Record Crowds At Poverty Bay Jubilee Show

Favoured With viceregal patronage, the 75th Jubilee Show of the Poverty Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held on Friday and Saturday of last week, was a brilliant success in every way.

The weather, which had caused some misgivings on the first day, provided a touch of summer on the second, and the showgrounds, thronged with record crowds, presented a gay & colourful spectacle.

Sir Willoughby addressing the crowd before presenting trophies for the best bull (see cover) and for the champion dairy cow, R.N. Whitham's Jersey cow.

The presence of the Governor-General, Sir Willoughby Norrie, and Lady Norrie, crowned with final success the rich and varied display of the district's primary wealth which reached its climax in the grand parade.

The standard of jumping exhibited, and the wealth of entries in all classes indicated the increased interest which has been taken of recent years in the horse. Especially so was this in the pony classes, where the interest of young folks has been fostered by the formation of pony clubs in the district.

Miss Verna Redshaw with Miss A. Bruce's "Dawn", named the supreme champion pony of the show.

Of particular notice were nine entries of matched ponies, all of which came from the newly formed pony clubs. This winning entry is from the Rangatira Club, from left Philip and Nelson Gaukrodger, Raymond Grace and David McIntosh.

With a vice-regal trophy at stake, there was keen competition in cattle classes.

Mr Bayly with his champion Aberdeen Angus bull, led by Mr S. Cooper.

Mr T. Grace, of Rakauroa, with his champion yearling Jersey bull.

R. N. Whitham's champion Jersey cow, Glenmore Belladonna.

R. F. Hutchinson's supreme champion Hereford, Waihuka Leonore 263.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 16 : October 20, 1955

Record Crowds At Poverty Bay Jubilee Show