Proudly supported by - Royal National Capital Agricultural Society

2011 ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show – Horticulture Produce Section 

Proudly supported by 

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HORTICULTURE PRODUCE 

Patron: 

Mr Jon Stanhope MLA 

President: 

Mr Rod Crompton 

Chief Executive Officer: 

Mr Geoff Cannock 

Section Head: 

Mr Jim Allan 

Chief Stewards: 

Cookery: Mrs C Tarlinton (02) 6297 6720 

Garden Produce: Mr Brett King 0416 027 797 

Horticulture: Mr Jim Allan (02) 6258 6423 (ah) 

Jams, Spreads & Preserves: Mrs C Tarlinton (02) 6297 6720 

Apiculture Mr P & Mrs L Shiels (02) 6286 2421 

Lavender Mr Peter Stiles 0400 408 386 

Olives Mrs Suzanne Coulton 0415 401 541 

Closing Times and Delivery Dates/Judging: 

Entries Close Delivery Judging 

Cookery: 11 February 24 February 24 February 

Garden Produce: 22 February 24 February 24 February 

Horticulture: 24 February 26 February 26 February 

Jams, Spreads & Preserves: 11 February 24 February 24 February 

Apiculture: 11 February 24 February 24 February 

Lavender 23 February 24 February 24 February 

Olives 31 January 23 February 24 February 

Acceptances: 

Delivery: 

Collection: 

For Cookery, Jams, Spreads and Preservatives and Apiculture will be 

mailed after entries close. 

All Exhibits are to be delivered to Harvest Hall, Exhibition Park in Canberra 

(Showgrounds). 

Harvest Hall will close at 6.00pm on Sunday 27 February. The Building will 

re-open at 6.30pm for collection of exhibits before 8.00pm. Exhibits and 

prize money not collected by 8.00pm remain the property of RNCAS 

unless prior arrangements have been made with Chief Steward. 

FOR DELIVERY AND COLLECTION ENTER THROUGH GATE 4 OFF NORTHBOURNE 

AVENUE 

EXIT VIA FLEMINGTON ROAD 

Entries to be forwarded to: 

The CEO (Hort/Prod Section) 

RNCAS 

PO Box 124 MITCHELL ACT 2911 

Phone: (02) 6241 2478 

Email: admin@rncas.org.au 


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AURIC SALES TUPPERWARE 

Bev & Alan Williams 

6280 8388 

COOKERY 

Sponsored by 

SUSAN GRAY TUPPERWARE 

0411 062 802 

Chief Steward: Chris Tarlinton (02) 6297 6720 

Entries Close: 11 February 2011. 

Delivery: 8.00am to 10.00am, Thursday 24 February 2011. 

Harvest Hall, Exhibition Park in Canberra. 

Collection: 

Exhibits to be collected between 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Sunday 

27 February 2011. 

Champion Ribbons: Cake Decorating, Junior Cake Decorating, General 

Cookery, Junior Cookery Under 12 yrs, Junior Cookery 12 -16 yrs. 

The Public is welcome to attend General & Junior Cookery Judging, 

Commencing at 10.30am on Thursday, 24 February 2011. 

CAKE DECORATING 

Sponsored by The Cake Decorators’ Association of the ACT Inc 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

i) No exhibit may bear any distinguishing mark. 

ii) Only one entry per exhibitor in any one class. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. 

iii) These sections are judged on appearance only, Dummy cakes may be used. 

iv) Tulle, ribbon, stamens, wire, tape and manufactured pillars may be used. Commercial containers e.g. 

vase permitted in classes 7 and 9. Minimum use of gold and silver paint is allowed. Manufactured 

ornaments, (unless otherwise stated) glitter, pins and manufactured flowers and leaves of any kind MAY 

NOT BE USED 

v) Food colouring must be edible. 

vi) Base or presentation board can be any shape but must fit within an area no larger that 45cm x 45cm 

square. Any material drape, used in presentation, must also fit within the perimeter of an area measuring 

45cm x 45cm square. 

vii) Cleats must be attached to all base or presentation boards. 

viii) A "Novice" exhibitor in any one class is one who has never won a first prize in that particular class, or a 

similar class in any competition. 

Entry Fee: NIL 

1. Wedding Cake Conventional or Modern - 1st $60, 2nd $40 

2. Celebration Cake (Open) - 1st $40, 2nd $30 

3. Celebration Cake (Novice) -1st $35, 2nd $25 

4. Novelty Cake - Open 1st $35, 2nd $25 

5. Miniature Cake - must not exceed 13cm, when covered, at its widest point. Exhibit to be 

contained within a base area of 17cm x 17cm or equivalent area - 1st $20, 2nd $10 

6. Sugar Art - An imaginative and creative piece of sugar work. No cake required. Wooden 

stick/skewers used as supports are permitted. Must be contained within a base area of 

30cm x 30cm or equivalent area. 1st $25, 2nd $15 

7. Arrangement of Hand-Moulded Flowers-no cake required-1st $20, 2nd $10 


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STUDENTS SECTION 

This section is open to students who have completed a basic course in cake decorating and those 

decorators who have not previously entered any competition. 

8. Celebration Cake - 1st $20, 2nd $10 

9. Arrangement of Hand Moulded Flowers-no cake required - 1st $10, 2nd $5 

GENERAL COOKERY 



ii) Only one entry per exhibitor in any one class. 

iii) All entries to be presented on a foil covered board, approx. 5cm larger than entry eg cake 20cm board 

25cms. Please glue small feet on underside of board for easy handling. 

iv) Packet cake mixtures are not accepted, unless otherwise stated. 

v) Ring tins not accepted. 

vi) Cakes to be plainly iced - no decoration allowed e.g. coconut, cherries, orange wedges. 

Note: Prizes are allocated at the discretion of the judge. 

Entry Fee:NIL 

Prize Money: 1 st $10.00, 2nd $5.00 

10. Rich Fruit Cake (250gms butter) 

11. Plum Pudding - Steamed (250gms butter) 

12. Coffee Cake (iced on top only) – round or square approx 20cms 

13. Marble Cake (iced on top only) - round or square approx 20cms. 

14. Orange Cake (iced on top only) - oblong 

15. Chocolate Cake (iced on top only) - round or square approx 20cms. 

16. Banana Cake (lemon icing on top only) - oblong 

17. Boiled Fruit Cake (250gms butter) 

18. Carrot Cake (lemon icing on top only) - round or square approx 20cms 

19. Tea Cake (cinnamon topping) 

20. Date & Walnut Loaf - oblong 

21. Plain Sponge Sandwich with butter (no cornflower allowed) - jam filled 

22. Chocolate Sponge Sandwich (mock cream filling) - chocolate icing top only 

23. 6 Plain Scones 

24. 6 Orange Poppyseed Muffins 

25. Collection of Home Made Fancy Biscuits (3 of each, 2 different mixtures) 

26. Plate of Two Varieties of Slices (cooked, 3 of each 4cm x 6cm) 

27. 1 Loaf Home made Bread (oven Baked) 

28. 1 Loaf Home made Bread (Bread maker baked) 

29. 3 Decorated Cup Cakes (to be judged on appearance only) 

30. Sultana Cake (250gms butter) 

Proudly Sponsored by Country Women’s Association of NSW, Canberra Branch 

Prizemoney: 1st $10.00, 2nd $5.00 

For Information about how to enter CWA Cookery Competitions, in which non-members are welcome to compete, 

Telephone 6257 4211 (if unanswered – please leave a message and your call will be returned.) 


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Lavender Cakes & Slices 

(see Lavender section for further details) 



ii) All entries to be presented on a foil covered board; white paper or plastic plate approximately 

5cm larger than entry 

iii) Commercial packet mixes not allowed 

JUDGING: Thursday 24 February 2011 

PRIZE MONEY: 1 st $5.00 

Class: 

324. Your Favourite Cake with Lavender – iced or un-iced 

325. Chocolate Brownies with Lavender – iced or un-iced – collection of 6 

326. Fancy Biscuit or Slice with Lavender – collection of 6 

327. Muffin with Lavender – collection of 4 

JUNIOR SECTION (16 years and under) (Age to be shown) 

Entry Fee: NIL 



ii) Only one entry per exhibitor in any one class. 

iii) All entries to be presented on a foil covered board, approx. 5cm larger than entry eg cake 20cms board 

25cms. Please glue small feet on underside of board for easy handling. 

iv) Packet cake mixtures are not accepted, unless otherwise stated. 

v) Ring tins not accepted. 

vi) Cakes to be plainly iced-no decoration allowed eg coconut, cherries, orange wedges. 

31 Chocolate Cake (iced on top only) – (Round or Square. Approx 20cm) 

Proudly Sponsored by Country Women’s Association of NSW, Canberra Branch 

For Information about how to enter CWA Cookery Competitions, in which non-members are welcome to 

compete.Telephone 6257 4211 (if unanswered – please leave a message and your call will be returned.) 

JUNIOR SECTION (12 – 16 Years) 

Proudly Sponsored by The Home Economics Institute of Australia 

32 6 iced Patty Cakes (not cooked in paper) 1st $10, 2nd $5 

33 6 Anzac Biscuits 1st $10, 2nd $5 

34 Tea Cake (Cinnamon Topping) 1st $10, 2nd $5 

35 6 Pikelets 1st $10, 2nd $5 

36 Novelty Cake (Butter iced and decorated any cake base), 1st $10, 2nd $5 

(Manufactured ornaments and sweets permitted) 

JUNIOR SECTION (Under 12 Years) 

37 6 iced Patty Cakes (not cooked in paper) 1st $10, 2nd $5 

38 6 Chocolate Chip Cookies 1st $10, 2nd $5 

39 Packet Cake (iced on top only) - packet identification required 1st $10, 2nd $5 


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40 6 Arrowroot Biscuits decorated suitable for Children's party 1st $10, 2nd $5 

41 Novelty Cake (Butter iced and decorated any cake base), 1st $10, 2nd $5 

(Manufactured ornaments and sweets permitted) 

Lavender Cakes & Slices – Junior Section 

Age to be shown on each entry 

(see Lavender section for further details) 



ii) All entries to be presented on a foil covered board or paper plate approximately 5cm larger than entry 




Class: 



330. Fancy Biscuit or Slice with Lavender – iced or un-iced – collection of 6 


GARDEN PRODUCE 

Chief Steward: Brett King 0416 027 797 

Co-ordinator Chris Hunter (02) 6258 6742 

Entries Close: Postal: 17 February 2011 – Phone entries to Brett King between 5 – 

8pm on 22 February. 

Class Tickets: 

Entries will only be taken on 24 February, if space is available 

Will be at Pavilion, Thursday 24 February 


i) Produce will be judged on quality and preparation for showing. 

ii) The exhibitor must grow all exhibits in this Section. 

iii) The Committee reserves the right to remove and/or replace any entry in this Section that may perish 

during the Show. 

iv) Entries will be judged on a commercial basis. 

v) Limit of 2 entries per exhibitor per class. 

vi) Apples and Pears to have stalk and calyx intact, and may be polished. 

vii) 

viii) 

ix) 

Stems to be removed from Tomatoes. 

The Judge may withhold awards where exhibits are not of sufficient merit. 

Exhibitors are to stage their own entries 

Entries: 

Delivery: 

Collection: 

Judging: 


Post entries to RNCAS PO Box 124 Mitchell ACT 2911 or phone Brett King. 

Showground entry is via Northbourne Avenue Gate at the Shell Service Station 

between 8.00am and 10.00 am on Thursday 24 February. 

Class tickets will be at the Pavilion prior to judging. 

Exhibits to be collected between 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Sunday 27 February. 

Will begin at 10.30am on Thursday 24 February 

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Champion Ribbons: 

Entry Fee: 

Prizemoney: 

Collection Prize money: 


Sponsored by Canberra Region Farmers Market 

Best Collection, Best Single Exhibit, Best in Student Section, 

Best Fruit Entry. 

Nil 

1st Prize to the value of $5, unless otherwise stated 

$20 voucher donated by Yates for Judges Prize 

Other awards may be made if available 

ALL COLLECTIONS TO BE STANDARD UNITS e.g. 1 PUMPKIN, 3 ONIONS, 3 POTATOES, 

12 SAVOURY TYPE TOMATOES, 3 APPLES, A BUNCH OF GRAPES 

51. Collection of Any Vegetables 6 kinds 80. 3 Tomatoes red skin (not savoury type) 

52. Collection of Vegetables 4 kinds (not salad 

vegetables) 

81. 

82. 

12 Tomatoes savoury types (any colour) 

3 green Tomatoes (unripe)(not savoury) 

53. Collection of Salad Vegetables 4 kinds 83. 3 Tomatoes Roma type 

54. Collection of Onions 3 kinds 3 of each 84. 3 Tomatoes any other colour (not savoury) 

55. Collection of Tomatoes 3 kinds (standard 

units) 

85. 

86. 

3 white or cream Cucumbers 

3 green Cucumbers 

56. Collection of fruit 3 distinct kinds of fruit 

57. Collection of Potatoes 3 distinct kinds 87. 3 cobs of Sweet Corn (not to be husked) 

58. 4 distinct kinds of herbs, in one container 

in water, (names to be attached) 

88. 12 Beans (dwarf or climbing) 

59. Butternut Pumpkin 

60. Table Pumpkin 

61. Pumpkin any other variety 

62. Large Bush Pumpkin any variety 

63. Vegetable Marrow 

64. 3 Zucchini not more than 200mm 

65. 3 Button Squash not more than 75mm 

66. Custard Squash white or yellow 

67. 3 Potatoes red skin 

68. 3 Potatoes white skin 

69. 6 Chats not more than 50mm 

70. 3 Potatoes Gourmet or Fancy 

71. 3 Carrots 

72. 3 Beetroot 

73. 3 white Onions 

74. 3 brown Onions 

75. 3 Onions red or salad 

76. 3 Garlic 

77. 6 stalks of Rhubarb 

78. 6 stalks of Silver Beet/Spinach 

79. 6 stalks of Swiss Chard (Coloured) 

89. 12 butter Beans 

90. 3 bell shaped Capsicum any colour/s 

91. 3 Capsicums any other variety 

92. 1 Large Egg Plant or 3 Dwarf type 

93. Any other Vegetable not mentioned 

94. Noveltry Fruit or Vegetable 

95. 3 Apples 

96. 3 Pears 

97. 6 Plums 

98. 6 Figs 

99. 3 Peaches 

100. 3 Nectarines 

101. 1 bunch Grapes 

102. 3 Citrus Fruit (all same variety) 

103. 12 Berry Fruit (all same variety) 

104. Any other Fruit not mentioned 

105. 1 dozen hen Eggs white or cream 

106. 1 dozen hen Eggs brown 

107. 1 dozen Eggs any other colour (May 

include duck or other) 

108. Eggs - Novel presentation of Eggs. (Any 

type Ancilliary decoration allowed. 

Minimum of 8 eggs.) 


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109. Collection of Any Vegetables 4 kinds 

110. 3 Zucchini not more than 200mm 

111. 3 Button Squash not more than 75mm 

112. 3 Potatoes 

113. 3 Carrots 

114. 3 Tomatoes 

115. 3 cobs of Sweet Corn (not to be husked) 

SCHOOL STUDENT SECTION 

Champion Ribbon 

116. 1 pumpkin 

117. any other Vegetable not mentioned 

118. 6 Plums 

119. Any other Fruit not mentioned 

120. 1 dozen hen Eggs 

121. Novelty vegetable or fruit 

666 ABC Canberra - THE GARDEN SHOW 

NOVELTY CLASSES on Thursday 24February 2011 

Champions $40 & Ribbon, 2 nd Prize $20, 3 rd Prize $10 

Sponsored by Galdtill Plumbing Pty Ltd 

Sculpture Entries to be delivered to Pavilion on Thursday 24 February by 3pm, 

Judging – Thursday 24 February at 4.00pm 

122. Fruit & Vegetable Sculpture Junior Exhibitor (10 years and under) – age to be shown 

123. Fruit & Vegetable Sculpture Junior Exhibitor (11 years to 16 years) – age to be shown 

124. Fruit & Vegetable Sculpture Open Exhibitor 

The Sculpture should: 

be no larger than 40cm square x 60 cm high 

be of solid construction 

consist of a mixture of fruit and vegetables 

be given a name 

age to be included in junior exhibits 


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HORTICULTURE 

Chief Steward: Jim Allan (02) 6258 6423 (ah) 

Co-Ordinator: K.S. Brew (02) 6286 1810 

Entries: To the Horticulture Secretary, D & C Ross, by phone on 6251 2859 

before 9.00pm Thursday 24 February - and only if unanswered to 

Mr J. Woodfield (02) 6281 2865 (ah). 

Early Entries would be appreciated 

Entry Fees: 

Delivery: 

Vehicle Pass: 

No entry fees in any horticulture classes. 

Showground entry is via Northbourne Avenue Gate at the Shell Service Station 

from 5.00am on Saturday 26 February. Harvest Hall will be open from 5.00am for 

receiving of Exhibits. 

Exhibitors must obtain exhibitors vehicle pass for entry to the Showground for 

Saturday morning from the Horticultural Secretary or Chief Stewards in 

Horticultural Section prior to the Show. This is the responsibility of exhibitors. 

Novice-Progressive & Inexperienced Classes: Are intended for inexperienced exhibitors only. 

Successful exhibitors may, at any time, be requested to show in OPEN Classes. 

Experienced visiting exhibitors will be expected to show their speciality/s only in 

the OPEN Classes. 

Staging: 

Prizemoney: 

Note: 

Exhibitors must stage exhibits in Dahlia Championship and Challenge Classes by 

8.30am, all other Classes by 9.00am, on Saturday morning. Vehicles to be 

removed from Showground immediately after staging. RNCAS will provide 

containers for Dahlia Classes and General Cut Flower Classes where possible, 

flowers in these Classes will become the property of the RNCAS. Exhibitors in all 

other Classes may collect their exhibits from the Pavilion between 6.30pm – 

8:00pm Sunday, 27 February. In order to maintain the high standard and 

spectacle at the Show, the Society reserves the right to renew or remove any 

exhibit. Replacements will be made when possible with similar material. 

All exhibitors are to complete the application for entry form. This form must be 

handed to the Horticulture Secretary and then Exhibitor cards will be issued. 

Prizemoney will be available after judging Saturday, 26 February from the 

Horticulture Secretary or Chief Steward. Additional awards may be made if 

available 

Reasons for any exhibit being marked N.A.S (ie. not as scheduled), or any written 

comments made by any judge in any class will be displayed for public knowledge 

and interest after judging. N.N.D - Not necessarily distinct. 


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DAHLIAS 

Inquiries: 

John Woodfield (02) 6281 2865 (AH) 

DAHLIAS ARE TO BE JUDGED ON STANDARDS AND SIZES AS 

ADOPTED BY THE DAHLIA SOCIETY OF NSW AND ACT. 

DAHLIA STANDARDS 

STAGING REQUIREMENTS 

i) All Blooms 160mm and over to be staged one per vase. 

ii) All Blooms under 160mm to be staged three per vase (except where otherwise stated for special 

classes). 

NOTE: A Vase is the container supplied for staging Dahlias - a standard unit is a vase of one variety. 

iii) Champion awards are to be awarded only to standard units. 

iv) All Dahlias are to be staged with a combined stem and stalk of at least 160mm protruding from the vase 

for all types. 

v) Decorative classes may include formal, informal or semi decorative types unless otherwise stated. 

vi) Cactus classes may include Cactus or Semi-Cactus types unless otherwise stated. 

vii) In Championship and Special Classes all Types stand alone. 

JUDGING POINTS: Dahlias are to be judged on the following points basis: 

Form 40 

Condition 25 

Stalk 15 

Colour 10 

Size 5 

Staging and naming 5 

Total 

100 points. 

SIZES :Decorative, Cactus, Exhibition Cactus and Fimbriated Types all come in 5 sizes. 

Giant 

Large 

Medium 

Small 

Miniature 

Small Ball Type 

Miniature Ball Type 

Pompon 

Collerette - Waterlilly - Single Types 

Anemone - Orchid and Stellar 

- 260mm and over 

- 210mm and under 260mm 



- under 120mm 



- under 50mm in diameter 

- under 160mm 

- under 160mm 

ALL BLOOMS TO BE NAMED. IF NAME NOT KNOWN LABEL "UNKNOWN" OR "NAME 

WANTED". 


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CHAMPION RIBBONS 

Royal Canberra Show Dahlia Championship 

Decorative Dahlia 

Small Vase Dahlia Challenge 

Cactus Dahlia 

Other Type Dahlia 

Grand Champion Dahlia Unit plus Dahlia Society of NSW/ACT medallion 

Decorative Dahlia 210mm & over 

Medium Decorative Dahlia 

Small Decorative Dahlia 

Miniature Decorative Dahlia 

Cactus Dahlia 210mm & over 

Medium Cactus Dahlia 

Small Cactus Dahlia 

Miniature Cactus Dahlia 

CHAMPION CARDS 

Includes formal, 

informal & semidecorative 

types 

Includes Cactus & 

Semi Cactus types 

Other Types 

Exhibition Cactus Dahlia 

Waterlilly Dahlia 

Pompon Dahlia 

Ball Dahlia 

Fimbriated Cactus Dahlia 

Any Other Standard Unit not mentioned 

NO ENTRY FEE – Classes 151 to 156 

Class 151 

Prize Money: 1st $50 & Ribbon, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, 4th $10 

151. Royal Canberra Show Dahlia Championship: 

6 vases of dahlias, distinct cultivars (Standard Units), at least 4 types, 1 entry per exhibitor. 

To be staged by 8.30am 

Class 152 

Proudly Sponsored by Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc. 


152. Horticultural Society of Canberra - Small Vase Dahlia Challenge: 

6 Vases of Dahlias, distinct cultivars (Standard Units) under 160mm, at least 4 types, 1 entry per 

exhibitor. To be staged by 8.30am. 

Class 153 

Proudly Sponsored by J & J A Woodfield 

Prize Money: 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3, 4 th $2 

153. Three Vase Special: 

3 Vases of Dahlias (Standard Units), distinct types & distinct sizes. 

Class 154 

Prize Money: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5 

154. “Special Nine”: 

9 Dahlias, distinct types, staged singularly 1 entry per exhibitor. 

Class 155 

Proudly Sponsored by J & J A Woodfield 


155. The Dahlia Soc of NSW & ACT Flower of the Year “Bracken Sarah”. 

1 Vase (Standard Unit) DecorativeType. 

Class 156 

Prize Money: 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3, 4 th $2 

156. The Strachan Special: Five blooms distinct types under 160mm in one container. 


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Classes 

157 - 188: No Entry Fee 

Prize Money: Classes 157 - 188: 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00 

157. 1 Decorative 210mm and over 

158. 1 Medium Decorative 

159. 3 Small Decorative, 1 variety 

160. 3 Small Decorative, 3 distinct varieties 

161. 3 Miniature Decorative, 1 variety 

162. 3 Miniature Decorative, 3 distinct varieties 

163. 1 Cactus 210mm and over 

164. 1 Medium Cactus 

165. 3 Medium Cactus, N.N.D. 

166. 3 Medium Cactus, 3 distinct varieties 

167. 3 Small Cactus, 1 variety 

168. 3 Small Cactus, 3 distinct varieties 

169. 3 Miniature Cactus, 1 variety 

170. 3 Miniature Cactus, 3 distinct varieties 

171. 1 Exhibition Cactus 160mm and over 

172. 3 Waterlilly, 1 variety 

173. 3 Waterlilly, 3 distinct varieties 

174. 3 Pompon, 1 variety 

175. 3 Pompon, 3 varieties 

176. 3 Ball, 1 variety (standard unit) 

177. 3 Ball, 3 varieties 

178. 3 Collerette, 1 variety 

179. 3 Collerette, 3 distinct varieties 

180. 1 Vase Fimbriated Cactus (Standard Unit) 

181. 1 Vase any other type (Standard Unit) eg. Orchid, stellar, single, etc 

182. 1 Vase recent introduction (Standard Unit), raised by exhibitor. To be point judged. 

183. 1 bloom grown from seed, first season only. 

184. 5 any type/s under 160mm in one container N.N.D. 

INEXPERIENCED EXHIBITOR CLASSES 

Selection of Tubers from J & JA Woodfield for 

Best Exhibit in Inexperienced Section. 

185. 1 Vase Decorative Dahlia/s (standard unit) 

186. 1 Vase Cactus Dahlia/s (standard unit) 

187. 1 Vase any other type (standard unit) 

188. 3 Vases District types (standard unit) 


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ROSES & GENERAL FLOWERS 

Chief Steward: D. Ross (02) 6251 2859 

No Entry Fee 

Champion Ribbon - Best Rose Unit 

Champion Ribbon - General Flowers - Classes 200-204 

Prize Money Classes 192-206: 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00 

(Please name exhibit where possible) 

Classes 191-197 to be staged one per container (Containers Supplied) 

Classes 198-201 to be staged in one container (Containers Supplied) 

ROSES 

RNCAS Rose Championship 

1 st $15.00, 2 nd $10.00, 3 rd $5.00 

191. Rose Championship – Three exhibition roses distinct, plus any two of the following: 

Container of cluster roses one cultivar, 

Bunch roses, three cuts one cultivar, 

Container Decorative roses three cut one cultivar 

Rose one cultivar four stages bud to full bloom 

Three cuts miniature rose one cultivar 

192. 1 Rose 

193. 3 Roses, N.N.D. 

194. 3 Rose Distinct 

195. Bunch roses, three cuts, same cultivar 

196. Decorative roses, three cuts, same cultivar 

197. 1 Full Blown Rose (Must show stamens) 

198. 1 Container of Floribunda Roses, not more than approx. 30 fully open florets.1 variety. 

199. 1 Container of Floribunda Roses, not more than approx. 30 fully open florets. 

Mixed Colours 

200. Roses one cultivar four stages bud to full bloom (4 stems) 

201. 3 cuts of Miniature Roses N.N.D. 

202. 1 cut of any rose for fragrance 

GENERAL FLOWERS 

203. 6 Zinnias, under 50mm 

204. 6 Zinnias over 50mm 

205. 3 African Marigolds 

206. 12 French Marigolds 

207. Container of at least 3 Cuts of any other Flower not mentioned in the schedule. 


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CUT FLOWER COLLECTIONS 

(may include flowering shrub/s) 

Ribbon for best container in Cut Flower collections 

Where possible please use green containers 

208. 3 Containers of Cut Flowers - distinct kinds 

1st $10.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $3.00 

209. Flower, Spike or Cut of 5 distinct kinds of Cut Flowers in one container 

1st $8.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $2.00 

FLORAL ART 

No Entry Fee 

Chief Steward: Mrs Joan Crook (02) 6281 4833 

Please note entries must be staged by 9.00am Saturday 26 February 2011. 

All entries to Horticulture Secretary D & C Ross 6251 2859 or 

J. Woodfield (02) 6281 2865 

a) EXHIBITS MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR 

b) INFORMATION 

Floral Art Classes will be judged according to the standards of the Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc., 

as included in the Society’s Exhibitors and Judge’s Manual. If in doubt about any part of this schedule, it 

is strongly recommended that exhibitors phone Marie Lenon - Ph: 6282 1755. 

c) DEFINITIONS 

ACCESSORIES: Anything added to an arrangement to assist in the design 

DESIGN: The planned order of the elements, according to the principles of design. A design may include 

one container or more, and may include background or base. 

DESIGN ELEMENTS: Space, line form, pattern, texture, colour. 

DESIGN PRINCIPLES: Balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, proportion, scale. 

PLANT MATERIAL: Any part of cultivated, uncultivated and marine plants, fresh or dried. 

d) UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED 

1. Plant material need not have been grown by the exhibitor. 

2. Any plant material may be used. 

3. Fresh plant material must be included in all exhibits unless otherwise stated. 

4. No artificial plant material. 

5. In modern design treated material may be used, with discretion. 

6. Exhibits will be judged from the front. 

7. Drapes are permitted. 

8. Accessories may be used in all classes. 

9. Space allocation is as per class with height unrestricted 

10. Exhibits in class 208 to be point judged and points displayed with each unit according to H.S. of 

C. Inc. judging manual. 

11 Each miniature NOT to exceed 10cm in any direction. 


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Class 210 

Prize Money: 1st $50 plus Championship Ribbon, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, 4th $10 

Proudly Sponsored by 

The Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc. “Canberra Gardener” 

(bench space 100cm wide & 75cm deep) 

210. Floral Art Championship (1 entry per exhibitor) 

Open to all Exhibitors - Any accessories may be used. 

“ A Children’s Fairy Tale” (title to be displayed) 

Classes – 211 - 219 

Prize Money: 1st $5, 2nd $3 unless otherwise stated 

Champion Card for Best Exhibit in each section 

Bench Space 75cm wide and deep unless otherwise mentioned 

OPEN SECTION 

211. Two Miniatures staged as one exhibit (not to exceed 10cm in any direction) 

212. “Advance Australia Fair”. 

213. “Incorporating Willow”. 

214 “A Miniature” 

215 ”Our Sunburnt Country”. 

216 “Incorporating Bark”. 

217 “A Miniature”. 

218 ”Down on the Farm”, 

219 “Foliage with Flair”. 

PROGRESSIVE SECTION 

Class 215 1st Prize of $15, 2nd Prize of $5 

Proudly Sponsored by "Flower Power" 

NOVICE SECTION 

Class 218 1st Prize of $15, 2nd Prize of $5 

Proudly Sponsored by "Flower Power" 

Best Floral Art Exhibit classes 211 - 219 

$20 prizemoney plus a Champion Ribbon 

Proudly Sponsored by 

Marie Lenon 


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IMPOSÉ CHALLENGE 

10.30am Saturday 26 February 2011 in Harvest Hall 

JUDGING: Saturday 26 February 2011 at completion of the Challenge 

Due to the success of the impromptu challenge between Federal Police and SES 

contestants in 2011 Imposé the four Services and the RNCAS Executive will contest the 

Imposé Challenge for 2011. 

Challengers: RNCAS 

Federal Police 

SES 

Ambulance 

Fire Brigade 

The Challenge: 

Each contestant receives an identical Kit at 10.15am. Each contestant must create an 

arrangement within the given time. The Arrangement must contain a minimum of 80% of 

the complete Kit supplied. Every article in the Kit is to be used in the arrangement. The Kit 

wrapping (packaging) may or may not be used. Judging is from the front of the 

arrangement. 

The total time allowed for this competition is 1 hour 15 minutes (time is given to view the 

Kit contents and preparation). 

The Public is invited and encouraged to view the Challenge. 

The next major show to be held by 

The Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc 

after the Royal Canberra Show is the 

AUTUMN SHOW – 5 & 6 MARCH 2011 

Lancaster Gymnasium 

Wesley Uniting Centre, Forrest. 

Admission Free 

For more information contact John Woodfield on 6281 2865. 


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JAMS, SPREADS AND PRESERVES 

Chief Steward: Chris Tarlinton (02) 6297 6720 

Entries Close: 11 February 2011 

Judging: 

Thursday, 24 February 2011 at 10.30am 

Public are welcome to attend judging 

Delivery: 

8.00am to 10.00am, Thursday, 24 February 2011. Harvest Hall, 

Exhibition Park in Canberra (Showgrounds) 

Collection: 

Exhibits to be collected between 6.30pm – 8:00pm, Sunday 

27 February. 

Champion Ribbons: Jams and Jellies, Condiments, Pantry Collection 


i) One entry per exhibitor per class, except classes 253, 257, 258, 264, 270, 272, 274, 278, 284. 

ii) All jars and bottles to be labelled with product name and Society stickers. Label to be no larger 

than 5cm x 2cm 

iii) All entries to be home made and presented in screw top jars, 70mm diameter and 128mm high holding 

approx. 400mls of liquid when filled 1cm from the top. Sauces in 200-250ml bottles. Uniformity of size in 

"collection" classes required. 

iv) Please do not seal with wax. 

v) All lids to be plain - any advertising must be painted over. No cellophane allowed. 

vi) All jars, lids and bottles must be clean and free from mould 

vii) Fill jars and bottles to 1 cm from the top 

viii) “Pantry Collection” will be judged on appearance only. No restrictions on jar or bottle size. Descriptive 

labels attached. 

Entry Fee: 

Nil 

Prize Money: 1st $5, 2nd $2 

All Collections: 1st $7, 2nd $3, 

251. Jar of Apple Jelly 

252. Jar of Plum Jelly 

253. Jar of Jelly - any other variety 

254. Jar of Apricot Jam, no kernels 

255. Jar of Plum Jam 

256. Jar of Strawberry Jam 

257. Jar of Jam - Any Two Fruits 

258. Jar of Jam - any other variety (not citrus) 

259. Collection of Jams - 3 Distinct varieties (not citrus) 

260. Jar of Citrus 

261. Collection of Citrus - 3 Distinct varieties 

262. Jar of Lemon Butter 

263. Jar of Fruit Butter - other than Lemon Butter 

264. Bottle of Sauce (Dessert Sauce) 

265. Bottle of Tomato Sauce 

266. Bottle of Plum Sauce 

267. Bottle of Sauce - any other variety (Savoury) 


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268. Jar of Mustard Pickles 

269. Jar of Clear Vegetable Pickles 

270. Jar of Any Relish 

271. Jar of Tomato Chutney 

272. Jar of Chutney - any other variety 

273. Collection 3 Tomato products - 1 jar each from pickle, relish, chutney or bottle of sauce 

274. Bottle Preserved Fruit - any variety 

275. Pantry Collection to consist of 6 to 8 items such as syrups, flavoured oils, dried fruit or 

vegetables, unusual pickles, jams, jellies, chutney, etc 

LAVENDER CONSERVES AND CONDIMENTS 

(see Lavender Section for further details) 


Two entries per exhibitor per Class. 

i) All jars and bottles to be labelled with product name and class. Label to be no larger than 5cm x 2cm 

ii) All entries to be home made and presented in 200g – 250g jars (net weight) or 200 ml minimum. 

iii) Do not seal jars with wax etc. 

iv) All lids to be plain – any advertising must be painted over. No cellophane allowed. 

v) All jars, lids and bottles must be clean and free from mould 

vi) Fill jars and bottles to minimum of 1cm from the top of the jar 



Class: 

320. Jar of Conserve with Lavender (eg. Jam or Marmalade) 

321. Jar of Fruit Butter with Lavender (eg. Lemon Butter) 

322. Bottle of Lavender Vinegar or Bottle of Vinegar with Lavender and other herbs or flowers 

323. Jar of Mustard, Relish or Chutney with Lavender 

JUNIOR SECTION (16 years & Under) 

Conditions of Entry as outlined on previous page. Please read carefully. 

Champion Ribbon - Jams and Condiments 

276 Jar of Apricot Jam 

277 Jar of Plum Jam 

278 Jar of Jam - any other variety (not citrus) 

279 Jar of Citrus 

280 Jar of Lemon Butter 

281 Bottle of Plum Sauce 

282 Jar of Tomato Relish 

283 Jar of Tomato Chutney 

284 Bottle of preserved fruit - any variety 


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Direct from producer to 

consumer 

8am to 11am every Saturday at EPIC 

(except Canberra Show, Easter & Summernats) 

APICULTURE 

(Honey, Wax, Honey Products) 


Clayridge Honey 

RidaPest Pest Control 

Bindaree Bee Supplies 

Chief Steward: 

Pat & Lyn Shiels 

Entries Close: 11 February 2011. 

Judging: 

Commences Thursday 24 February at 9am. 

Public are welcome to attend judging. 

Collection: 

Exhibits to be collected between 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Sunday 27 February. 

Champion Ribbon: Most Successful Exhibitor Prize 

The Award shall be determined as follows: for the three highest awards in 

each class, points shall be allocated on the basis of 3,2,1. The exhibitor 

gaining the highest number of points shall be the winner. In the event of 

two or more exhibitors securing an equal number of points, the exhibitor 

gaining the highest number of first prizes shall be the winner. 

David Banks Memorial Prize 

For the most outstanding honey exhibit 

Ribbons: 

Will be awarded for 1 st ,2 nd & 3 rd place in each class. 

Prize Cards: 

Will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class. 

Entry Fee: 

Nil 

Conditions of Entry: 

• Entries should be delivered to the Stewards, P & L Shiels, (57 Beasley St Torrens 

Ph 6286 2421) by Wednesday 23 February 2011 or to Harvest Hall, Exhibition Park in Canberra on Thursday 

24 February by 8:30am 

• Safe packing of entries is the responsibility of the Exhibitor. 

• All entries in this section must be produced by the Exhibitor. 

• Exhibitors are limited to one entry per class. 


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• Honey should be shown in 500g glass jars, not previously used for other purposes, and with no labels except 

those supplied by RNCAS. 

• Fill level is just below the lid. 

• Mead must be presented in clear glass bottles. 

• Collection classes are judged on appearance only. Jars in this section may be up to 500 grams with no 

restriction on shape. Display must fit into a 30cm² space. 

Scale of points for Judging: 

Honey (liquid) Pts Granulated & Creamed Pts Comb Honey Pts 

Honey 

Quality 60 Presentation 10 Frame 10 

Clarity 30 Flavour 15 Container 15 

Presentation 10 Texture 15 Appearance 25 

Total 100 Uniformity 15 Completeness of fill 15 

Firmness of set 15 Flavour 20 

Absence of defects 15 Aroma 15 

Total 100 Total 100 

Candles Wax Moulds Mead 

Colour 25 Skill & Creativity 40 Clarity 10 

Appearance/feel 25 Aesthetic appeal 15 Absence of defects 20 

Wick 10 Definition 15 Cork/bottle 10 

Burning-stability 25 Quality of Wax 30 Flavour 40 

Aroma (burning-one only) 15 Total 100 Bouquet 20 

Total 100 Total 100 

Chunk Honey Cookery Products Beeswax 

Flavour 20 Appearance 30 Colour 30 

Aroma 20 Flavour 40 Aroma 10 

Clarity 30 Presentation 30 Tenacity 10 

Presentation 10 Total 100 General Appearance 50 

Neatness of cut 20 Total 100 

Total 100 

Class 

Liquid Honey 

295. One 500g glass jar, produced from 

Eucalypt 

296. One 500g glass jar, produced from 

sources other than Eucalypt 

297. One 500g glass jar of Canberra 

Garden honey 

Natural Granulation 

298. One 500g glass jar, fine grain 

Creamed Honey 

300. One 500g glass jar, creamed honey 


Comb Honey 

301. 1 frame of Comb Honey, suitably 

enclosed in a glass or Perspex case 

Chunk Honey 

302. One 500g glass jar of liquid honey, 

containing 1piece of cut comb honey of 

same source 

Wax & Wax Products 

303. 1 block of Beeswax, (any shape) 

500gm to 1kg 

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304. Collection of six beeswax moulds 

305. Two moulded beeswax candles. One 

may be lit 

306. Two rolled beeswax candles. One 

may be lit 

307. Two dipped beeswax candles. One 

may be lit 

308. Childs candle, any style, small 

amount of added decoration allowed. 

309. Child’s wax sculpture, no larger than 

20cm square. 

Mead 

310. One 750ml bottle of mead 

Cookery Products 

311. Bread & Cakes Junior-under 16 

312. Confectionery Junior- under16 

Collections 

313. Collection of honeys- 6-8 items which 

may include various liquid, 

granulated, creamed, comb, chunk or 

specialty honeys such as fruit honeys. 

314. Collection of Apiary products- 6-8 

items which may include honeys as 

above plus wax, cookery, mead or 

any other apiary product. 

LAVENDER 

Sponsored by THE AUSTRALIAN LAVENDER INDUSTRY 

CHIEF STEWARD: 

ASSISTANT STEWARD: 

ENTRIES: 

COLLECTION: 

ENTRIES CLOSE: 

CHAMPION RIBBONS: 

PRIZE CARDS: 

ENTRY FEE: 

Peter Stiles 

Email: admin@lavenderindustry.org 

Carmel Hawkey 

Ph: (02) 46830055 

Personal delivery to the Show Office by Wednesday 23 February 

2011 or on Thursday 24 February 2011 to Harvest Hall, Exhibition 

Park in Canberra (Showgrounds) 8.00am – 9.00am . 

Postal entries to arrive by Mon 21 February 2011. 

Mail entries to: LAVENDER SECTION, PO Box 81, LEICHHARDT 

NSW 2040 

Sunday 27 February 2011. 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Personal collection 

only. No Lavender Section entries will be returned by mail. 

Uncollected Prize Cards can be collected from the RNCAS Office 

from Monday 28 February 2011. 

Thursday 24 February 2011 at 9.00am. 

Cakes & Slices – Favourite Cake with Lavender; Cakes & Slices 

Junior – Favourite Cake with Lavender; Decorative Art School 

Section – Junior; Decorative Art School Section – Senior. 

For First, Second and Third place in each Class; if awarded by the 

Judge. 

Nil. 

Culinary Lavender can be obtained from The Australian Lavender Industry at $3.50 

per10g posted. 

[Tel. (02) 4683 0055 or PO Box 81, LEICHHARDT, NSW 2040] 


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FOR INFORMATION ON COOKING WITH LAVENDER VISIT THE INDUSTRY 

WEBSITE 

www.lavenderindustry.org 

COOKING WITH LAVENDER 

The Australian Lavender Industry considers that Lavender should be regarded as a Herb/Spice in 

relation to cooking with Lavender. 

The judging of the show cooking entries will include points as to how well the entry tastes with 

regard to the addition of Lavender in the recipe. A Judge will be selected from the commercial 

food industry. 

Normal show standards will apply to the cooking entries. 

CONSERVES AND CONDIMENTS 


Two entries per exhibitor per Class. 

i) All jars and bottles to be labelled with product name and class. Label to be no larger than 

5cm x 2cm 

ii) All entries to be home made and presented in 200g – 250g jars (net weight) or 200 ml 

minimum. 

iii) Do not seal jars with wax etc. 

vii) All lids to be plain – any advertising must be painted over. No cellophane allowed. 

viii) All jars, lids and bottles must be clean and free from mould 

ix) Fill jars and bottles to minimum of 1cm from the top of the jar 



Class: 

320. Jar of Conserve with Lavender (eg. Jam or Marmalade) 

321. Jar of Fruit Butter with Lavender (eg. Lemon Butter) 

322. Bottle of Lavender Vinegar or Bottle of Vinegar with Lavender and other herbs or flowers 

323. Jar of Mustard, Relish or Chutney with Lavender 


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CAKES & SLICES 



ii) All entries to be presented on a foil covered board; white paper or plastic plate 

approximately 5cm larger than entry 




Class: 



326. Fancy Biscuit or Slice with Lavender – collection of 6 


CAKES & SLICES – JUNIOR SECTION 

(Age to be shown on each entry) 



ii) All entries to be presented on a foil covered board or paper plate approximately 5cm 

larger than entry 




Class: 



330. Fancy Biscuit or Slice with Lavender – iced or un-iced – collection of 6 



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DECORATIVE ART 

Co-sponsored by: 

Chroma Australia (suppliers of Jo Sonja products) 

Classic Tiles Pty Ltd 

Merrell Davis 


i) Exhibits must be the work of exhibitor 



SCHOOL PACKAGE: Package of $50.00 value for the winning primary and secondary school – 

Merrell Davis Awards. 

OPEN SECTION 

Class: 

332. Painted Tile – Open Section 

The tile is to be no larger than 20cm x 20cm. The painting is to reflect Lavender as its 

theme. 

SCHOOL SECTION 

(i) Painted Tiles in School Section to have the age and name of the child on the back of the 

tile 

Class: 

333. Painted Tile Junior Section – children up to 12 years of age 


theme. 

334. Painted Tile Senior Section – children 13 to 17 years of age 


theme. 

CRAFT 


i) Exhibits must be the work of exhibitor 



Class: 

335. Dried pot-pourri. Entry to be a minimum weight of 100g. Dried lavender to comprise 50% 

by volume of pot-pourri mix. All materials used must be natural. All entries will be 

packaged identically for judging and display. 

336. Craft item of your choice for the Home – the theme is Lavender. Make this your Winning 

GIFT for MOTHER’S DAY. 

337. Decorated Lavender Bag. The bag is to be no larger than 10cm. x 15cm. and may be filled 

or unfilled with dried Lavender. Any medium may be used to decorate including real 

lavender – the theme is Lavender. 


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IMPOSÉ CHALLENGE 

10.30am Saturday 26 February 2011 in Harvest Hall 

JUDGING: Saturday 26 February 2011 at completion of the Challenge 

Due to the success of the impromptu challenge between Federal Police and SES 

contestants in 2011 Imposé the four Services and the RNCAS Executive will contest the 

Imposé Challenge for 2011. 

Challengers: RNCAS 

Federal Police 

SES 

Ambulance 

Fire Brigade 

The Challenge: 

Each contestant receives an identical Kit at 10.15am. Each contestant must create an 

arrangement within the given time. The Arrangement must contain a minimum of 80% of 

the complete Kit supplied. Every article in the Kit is to be used in the arrangement. The Kit 

wrapping (packaging) may or may not be used. Judging is from the front of the 

arrangement. 

The total time allowed for this competition is 1 hour 15 minutes (time is given to view the 

Kit contents and preparation). 

The Public is invited and encouraged to view the Challenge. 

Australian Lavender Industry 

Proudly Supports the 

ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show 2011 

If you are interested in using or growing Lavender then 

join LAVENDER AUSTRALIA 

www.lavenderaustralia.com 


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OLIVE PRODUCTS 

Chief Steward: 

Suzanne Coulton 

Entries Close: 31 January 2011 

Judging: 

Thursday 24 February at 10.30am 

Delivery: 

Postal, Courier delivery to RNCAS office by COB Wednesday 

23 February 2011 - or hand deliver 8am to 9am Thursday 

24 February to Harvest Hall, Exhibition Park in Canberra unless 

otherwise arranged with Chief Steward. 

Collection 

Exhibits to be collected between 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Sunday 

27 February 2011. 

Exhibits and prize money not collected by 8.00pm remain the 

property of RNCAS unless prior arrangements have been made with 

Chief Steward 

Champion Ribbon: Table Olives 

Prize Cards: 

1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place card in each class. 

Entry Fee: 

No Entry Fee 

Prize money: 

1 st prize $5.00 2 nd prize $2.00 donated by Southern Olive Growers 

Association 

TABLE OLIVES 


SOUTHERN OLIVES GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION 


i. Exhibits must be 100% Australian origin. 

ii. All jars and bottles to be labelled with product name and Society stickers (supplied on 

receipt of entry). Label to be no larger that 5cm x 2cm. If sending exhibit with entry form 

please indicate on exhibit which class exhibit is entered in. 

iii. Olive entries to be presented in 250gm to 500gm jars (net drained weight), or in otherwise 

packaged sample of 100 olives. Tapanade 100gm to be presented in suitable container/s. 

Entries not supplied in jars must provide a jar or other display container for public display 

of entry after judging. 

iv. All lids to be plain – any advertising must be painted over, unless relating to the entry. No 

cellophane allowed. 

v. All jars, lids and bottles must be clean and free from mould and not sealed with wax. 

vi. Exhibitors agree to the public display of exhibits and publication of show results. 

vii. Recipients of awards agree that all advertising/promotion/labelling arising from the award 

will include details of the year of the award, class number and nature of the award. 

viii. Each unique exhibit may be entered in only one class. 

ix. Pantry Collection will be judged on appearance only, no restriction on jar or bottle size, 

descriptive labels attached. 


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CLASSES 

350 Green table olives with stones 

351 Black or turning table olives with stones (must not be artificially darkened after harvest) 

352 Salt or oven dried table olives(if flavoured indicate flavour) 

353 Flavoured or spiced table olives (indicate flavour on entry) 

354 Tapanade (indicate type on entry) 

355 Other edible table olive product – must state type of product and be more than 50% 

olive. 

356 Pantry Collection to consist of 3 or 4 items. 

357 Olive Oil Cake. Any flavoured/type cake using min 250ml extra virgin olive oil. 

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 


SOUTHERN OLIVES GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION 

Judging will be held in September 2011. For Schedule and Entry 

Form please contact the RNCAS office on (02) 6241 2478 

Proposed classes listed below 

Small volume bottled. 

Commercial volume bottled. 

Commercial large volume bottled. 

Bulk Oil minimum volume 100 litres. 

New exhibitor (exhibitor has not previously entered an olive oil show). 

Single Estate Oil 

Flavoured Oil (infused or pressed) – Class sponsored by The Olive Centre 

Local Exhibitor (Exhibitors must be located in the Australian Capital Region) – Class sponsored 

by Canberra Rural Stockfeed. 


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RNCAS EXHIBITION BY-LAWS 

1. The Show will be open to the public at 8.30am each day. 

2. All exhibits to be on the ground not later than when specified in the schedule. 

3. All exhibits must be the bona fide property of exhibitors - No two or more exhibitors shall exhibit co-jointly 

unless they are actual partners. 

4. All Entries: 

a. Must be made in writing on forms supplied by the Society and be accompanied by entry fees and 

a self- addressed stamped envelope, unless otherwise directed in entry conditions within 

Subsections; and 

b. must be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer prior to the closing date for entries as specified 

in the schedule. 

c. Entries received after the closing date as specified in the schedule, or received unaccompanied 

by the specified entry fees will not be accepted. 

d. Telephone entries are not acceptable, except Horticulture Flower Section and Garden Produce 

Section. 

ENTRY FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE 

5. Age for Junior Classes shall deemed to be as at the first day of the Show, 26 February 2011. 

6. The Society shall not be responsible for the loss or for any damage or injury occasioned to any exhibit or 

the property of any exhibitor from any cause whatsoever. 

7. The Council of the Society or the Chief Executive Officer shall have the power without assigning any 

reason to: 

(i) Reject or cancel any entry any time. 

(ii) Prohibit the participation by any person or exhibit in any event or class for which it is entered. 

(iii) Cancel any event or class. 

(iv) Alter the time at which any class or event is to take place. 

(v) Alter the conditions of any event. 

(vi) Remove any exhibit from the Showgrounds. 

(vii) Alter the date or time for the closing of entries for any section or class or for any particular entry. 

(viii) Transfer an exhibit or exhibitor from any class to any other class. 

8. Proved wilful misrepresentation of exhibits will not merely forfeit the prize, but render the exhibitor liable 

to be disqualified from exhibiting at future Shows of the Society. The onus of proof as to the bonafides 

will rest upon the exhibitor. 

9. The exhibitor enters entirely at his own risk. In case any exhibit whilst on the Society Showgrounds shall 

cause or be the cause of injury or damage to any other exhibit or exhibitor or to the personal property of 

any member of the Society or the general public, the owner of such exhibit shall indemnify and keep 

indemnified the Society, its officers, officials and members from and against all damages, costs, claims, 

expenses or liabilities incurred in connection with such exhibits. The exhibitor shall be liable to the 

Society and its employees, officers and officials for any damage or loss occasioned to any of them by the 

exhibit or the exhibitor or his agent. 

10. The exhibitor shall at all times comply with the directions or requests of the Council of the Society or of its 

Chief Executive Officer. This shall without limiting the generality of the foregoing apply to the entry, the 

animal, the exhibitor, the conditions of the event, the conduct of the exhibitor, the conducting of the event, 

the decisions of the Judge and the awarding of the prize. 

11. The Council of the Society or the Chief Executive Officer reserve the right to adjudicate on any entry or 

upon any question in dispute or doubt and to make any determination upon any matter whether covered 

by the conditions of entry or not and the decision so made shall be final and binding and the Society shall 

thereby have sole and absolute control of all matters affecting the conduct of the Show and the exhibits 

and exhibitors. There shall be no right of appeal to any court of law or other body from any decision made 

by the Council of the Society or the Chief Executive Officer. 

12. If, in the opinion of the Judges, an exhibit is improperly classed, it may be removed by the stewards and 

placed in its proper class. If the exhibitor objects to such removal, the exhibit may be disqualified. 


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13. OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOUR: 

All persons causing annoyance by; 

a. Making loud comments, or by other offensive behaviour, on the decisions of Judges, Stewards or 

other officials; or 

b. The use of swearing or foul language will after being cautioned by a member of Council or Chief 

Executive Officer, be expelled from the ground and if a competitor, be liable for disqualification 

and forfeiture of any prize money won. 

14. The use of loud speakers and radio broadcast appliances of every description shall be permitted only 

with the written authority of the Chief Executive Officer. 

15. Removal of exhibits. No exhibit other than livestock may be removed from the Showground until 6.30pm 

on the 3rd day of the Show, except with the written authority of the Chief Executive Officer. 

16. No advertising matter of any description will be permitted on competitive exhibits. 

17. Correct and full postal address to be placed on entry forms. 

18. Financial members may claim 20% reduction on total entry fees where total of entry fees are $10 or 

more. 

19. All protests must be delivered to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 6.00pm on Showdays, after 

which no protests will be entertained. Each protest must be in writing and accompanied by a fee of $50, 

which will be forfeited at the discretion of the Council if it considers the protest frivolous. Protests will be 

dealt with by the Council as soon as practicable after the receipt thereof. Every protest must assign a 

definite reason for it being made. The Council shall have the power to confer with the Judges if 

practicable in determining protests. 

20. All monetary prizes will be paid by the Chief Executive Officer during the Show. Instructions on prize 

cards must be observed. Prize money unclaimed by 12 March 2011 will be forfeited. 

21. Restrictions or limitations on the number of entries in any Section may be made by the Chief Executive 

Officer of the Society. 

22. Where an exhibitor fails to secure properly any animal and bodily injury or property damage occurs this 

may constitute a serious breach of insurance policy conditions and may prejudice claims settlement. 

23. If due to unforeseen circumstances sponsorship is not forthcoming for classes in which the prize-money 

is sponsored, prize-money will not be paid by the RNCAS. 

24. CANCELLATION OF THE SHOW FOR ANY REASON 

It is agreed between the parties that, if in the sole discretion of the Directors or the Chief Executive 

Officer or some other authorised officer that the Show is to be partially or fully cancelled for any reason 

whatsoever, the exhibitor shall not pursue the Society for the recoveries of lost income or damages. This 

complete bar to an action applies to all headings of Law, whether it be Common Law in Contract or Tort 

or pursuant to any State, Territorial, or Commonwealth Statute Law. It is acknowledged by the exhibitor 

that the Society has no duty to have a Show in any particular year and that this Clause operates as a 

complete defence for the Society to any such action. 

Southern Olive Growers’ Association 

Proud supporters of the ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show 


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