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1887 18th Year of the Ellesmere Agricultural & Pastoral Association
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Title1887 18th Year of the Ellesmere Agricultural & Pastoral Association
DescriptionAt a committee meeting after the 1886 show, held at the Leeston Hotel in early December 1886, the members were told that the booths had been sold by auction instead of the traditional calling for tenders, and the meeting approved the change.
The Ellesmere sports committee asked on what terms they could have the grounds for sports on Boxing Day. The committee approved the hire but decided to make anyone who leased the grounds to indemnify the Association for any damage done.
As usual, the meeting also sanctioned paying prize money. [1886-12-02 p5 LT, 1886-12-06 p2 CHP]
The Anglicans in the Ellesmere District used the show grounds to hold a combined fete to raise money.
The day included athletic sports and horse leaping but even though the weather was threatening there was still a large crowd. [1886-12-11 p1 supplement CHP]
A meeting was held in early January 1887 where the Ground Comittee reported that the removal of old buildings, pens etc was nearly finished and working plans for the new structures had started. [1887-01-08 p4 LT]
The Leeston Cricket Club hosted a team from Lancaster Park at the A&P grounds but the game was compromised by sloping ground and long grass in the outfield. [1887-03-28 p3 LT]
The report presented at the AGM, held on September 8th 1887, stated that entries fell short of those of previous years principally in sheep and cattle largely due to the severe winter experienced and a scarcity of food.
The decision to let stands for implements to be shown but not judged, seemed to be a favourable one but whether free stands should be given to some exhibitors was a question that needed consideration.
The almost total collapse in pig entries suggest arrangements were not what they should have been and changes were needed.
Horse entries were fully up to the average for quality and condition and one or two classes of light horses were a decided credit to the show.
The luncheon booth was sold to Mr Copplestone of Leeston and arrangements were very satisfactory.
The finances were also very satisfactory.
Discussion of an autumn show was considerable but the show was fixed for Tuesday, November 1. [1887-09-07 p1 LT A&P, 1887-09-10 p6 CHP, 1887-09-12 p3 LT]
At a committee meeting in September an offer by the Leeston Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club for the use of their concrete tennis court at the rate of 30 shillings per annum was accepted.
Mr Lewis offered to rent the show ground at £8 per annum but no decision was made.
It was decided to have two classes of draught horses reinstated for the show.
Judges were selected in the various classes. [1887-09-26 p4 LT]
The show services were auctioned in October [1887-10-12 p8 CHP] by Messrs Matson and Co with the Publican’s Booth to Mr Britton, Southbridge, for £5, Refreshment Booth to Mr Robinson Christchurch £5 10s, Confectioner’s Booth to Mr Koester Christchurch for £7.
Over £100 in special prizes was offered in 1887. [1887-10-15 p1 LT, 1887-10-17 p3 TS]
Entry fees for sheep, horses and pigs were reduced by one half. [1887-10-19 p1 LT] and the show advert mentioned that special train arrangements had been made and the Burnham brass band was to play at the show. [1887-10-26 p1 LT]
18th Show 1887
Show day weather was favourable, but attendance at the 18th show was average.
A good programme of music was played by the Burnham band.
Liquor was apparently not supplied by Mr Britton but by Mr F.L.K. Hill of Lincoln.
The low condition of my stock was generally commented on and used to argue for the show to be held after midsummer. However, even though the cattle were not in top condition the breeding using best imported stock was in evidence.
Rather than judging dairy cows by looks alone, a prize of £10 was offered for the cow producing the best result from a week’s milking trial.
The committee had the test carried out properly and the result was so satisfactory that it was thought probable that this innovation would be applied generally in the colony.
One reason given for the low numbers of draught horses was that during the past four or five years the district had provided more draught horses to New South Wales than perhaps any other portion of the colony and the best stock had been sent.
Four entries of very good Berkshires constituted the pig section.
Mason Struthers & Co showed a De Laval hand cream-separator which attracted much attention. Gorse cutters were also shown.
Dairy produce was better than that exhibited in the 1886 Show. [1887-11-02 p3 LT]
The officers for 1887 were President, Mr W. G. Lunn Vice-Presidents Messrs R. D. Frankish and J. R, Campbell . Messrs, J. Osborne and F. Jameson were again re-elected Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. The auditors elected were Messrs. R. Lochhead and P.O. Boyle. General Committee—Messrs, W. Bishop, J. Boag, D. Cant, J.M. Furze, W. Holley, W.R. Maddison, J. McLeod, C. Frankish, Alex. McLachlan, P. O'Boyle, R.G. Park, J. Rennie, D. Scott (Brookside), G. Stephens, senr.,G.C. Waby, E. T. Claridge, L. Mathias,W. Moorhead, F. Overton, Milsom Jones, W.D. Lawrence, and T.B. Howson. [1887-09-10 p6 CHP]
Mike Noonan
Ellesmere Historical Society
Date1886-1887SourcePapers PastLocationLeeston
DescriptionAt a committee meeting after the 1886 show, held at the Leeston Hotel in early December 1886, the members were told that the booths had been sold by auction instead of the traditional calling for tenders, and the meeting approved the change. The Ellesmere sports committee asked on what terms they could have the grounds for sports on Boxing Day. The committee approved the hire but decided to make anyone who leased the grounds to indemnify the Association for any damage done.
As usual, the meeting also sanctioned paying prize money. [1886-12-02 p5 LT, 1886-12-06 p2 CHP]
The Anglicans in the Ellesmere District used the show grounds to hold a combined fete to raise money.
The day included athletic sports and horse leaping but even though the weather was threatening there was still a large crowd. [1886-12-11 p1 supplement CHP]
A meeting was held in early January 1887 where the Ground Comittee reported that the removal of old buildings, pens etc was nearly finished and working plans for the new structures had started. [1887-01-08 p4 LT]
The Leeston Cricket Club hosted a team from Lancaster Park at the A&P grounds but the game was compromised by sloping ground and long grass in the outfield. [1887-03-28 p3 LT]
The report presented at the AGM, held on September 8th 1887, stated that entries fell short of those of previous years principally in sheep and cattle largely due to the severe winter experienced and a scarcity of food.
The decision to let stands for implements to be shown but not judged, seemed to be a favourable one but whether free stands should be given to some exhibitors was a question that needed consideration.
The almost total collapse in pig entries suggest arrangements were not what they should have been and changes were needed.
Horse entries were fully up to the average for quality and condition and one or two classes of light horses were a decided credit to the show.
The luncheon booth was sold to Mr Copplestone of Leeston and arrangements were very satisfactory.
The finances were also very satisfactory.
Discussion of an autumn show was considerable but the show was fixed for Tuesday, November 1. [1887-09-07 p1 LT A&P, 1887-09-10 p6 CHP, 1887-09-12 p3 LT]
At a committee meeting in September an offer by the Leeston Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club for the use of their concrete tennis court at the rate of 30 shillings per annum was accepted.
Mr Lewis offered to rent the show ground at £8 per annum but no decision was made.
It was decided to have two classes of draught horses reinstated for the show.
Judges were selected in the various classes. [1887-09-26 p4 LT]
The show services were auctioned in October [1887-10-12 p8 CHP] by Messrs Matson and Co with the Publican’s Booth to Mr Britton, Southbridge, for £5, Refreshment Booth to Mr Robinson Christchurch £5 10s, Confectioner’s Booth to Mr Koester Christchurch for £7.
Over £100 in special prizes was offered in 1887. [1887-10-15 p1 LT, 1887-10-17 p3 TS]
Entry fees for sheep, horses and pigs were reduced by one half. [1887-10-19 p1 LT] and the show advert mentioned that special train arrangements had been made and the Burnham brass band was to play at the show. [1887-10-26 p1 LT]
18th Show 1887
Show day weather was favourable, but attendance at the 18th show was average.
A good programme of music was played by the Burnham band.
Liquor was apparently not supplied by Mr Britton but by Mr F.L.K. Hill of Lincoln.
The low condition of my stock was generally commented on and used to argue for the show to be held after midsummer. However, even though the cattle were not in top condition the breeding using best imported stock was in evidence.
Rather than judging dairy cows by looks alone, a prize of £10 was offered for the cow producing the best result from a week’s milking trial.
The committee had the test carried out properly and the result was so satisfactory that it was thought probable that this innovation would be applied generally in the colony.
One reason given for the low numbers of draught horses was that during the past four or five years the district had provided more draught horses to New South Wales than perhaps any other portion of the colony and the best stock had been sent.
Four entries of very good Berkshires constituted the pig section.
Mason Struthers & Co showed a De Laval hand cream-separator which attracted much attention. Gorse cutters were also shown.
Dairy produce was better than that exhibited in the 1886 Show. [1887-11-02 p3 LT]
The officers for 1887 were President, Mr W. G. Lunn Vice-Presidents Messrs R. D. Frankish and J. R, Campbell . Messrs, J. Osborne and F. Jameson were again re-elected Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. The auditors elected were Messrs. R. Lochhead and P.O. Boyle. General Committee—Messrs, W. Bishop, J. Boag, D. Cant, J.M. Furze, W. Holley, W.R. Maddison, J. McLeod, C. Frankish, Alex. McLachlan, P. O'Boyle, R.G. Park, J. Rennie, D. Scott (Brookside), G. Stephens, senr.,G.C. Waby, E. T. Claridge, L. Mathias,W. Moorhead, F. Overton, Milsom Jones, W.D. Lawrence, and T.B. Howson. [1887-09-10 p6 CHP]
Mike Noonan
Ellesmere Historical Society
Date1886-1887SourcePapers PastLocationLeestonConnections
CollectionEarly History of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral AssociationOrganisationEllesmere Historical Society
OrganisationEllesmere Historical SocietyAttribution
Researched ByMike NoonanWritten ByMike Noonan
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