3 3.4 66.4 5.64 7.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 9.0 15.0 73.0

129 Roger Wilkinson 2 37.4 2.8 3.8 72.9 6.09 7.0 7.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 18.0 72.0

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SK34 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF DOWNS WOOL


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)



SK35 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF COOPWORTH WOOL No Entries

SK36 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF PERENDALE WOOL No Entries

SK37S - BEST BRITISH BREED FLEECE

Eligible Classes: SK25 - SK36


171 F and G Richardson (Stud: Grasmere)

SK38S - BEST NON-MERINO FLEECE

Eligible Classes: SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK36, SK41 - SK44


497 Robert Fraser

SK39S - BEST NON-MERINO FLEECE FROM A COMMERCIAL GROWER

Eligible Classes: SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK36, SK41 - SK44


497 Robert Fraser

SK40S - BEST MERINO FLEECE FROM A COMMERCIAL GROWER

Eligible Classes: SK1, SK2, SK4, SK5, SK7, SK8, SK10, SK11, SK13, SK14


133 Rj & Mj Bennett

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SK41 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF FINE COMEBACK EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL, 25 & FINER


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

497 Robert Fraser 1 20.3 5.1 7.5 67.4 90.08 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 30.0 90.0

238 Kan - B Colours / Mrs. Helen E. Wright

2 19.3 3.4 4.5 75.5 61.76 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 22.0 85.0

SK42 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF COMEBACK EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL, 25.1 - 27 No Entries

SK43 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF CROSSBRED EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL 27.1 - 30


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

SK44 - SKIRTED FLEECE OF STRONG CROSSBRED EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL, 30.1 & BROADER


CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness

(10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

139 Roger Wilkinson 1 37.4 4.4 6.0 72.5 9.57 7.0 7.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 22.5 76.5

255 Linda Mira-Bateman 2 37.2 4.0 5.5 73.4 8.88 7.0 8.0 9.0 8.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 20.5 70.5

SK45S - BEST COMEBACK OR CROSSBRED FLEECE

Eligible Classes: SK41 - SK44


497 Robert Fraser

SK46S - CHAMPION SKIRTED FLEECE

Eligible Classes: SK1, SK2, SK4, SK5, SK7, SK8, SK10, SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK36, SK41 - SK44


PRIZE: 1ST VALUE $500 IN MEMORY OF MR JOHN ILOTT SUPPORTED BY VICTORIA WOOL PROCESSORS

In memory of Mr John Ilott, a valued and respected employee of Victoria Wool Processors.

497 Robert Fraser

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SK47S - MOST SUCCESSFUL SKIRTED FLEECE EXHIBITOR


PRIZE: RASV SASH

Roger Wilkinson

SK48S - MOST VALUABLE SKIRTED FLEECE




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BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE

BC01 - EXTRA FINE BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 64S & FINER, 21.9 MICRON & FINER


GF Weight (kg) (15)

CF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Trueness to type

(10)

Uniformity of length

(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or bloom

(10)

Character and style

(10)

Evenness (10)

Clean Fleece Weight

(30)

Total (100)

225 Anne Barnes (Stud: Werowna Park): WETHER

1 17.7 4.2 3.2 75.5 10.0 8.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 17.5 81.5

174 Anne Barnes (Stud: Werowna Park): WETHER

2 19.8 5.6 4.1 72.8 8.0 7.0 10.0 7.0 7.0 8.5 8.0 19.0 74.5

493 Eve Ogilvie (Stud: Bear's Delight): EWE

3 19.5 3.5 2.5 72.0 9.5 8.0 10.0 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.0 11.5 72.5

136 Anne Barnes (Stud: Werowna Park): RAM

20.1 7.4 4.4 59.2 8.5 7.0 10.0 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 14.0 70.5


17.8 2.6 1.9 73.6 8.0 7.0 10.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 10.5 65.5

405 Penelope Kirk: RAM 16.6 3.7 2.7 73.4 7.0 7.0 10.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 12.0 64.0

BC2 - FINE BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 58S - 60S, 22 - 25.5 MICRON


GF Weight (kg) (15)

CF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Trueness to type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or bloom

(10)

Character and style

(10)

Evenness (10)

Clean Fleece Weight

(30)

Total (100)

445 Kan - B Colours / Mrs. Helen E. Wright: EWE

1 24.7 4.8 3.6 75.8 9.0 9.0 10.0 8.5 9.0 9.0 9.0 23.0 86.5

422 Ryan Bechaz (Stud: Beylor Blacks, Black & Coloured Sheep Stud): EWE

2 24.8 3.4 2.8 81.3 8.5 8.0 10.0 8.0 8.5 8.5 8.5 22.0 82.0


3 22.3 2.7 3.3 82.6 7.5 8.0 10.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 8.0 21.0 78.5

496 Ryan Bechaz (Stud: Beylor Blacks, Black & Coloured Sheep Stud): EWE

23.9 3.0 2.4 80.2 7.5 8.0 10.0 9.0 8.5 8.5 9.0 15.0 75.5


22.4 3.0 2.2 71.8 6.0 7.0 10.0 6.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 14.0 64.5

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BC3 - MEDIUM BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 50S - 56S, 25.6 – 30 MICRON


GF Weight (kg) (15)

CF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Trueness to type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or bloom

(10)

Character and style

(10)

Evenness (10)

Clean Fleece Weight

(30)

Total (100)

235 Kan - B Colours / Mrs. Helen E. Wright: RAM

1 26.2 7.0 5.2 74.5 8.5 8.0 10.0 8.0 8.5 8.0 7.0 20.0 78.0

498 Kan - B Colours / Mrs. Helen E. Wright: WETHER

2 27.6 4.2 3.2 76.4 8.5 8.5 10.0 8.0 8.5 8.0 8.0 17.5 77.0


3 28.2 3.8 2.7 70.5 8.0 8.0 10.0 7.5 8.5 7.5 7.0 15.0 71.5

BC4 - STRONG BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 44S - 46S, 30.1 – 38 MICRON


GF Weight (kg) (15)

CF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Trueness to type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or bloom

(10)

Character and style

(10)

Evenness (10)

Clean Fleece Weight

(30)

Total (100)

373 Ryan Bechaz (Stud: Beylor Blacks, Black & Coloured Sheep Stud): RAM

1 30.9 5.2 4.2 80.7 9.5 10.0 10.0 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.0 16.0 84.0

409 Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud: EWE 2 32.3 3.8 3.0 78.5 9.0 9.0 10.0 8.0 8.5 8.5 9.0 15.0 77.0

BC5 - EXTRA STRONG BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 40S & STRONGER, 38.1 MICRON & BROADER


GF Weight (kg) (15)

CF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Trueness to type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or bloom

(10)

Character and style

(10)

Evenness (10)

Clean Fleece Weight

(30)

Total (100)

250 Helen Raven (Stud: Jurambula): RAM 1 39.6 8.2 5.4 66.4 7.0 7.0 10.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 19.5 67.5

BC6 - BEST SAMPLE BLACK & COLOURED LAMBS' WOOL, 450 GRAMS, ANY COUNT/MICRON



(6)

Soundness (6)

Handle (16)

Colour or Bloom

(16)

Character and Style

(10)

Density (6)

Evenness (10)

Yield % (20)

Cleanliness (15)

Total (100)


1 9.0 5.0 6.0 8.5 9.0 8.5 6.0 9.0 17.0 6.0 84.0

352 Belinda Amess (Stud: Wyndara Black and Coloured Sheep): EWE

2 7.5 4.0 6.0 8.0 9.0 7.0 5.5 8.0 16.0 6.0 77.0

246 Anne Barnes (Stud: Werowna Park): EWE

3 5.0 3.0 3.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 6.0 6.0 16.5 6.0 72.5

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BC7S - CHAMPION BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE

Eligible Classes: BC1 - BC5



BC8S - BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE MOST SUITABLE FOR CRAFT

This class recognises the most valuable use of Black & Coloured wool. All Black & Coloured fleeces will be automatically entered.




BC9S - MOST SUCCESSFUL BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE EXHIBITOR


PRIZE: RASV SASH

Kan - B Colours / Mrs. Helen E. Wright: EWE

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VICTORIAN DISTRICT FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP

DS1 - CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - GIPPSLAND DISTRICT/PORT PHILLIP DISTRICT


No Entries

DS2 - CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - WIMMERA DISTRICT



CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

488 Rod Miller (Stud: Glenpaen Merino & Non Merino)

1 17.6 5.6 7.7 72.6 105.87 9.0 9.0 9.0 7.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 24.5 85.5

283 T M & M A Keller 2 18.0 5.3 8.2 64.4 98.75 8.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 7.0 29.0 81.0

135 Dimboola A and P Society 3 21.9 5.3 8.6 61.8 90.13 8.0 8.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 17.0 72.0

DS3 - CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - NORTH EASTERN/MURRAY VALLEY DISTRICT



CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

485 Benalla A and P Society: GROWN BY TA and LM Bennett

1 17.6 5.5 6.8 81.1 104.45 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 27.0 85.0

108 Mansfield A and P Society: GROWN BY G O'Brien

2 18.9 4.1 5.3 76.9 74.74 9.0 9.0 9.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 19.0 77.0

DS4 - CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - NORTHERN DISTRICT


No Entries

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DS5 - CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - WESTERN/SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICT



CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

226 Warrnambool Agricultural Society: GROWN BY Richard Beggs

1 20.6 7.1 11.5 62.0 126.77 8.0 8.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 9.0 8.0 23.0 80.0

DS6 - CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - GOULBURN VALLEY RIVERINA DISTRICT


No Entries

DS7 - CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - MIDLANDS/CENTRAL & UPPER GOULBURN DISTRICT



CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

144 Tim and Jody Barry 1 20.0 5.2 6.8 77.2 93.70 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 9.0 19.0 79.0

DS8 - CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - GIPPSLAND/PORT PHILLIP DISTRICT


No Entries

DS9 - CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - WIMMERA DISTRICT


No Entries

DS10 - CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - NORTH EASTERN/MURRAY VALLEY DISTRICT



CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

363 Mansfield A and P Society: GROWN BY J and J Tanner

1 30.3 4.5 5.3 84.1 35.21 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 9.0 23.5 83.5

DS11 - CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - NORTHERN DISTRICT


No Entries

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DS12 - CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - WESTERN/SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICT



CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

434 Warrnambool Agricultural Society: GROWN BY Ross and Robyn Alexander

1 21.8 4.1 5.6 73.2 70.17 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 9.0 26.0 87.0

475 Ararat Agricultural Society 2 25.4 4.8 5.8 82.4 62.12 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 28.0 85.0

DS13 - CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - GOULBURN VALLEY RIVERINA DISTRICT


No Entries

DS14 - CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - MIDLANDS/CENTRAL & UPPER GOULBURN DISTRICT



CF Weight (kg) (15)

GF Weight (kg) (15)

Yield (100)

Value ($) (250)

Trueness to Type

(10)


(10)

Soundness (10)

Handle (10)

Colour or Bloom

(10)

Character and Style

(10)

Evenness (10)

CF Weight (30)

Total (100)

431 Clunes and District Agricultural Society

1 19.3 5.2 6.7 77.0 93.79 8.0 7.0 6.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 30.0 86.0

117 Lilydale Ag. and Hort. Society (Stud: Mount Lilydale Mercy College)

2 38.5 6.9 8.6 80.2 15.17 7.0 7.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 7.0 30.0 83.0

168 Beaufort Agricultural Society 3 25.9 4.7 5.8 80.9 58.41 8.0 7.0 6.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 8.0 28.0 81.0

DS15S - CHAMPION DISTRICT FLEECE

Eligible Classes: DS1 - DS14


434 Warrnambool Agricultural Society: GROWN BY Ross and Robyn Alexander

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OTHER AWARDS

FL1S - POLWARTH SHEEP BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA BRANCH) PERPETUAL CHALLENGE

Awarded to the most attractive Polwarth fleece in the Show. To be eligible for this trophy, ram fleeces must not weigh less than 4.9kg and ewe fleeces no less than 3.4kg.


PRIZE: PERPETUAL TROPHY SUPPORTED BY POLWARTH SHEEP BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA BRANCH)

The Trophy will be inscribed with the winner's name

362 Peter English (Stud: Moorabbee)

FL2S - THE HENRY W. HOPKINS MEMORIAL AWARD

The award is for the highest points and can be drawn from either the skirted fleece or lambs' wool classes.

Eligible Classes: LB1 - LB9, SK1, SK2, SK4, SK5, SK7, SK8, SK10, SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34, SK36, SK36, SK41 - SK44, BC1 - BC6

PRIZE: TROPHY SUPPORTED BY MR DOUG HOPKINS TO BE AWARDED TO A FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR AS AN ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD.

296 KC and LF Beaton (Stud: Kevlyn Poll Merino Stud)

FL3S - MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN SHOW

Awarded to the most successful exhibitor of the Show, drawn from either the skirted fleece or lambs' wool classes.

Eligible Classes: LB1 - LB9, SK1, SK2, SK4, SK5, SK7, SK8, SK10, SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34, SK36, SK36, SK41 - SK44, BC1 - BC6

PRIZE: RASV SASH

Doug Hopkins (Stud: Challicum)

FL4S - MOST VALUABLE COMMERCIAL FLEECE

Eligible Classes: SK1, SK2, SK4, SK5, SK7, SK8, SK10, SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34, SK36, SK36

PRIZE: RASV SASH


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EXHIBITOR LIST

A

TA & TAJ Allender, Buangor VIC 3375: SK2

Ararat Agricultural Society, Buangor VIC 3375: DS12

B

Ballarat Grammar, Wendouree VIC 3355: SK18, SK19

Beaufort Agricultural Society, Buangor VIC 3375: DS14

Beylor Blacks, Black & Coloured Sheep Stud | Bechaz Ryan, Langwarrin VIC 3910: BC2, BC3

RJ & MJ Bennett, Everton Upper VIC 3678: SK5

D J Byrne and Sons, Maroona VIC 3377: SK11, SK14

Bear's Delight | Ogilvie Eve, Mt Lonarch VIC 3468: BC1, BC2, BC3

C

Clancy Brian, Kilmore VIC 3764: LB8, SK43

Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud, Bullengarook VIC 3437: SK19, BC3

Clunes and District Agricultural Society, Glengower VIC 3370: DS14

WJH Croft and HE Wright, Glenlofty VIC 3469: LB2, LB3, SK8, SK11

Challicum | Hopkins Doug, Buangor VIC 3375: LB1, LB2, LB3, LB5, LB7, LB8

Coryule Merinos | Trickey Craig, Willowvale VIC 3360: SK5, SK7

E

Ellingerrin | Stoney Heather, Modewarre VIC 3240: LB9, SK27, SK28

F

Robert Fraser, Glengower VIC 3370: SK41

G

G & S Klinge | Dimboola A and P Society, Dimboola VIC 3414: DS2

Gambier View Corriedales, Bradvale VIC 3361: SK18, SK19

Glenpaen Merino & Non Merino | Miller Rod, Brimpaen VIC 3401: DS2

Grasmere | F and G Richardson, Newlyn VIC 3364: SK31

H

Hillsview | Benalla A and P Society, Benalla VIC 3671: DS3

Harleydale | Willis Chevonne, Officer VIC 3809: SK18

I

Ingomar | Mansfield A and P Society, Mansfield VIC 3722: DS3

J

Jarrett Chris, Ballyrogan VIC 3375: SK5

Jurambula | Raven Helen, Ryan NSW 2658: SK32, BC5

K

Kan - B Colours / Mrs. Helen E. Wright, Glenlofty VIC 3469: SK41, BC2, BC3, BC6

Koole Vale | Alan and Prue Harris, Costerfield VIC 3523: SK10, SK11

Kevlyn Poll Merino Stud | KC and LF Beaton, Coojar VIC 3315: SK4

Kelseldale | Hartwich Russell, Ballyrogan VIC 3375: SK1, SK2, SK4, SK5

T M & M A Keller, Rainbow VIC 3424: DS2

Kirk Penelope, Pitfield VIC 3351: BC1

M

Mansfield A and P Society, Mansfield VIC 3722: DS10

Mount Lilydale Mercy College | Lilydale Ag. and Hort. Society, Chum Creek VIC 3777: DS14

Moorabbee | English Peter, Emu Creek VIC 3551: SK22, SK23

Mingara | Fisher Warwick, Carlsruhe VIC 3442: SK4, SK19, SK34

Mt Challicum | P G and K D Hartwich, Ballyrogan VIC 3375: SK4

Mira-Bateman Linda, Blampied VIC 3364: SK44

Mt Yulong, Telangatuk East VIC 3401: SK10, SK11

Moralla Corriedales | Runting Tess, Frankston South VIC 3199: LB6, SK18, SK19

S

Sweetfield | Ellis Bron, Mt Moriac VIC 3240: LB6, SK18, SK19

T

Tim and Jody Barry, Melbourne VIC 3000: DS7

Tintern | Wall Gavin, Ringwood East VIC 3135: SK25, SK26

W

Wyndara Black and Coloured Sheep | Amess Belinda, Caramut VIC 3274: BC6

Werowna Park | Barnes Anne, Yass NSW 2582: BC1, BC6

Warrnambool Agricultural Society, Warrnambool VIC 3280: DS5, DS12

Wilkinson Roger, Wangoom VIC 3279: SK5, SK7, SK25, SK26, SK33, SK44

27

ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW FLEECE COMPETITION SPECIAL REGULATIONS 1. The Regulations appearing in this Schedule form part of the

General Regulations and conditions of entry to an Event at theRoyal Melbourne Show (Show). In the event of any inconsistencybetween the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria’s GeneralRegulations and these Regulations, the General Regulationsshall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency unless the GeneralRegulations provide otherwise.

ENTRY FORMS 2. All entry forms must be forwarded to the Royal Agricultural

Society of Victoria Limited (RASV), Melbourne Showgrounds,Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032 by the date stipulated inthe Important Information for Exhibitors section.

ENTRY FEES 3. An Entry Fee is payable at the time of entry.

4. No Entry Fee applies to exhibit/s donated to the Charitynominated in the Important Information for Exhibitors section.

5. No Entry Fee applies to an exhibit entered in the District FleeceCompetition.

6. All Exhibits entered in the District Fleece Competition will besold, with the proceeds from their sale donated to a nominatedcharity.

FLEECE DELIVERY 7. All Exhibits must be delivered to RASV or to Australian Wool

Handlers, Frederick Street, Brooklyn, Victoria 3012 by theclosing date nominated in the Important Information forExhibitors section.

8. All Exhibitors must place an Exhibit Card inside each fleece bag.

9. Exhibits must be delivered in sturdy (preferably clear) plasticbags, or wool packs, with Exhibit Cards placed inside.

10. Fleece bags will be available from RASV upon request.

11. Black and coloured fleece Exhibitors are required to state if thefleece entered is either a ram or a ewe/wether on the ExhibitCard.

FLEECE COLLECTION 12. All fleeces not donated to the nominated Charity are to be

collected from the Melbourne Showgrounds at the time/soutlined in the Important Information for Exhibitors section. Anyfleece not collected will be sold, with the proceeds of the saledonated to the nominated Charity.

FLEECE DISPLAY 13. RASV will make every effort to display all Exhibits entered in the

Fleece Competition for the duration of the Show.

EXHIBITS 14. There are no restrictions to the number of Exhibits entered by an

Exhibitor.

15. Fleeces are to be shorn from sheep that have been the trueproperty of the Exhibitor for at least six months prior to beingshorn.

MICRON CATEGORIES

16. The following micron () categories will apply to all Merinoclasses:

a) Ultra fine: 16.5 and finer b) Superfine: 16.6 – 18.5 c) Fine: 18.6 – 19.9 d) Medium: 20.0 – 21.9 e) Strong: 22.0 and broader

TESTING 17. All Skirted and District fleeces will be micron, staple length,

strength and yield tested by the Australian Wool TestingAuthority Ltd (AWTA).

18. Test results will be used during the judging process.

LOSS OR DAMAGE 19. RASV shall not be responsible for loss or damage to any Exhibit

irrespective of the cause of such loss or damage.

FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS

20. Exhibitors will be considered first time Exhibitors if they havenever competed at the Show, or if they have not competed inany of the previous 10 Royal Melbourne Shows.

DISTRICT FLEECE COMPETITION 21. An Exhibit in the District Fleece Competition must have

previously won a Championship at a District Agricultural Show.

JUDGING 22. Judges may transfer fleeces into a more appropriate class if it

is considered to have been entered in an incorrect class.Unskirted or insufficiently skirted fleeces will be correctlyskirted under the direction of the Chief Steward or Supervisorin charge.

23. Fleeces that in the opinion of the Judges are overgrown, willbe judged accordingly and potentially penalised by up to 20points.

24. RASV reserves the right to draw a 200gram sample from eachExhibit for testing.

25. No Championship will be awarded if, in the opinion of theChief Judge, no Exhibit warrants a Championship Award.

26. Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters.

JUDGING CRITERIA 27. Fleeces will be judged on the following point systems in the

relevant competition:

AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS’ WOOL

Trueness to type 10 points

Length 6 points

Soundness 6 points

Handle 16 points

Colour or bloom 16 points

Character 10 points

Density 6 points

Evenness 10 points

Yield % 20 points Maximum 100 points

Samples in the lambs’ wool competition to contain no less than 450g of wool, and must be untipped and shorn from lambs, not hoggets or weaners.

SKIRTED, DISTRICT, BLACK & COLOURED FLEECES Sheep fleece judging will be based on the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers (NCWSB) scale of points. Judges will take account of the objective measurements.

Trueness to breed 10 points

Conformity of length 10 points

Soundness 10 points

Handle 8 points

Colour or bloom 6 points

Character and style 10 points

Density 6 points

Evenness 10 points

Clean fleece weight 30 points Maximum 100 points

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The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria

Limited ABN 66 006 728 785

GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1 Definitions

The following definitions apply unless the context requires otherwise.

Agent includes any person, agent, association or corporation engaged by or on behalf of the Exhibitor and any person acting or purporting to act on the Exhibitor's behalf (including any person whois an invitee of the Exhibitor and regardless of whether the person is remunerated or not).

Assistant Chief Steward means the person occupying or acting in the position of Assistant Chief Steward of a section.

Body includes any society, organisation or body within or outside Australia having similar objects to RASV and, without limitation,includes: Royal Agricultural Society of the Northern Territory Inc; Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of

Queensland; Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia; Royal Agricultural Society of NSW; Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania; Royal National Capital Agricultural Society; Royal Agricultural Society of WA; and any breed association or society recognised by RASV.

Business Day means a week day on which banks in Melbourne are open for business.

Chief Executive Officer means a person occupying or acting in the position of Chief Executive Officer of RASV.

Chief Steward means the person occupying or acting in the position of Chief Steward of a section.

Closing Date means the date and time set out in the Relevant Schedule after which entries for the Event will not be accepted by RASV.

Drug has the meaning set out in the Relevant Schedule.

Event includes competition and class and without limitation includes any event listed in a Schedule. Event also includes the period of bump – in and bump – out for the Event and the period of the Event competition.

Entry Form means an entry form (or online equivalent) supplied by RASV for an Event.

Event Participant includes judges, stewards, contractors, spectators, Exhibitors and all persons present at the Venue during the Event.

Exhibit means the animal, person or item entered into an Event by an Exhibitor.

Exhibitor means the owner of the Exhibit, and if the owner is less than 18 years of age, the parent or guardian of the owner who signs the Entry Form.

Inspector means a person described as such in the Regulations.

Judge means a person appointed by RASV to judge an Event.

Motor Vehicle includes a truck, trailer, horse float and stock transporter but does not include a caravan.

RASV means The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (ACN 006 728 785).

Regulations means:

(a) RASV’s General Regulations For All Competitions;

(b) the rules, regulations and conditions of entry set out in theRelevant Schedule; and

(c) the rules, regulations and conditions of entry set out on the Entry Form for the Event.

Relevant Schedule means the Schedule which applies to the particular Event in which the Exhibitor has submitted or proposes to submit an entry in accordance with these Regulations.

Review Committee means a committee appointed under Reg. 12.5.

Schedule means a Schedule of events and prizes issued by RASV and without limitation, a reference to a Schedule includes a reference to the rules, regulations and conditions set out in the Schedule.

Show means the Royal Melbourne Show.

Showgrounds means the Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria and includes without limitation all areas owned, used, rented or leased by RASV.

Steward means a person occupying or acting in the position of steward.

Venue means the site or location at which the Event is held.

Veterinary Surgeon means a veterinary surgeon appointed by RASV.

1.2 Interpretation

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. The following rules apply unless the context requires otherwise.

(a) The singular includes the plural and conversely.

(b) A gender includes all genders.

(c) If a word or phrase is defined, its other grammatical formshave a corresponding meaning.

(d) A reference to a person, corporation, trust, partnership,unincorporated body or other entity includes any of them.

(e) A reference to a Regulation is a reference to a Regulation ofthese Regulations.

(f) A reference to a Regulation, rule or condition of entry is to the regulation, rule or condition of entry as amended, varied,supplemented, novated or replaced, except to the extentprohibited by these Regulations.

(g) A reference to a right or obligation of any two or morepersons confers that right, or imposes that obligation, as the case may be, jointly and severally.

In the event of an inconsistency between the Regulations and a Schedule, the Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency unless otherwise provided.

1.3 Exemptions

RASV may, by notice in writing, exempt an Exhibit or an Exhibitor from one or more of the obligations or requirements contained in these Regulations.

1.4 Consents or Approvals

Where the doing of any act, matter or thing under these Regulations is dependent upon the consent or approval of a person or is within the discretion of a person, the consent or approval may be given or discretion may be exercised conditionally or unconditionally or withheld by the person in its absolute discretion and without giving or assigning any reason for it.

2. ENTRIES

2.1 Requirements for Entering an Event

An entry to an Event must be:

(a) submitted on an Entry Form;

(b) acknowledged by a physical signature or electronicauthorisation by the Exhibitor or, if the Exhibitor is less than 18 years of age, acknowledged by the Exhibitor's parent or guardian;

(c) fully paid for as set out in the Relevant Schedule;

(d) submitted before the Closing Date to RASV's Registered Office or electronic service; and

(e) Any Exhibit entered into an Event must be disease free and in good health and condition.

2.2 Warranty

The Exhibitor represents and warrants to RASV that the information set out on the Entry Form is complete, accurate and not misleading in any way.

2.3 Rules and Regulations

An entry is subject to the:

(a) Regulations; and

(b) Relevant Schedule.

2.4 Entries Subject to Rules and Regulations

Upon submission of an entry in accordance with Regulation 2.1, the Exhibitor agrees to be bound by the rules, regulations and conditions referred to in Regulation 2.3 and to ensure that each Agent of the Exhibitor complies with those rules, regulations and conditions. An act or omission of an Agent of an Exhibitor may be deemed by RASV to be the act or omission of the Exhibitor.

2.5 Altered Entries

Subject to the discretion of RASV an entry may not be altered after the Closing Date.

2.6 Number of Entries

RASV may restrict the number of entries in any Event.

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2.7 Limit on Entry Into Multiple Ordinary Classes

Subject to the Relevant Schedule, an Exhibit must not be entered in more than one Ordinary Class. Should any Exhibit be sought to be entered in more than one Ordinary Class, the Exhibit will only compete in the Ordinary Class in which the Exhibit's or the Exhibitor's name first appears in RASV's Catalogue unless RASV otherwise directs. For the purposes of this Regulation, Sweepstakes, Special Classes, Trophy Classes and Championships are not an Ordinary Class. ‘Ordinary Class', ‘Sweepstakes', ‘Special Class', ‘Trophy Class' and ‘Championship' have the meaning given in the Relevant Schedule.

3. ENTRY AND NOMINATION FEES

The entry fee and, if applicable, the nomination fee, become the property of RASV on receipt by RASV and, without limitation, the entry fee and, if applicable, nomination fee paid in respect of an entry which is withdrawn or which does not satisfy the requirementsfor entry or conditions of eligibility will not be refunded.

4. DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION WHILST AT THESHOWGROUNDS

Animal Registration papers, AAR microchip papers, show – jumping performance cards and birth certificates, or certified photocopiesthereof, are not required to be submitted to RASV or to accompany an Application for Entry. Such documentation will be required to be on hand whilst the Exhibitor and the Exhibits are on the Showground (if the Application for Entry specifies such documentation is required) and must be produced upon request for perusal by the Chief Steward or other RASV authorised person. Failure to produce such documents if requested will result in the Exhibit being ineligible for the Event.

5. OWNERSHIP OF EXHIBITS

5.1 Ownership on Entry

5.2 If ownership/Lessee of an Exhibit changes after the lodgement date of the Nomination Form, RASV must be notified in writing of the ownership/Lessee change no later than 14 days prior to the date of Exhibition. RASV may, if requested in writing by the purchaser/Lessee, and at its absolute discretion, amend the Nomination Form by endorsing thereon the name of the purchaser as the owner of that Exhibit.

6. EXHIBITION OF EXHIBITS

6.1 Grounds for not Exhibiting an Animal

The Exhibitor must not withdraw an Exhibit from an Event, and an Exhibit must be exhibited, unless a certificate signed by a veterinary surgeon is lodged with RASV certifying that the Exhibit is unable to compete for one or more of the following reasons:

(a) the Exhibit, being an animal, has died;

(b) the Exhibit, being an animal, is unfit to be exhibited due toinjury or disease;

(c) the Exhibit is ineligible for the Event; or

(d) some other cause RASV considers reasonable.

6.2 Time for Withdrawing an Animal Exhibit

A certificate given under Regulation 6.1 must be given to RASV:

(a) before the date for admission of the Exhibit to the Showgrounds (as set out in the Relevant Schedule), if the cause for withdrawal of the Exhibit occurs or arises before that date; or

(b) otherwise, as soon as possible after the cause for withdrawal of the Exhibit occurs or arises.

6.3 Training or Preparing Exhibits or Exhibitors

Exhibitors must not enter into an Event that is to be judged by a person who has trained or prepared the Exhibitor or Exhibit within six months of the date of the Event.

7. EXHIBIT TICKET

Subject to the Relevant Schedule, RASV will issue an exhibitticket for an Exhibit unless it otherwise determines. The Exhibitor or an Agent must produce the exhibit ticket upon a request from RASV or a Steward.

8. CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND AGENTS

8.1 Compliance With Rules and Regulations

Where an Exhibit and/or Exhibitor and/or an Agent fail to comply with any of the Regulations, RASV may impose one or more of the following penalties on the Exhibit or Exhibitor or both of them:

(a) disqualification;

(b) suspension;

(c) a fine;

(d) order the Exhibit or the Exhibitor, his or her family, inviteesand Agents be removed from the Showgrounds; or

(e) any other penalty.

Without limiting the above, RASV may forfeit an award, and upon forfeiture, the Exhibitor must return any ribbon, money, prize card or other evidence of that award to RASV within seven days after receiving notification of the forfeiture. Nothing in this Regulation limits Regulation 9.

8.2 Compliance with Directions

(a) The Exhibitor and/or Agent must fully comply with the directions and requests of RASV. Without limitation,directions and requests of RASV may apply to the Exhibit,the Exhibitor, the Agent, the conditions of the Event, theconduct of the Exhibitor, the conduct of the Event, the conduct of the Agent, the decision of the Judge, or the awardof prizes.

(b) Without limiting Regulation 8.2(a), upon a request from RASV, an Exhibitor and/or Agent must make a statutory declaration in the form and with respect to matters RASV in its discretion requires.

(c) Without limiting Regulation 8.2(a), upon a request from RASV, an Exhibitor and/or Agent must submit his or her Exhibit for inspection by a Veterinary Surgeon.

8.3 Statements

The Exhibitor and/or Agent must not make a statement regarding an Exhibit, which in the opinion of RASV, is fraudulent, false, erroneous, misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive.

8.4 Tampering

An Exhibit must not be or have been tampered with or otherwise improperly dealt with by an Exhibitor.

8.5 Unacceptable Behaviour

RASV is committed to providing a fair and equitable Venue for all participants, free from all forms of harassment, bullying and violence. The following behaviours will not be tolerated and may result in the event participant/Exhibitor being removed from the competition Venue and/or disqualified from the competition and formal procedures initiated:

(a) violence;

(b) bullying;

(c) harassment;

(d) sexual harassment;

(e) unlawful discrimination;

(f) victimisation.

Persons breaching acceptable standards of behaviour may be banned from entering future RASV Events and/or the Venue.

8.6 Animals and Livestock

Unless RASV gives prior written approval, pets, animals or livestock other than Exhibits must not be brought onto or permitted to enter or remain on the Showgrounds.

8.7 Mutual Recognition

RASV may recognise, act upon and enforce any penalty imposed by a Body on an Exhibit or Exhibitor or Agent at any time.

8.8 Further Proceedings

RASV may conduct further proceedings in relation to any matter concerning an Exhibitor, an Exhibit, an Agent, a potential Exhibitor, or a potential Exhibit, and impose any suspension, fine, disqualification, withdrawal or forfeiture of an award, handicap, reprimand, warning or any other penalty, irrespective of whether a Body has already imposed a penalty on the Exhibitor or the Exhibit or Agent, or on the potential Exhibitor or the potential Exhibit.

8.9 Reciprocal Arrangements

RASV may enter into reciprocal arrangements with a Body in relation to any matter concerning an Exhibit, an Exhibitor, an Agent, a potential Exhibit or a potential Exhibitor.

8.10 Smoking

Melbourne Showgrounds is a completely smoke – free venue (effective 1 September 2016). Exhibitors, staff, patrons and contractors wanting to smoke will need to exit the venue to do so.

9. POWERS OF RASV IN RESPECT TO CONTROL OF THE EVENT

9.1 Power to Refuse to Accept an Entry, Exhibit or Exhibitor

RASV may refuse to accept an entry for an Event, an Exhibit or an Exhibitor or any of them.

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9.2 Power to Cancel or Alter

RASV may:

(a) alter the Closing Date for an Event, or the Closing Date for receipt of any particular entry;

(b) remove any Exhibit from the Showgrounds or cause any Exhibit to be removed from the Showgrounds;

(c) amend an entry for an Event to, without limitation, substitute an alternate competition or class for the competition or classin which the Exhibit is or was entered;

(d) alter the conditions of any Event;

(e) refuse to display an Exhibit;

(f) rule that an Exhibit or Exhibitor may not compete or isineligible to compete;

(g) alter the date, time or place on or at which any Event isscheduled to take place or to be judged;

(h) alter the Judge scheduled to judge any Event; or

(i) cancel any Event.

The rights set out above apply notwithstanding:

(a) RASV's acceptance of an entry for an Event;

(b) inclusion of an entry for an Event in the Event Catalogue;

(c) the issue of an exhibit ticket to an Exhibitor or in respect ofan Exhibit or an Event; or

(d) the issue of any other document to an Exhibitor or in respectof an Exhibit or an Event.

10. ILLNESS OF AN ANIMAL

10.1 Animal Health Status

If the Exhibitor or any Agent of the Exhibitor detects or suspectsany illness amongst any of their Exhibits whilst the Exhibits are at the Showgrounds, the Exhibitor must:

(a) report this fact immediately to the representative of RASV responsible for the applicable livestock section (the Superintendent);

(b) ensure that the Exhibit(s) concerned is/are contained within the space allocated by RASV for the Exhibit(s), unlessadvised otherwise by the Superintendent or a member ofRASV veterinary panel on duty; and

(c) where feasible to do so, contain soiled bedding from the Exhibit(s) concerned within the space allocated by RASV for the Exhibit(s).

The Exhibitor may engage or consult a private veterinary surgeon in respect to the illness only after the above action has been taken and only after first consulting with a member of RASV veterinary panel on duty.

10.2 Treatment Upon Illness or Injury

If an Exhibit is ill or injured, a Veterinary Surgeon may in his or her discretion attend to or treat the Exhibit. The Veterinary Surgeon may do so even in the absence of authority from the Exhibitor, or contrary to that authority.

10.3 Destruction or Removal

Where, in the opinion of a Veterinary Surgeon, an Exhibit should be destroyed or removed from the Showgrounds:

(a) the Veterinary Surgeon or any other person approved by RASV may destroy or remove the Exhibit from the Showgrounds, or both; or

(b) RASV may require the Exhibitor to immediately destroy or remove the Exhibit from the Showgrounds or both.

All costs and expenses incurred by RASV pursuant to this Regulation must be reimbursed by the Exhibitor to RASV. Nothing in this Regulation limits Regulation 9.2.

10.4 Necropsy

If an Exhibit dies while at an Event, RASV may require that a necropsy be conducted on the animal. The Exhibitor must allow for the immediate release of the body to RASV if requested by RASV.

10.5 Veterinary Surgeons

Where an Exhibitor wishes to engage or consult a veterinary surgeon who is not appointed by RASV, the Exhibitor must first inform the representative of RASV responsible for the applicable livestock section. A Veterinary Surgeon, a Judge and RASV itself is not required to have regard to or to consider any opinion of a veterinary surgeon so engaged or consulted by the Exhibitor, and a decision of a Veterinary Surgeon, a Judge or RASV is final regardless of whether or not the Exhibitor has engaged or consulted a veterinary surgeon not appointed by RASV.

11. JUDGING

11.1 Interference

The Exhibitor and Agents of the Exhibitor must not consult,influence or interfere with a Judge or attempt to consult, influenceor interfere with a Judge or do any other thing which may influence or interfere with the Judge's freedom of choice or judgment unlessit is expressly authorised by the Relevant Schedule.

Unless with the permission of RASV, no Exhibitor or Agent of an Exhibitor may occupy the position of Judge or become in any wayidentified with the judging or handling of Exhibits in any class in which that person or that person's employers, family members or associates are interested. This does not apply to Stewards.

11.2 Indications of Ownership

The Exhibitor, any Agent of the Exhibitor and the Exhibit must notbe equipped with or wear or display anything indicating the ownership of the Exhibit before or during judgment of the Exhibitunless it is expressly authorised by the Relevant Schedule.

11.3 Decision

Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Regulations, the decision of a Judge as to the merits of the Exhibit and the Exhibitor or either of them will be final, and the Exhibitor may notprotest or appeal the decision.

11.4 Prizes

Subject to the Relevant Schedule, a Judge may in his or her opinion:

(a) award a second or third prize in place of a first prize;

(b) withhold a prize where a prize should not be awarded;

(c) where there is a tie for any placing in an Event, award subsequent placings so that the next placing will be thenumber of Exhibits already placed plus one (for example, iftwo Exhibits tie for first place, award a third for the nextplacing);

(d) where all the prizes offered in an Event have been awarded and a further Exhibit is of sufficient merit to deserve a prizemake a reserve number of the further Exhibit; or

(e) give commendations where they are deserved.

(f) award an Exhibitor more than one prize in any class wheremore than one entry is permitted.

11.5 Disqualifications

Where an Exhibit or an Exhibitor is disqualified and the applicable award is forfeited, RASV may (but is not obliged to) promote the Exhibit next in order to that prize, whether the Exhibit next in order was awarded a prize or a reserve number. Exhibits next in order, whether awarded a prize or reserve number, may also be promoted to the prize next in order.

11.6 Prize Cards

The Exhibitor must ensure that prize cards awarded for an Exhibit are displayed with the Exhibit while it is on exhibition.

12. PROTESTS AND APPEALS

12.1 Restricted to Class

Protests and appeals may only be made by Exhibitors with Exhibits in the class to which the protest relates.

12.2 Protest to Stewards

The Exhibitor may protest to the Chief Steward of the relevantsection in relation to conduct, judging or any other matter relatingto an Event. A protest must be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Relevant Schedule and be received by the Chief Steward within 24 hours after the conclusion of the applicable Event.

12.3 Appeal

The Exhibitor may appeal against:

(a) a decision made by RASV pursuant to Regulations; or

(b) a decision of the Chief Steward or if the Chief Steward delegates the person to make the decision to the AssistantChief Steward, the decision of the Assistant Chief Steward in relation to a protest under Regulation 12.2.

12.4 Form of Appeal

To be an appeal for the purpose of Regulation 12.3 an appeal made by the Exhibitor must be:

(a) in writing setting out in reasonable detail the grounds for the appeal;

(b) addressed to:

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The Chief Executive Officer The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria, 3032;

(c) accompanied by a deposit of $200.00 (or such other amountas is notified from time to time by RASV for the purpose ofthis Regulation 12.4(c)); and

(d) received by the Chief Executive Officer by 5 p.m. on the Business Day which is 10 Business Days after the day on which the decision the subject of the appeal was made.

12.5 Review Committee

If an appeal is made in accordance with Regulation 12.4, the Chief Executive Officer must appoint a Review Committee comprised of three people, being persons who were not part of, and who are independent of, the committee or personnel who made the decision the subject of the appeal.

Within a reasonable time after receipt by the Chief Executive Officer of an appeal complying with Regulation 12.4, the Review Committee will meet to consider the appeal.

12.6 Proceedings of the Review Committee

In considering an appeal, the Review Committee must:

(a) give due consideration to the grounds of appeal submittedby the Exhibitor, and to any other evidence submitted by the Exhibitor;

(b) give the Exhibitor an opportunity to make oral representations to the Review Committee; and

(c) in its discretion, call for and hear expert opinion.

12.7 Notification of Review Committee's Decision

The Chief Executive Officer will notify the Exhibitor of the Review Committee's decision within 48 hours after that decision is notified by the Review Committee to the Chief Executive Officer. The decision of the Review Committee is final and the Exhibitor will not have any right of appeal in respect of the Review Committee’s decision.

12.8 Forfeiture of Deposit

Where an appeal is upheld by the Review Committee, the deposit referred to in Regulation 12.4 will be refunded to the Exhibitor when or within a reasonable time after the decision of the Review Committee is notified by the Chief Executive Officer to the Exhibitor. Where an appeal is not upheld by the Review Committee, the deposit referred to in Regulation 12.4 will be retained by RASV.

13. ACCOMMODATION

13.1 No Obligation to Provide Exhibit Space or Accommodation

(a) RASV is not obliged to provide space for an Exhibit or accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor. For the purposes of these Regulations,"accommodation" includes provision of a space for a person to sleep.

(b) Where RASV, in its discretion, allocates space for an Exhibitor accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor, only the allocated areas may be used, and only for the purpose designated by RASV.

(c) The Exhibitor and any Agent of the Exhibitor must notnegotiate, on – sell or reallocate assigned lockers, stablesor penning to others. The sale, hire and allocation of lockers,stables and penning will only be processed and assigned by the Competition Coordinator prior to the Show commencing or the Superintendent’s Office Staff during the event period.

13.2 Personal Effects

RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage:

(a) suffered by an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor using space provided for an Exhibit or accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor; or

(b) caused to personal belongings, equipment or property which is brought onto the Showgrounds by an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor.

14. FIRE REGULATIONS

14.1 Flames

The Exhibitor and any Agent of the Exhibitor must not smoke, cook,or heat water by any means whatsoever or use any device involving naked flame in or near any animal pavilion, stall, pen or locker.

14.2 Electrical Interference

The Exhibitor and any Agent of the Exhibitor must not:

(a) subject to Regulation 14.3, use mains powered electrical devices in or near any animal pavilion, stall, pen or locker orany Exhibit.

(b) alter or interfere with any electrical wiring, switch, plug or socket whatsoever on the Showgrounds.

14.3 Exceptions

Nothing in Regulation 14.2(a) prohibits the use of main powered electrical appliances which are, in the opinion of RASV, essential to animal care, or the use of a light – bulb in a locker if the light – bulb is fitted in the socket provided.

15. VEHICLE PARKING

15.1 Loading and Unloading

With the prior consent of RASV, Motor Vehicles of an Exhibitor or an Agent of an Exhibitor may enter the Showgrounds or any area under RASV control, for the purpose of loading or unloading only.Motor Vehicles must not remain on the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, and must be removed immediately upon completion of loading or unloading.

15.2 Caravans

Caravans of an Exhibitor or an Agent of an Exhibitor must not enter or remain on the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, for any purpose, unless in accordance with the prior written consentof RASV.

15.3 Tow Away

Any Motor Vehicle or Caravan entering or remaining on the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, in contravention of the Regulations or of any other parking rules or restrictions, may be removed from the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control,by RASV and stored. Any costs incurred by RASV pursuant to thisRegulation must be paid by the Exhibitor.

16. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

16.1 Release

Entry to, remaining on and using the Showgrounds or any part of them by an Exhibitor is entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor releases RASV (which term includes in this clause RASV's officers, employees,members, contractors and agents), from all claims, demands and liabilities of every kind resulting from any accident, damage, injury or illness occurring at the Showgrounds and, without limitation, the Exhibitor acknowledges and agrees:

(a) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage,injury or illness to or caused by any Exhibit;

(b) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage,injury or illness to or caused by any Exhibitor or any Agent;

(c) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage to a Motor Vehicle or any of its contents whilst it is on theShowgrounds or in any car park under RASV’s control; and

(d) without limiting Regulations 16.1(a) and 16.1(b) above, RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage,injury or illness resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to treat, destruction, disposal or other dealing with any Exhibit,or for any loss, damage or injury to any personal belongings,equipment or property brought onto the Showgrounds by any person.

16.2 Indemnity

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor indemnifies and keeps indemnified RASV and its officers, employees, members, contractors and agents from and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities including without limitation, consequential loss and loss of profits for which RASV is or may be or become liable in respect of or arising from:

(a) loss, damage, injury or illness to any person in connectionwith the Exhibit or the relevant Event;

(b) without limiting Regulation 16.2(a), loss, damage, injury or illness to any other Exhibit or Exhibitor, or any Agent of any other Exhibitor, or to the property of RASV, or its members,or to the general public, or any member of the general public,caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of anExhibit of the Exhibitor or by the Exhibitor or any Agent ofthe Exhibitor; and

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(c) without limiting Regulation 16.2(a), loss, damage, injury or illness to the Exhibit, or to the Exhibitor or any Agent of any other Exhibitor caused or contributed to by an act or omission of an Exhibit or by the transportation, feeding,housing or exhibiting of an Exhibit.

16.3 Removal from Showgrounds

Without prejudice to any other provision in these Regulations, where RASV, its officers, employees, members, contractors or agents removes an Exhibit, or causes an Exhibit to be removed from the Showgrounds, the Exhibit is removed or caused to be removed entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor. The person or persons removing the Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of the Exhibitor, and his or her acts and omissions will be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the Exhibitor.

17. ANIMAL OWNER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE

RASV may arrange owner's liability insurance cover for Exhibitors of Exhibits that are animals, and, if RASV does so, the Exhibitor is bound by the terms and conditions of this insurance and by applicable duties of an insured under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984).Details of owner's liability insurance cover arranged by RASV are setout in the Relevant Schedule.

18. INFORMATION HANDLING

RASV is bound by the National Privacy Principles of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable laws governing privacy.

18.1 Collection of Personal Information

(a) RASV may collect, hold and use personal information aboutExhibitors, their family members, invitees or Agents.

(b) The types of information that may be collected include names and contact details, credit card details, qualifications,results of the Exhibitor’s entry into the relevant Event andany reprimand, fine, disqualification, withdrawal of an award or penalty imposed on the Exhibitor in connection with entry of the Exhibit in the relevant Event. Information may also be collected from other Bodies relating to the Exhibitor’s entryinto events held by that Body including, without limitation,reprimands, fines, disqualifications, withdrawals of awardsor penalties imposed.

(c) Personal information is collected for the purpose ofadministration of Events and the Show, as well as related purposes including, without limitation, promoting the Events and the Show, maintenance of records of informationrelevant to qualifications for future events, maintenance ofhealth and safety records in relation to Events, applicable insurance cover for Events and making claims under RASV’s insurance for incidents which involve an Exhibitor and occur during an Event.

(d) Personal information may also be used for the purpose ofinforming Exhibitors about other events and services. RASV may send an Exhibitor publications and information aboutother events and services unless the exhibitor indicates to RASV that the Exhibitor does not want to receive such publications or information.

18.2 Sharing of Personal Information

(a) RASV may share information which has been collected by RASV under Regulation 18.1 with other organisations and service providers to assist in administering the Events and the Show, including co – sponsors of Events and health service providers, indemnity or insurance providers or otherBodies, or any entity that may subsequently administer the Event.

(b) RASV may also publish winners details on its websites or publications or disclose information about an Exhibitor to the media for the purpose of publishing articles on the Exhibitor’s participation in the Event, unless the Exhibitor has requested that the Exhibitor’s personal information notbe published or disclosed for these purposes.

(c) RASV may also disclose information if otherwise required or authorised by law.

18.3 Photography

(d) The Exhibitor and any Agent acknowledges that they and their exhibits may be photographed or filmed while at the Venue and that images may be used by RASV for marketing and promotion.

18.4 Access and Correction

(a) An Exhibitor may contact RASV if the Exhibitor has a complaint or a query about the information handling practices of RASV.

(b) An Exhibitor may request that RASV remove any personal information about that Exhibitor published in connection with an Exhibit or an Event from RASV’s publications. RASV will,to the extent that it can reasonably do so and as soon as isreasonably practical, remove such information from the relevant publications.

(c) An Exhibitor may access, correct or update personal information using My RASV at www.rasv.com.au

(d) An Exhibitor may request RASV to provide access to any personal information held by RASV about the Exhibitor, to the extent authorised by the Privacy Act and all other applicable laws. Those laws may not give rise to a right ofaccess to all information or in all circumstances.

(e) An access request must be made in writing, addressed to:The Company Secretary The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom RoadAscot Vale, Victoria, 3032

19. AGENTS

Any person acting or purporting to act as an agent of an Exhibitor isdeemed to have given RASV a warranty of his or her authority to so act, and RASV is not required to make any inquiry as to thatauthority.

20. GOVERNING LAW

These Regulations are governed by the laws of Victoria.

For more than 160 years, the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria

(RASV) has been inspiring excellence in Victorian agriculture and food production.

In this pursuit for excellence the RASV conducts a range of world-class agricultural

and leisure events throughout the year.

For more information visit rasv.com.au

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