K.I. Show

1911 First Kangaroo Island Show Committee

Messrs H. Nash, Reynolds, Wright, Murray, Hoods (Bank Manager), Strawbridge, L. Hawkes, V. Cook.
2nd row: Mrs Reg Cook, Mrs Fox, Mrs Geo Barrett.
Seated: Messrs Geo Barrett, Neave, P. Bell, J. Turner, Anderson, Jacka.
Front row: Messrs K. Nash, J. Coldling, H. Chirgwin, Reg Cook.

Photo courtesy Kathy Barret, retrieved from Facebook Group Growing Up on Kangaroo Island, 9 Oct 2023

KANGAROO ISLAND SHOW.

KINGSCOTE. October 2. [1911] Preparations are well in hand for the first Kangaroo Island Show, to be held at Kingscote on November 10. The show has been organised by the Kingscote Agricultural Bureau, the members of which form the show committee. Support has been contributed from all parts of the island, as well as from outside, and a good day is anticipated. Many visitors will be making holiday on the island during show week, and special excursions will be run by the steamer Karatta from Port Adelaide and Glenelg, and from Hog Bay. The show is to be held on the recreation ground on a slope outside the town below the historic houses called "Faith, Hope, and Charity," and several hundred yards north of the main road. A feature will be exhibits of local products, including wheat, oats, and barley, eucalyptus oil, Yacca gum. and gum products, nautilus shells, and furniture made from Kangaroo Island timber. The secretary for the show (Mr. A. H. Anderson) and a special committee are already busy with the ground arrangements.

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Tuesday 3 October 1911, page 11

[1911] KANGAROO ISLAND SHOW.

[The original scan of this article is quite poor and at times unintelligible. Also there are typos, and many misspelled names. - Ed.]

The prize list in connection with the Kangaroo Island inaugural show, which was held at Kingscote last week, is as follows:—

Draught Stock.—Judge—Mr. J. Drennan. Sectional Committee—Messrs. D. C. Murray, P. T. ???, and M. Chirgwin. Draught en???, any age, J. N. Davis, W. Howard; brood mare, in foal or foal at foot, Wheaton & Co., W. Howard; dry mare, any age, J. & A. Turner, W. Toesland; yearling filly, C. J. Bell; pair of draught horses, Wheaton & Co., J. Dewar; four-horse team and wagon, Foggo Brothers, G. Turner.

Blood and Roadster stock—Judge—Mr. J. Drennan, Blood Stallion, J. N. Davis; roadster stallion, W. H. Strawbridge; mare, any age, V. H. F. Cook, W. H. Strawbridge; two-year-old colt or filly, J. Rix; one-year-old colt or filly, V. H. F. Cook, W. C. Burgess; roadster yearling, M. Chirgwin.

Horses in Action.— Judges— Messrs. J. Drennan and E. W. Castine. Trotter, H. E. Partridge. M. Chirgwin; hack to carry 12 st., Foggo Brothers. M. Chirgwin; ladies' hack, written by lady, C. L. Snelling, G.A. Turner; pair buggy horses, 14.2 hands or over, Cook & Couting, G. L. Hawkes; pony mare, any age, W. Howard, A. W. Miller; single-harness horse, 14.2 or over, Foggo Brothers, A. C. Snelling; spring-dray horse, A. G. Boxer, Ayliffe & McKay; hunter, Daw & Douglas (Oakbridge), M. Chirgwin (Goodwill); high jump, Daw and Douglas.

Horned Cattle.— Judge— Mr. J. Drennan. Bull, any breed, for dairy purposes, J. A. Davis, W. Howard; dairy cow, A Tigmemann, J. Hall; team six bullocks, M. R. Chapman; C. Price; fat bul-lock, A. W. Miller; fat cow, T. Thomas, D. C. Murray.

Sheep.— Judge— Mr. G. Roper. Merino ram, any age, Wheaton& Co., A. A. Neave; ewe, Wheaton and Co., B. H. & A. D. Bell; Shropshire ram, any age, F. W. Jacka; longwool ram, any age, J. and A. Turner; ewe, J. and A. Turner; three fat wethers, merino, Wheaton & Co., A. A. Neave; three ewes, A. A. Neave; three fat wethers, other than merino, A. W. Miller (1 and 2); special prize of £1 1/ for the best pen of three fat sheep on showground, A. W. Miller.

Swine.— Judge—Mr. J. Drennan. Sow, V. H. F. Cook (1).

Grain.—Judge — Mr. W. Howard. Sectional Committee—Messrs. J. Turner, G. Barret, and G. L. Hawkes. Wheat, S. Buck (1); wheat in sheaf, Chevalier, J. & A. Turner (11); G. L. Hawkes; Duckhill, J. & A. Turner (11); malting, W. Turner, C. Price; Cape, J. & A. Turner, G. L. Hawkes; oats in sheaf, Cape, G. L. Hawkes (1 and 2); Algerian, W. R. Boxer, J. & A. Turner; Dun or grey, G. L. Hawkes (1 and 2); rye in sheaf, Bark Hut Estate, Mrs. M. Florance; collection of grain, in sheaf, W.R. Boxer. K. Nash; fodder plants, H. T. Noske, H. Ayris; chaff, N. Brennand (1).

Fruit.—Judge—Mr. C. J. May. Dessert apples, J. Wright; lemons. Mrs. J. Buick; oranges. Mrs. W. Lashmar; almonds, F. W. Jacka; walnuts, F. W. Jacka; fresh fruit, Mrs. G. Turner; strawberries, H. T. Noske and H. Wright.

Vegetables.— Judge— Mr. C. J. May. Sectional Committee—Messrs. F. W. Jacka, K. Nash, and J. Wright. Collection vegetables, W. A. Boettcher, V. H. F. Cook; potatoes, Mrs. G. Turner, Wheaton & Co.; onions, V. H. F Cook (1 and 2); cabbages, Mrs H. E. Petras, V. H. F. Cook; cauliflowers, H. E. Petras (1); vegetable marrows, J. & A. Turner (1); pumpkins, J. and A. Turner (1); lettuces. W. A. Bottcher, F. A. Wood; broad beans, Mrs. P. T. Bell, W. A. Bott-cher; carrots. W. A. Bottcher, A. A. Keave; turnips, D. Leahy, A. J. Florance; radishes, W. A. Bottcher (1); peas, J. & A. Turner, Mrs. P. T. Bell. Dairy

Produce.—Judge—Mr. Hampton. Three lb. Butter, separator, Mrs. G. Turner, F. W. Jacka; butter, not separator, Mrs. G. E. Wiad-rowski, D. Leahy; ham, F. W. Jacka, V. H. F. Cook; flitch bacon, V. H. F. Cook, hen eggs, Mrs. A. von Wiadrowski, Mrs. A. A. Neave; honey, Mrs. G. Turner: beeswax, J. Wright; collection produce, Mrs. W. Howard, V. H. F. Cook.

Poultry. —Judge—Mr. F. Winch. Sectional Committee—Messrs. V. H. F. Cook, F. A. Wood, and C. E. Ewens. White Leghorn cock, J. W. Cod-ling, R. Lamprey; hen, J. W. Codling, Hamilton Brothers; black-red cock, Hamilton Brothers, V. H. F. Cook; hen, V. H. F. Cook; Wyandottes, sil-ver, hen, V. H. F. Cook; Wyandottes, partridge, cock, D. Leahy, V. H. F. Cook; hen, D. Leahy; breed pen, 4 hens and cock,heavy breed, V. H. F. Cook, R. Lamprey; fowls for export, V. H. F. Cook; Aylesbury, drake, V. H. F. Cook; duck, V. H. F. Cook; Indian Runner drake and duck, V. H. F. Cook; best pen of general utility fowls, V. H. F. Cook, J. Carter.

Implements, Vehicles, and Machinery.—Judge— Mr. J. Dewar. Sectional Committee—Messrs. P. W. Bromfield, J. Dewar, and Mr. W. Turner. Dray, V. H. F. Cook; set of swingletrees, V. H. F. Cook; set of horseshoes, hammer finished, V. H. F. Cook; best- shod horse, V. H. F. Cook.

Miscellaneous.—Judges—Mr. W. Howard and Mrs. W. Willson. Sectional Committee— Messrs. C. C. Castine, A. Neave, and R. J. Cook. Eucalyptus oil, F. Burgess, Burgess Brothers; yacca gum and products, Harrison & Co., A. Daw; nautilus shells, G. D. Buick; photos; Kangaroo Island scenery, G. W. Davidge; postcards, G. W. Davidge; home-made jams and jellies, Mrs. G. Turner; pickles and sauces, H. T. Noske; cranberry jam, Bark Hut Estate; small cakes, Mrs. A. von Wiadrowski; birthday cake, Mrs. J. W. Codling, Mrs. C. E. Daw; home-made bread, 2 lb., 12 hours old, Miss H. Brennand, Mrs. Forsyth; yeast buns, Mrs. A. Wiadrowski, Miss D. Stirling; scones, Mrs. G. Snelling, Mrs. C. E. Daw; baker's bread, J. W. Codling; home-made cakes, Mrs E. F. Lockyer, Miss G. Willson; afternoon tea tray, Mrs. R. J. Cook, Mrs. M. Smith; afternoon tea cloth, Mrs. C. A. Anderson; white shirt, ironed, Mrs. R. L. Barrett; pillow sham, Mrs. G. W. Davidge; table runner, Miss B. Turner; fancy tea cosy, Mrs. G. D. Buick; crochet work, in cotton, Mrs. J. Littleby; doyleys, Miss B. Turner; fancy work, Miss C. Madsen; drawnthread work, Miss F. Turner; worked cushion, Mrs. E. Hall; needlework, Mrs. Calnan; fancy needlework, Mrs. N. Brennand; fancy patchwork; Mrs. S. A. Cook; montmellick; Mrs. G. W. Davidge; merino wool, P. T. Bell; long wool, J. Dewar; plum pudding Mrs. Forsyth; native skins, G. P. Bell.

Plants.— Judge— Mr. A. Forbes. Three plants: in bloom, Mrs. W. V. Ewens; pelargoniums, Miss N. Burden; foliage plant, V. H. F. Cook; pot plant in bloom, Mrs. C. E. Daw; coleus, Mrs. G. Turner;. ferns, Mrs. G. Turner; begonias, Mrs. G. Turner; ornamental grasses, V. H. F. Cook; asparagus ferns, Mrs. J. H. Northcott.

Cut Flowers.— Judge— Mr. A. Forbes. Collection flowers, not roses, Miss H. Brennand, Mr. J. H. Carter; roses, Miss G. Willson, Miss F. Turner;, rosebuds, V. H. F. Cook, Miss G. Willson; carnations, Mrs. H. H. Rofe, , Mrs. A. von Wiadrowski; pansies, show, V. H. F. Cook (1 and 2); phlox, V. H. F. Cook (1); antirrhinums, Mrs. H. H. Rofe, V. H. F. Cook; gaillardias, Mrs. E. F. Lockyer, Mrs. G. Barrett; ivy geranium, V. H. F. Cook (1); verbenas, Mrs. W. H. Strawbridge (1); sweet peas, W. Cook, Mrs. C. E. Daw; single bloom, not enumerated, Mrs. W. V. Ewens, W. Cook; petunias, V. F. H. Cook (1 and 2); stocks, F. A. Wood, V. H.F. Cook; collection of roses, Mrs. G. Tur ner, A. D. Bell.

Bouquets.— Judge— Mr. A. Forbes. Basket of cut flowers, Bark Hut Estate, Miss Lucy Buick; bridal bouquet, Mrs. J. W. Codling, Mrs. C. E. Daw; hand bouquet, Mrs. J. W. Codling, Mrs. W. H. Strawbridge; buttonhole bouquet, lady's, Mrs. J. W. Codling, Miss L. Adams; buttonhole bouquet, men's, Miss N. Burdon, Miss L. Adams; flowers in vase, Mrs. W. H. Strawbridge, Miss I. Lamprey; wild flowers (for children), Miss N. Neave, Miss I. Ayris.

Schoolwork (open to any pupil attending school on Kangaroo Island).— Judges— Rev. R. L. Tilbrook and Mrs. Miners. Writing on transcription paper, class 5, Reginald Forsyth; class 4, Dorothy Howard; class 3, David Clark; class 2, Viola Brennand; class 1,. Violet Willson; juniors, Dorothy Wren; drawing, freehand, class 5, Ruby Turner; class 4, Charles May; class 3, Ivy Northcott; class 2, Elsa Wiadrowski; class 1, Vernon von Wiadrowski; drawing, geometrical, class 5, Reginald Forsyth; class 4, Myrtle Boettcher; class 3, Netta Burdon; class 2, Ivy Sharp; class 1, George Northcott; brushwork, class 5, Laura Davidge; class 4, Dorothy M. Ho-ward; class 3, Ivy Northcott; class 2, Ivy Sharp; class 1, Vernon von Wiadrowski; manual work (boys), class 5, Arthur Turner; class 1, Clifton Florance; junior, Keith Barrett; fancy work, class 5, Doris Barrett; class 4, Myrtle Boettcher; class 3, Beatrice Sharp; class 2. Viola Brennand; class 1, Olive Florance: plain sewing, class 4, Jessie Turner; class 3, Daisy Simpson; class 2, Viola Brennand; essay, Allan Forsyth.

[1914] KANGAROO ISLAND SHOW

The annual show of the Kangaroo Island Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Thursday last. There were light showers during the previous night and in early morning, but the rain did not affect the attendance. Steamers brought visitors from Adelaide and Second Valley, and also a fair number from Hog Bay. The season is the driest that the settlers have ever had to contend with, and the show committee at one time were seriously considering the advisability of postponing the fixture. The stock entries numbered 179, being a considerable advance on last year's figures. The grain entries nearly doubled last year's record, there being 89 exhibits. The horses in action numbered 102, which constituted a record. Dairy produce and poultry were on a par with last year's exhibits. Vegetables and flowers made a fine show.

Mr. W. Howard, of Cuttlefish, who has always been a show enthusiast and one of the society's vice-presidents, declared the show open. The Red Cross Society had charge of the refreshment booth, and under the leadership of Mrs. Bellamy (hon. secretary) the married ladies of the district provided an excellent luncheon. The Red Cross Fund was augmented by their efforts to the extent of £15 18.

The judging of the horse stock was in the capable hands of Mr. W Grundy, of Hindmarsh Island, and Mr. C. Addison, of Goodwood, who favorably commented on the improvement all round on last year's entries. There was an abundance of early feed, and consequently the animals were in the pink of condition. Horses in action attracted much attention, Mr. C. L. Snelling accounted for the best buggy pair, Mr. H. Briggs being second. Mr. H. Partridge's Barney easily out-stepped all his opponents, and won the single harness pony, single harness turn-out and best trotter, the judges remarking that the pony was fit for any show ring. Mr. C. L Snelling also won in the ladies' hack event, and also the tandem pair. The best harness buggy pair for country roads was exhibited by Mr. A. G. Boxer. Messrs Strawbridge & Co. won the high jump. The section fours competition was introduced for the first time. Mr. D. C. Murrays team was first, and Mr. W. Daw's second. In draught stock, Mr. D. C. Murray's entire was first. Mr. G. A. Turner took first for brood mare, dry mare and filly. Messrs Wheaton and Co's four-horse waggon team was placed first and Mr. J. G. Bates accounted for the blood mare prize, Mr. A. J. Florance for the roadster stallion, and Mr. C. L. Snelling for pony entire. These were highly commended by the judges.

The sheep were judged by Mr. Putland, who classed them as good, Messrs. W. Howard, Nelson and Winch, J. Dewar, F. W Jacka, and G. A. Turner being the principal winners.

The splendid exhibit of 87 sheaves of different varieties of grain occupied a large space down the centre of the pavilion. The oats were especially good, some being 4 ft. high. One sheaf exhibited by Mr. H. Bald, from ironstone country, proved particularly attractive. Mr. J. Page sen. took prizes with exhibits off ironstone and yacca country. Wheat grown by Mr. G Snelling, 4 ft. high, was also highly commended. The prizetakers in oats were Messrs. J. Page, D. Lade, W. Boxer, H. Bald, and Wheaton & Co. The harvest though short, was exceedingly good. Messrs. J. Page, W. R. Boxer, J. Dewar, and A. G. Whittle being successful in various classes. An exhibit of fodder plants and grain by Mr. McPherson much admired. The lucern, paspalum oats, and grass show were exceptionally good Messrs. Wheaton & Co. went to a first prize for chaff.

The fruit, though small, was fairly good Messrs. Meers, G. Turner, F. Wakelin and F. Jacka accounted for most of the prizes. The show of vegetables, though not up to last year's, were in some instances exceptionally fine, especially the onions, pumpkins and carrots. The prize-winners were— Messrs. W. A. Botcher [sic], A. Neave, G. Turner, W. O. Baueman [sic] , and A. E. Waller.

Dairy produce was also well competed for, Messrs. W. Howard, V. Cook, D. Bell, J. Turner, and R. Wheaton being the principal winners. Poultry was up to last season's exhibits, Messrs. V. Cook, W. Howard, and G. Turner accounting for their prizes.

A large number of miscellaneous items were also staged, the ladies' exhibitor being fine, especially the collection of cakes by Mrs A. Sands. The collection of photographs by Mr. V. Cook also were made admired The collection of sauces by Mrs. G. D. Buick attracted attention, as also did the preserved fruits shown by Miss J. Turner. Mr. H. C. Williams, of McGillivray, had a fine exhibit of eucalyptus gum, and Mr. A. Daw of yacca gum. The exhibits of flowers and pot plants caused the judges Mr. W. D. Robinson and Mr. A. T. Meathrel, gardeners, from Adelaide, much trouble in awarding the prizes. They expressed their surprise at seeing such a splendid display. The principal winners for pot plants were Mr W. W. Cook, Mrs. A. Daw, Mr. J. H. Carter, and Mr. V. H. F. Cook. The best collection of cut flowers was shown by Mr. H. Rofe. Mr. V. Cook was second, Mr Rofe accounting for all the carnation prizes and Mr. V. Cooke the pansies and Mr W. Cook for phlox. The champion sweet pea was shown by Mr. V. Cook. Other winners were Messrs. F. T Bell, G. D. Buick, and A Daw. The floral designing was won by Mrs. Cook, and other prizes for floral work were won by Mrs. Burden, Mrs. Rofe, Miss Cook, and Miss Milne. The wild flower prize went to Miss Thomson, of Cape Borda, who also exhibited a splendid collection of pressed flowers. The school children's work occupied a large space in the commodious pavilion.

Too much credit cannot be paid to the president, Mr. J. Turner, and to committee for the success of the fixture.

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Friday 27 November 1914, page 5

[1918] KANGAROO ISLAND SHOW.

The eighth annual Kangaroo Island Agricultural and Horticultural Show was held at the Kingscote recreation grounds on November 7. There was a good attendance of residents and visitors from the main land. Mr. V. H. F. Cook (chairman of the district council and vice-president of the society) opened the show. In draught stock some fine animals were shown, the principal prizetakers being Mr. W. Howard, Mr. R. W. Chapman, and Mr. W. R. Boxer. The chief attraction of the day was the horses in action. Mr. J. G Bates secured the award for the 12 st. hacks, and Mr. A. G. Boxer the prize for the best country road pair. For the lady's hack Mr. J. N. Davis scored. The single harness horse again was won by Mr. V. H. F. Cook's Joker, whilst Mr. Lever secured the ribbon for harness pony, whilst under 13.2 Mr. A. W. Millers pony easily stood out first. The 10 st. hunters fell to Mr. D. Bell and J. N. Davis secured the 12 st. hunter. The section fours was won by the Kingscote team under the charge of G. Snelling. In the sheep class Mr. J. Turner's Merino ram and ewe scored the blue ribbon, whilst Mr. W. Howard's longwool ram was placed first, and J. N. Davis secured first for three fat lambs and three fat ewes, and Mr. J. Dewar holds the ribbon for three fat wethers. For sheaf and grain exhibits the honors were divided amongst J. and G. Turner, W. and A. G. Boxer, H. Bald and Wheaton and Co. The high-class exhibit from the ironstone coun-try by Mr. H. Bald was a feature of this class, consisting of a large and varied collection of fodder plants. The fruit and vegetable display was a good one. The prize for turnips was won by V. and C. Cook, and that for 18 potatoes to the 28 lb. by W. A. Boetcher. Mr. F. Wakelan's citrons were exceptionally fine. The dairy produce was fair. Mr. A. W. Miller secured the ham prize. Cheese fell to Mrs. G. Turner, butter to Mrs. Tiggleman. The poultry were only medium, but Mr. F. Mawby easily secured the prizes for Rhode Island Reds, Indian Game by W. S. Buck land, and V. Cook were the principal winners. The miscellaneous section was well represented, and some fine cakes, puddings, and ladies' work was shown including yacca gum and eucalyptus. Mr. W. D. Robinson, of Highgate Nursery, again had a fine lot of flowers to judge, and was very pleased with the display especially the roses and carnations. Mr. W. S. Buckland showed the champion carnation, with V. Cook close up. K. Cook secured the twelve and six carnations, and W. S. Buckland the three. V. Cook also secured the six and three roses. The champion sweet pea was a fine King Manuel on a stem 33½ in. long, grown by V. Cook, who secured all the prizes. Other prizewinners include Mrs. W. H. Straw-bridge, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. A. G. Boxer, Mrs. G. Turner. The floral design was won by Mrs. Brennand, and the decorated baskets by Mrs. W. S. Buckland. Vase of flowers also fell to Mrs. Buckland, whilst V. Cook secured the vase of carnations. The best decorated vase was won by Mrs. M. Smith. The delphiniums grown by Mr. Buckland. and sweet peas by V. Cooks were taken to the city to be shown, as also were the anemones also grown by W. S. Buckland. The officials of the society were:—Patron his Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry Lionel Galway; president, Mr. J. Turner, J.P.; vice-presidents, V. H. F. Cook, J.P., J. W. Dewar, J.P., Mr. W. Howard, P. T. Bell; general committee, R. Chapman, H. Snelling, George Barrett, J. Codling, M. J. Chirgwin, H. Crabb, F. J. Wakelan, R. J. Cook, R. Wheaton, W. Sharam, R. Govett, W. L. Ayliffe, G. G. Ayliffe, A. G. Boxer, F. Mawbey; finance committee, J. Turner, R. W. Chapman, T. Mawby, H. Uren, and A. H. Ander-son; hon secretary Mr A. H. Anderson.

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Friday 15 November 1918, page 9

[1923] KANGAROO ISLAND SHOW

Greatly increased entries were received by the Kangaroo Island A. and H. Society for its 13th annual show at Kingscote and the exhibition was in almost every respect a record one. Weather conditions were favorable, and there were numbers of visitors from the mainland and Penneshaw. The first prize for milling wheat went to Mr. G. Boxer. Mr. G. Barrett won the prize for sheaf of malting barley, and Mr. R. W. Chapman the Algerian oats, and Mr. W. L. S. Scott the Cape oats. The winning collection of sheaves of grain was staged by Mr. R. Wheaton, and the fodder by Mr. G. Turner. Many of the sheaves were over 6 ft. in height. Live stock was judged by Messrs. Jacobs and Hay. Prizes were gained for draught stock by Messrs. G. A. Turner and R. W. Chapman. The horses in action were an improvement upon last year. The principal prizetakers were Messrs. J. G. Bates (12-st. hack and 12-st. hunter), J. D. Wear (boy's pony), W. W. Cook (spring dray horse), R. Turner (pony jumper), Misses Florance (lady's hack), and S. Chapman (horse over hurdles). There was little competition in cattle and sheep. In those sections first prize tickets fell to Messrs. W. Adam (pigs), J. G. Bates (bullocks), Mrs. Sharp (Dairy cow), Messrs. G. A. Turner and R. W. Chapman (Merinos), F. Barnett (fat lambs). Poultry, vegetables and fruit were weak sections. Messrs. S. Balchin and S. G. Boxer and Mrs. Nordland penned winning fowls, and Mr. W. A. Boetcher swept the boards with his vegetables. Mrs Geisier [sic] [Geisner] put up a very fine exhibit of dried fruit, and winning exhibitors in fresh fruit were Messrs. W. A. Boetcher and D. Bells. The winning butters were shown by Mrs. R. Wheaton, and the collection of dairy produce by Mr. V. H. Cook. The prizes in cookery and home manufactures were well competed for. Mr. Halliday, of Adelaide, judged the flowers, which were very fine. Mrs. R. Chapman was successful with 12 varieties, and Mrs Boon with six and three. Others who gained prizes were Mr. V. H. Cook (roses), Mesdames Lade, Manby, and Naughton (carnations), Mesdames Elsegood, Lahey, Stanbridge, Sharpe, Kasehagen, and Messrs. D. R. Lade, B. Lovett, and J. Turner. In the bouquets and make ups prizes went to Mesdames Nightaur, Boon, Kasehagen, Miss Mayne, and Miss Turner. The officials responsible for the show were:—President, Mr. J. Turner; secretary, Mr. P. Leopold; general com-mittee, Messrs. R. W. Chapman, G. Bar-rett, R. J. Cook, H. Wiadrouster [sic] [Wiadrowski]., W. L. Spliffe, G. A. Turner, W. R. Boxer, H. Ball, Y. O. Bruch. and F. Wakelan [sic][Wakelin].

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Monday 26 November 1923, page 18

K.I. Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society

Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), Saturday 10 November 1928, page 2

K.I.A. & H. SOCIETY.

THE 18th ANNUAL K.I. SHOW.

OFFICIALS.

President— Mr J. Turner. Vice-Presidents. — Messrs William Howard, V. H. F. Cook, B. Wheaton and R. W. Chapman. Secretary. — Mr F. E. Kasehagen. Assistant Secretary.— Mr W. W. Cook. Treasurer. — Mr C. E. Silvester. General Committee, — Messrs G. Barrett, R. J. Cook, H. Wiadrowski, W. L. Ayliffe, L. A. Marks, B. Govett, G. G. Ayliffe, G. A. Turner, H. Bald, B. Turner, P. Carlton, and E, C. Jenkins. Finance Committee. — Messrs J. Turner, R. W. Chapman, V. Cook, C. E. Silvester and F. E. Kasehagen.

The annual show held at the Soldiers Memorial Park on Thursday November 1st. drew quite a number of visitors from the mainland. The Karatta arrived early and her passengers included Miss Sharman, Messrs E. Packham, D. C. Murray, P. T. Hockley and Goddard, all of whom assisted in judging the exhibits. On the Saturday prior to the show the Secretary Mr F. E. Kasehagen opened the office to the morning to enable the exhibitors to bring their entries in early. Unfortunately this was not taken advantage of and very few entries were received until after 5 p.m. and had the entry books been closed at the time mentioned in the catalogue, there would have been a very poor show. This should not be allowed to occur again, for it kept the Secretary and Mrs Kasehagen busy up to 11 o'clock.

The Show was a great success there being record entries and a record membership. This has been accomplished owing to the energy and personality of the Secretary and the support afforded him by Mrs Kasehagen. The Pavilion was enlarged about three weeks before the show, but it was even then found to be too small, and the children's class for vegetables could not be properly staged. The grain in sheaf was this year, for the first time, placed outside the building.

At 2.15 p.m. the Hon. G. R. Laffer at the request of the President (Mr John Turner) declared the show open. In doing so Mr Laffer paid a tribute to the secretary and Mrs Kasehagen for the work that they had accomplished. He remarked on the fine exhibits especially in the wool and grain in sheaf, he complimented the society in obtaining the services of judges from the mainland. He called for cheers for the President and Society and cheers were given for the Hon G. R. Laffar for coming to Kingscote and declaring the show open.

There were only moderate entries in the class, "Heroes in action" but a good deal of enjoyment was obtained from several sections. Good entries were received for sporting events such as tilting, rescue race etc. There were three entries in Section Fours. Musical chairs which was added to the programme this year, was a very popular item. The exhibit of grain in sheaf was an exceptionally fine one, and the judges (Messrs E. Packham and A. E. Willson) as well as many visitors from the mainland, stated that they had never seen a finer exhibit in any country show in this state. The champion sheaf came from the exhibit of Mr Geo. Barrett. Mr H. Cook won the cups donated by Messrs H. V. McKay Pty. Ltd. and Messrs F. H. Faulding and Co. for collection of grain in sheaf, and collection of milling wheat in sheaf. Among the prize takers was noticed the name of Mr R. A. Howard of the Dudley district.

There was an increase in the amount of wool staged and the society is to be congratulated in having obtained the services of Mr Goddard of the School of Mines to judge the exhibit. He remarked that he was rather surprised when be saw the exhibit. It was the finest and largest that he had judged at any country show. We understand that Mr Goddard has been asked to ad dress a meeting of farmers of the Kingscote District at the end of this month. Among the fleeces were exhibits from Penneshaw. Disappointment was expressed by competitors owing to the fact that several prominent sheep men of this district failed to enter wool.

The flowers took up twice as much space as the same section did last year. In vases etc. there were about 150 entries. The tables had been well laid out and there was no undue crowding in those sections, but the cut flowers were too close together. Mrs H. Carr of American River won the prize for twelve varieties, with some very fine blooms, some of which had not previously been seen on the show bench at Kingscote. Mrs D. Lade won the prize for champion Gladiolo, and the same spike was adjudged to be the champion cut bloom. Mr V. Cook obtained the ticket for champion carnation and for champion rose. This flower when judged was in perfect condition but later in the day it became full blown. Mrs H. Cook obtained the ticket for best arranged vase. This one, with quite a number of others was blown over by a strong gust of wind during the early part of the afternoon. This spoilt the appearance of quite a number of vases. The flower section took Mr P. T. Hockley nearly three hours to judge the exhibits.

The display of dried fruits was a fine one, and goes to show what can be done with fruit on the Island. Fine strawberries from American River were commented on. There were some fine lemons and oranges staged, which goes to prove that we can grow citrus fruits successfully on K.I. There was a big improvement in the quantity of vegetables staged this this year. The school children put up several fine exhibits, but unfortunately there was not enough room available to stage them properly. The collections of vegetables grown by amateurs were clean and young. The pumpkins were a fine exhibit and greatly admired. About the same quality of dairy produce was staged again this year. The quality of the butter was again very good. There was some fine bacon and the collections were favourable commented on. Mrs R. A. Howard of Penneshaw was one of the prize takers.

The services of Miss Sharman of Adelaide a cooking demonstrator, was outlined for the purpose of judging the cooking. Miss D. Pledge was the most successful exhibitor in this class and obtained the special prize donated by Mr A. H. Anderson. The exhibits were in most cases of a high standard and the judge made very favourable comments on the quality of the various tasty cakes etc. on the show bench. Mrs J. H. Carter again showed her proficiency in the set of making and cooking plum puddings. Needlework again made a good show and there were several names of prize winners from American River. There was an increase in the entries in the poultry section and there appears to be more interest being taken in this class. The entries in cattle and sheep were again very poor, and it seems impossible, to make these classes a success, owing to the cost of bringing the animals into Kingscote.

In the evening a successful dance was held in the District Hall, which was attended by a large number of residents from Penneshaw, American River, and the Kingscote district. The Hon. G. R. Laffer in presenting the life members certificates to Messrs J. Turner, V. H. F. Cook, A. H. Anderson and to Mrs Wheaton for her father Mr Howard, paid a tribute to those who started the movement, which caused the inauguration of the K. I. A. and H. Society. The recipients expressed their thanks to the Society for the honor conferred on them. A competition was held during the evening and Messrs Seppelt and Sons gift was won by Mr B. W. Chapman. The School work has been forwarded to Adelaide to be judged and it will be shown in the District Hall on Saturday December 8th.

K.I. A. & H. SOCIETY. (1928, November 10). The Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), p. 2. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191548547

[1925] KANGAROO ISLAND SHOW.

The 15th annual show of the Kangaroo Island Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday on the Soldiers' Memorial Park. Record entries were received in several classes. The fodder and grain were scanty, but good, prizes being awarded to Messrs. W. R. Boxer, F. J. Wakelin, W. G. Turner. W. W. Cook, and W. A. Boucher. In the fruit classes there were some splendid exhibits of dried fruit. Mrs. Geisler taking the first tickets. In the collection of vegetables for amateurs Mr. Keith Band was first. Mr. W. A. Boucher accounted for both prizes in the collection of vegetables. Other winners in this section were Messrs. J. Turner, H. W. May, F. J. Wakelin, and P. Carlton. The dairy exhibits were scanty, but of good quality, there being 11 entries in butter, Mrs. W. A. Boetcher scoring in both classes. Mr. V. H. F. Cook took all the bacon prizes. The poultry section included a fine lot of birds, the principal winners being Messrs. H. Turner and Don Turner, and Mrs. Geisler.

In the flower class the committee were hard pressed for space. The judge (Mr. Hockley, of the Unley Horticultural and Floricultural Society) expressed pleasure at seeing such fine blooms, especially of schizanthus, sweet peas, roses, and carnations. The prize for pots in bloom went to Mr. V. H. F. Cook, Miss Margree and Mrs. Nordland. In the collection of 12 Mr. Cook scored, and for six and three Mrs. Elsegood, and Mrs. Neighbour took the prizes. Mr. Cook took all the rose prizes, including the champion. Other prominent prize-winners were Mesdames Boon, Smith, Nordland, Leopold, and E. Chapman. The school collection of flowers and vases was much admired. Doris Anderson won the collection; Aubrey Boxer, Jack Elsegood, E. Fox, and Madge Leopold scoring in the vase classes.

The cooking for children under 16 was a revelation, Deen Pledge taking first prize. The miscellaneous section was crowded, space being limited, especially in the jam, jellies, and pickles departments. Miss Madison and Mrs Fairweather (the judges) had a hard task. The prize for jam and jellies went to Mrs. P. Carlton, and for preserved fruits to Mrs. C. Osterstock. Mrs. Nordland scored with small cakes, and other winners were Mesdames G. Barrett, W. C. Burgess, Brumby, Neighbour, Leahy, and Misses Boon, R. Chapman, and Toesland. In the fancy needlework Mesdames Barrett and V. H. J. Cook and Miss Leahy were prominent prize-winners.

In the horses-in-action events the best 12-stone hack and buggy pair over 14.2 were shown by Mr. E. McEwan. Mr. F. J. Wakelin accounted for the prize for spring-dray horse, Mr. J. G. Bayes the 12 st. hunter, Mr. R. Carter the high jump, and Mr. R. Turner pony jumper. The sheep class this year was much improved. Mr. G. S. Turner taking the principal prizes, being first in the Merino ewe, Merino ram, and two fat lambs classes. Mr. J. Dewar took the first trinket for two fat ewes, and Mr. W. R. Boxer showed the best Merino ewes, and Mr. R. Wheaton the best fat wethers. In the Merino fleece section, Mr. W. R. Boxer scored, and in the long wool class Mr. G. Turner. The brood mare ticket went to Mr. A. J. Turner, and that for yearling filly to Mr. R. W. Chapman, who also took the awards for pair of draught horses, and heavy dray horse. Mr. R. Carter scored with blood mare and Hackney mare. In the ponies, Mr. V. Northcotte secured the ribbon.

In the evening a social and dance were held in the District Hall, Mr. F. E. Kasehagen, the new secretary, was congratulated on his work. The following are the officials:—President, Mr. J. Turner; vice-presidents, Messrs. V. H. F. Cook, R. Wheaton, J. Dewar, W. Howard, and V. R. Boothby; general committee—Messrs. R. W. Chapman, G. Barrett, R. J. Cook, V. H. J. Cook, H. Wiadrowski, B. Govett, G. G. Ayliffe, M. A. Turner, W. R. Boxer, H. Bald, G. D. Buick, B. Boon, J. G. Bates, F. J. Wakelin, G. McWinnie, W. A. Boetcher, A. Turner, C. Pearce, J. H. Carter, and the secretary.

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Saturday 31 October 1925, page 17

[1926] KANGAROO ISLAND SHOW.

The sixteenth annual show on Kangaroo Island was held on Thursday, November 4, at the Soldiers' Memorial Park at Kingscote. The President of the society is Mr. John Turner, who has held the position since the inception. Mr. F. Kasehagen, the secretary, is a keen worker. It was his second year of office. Motor cars conveyed visitors from all parts of the island, and the steamer ran a special trip. The entries this year, numbering over 1,800, showed an increase of 600 on previous years. There has also been a large increase in membership. Many improvements have been made to the pavilion by the Soldiers' Memorial Park committee. Mr. G. Barrett has enclosed the front with small fluted iron.

Among the officials were: — Vice-presidents, Messrs. William Howard, V. H.F. Cook, K. Wheaton, and J. Dewar; Assistant Secretary, Mr. W. W. Cook; Treasurer, Mr. B. Boon: General Committee, Messrs. R. W. Chapman, G. Barrett, R. J. Cork, H. Wiadrowski, B. Govett, G. G. Ayliffe, G. A. Turner, W. R. Boxer, H. Bald, B. Boon, J. G. Bates, W. A. Boettcher, J. H. Carter, L. A. Marks, and F. Kaishagen; Finance Committee, Messrs. J. Turner, R. W. Chapman, V. Cook, B. Boon, and secretary.

Horses. The judges (Mr. W. L. Ayliffe and Mr. M. J. Chirgwin) of the hones did not experience much difficulty in deciding the winners of their sections. Prizes were gained by Messrs. C. A. Margrie, A. Waller, W. Ayliffe, W. R. Boxer, R. Carter, R. Turner, J. Florence, R. Carter, and W. Turner. The ring events created much interest. Prizes were awarded as follows:— 12-st. hack, C. Bates, E. McEwen; trotter, E. McEwan, H. Seager; buggy pair, G. Barrett; ladies' hack, R. Carter, J. Florance; buggy pair, E. McEwan; 10-st hack, S. Carter, B. Roper: single buggy horse, C. Bates, E. McEwan; pony, 13.2 or under, J. Dewar, C. A. Boetcher; spring dray horse, E. McEwan; single harness turnout, J. Bates; section fours, A. Turner, R. Turner; 10st. hunter, C. Bates, E. McEwan; 12-st. hunter, E. McEwan, C. Bates; rescue race, R. Turner, A. Turner; tilting horseback, R. Turner, C. Bates; high jump, R. Turner, E. McEwan; pony jumpers, A. Turner, B. Barrett; flag race, B. Roper.

Cattle and Sheep.— Mr. R. Wheaton was the judge for cattle and sheep. For cattle the chief winners were. Messrs. E. McEwan, W. R. Boxer. G. Turner, and R. Turner. Grain.— Large numbers of entries were re ceived for grain, and the judge (Mr. J. Turner) had a difficult task. Among the prizetakers were Messrs. W. R. Boxer. G. Barrett, A. Barrett, A. Waller, V. H. J. Cook, W. Turner, H. Bald, R. Turner, R. Wheaton, and W. Boetcher.

Fruit and Vegetables. — Keen competition shown in this section, and the exhibits were declared by visitors to be the equal of anything that the mainland could show. The winners were Mesdames Geisler, Cronk, J. Clark, Edwards, Barrett, G. Turner, and Carlton, Miss Elsegood, and Messrs. W. A. Boetcher, G. Turner, W. H. F. Cook, G. Keley, J. Turner, and George May.

Dairy Produce and Poultry.— Mr. W. J. Neighbour judged an excellent lot of exhibits. Those who scored were Mesdames Wheaton, C. Osterstock, G. Turner, sen., Brumbey, Bates, and Lade, and Messrs. V. H. F. Cook, G. Turner, and W. Ayliffe. For poultry the names most prominent were those of H. Turner and F. Turner, and Mesdames Edwards, Boothey, Barrett, Carlton, and Barrett, sen.

Wool —A fine exhibit of wool was shown. The judges (Messrs. G. F. Bruce, Coulter, and G. Roper, sen.) awarded prizes :—Fleece merino wool, W. R. Boxer, W. R. Boxer, G. A. Turner (special); fleece long wool, G. A. Turner, G. Turner, sen.

Miscellaneous. — The classes for cooking, plants, and flowers, school work, and industries and hobbies greatly added to the success of the show. Mr. W. J. Neighbour judged the dairy produce, Mesdames J. Young, R. Wheaton, and Edwards the cooking, Mr. F. F. Hockley the plants and flowers. The children's work represented the efforts of eight island schools, and was judged by Mr. E. Skitch, of the Gilles Street Practising School, Adelaide.

[1935] Show Notes.

The Kangaroo Island Show. Thursday next. November 7th. Have you obtained your members ticket? The Secretary will be at the Reading Room tomorrow from 2.30 p.m. to receive entries. Hand your entries in early, otherwise you may be kept waiting. Most people leave their entries until late in the afternoon. The Secretary received a number of entries last Saturday.

There should be a big sheaf exhibit this year. The October rains have given the crops a big push upwards, (some have also gone downwards). There was an excellent display of wool at the Penneshaw Show last week. Several fleeces will be brought round from the Dudley District for competition. It is a very fine cup that has been donated for the Champion Ewe Fleece. A Champion Ribbon will be given for the best Rams Fleece.

The Flower display should be one of the best staged here. What a difference the rain made to the gardens. On the evening before the Show a dance will be held in the District Hall to provide amusement for the visitors. Miss M. Carter will provide the music. Bridge Tables will be provided for non dancers.

There will be the usual Ball in the evening after the Show. The Curramulka Dance Orchestra has been engaged. Chairs will be placed at the back of the stage for non-dancers. Will they please sit there instead of around the dance floor which is so congested on Show Night.

Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), Friday 1 November 1935, page 3

[1935] K.I. A. and H. SOCIETY. THE 25th ANNUAL SHOW.

The twenty- fifth annual Kangaroo Island Show, which was held yesterday, was a very successful one. Entries were a record and the names of a number of new exhibitors appeared on the prize tickets. The thundery conditions which developed during the morning, fortunately passed over without any rain falling except a few drops in the morning. The s.s. Warrawee brought over about 150 people on Wednesday, most of whom came from Yorke Peninsula. Eleven horses were brought over for Show, and without them the Ring events would have been very poor. We take this opportunity of offering publicly, the thanks of the residents of Kangaroo Island, to these sports men, who for the love of the game, go to the expense of bringing their horses over to our show. The prizes offered do not compensate them for the expense incurred.

The show inside the Pavilion was excellent and many favourable comments were made in reference to the quality of the exhibits. The flowers made the place look attractive. The cooking exhibits were a credit to the ladies. The dried fruits compared favourably with any previously staged. Fine vegetables and a good exhibit of dairy produce attracted the eye. The wool exhibit was again a prominent feature of the inside exhibit. Beautiful fancy work told the story of many hours of industrious care and the children's work was well worth inspection. The Ball held in the evening was a great success, even if it was overcrowded.

Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), Friday 8 November 1935, page 2

1938 The general meeting of the Penneshaw Show Society was held recently and the following officers were elected:—

Patron: Sir Herbert Hudd President: Mr D. Willson. Secretary: Mr G. D. Chambers. Assitant Secretary: Mr V. R. Willson. Treasurer: Mr F. Abell. Auditors: Messrs L. J. M. Clarke and R. N. Neave. The Show will be held 21st. Oct.

Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), Friday 16 September 1938, page 4

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