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The Border Watch : October 23rd 2013
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ADVERTISING FEATURE Build it and they will come BOATING might not be something you’d usually associate with the Mount Gambier Show, but that is indeed what’s on off er - at least in miniature scale. An interactive kids’ model boat-building event will be held for the fi rst time at the show. All are welcome to take part. Organiser Robert Ayliff e, who runs Mount Barker boat-building business Straydog Boatworks, said there will be two versions of wooden model kits on off er: one for building a sailing boat, and the other, a rubber-band powered paddle boat. “It just broadens the appeal of the event again,” Robert enthuses. “Participants will be able to build the kits up into battleships or liners. The fun event is modelled on a kids’ program Robert saw in America at Port Townsend’s Wooden Boat Festival. Of the local version, he says “It gets kids back into making stuff . It’s not virtual, it’s real. You just get that buzz flowing. What really surprised us, as well, was the number who stayed all day - along with their parents.” “Age is no barrier either - participants can range from four years of age to 84.” Dairy Cattle return to Mount Gambier Show AS spring approaches so does the 153rd Mount Gambier Spring Show, The cattle section Committee is gearing up for another outstanding display of Dairy and Beef Cattle. This year will see the return of Dairy Cattle on display, The Dairy Cattle industry is recovering from low milk prices. The animals on display will as usual be of Royal Show standard. The Beef side of the cattle section is also recovering from price and seasonal conditions, will have a strong presents with cattle being entered from NSW, Victoria, Locally and from the Adelaide Hills are. Many of the entries will have competed in Royal Shows this show season. These animals will be scrutinised by Judges with a wealth of knowledge selecting their preferred winners, with comments to aid breeders and enlighten the general public. The Dairy Cattle will be Judged on Saturday the 26th of October and Beef Cattle on Friday and Saturday the 25th and 26th of October. Entries closed for Dairy cattle on the 4th of October and Beef cattle the 27th of September. School Led Steer competition again will be hotly contested between regional school: stock will have been fed and cared for by students for several months prior to the Mount Gambier Show. The animals will compete in live assessment and carcase assessment, giving students a complete understanding of paddock to plate path. Students gain life skills with work and direction to fi nal goal. A group not yet mentioned are the sponsors that make this section of the Mount Gambier Spring Show a success, the committee wish to thank all sponsors for their continued support. The Cattle Committee hope to see you all at the show and hope you will support the sponsors that support us. Comfort Inn Silver Birch - Mount Gambier PO BOX 2250 16A James Street Mount Gambier Phone 8725 8900 MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290 P:08 8739 9330 F: 08 8739 9232 E: admin@tabeeltrading.com.au 630964 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier 5290 Telephone 08 8725 5122 Facsimile 08 8724 9843 Email info@silverbirchmotel.com.au 630962 Proud Sponsors of the Mount Gambier Show Mr Daniel Anderson Mr Edward L Hodges 6 - 153rd Mount Gambier A&H Spring Show 2013 RURAL TRADERS 333 Commercial Street West GAMBIER Phone 08 8725 9933 Agrichemicals | Animal Health | Rural Fencing Stock & Pet Food | Water Equipment | Livestock Handling For all your rural merchandise needs Fax 08 8723 3284 PHONE 03 5528 1240 FAX 03 5528 1416 Your Hosts - Tex and Lorraine Lipscombe MOTEL UNITS 7 DAYS A WEEK BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DARTMOOR Hotel Motel 630958 630956 630966 630954
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