Spring Show

For the Poverty Bay A&P Show committee, the 1994 spring show was a spectacular success equalling the record attendance of the previous year. The wild, wet weather on the Friday evening did not deter the thousands, both young and old, who wandered through the vast array of trade stalls and home industries, saw farm animals of every kind in top condition, outstanding competition in the horse and pony section, dog trials, shearing, chopping, dancing and of course the exciting sideshows. All this and more when town meets country and everyone has a great time

Nicole, Cameron, Blake and Jade Hollamby were reluctant to leave this ride at the sideshows

Alex Evans and all the excitement of the Kiddie Kastle.

2 year old Toa Low experiencing all the magic of the merry-go-rounds

It took all Rod Mead's experience and Kip's skill to take out the Pal Meaty Bites dog trial final. With over 160 competitors, it was a busy time for this section. Rod and Kip will represent us at the Auckland Easter Show against finalists from other shows and will take part shortly in a test against Australian dogtrialists.

Little girl lost! Policeman Carl Brouwer comforts Sativa Walters till her family are found

TV1 weatherman Jim Hickey presents Brian Emerson & Don Garrett of Gisborne Machinery & Cycle World with their Best Small Commercial sash & certificate. Reside Jim is Roger Hill, A&P Show Secretary.

Brian Watt and Trevor Coker from Williams and Kettle were on hand to accept the Best Large Commercial prize from Jim Hickey

Best Trade Hall exhibit went to plumber Ian Donaldson (Right) and his Sola heating setup.

Juliette Bishop demontrating Geordie Witters "Scary Cats", a brilliant little invention to stop bird peck in gardens and vineyards.

Laura Atkins (Gisborne) competing in the Under 12 Irish jig

Hamish Briant with his champion Polled Dorset ram, winner of the Prime Meats Breeds Sheep of the Show

George Spence and "Blotchy", a shorthorn calf born in July and already weighing 140kils.

"Ole Tuck" & Paul Bayly from the Eastland Outdoor Enterprises Trust served roast hogget meals from camp ovens

Damon Slade, Darryl & Tony Davis & Chase Thompson

Rachel Stevens on Mizz Y-A-Pu

Emma Beaufoy on Remembrance had a successful show winning champion Rider on the Flat and Reserve Champion 142.5 - 147.5

With a neck covered in ribbons Just Branson and his owner Rebecca Cornwell look pretty pleased with themselves.

Brigid and David Sherriff ( A&P Show Vice President) with Prue and John Pyke (President) during the presentations of trophies in the horse and pony section.

A mass of ponies and their proud riders stepping out in the grand parade to cap off a great show.

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The Gisborne Photo News

Vol 17 : October 1, 1994

Spring Show