1. education
2. alumni and reunions

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THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND
IS GRATEFUL
TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS
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WIPPELLS AUTO’S
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CRACKER PRINT & PAPER
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PICTURESQUE
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MR ROD STIRLING AM
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MRS SHIRLEY ELSDEN
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MRS VICKI GILLAM
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MRS JULIE ROGGEVEEN
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MRS GENELLE LILLEY
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THE EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF QUEENSLAND INC.
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BRIDGES BEAUTIFUL BOBBINS
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TOOWOOMBA MACHINE KNITTERS CLUB
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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL - TOOWOOMBA
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TOOWOOMBA QUILTERS CLUB INC.
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DARLING DOWNS QUILTERS GUILD
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TOOWOOMBA SPINNERS, WEAVERS AND DYERS GROUP INC.
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QLD CWA DARLING DOWNS DIVISION
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M-K’s Sewable
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SCRAP ‘N’ PATCH
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QUILTCRAFT
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QUILTERS ANGEL
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QUILTERS WORLD
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KOOL KAT QUILTING
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ROSE QUILTING
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PRECIOUS TIME
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SEW HANDY
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SABA’S
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AUSTRALIAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING MAGAZINE
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AUSTRALIAN SEWING GUILD – DARLING DOWNS REGION
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HANDICRAFT
Heritage Toowoomba Royal Show
19th – 21st March 2015
COMMITTEEMAN IN CHARGE
Chief Steward
Mr Darren Lewis 0407 020 073
Mrs Buddy Johnson
Ph: 07 46 966132
ENTRY FEE:
SENIORS –$3.00
JUNIORS – $1.00
Entries will only be accepted via the attached Entry Forms, posted or delivered in person to the RASQ Office OR
online (www.showdayonline.com)
ENTRIES CLOSE
DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS
JUDGING TIMES
COLLECTION OF
EXHIBITS
Thursday 19th February 2015
Thursday 12th March
9.30am – 4 pm only
Friday 13th March
10am
Monday 23rd March
9am – 2pm only
DIVISIONS
1-Patchwork and Quilting
2-Knitting, Crochet, Lace and Sewing
PRIZE MONEY FOR DIVISIONS 1-5
1st - $8.00; 2nd- $5.00; 3rd (if 4 or more entries ) - $3.00
Unless otherwise stated in Schedule
3-Spinning & Weaving
PRIZE MONEY FOR DIVISION 6 – JUNIOR
4-Paper Craft
1st - $5.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd (if 4 or more entries) - $2.00
Unless otherwise stated in Schedule
5-Miscellaneous
6-Junior
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EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE
 No refunds allowed. Please complete your entry form carefully as this regulation will be strictly adhered to.
 Prize money can be collected from the payout office on the veranda main administration building beside the Glenvale Room
Entry between 11.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. daily during the show period. After the Show all prize money not collected from the
Administration Office by the 31st May 2015 will be forfeited.
 All exhibitors must comply with the rules and regulations of the RASQ and the Queensland Sub Chamber of Agriculture. A copy
of these can be found in the back of the schedule
 ONLY ONE ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR IN EACH CLASS
 Any article classed as a "Table centre" must be more than 23 cm in diameter. A doily must not be more than 23cm in diameter.
 Minimum of 4 entries to be received in each class before the judge will make 3rd award
 All hand sewing & machine needlework must not have been worn. Cleanliness is essential to handiwork
 All rules will be strictly observed - any article that does not comply will be removed
 An article is something not worn : a garment is something worn: an item can be either
 All exhibits throughout the sections must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor in the last 24 months unless stated otherwise in
the Schedule
 No ONE piece of work may be entered in more than one class & must not have been exhibited at any previous Show of
R.A.S.Q. Toowoomba
 Signatures will be required on collection of exhibits on Monday
 Exhibits not collected will be forwarded to exhibitors living outside Toowoomba by post ( unless otherwise stated) - RETURN
FREIGHT MUST BE PREPAID
 City exhibitors are requested to collect exhibits entered in the Handicraft section as per the dates & times notified in the
schedule. The exhibitor does so at his/her own risk.
 All care is taken but no responsibility
 Exhibitors please note that the mounted exhibits in tapestry of any size may be displayed on the wall of the pavilion. The Show
Society can accept no responsibility for their loss or damage.
 All exhibits entered are done so by the exhibitor at their own risk
 Each exhibit in the Handicraft Section to have a completed Exhibit Label to be attached to exhibit by Steward after confirmation
that details are correct
 Please use separate entry forms for all Sections in the pavilion
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Division 1 – PATCHWORK AND QUILTING
Sponsored by HERITAGE BANK
A quilt is defined as three layers of fabric held together with stitching thus including such articles as placemats,
wallhangings etc.
Description on entry form to include:
 Size of quilt, top dimension first
 If quilt commercially quilted, name of Quilter
 Design source of quilt to be acknowledged if not original design
 4” sleeve to hang exhibits in Classes 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004
Class 5000 Quilt 24" x 24" (60cm x 60cm)
All to become the property of the RASQ to be donated to the Special Care Nurseries of Toowoomba Base Hospital and St Vincent's
Hospital in alternate years
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1 prize $25.00 donated by Mrs G Lilley; 2 $5.00; 3 $3.00
Class 5001 Large Quilt, any technique
Smallest dimension to be at least 80” (200 cm), Largest dimension to be no more than 100” (250 cm)
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1 prize $100.00 voucher donated by Rose Quilting, 2 $80.00 voucher donated by Rose Quilting; 3 $20.00 voucher
donated by Sew-Handy
Class 5002 Medium Pieced Quilt
Predominantly hand or machine pieced and quilted, includes Crazy Quilts
No dimension to be greater than 80” (200cm)
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nd
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1 prize 1 year subscription to APQ magazine, 2 $50.00 voucher donated by Kool Kat Quilting, 3 $20.00 voucher
donated by Sew Handy
Class 5003 Medium Quilt, Applique or other techniques
No dimension to be greater than 80” (200cm)
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1 prize $100.00 voucher donated by Quilt-Craft, 2
Handy
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$50.00 voucher donated by Kool Kat Quilting, 3 $20.00 voucher donated by Sew-
Class 5004 Small Quilt – any technique
Perimeter of quilt not to exceed 200” (500cm)
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nd
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1 prize $100.00 voucher donated by The Quilters Angel, 2 $50.00 voucher donated by M-K’s Sewable, 3 $20.00
voucher donated by Sew-Handy
Class 5005 Any other item in Patchwork and/or Quilting
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1 Prize $100.00 voucher donated by Quilters World, 2 $50.00 donated by SABA’s, 3 $20.00 voucher donated by
Sew-Handy
Class 5006 Feature Quilt 2015
Art Quilt of exhibitor’s own design
No dimension smaller than 12” (30cm) or larger than 80” (250cm). Hanging sleeve to be in situ if necessary
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1 prize $100.00 voucher donated by Precious Time, 2 $5.00, 3 $3.00
PRIZES FOR QUILTING
Quilts commercially quilted or quilted with computerised programs will not be eligible for these prizes. All other entries will
be included in the judging.
Best Hand Quilting
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Sponsored by Mrs J. Roggeveen 1 prize $90.00, 2 $50.00, 3 $30.00
Best Machine Quilting
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Sponsored by Mrs H Browne 1 prize $90.00, 2 $50.00, 3 $30.00
Highest Point Score in Patchwork and Quilting Division
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Sponsored by Darling Downs Quilters Guild 1 prize only $50.00
CHAMPION EXHIBIT PATCHWORK AND QUILTING DIVISION
$50.00 donated by Toowoomba Quilters Club Inc. and ROSETTE
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Division 2 – KNITTING, CROCHET, LACE AND SEWING
MACHINE SEWING / EMBROIDERY
Class 5007
Class 5008
Class 5009
Class 5010
Class 5011
Class 5012
Sponsored by Australian Sewing Guild – Darling Downs Region
Any item in machine appliqué (eg apron, placemats, tablecloth)
Child’s garment – any medium
Lady’s garment – any medium
Machine sewn fabric bag
Item made from knit fabric (eg. Ballet costume, Swimsuit)
Any other item not already mentioned
CHAMPION MACHINE SEWN / EMBROIDERED (Classes 5007 – 5012) - ROSETTE
HAND NEEDLEWORK
Sponsored by The Embroiderers Guild of Queensland Inc. – Toowoomba Branch
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1 prize $15.00, 2
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$10.00, 3 $5.00
Class 5013 Article in hardanger
Class 5014 Any three (3) dimensional article (stump work) ribbon embroidery, etc
Class 5015 Any article of cross -stitch (mounted)
Class 5016 Any article of cross-stitch (unmounted)
Class 5017 Any article in smocking
Class 5018 Creative embroidery / stitching
Class 5019 Exhibit in canvas work, needlepoint, creative tapestry – all own work
Class 5020 Article of surface stitchery not framed e.g., candlewick, crewel, Deerfield, shadow work
Class 5021 Article of counted stitchery
Class 5022 Any other article not already mentioned
CHAMPION HAND NEEDLEWORK (Classes 5013 – 5022) – ROSETTE
MACHINE KNITTING
Class 5023 Adult garment - any size, any design
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1 prize – Wool donated by The Toowoomba Machine Knitters Club
Class 5024 Child’s garment
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1 prize – Wool donated by The Toowoomba Machine Knitters Club
Class 5025 Knee rug – no larger than 120cm x 100cm
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1 prize – Wool donated by The Toowoomba Machine Knitters Club
Class 5026 Any other item not mentioned (eg. Socks, Beanie, Scarf, Shawl)
CHAMPION MACHINE KNITTING (Classes 5023 – 5026) - ROSETTE
Class 5027
Class 5028
Class 5029
Class 5030
Class 5031
Class 5032
Class 5033
Class 5034
HAND KNITTING
Infant's three (3) piece outfit - all knitted ( jacket, bonnet & bootees)
Child's top - any ply
Adults top - any ply
Hand knitted socks
Knitted scarf or beanie/hat - using modern yarn
Vest, any size, any ply
Item of knitted lace
Any other item not already mentioned
CHAMPION HAND KNITTING (Classes 5027 – 5034) – ROSETTE
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CROCHET
Class 5035
Class 5036
Class 5037
Class 5038
Class 5039
Class 5040
Class 5041
Class 5042
Class 5043
Class 5044
Item with crochet edge- edge only to be judged
Suppercloth or table runner, may have fabric centre
Duchess set or table centre - all crochet
Two (2) doilies of different designs - Both 23cm or under in size
Any article or garment in crochet cotton
Knee rug
Infants three (3) piece outfit, all crochet.
Garment, ladies or gents
Shawl or stole – suit any age
Any other item not already mentioned
CHAMPION CROCHET (Classes 5035 – 5044) – ROSETTE
NOVICE
(For anyone who has not won a prize at a Toowoomba Royal Show)
Class 5045 Machine sewn / embroidered item
Class 5046 Hand needlework item Sponsored by Q.C.W.A. Darling Downs Handcraft Committee
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1 prize $15.00, 2
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$10.00, 3 $5.00
Class 5047 Machine knitting item
Class 5048 Hand knitting item
Class 5049 Crochet item
BOBBIN LACE
Sponsored by BRIDGES BEAUTIFUL BOBBINS
Each entry will receive 1 pair of bobbins
1st prize- 10 pairs of bobbins; 2nd prize- 5 pairs of bobbins; 3rd prize - 3 pairs of bobbins.
Class 5050 A completed article, completely of bobbin lace.
Class 5051 Length of lace not less than 50cm
May have threads loose or working bobbins attached. May include corners and curves.
Class 5052 Any article of bobbin lace attached to fabric
Class 5053 Any article of bobbin lace. Traditional or contemporary.
CHAMPION BOBBIN LACE (Classes 5050 – 5053) - 3 pairs of bobbins and Rosette
HAND CRAFT
Class 5054 One person display – 4 distinct Crafts in this Division of own choice.
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Sponsored by QCWA Darling Downs Handcraft committee 1 prize $20.00, 2 $15.00, 3 $10.00
Each craft to be labelled and display delivered in a suitable container to keep items together before judging
Class 5055 Something new from something old
Class 5056 Teacosy any medium
CHAMPION HAND CRAFT (Classes 5054 – 5056) - ROSETTE
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Division 3 – SPINNING AND WEAVING
Sponsored by TOOWOOMBA SPINNERS,WEAVERS & DYERS GROUP INC.
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Work to have been completed in last 12 months
Articles to comply with stated weight and length
Woven articles except tapestry weave should be washed as part of the finishing process
Skeins to be free of grease and to be tied with same yarn as skein
All fibres to be named in all classes
SPINNING
Class 5057 Emma McLennan Memorial Prize
500g hand spun flicked natural fleece plus 10cm knitted, crochet or woven square and staple of wool.
State use.
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1 prize $25.00, 2 $15.00, 3 $10.00
Class 5058 3 x 25 g skeins dyed hand-spun wool -state chemical or natural dyes (To be dyed by entrant)
Class 5059 Hand spun wool - 50gm skein
Class 5060 Hand spun 50g skein animal fibre - other than wool & alpaca
Class 5061 Hand spun 50g plant fibre
Class 5062 Hand spun 25g silk
Class 5063 50 gm Novelty ply yarn, all hand spun
Class 5064 Hand spun 50g skein alpaca
Class 5065 Garment in animal fibre ( knitted/crocheted)
Class 5066 Accessory in hand spun animal fibre ( knitted)
Class 5067 Article or garment in plant fibre ( knitted/crocheted)
Class 5068 Knitted scarf/stole
Class 5069 50gm skein hand-spun wool
Beginner Class for spinners who have only started spinning in the last 12 months.
Please include date of starting this craft on your entry form
FELT
Class 5070
Class 5071
Class 5072
Class 5073
Item made from pre-felt
Wet felt, any small article or garment
Wet felt, any large article or garment
Felt nuno article or garment
WEAVING
Class 5074
Class 5075
Class 5076
Class 5077
Woven Rag Item
Table Mat
Wall Hanging
Any other Item
MIXED MEDIA
Class 5078 20cm x 20cm tile decorated with spinning, knitting, crochet, felt or weaving.
Decoration not to exceed 20cm in height and to be made entirely by exhibitor.
CHAMPION SPINNING & WEAVING (Classes 5057 – 5078)
Prize money $5.00 donated by the Toowoomba Spinners Weavers & Dyers Group Inc. and ROSETTE
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Division 4 – PAPER CRAFT
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Sponsored by SCRAP’n’PATCH, TOOWOOMBA
Entries to be in a top loading sleeve. No names to be visible.
People employed in Scrapbooking industry (in any manner) are not eligible to enter
All work to be exhibitor’s original design
Single page layouts only – Classes 5076 - 5079
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PRIZES – Scrap’n’Patch Vouchers 1 prize - $20.00, 2
Class 5079
Class 5080
Class 5081
Class 5082
Class 5083
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rd
$15.00, 3 $10.00
SCRAPBOOKING
Reminiscing
Travel
All About Family
Nature
Off the Page – no dimension to be greater than 50cm, should be freestanding or stand supplied
CHAMPION SCRAPBOOKING (Classes 5079 – 5083) - $20 Voucher and ROSETTE
Class 5084
Class 5085
Class 5086
Class 5087
PAPER CRAFT
Wedding Greeting Card other than Parchment
Birthday Card other than Parchment
Card made from Parchment
Article in Decoupage, Paper Tole or Folk Art
CHAMPION PAPER (Classes 5084 – 5087) - $20 Voucher and ROSETTE
Division 5 – MISCELLANEOUS
SPONSORED BY WIPPELLS AUTOS
Class 5088
Class 5089
Class 5090
Class 5091
Class 5092
DOLLS AND TOYS
Pattern source to be acknowledged on entry form
Toy - any material, hand made
Doll’s clothes for special occasion – 3 garments mounted on card – maximum dimension 45 cm
Fun or fantasy Doll to original or commercial design
Dressed Bear made to original or commercial design – calico, fur or fabric. Not to exceed 50 cm
Traditional Teddy Bear – not to be dressed – Calico, fur or fabric. Not to exceed 50 cm.
CHAMPION DOLLS AND TOYS (Classes 5088 – 5092) – ROSETTE
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JEWELLERY
Class 5093
Class 5094
Class 5095
Class 5096
Class 5097
Class 5098
Necklace in Beadwork
Bracelet in Beadwork
60cm Necklace in Precious Metal
Bangle in Precious Metal
Brooch – any medium
Pendant – any medium.
Exhibitor to supply material with which to display entry
CHAMPION JEWELLERY (Classes 5093 – 5098) – ROSETTE
MILLINERY
Class 5099 Any formal hat
Class 5100 Any hat made with fabric
Class 5101 Fascinator
Class 5102 Wedding Head Piece
Class 5103 Pillbox
Class 5104 Felt hat
Class 5105 Gentleman’s hat
Class 5106 Novice Class – Hat any design
For entrants who have not won a prize at a previous Tooowomba R.A.S.Q Show
CHAMPION MILLINERY (Classes 5099 - 5106) – ROSETTE
GRAND CHAMPION ALL ROUND HANDICRAFT PIECE
To be selected from each of the above Champions in Divisions 1-5
PRIZE – JOAN TAYLOR MEMORIAL TROPHY donated by SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL – TOOWOOMBA.
PERPETUAL TROPHY engraved with winner’s name and displayed at Showgrounds. Replica Trophy engraved with winner’s name to
be kept by winner and ROSETTE SPONSORED BY CRACKER PRINT & PAPER
RESERVE CHAMPION ALL ROUND HANDICRAFT PIECE
To be selected from each of the above Champions in Divisions 1-5
– ROSETTE SPONSORED BY CRACKER PRINT & PAPER
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Division 6 - JUNIOR HANDICRAFT
Sponsored by HERITAGE BANK
ONLY ONE ENTRY ALLOWED PER PERSON IN EACH CLASS.
Age must be entered on each entry form.
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PRIZE MONEY- 1 Prize $5.00, 2
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$3.00, 3 (if 4 or more entries) $2.00
PRESIDENT’S TROPHY
The most successful boy and the most successful girl exhibiting in the Junior classes in the following Pavilion sections –
Schoolwork, Floriculture, Cooking, Handicraft, Photography & Leatherwork – will receive a Champion Ribbon from Mr John
McDonald A.M., President of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland
The Presentation of the President Trophy will take place during the Official Opening in the Main arena at the 2014 Heritage
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Toowoomba Royal Show, Thursday 19 March at 5.00p.m.
Points shall be awarded as follows:
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1 – 3points, 2 – 2points, 3 – 1 point
7 YEARS AND UNDER AGE GROUP
Class 5107 Handmade Birthday Card
Class 5108 Fan with decorated paddle pop stick handle
Class 5109 Decorated Plastic Container
Class 5110
Class 5111
Class 5112
Class 5113
Class 5114
Class 5115
Class 5116
8 – 12 YEARS AGE GROUP
Machine sewn item (eg. patchwork, library bag)
Hand sewn item (eg. embroidery, dolls clothes)
Something new from something old
Buttons or Bead Necklace or Bangle
Handmade Birthday Card
Crazy critter made from a sock
Soap carving
13 – 18 YEARS AGE GROUP
Class 5117
Class 5118
Class 5119
Class 5120
Class 5121
Class 5122
Class 5123
Class 5124
Item made with felt - decoration using other material allowed
Knitted item (eg. Beanie, Scarf)
Machine sewn item (eg. clothing, patchwork, table runners)
Something new from something old
Handmade Birthday Card
Cushion – any material
Soft Toy – any material
Any theme in scrapbooking
A special prize of a six month subscription to Australian Patchwork & Quilting magazine will be awarded to the
winner of most points in 13 – 18 YEARS AGE GROUP
CHAMPION EXHIBIT JUNIOR HANDICRAFT Prize Money $10.00 plus ribbon
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HANDICRAFT Prize Money $5.00 plus ribbon
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QUEENSLAND CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES SHOW RULES
Rules for Show Societies, Stewards, Judges, Exhibitors and Competitors at Agricultural Shows.
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This show is conducted subject to the rules of the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc., the constitution and rules of this
Society and any other regulation, which appears within the Schedule for individual sections of this Show. Should there be any conflict
between the rules of the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc, the constitution and rules of this Society and the regulations
appearing in any schedule, the constitution, rules and regulations appearing in the schedule of this Society shall prevail.
The President, Steward and/or the Committee person in Charge of any section of this Show shall have the right to refuse any entry by an
Exhibitor without expressing reason at any time up to the commencement of judging of the section to which that entry applies.
The Society reserves the right to refuse entry to any stallholder if the Society reasonably believes that it is necessary to do so in order to
ensure that the standard, quality and safety of the Show is maintained.
The President, Committee person in Charge or Steward of any section shall have the right to alter or amend the programme or the time of
any event.
This Society will not under any circumstances hold itself liable for any accident, loss, damage or non-delivery of livestock or other exhibits at
the Society’s Show, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this Society blameless and indemnify it against any legal
proceedings arising through any accident, loss, non-delivery or damage whatsoever.
Exhibitors must obey all lawful orders of the President, Secretary, and the Committee person in Charge or the Steward of the section in
which the Exhibitor is entered. Failure to abide by any such order may incur a fine of an amount to be determined by the President of this
Society or on the order of the President, the Exhibitor may be removed from the grounds together with the exhibit.
Stewards shall have the power to remove exhibitors or other persons from the vicinity of the Judge while judging.
The Judge’s decision in any section shall be final.
Any protest by an Exhibitor must be lodged in writing with the Committee person or Steward in charge of any Section within 30 minutes of the
completion of the event together with a fee of $100.00. The fee will be forfeited if the protest is considered to be frivolous or vexatious. The
protest shall be heard according to the rules of the natural justice by a Dispute Committee of three appointed by the President of this show
and the decision of the Disputes Committee shall be final.
Ribbons will be awarded at the Judge’s discretion notwithstanding that there may be provision in the schedule for the awarding of ribbons.
Exhibitors shall ensure that they and all animals are entered and shown in the correct class.
All exhibitors must present their exhibit for judging at the appointed time and place. Judging shall not be delayed for an Exhibitor who is not
ready and the Committee person in Charge or Steward of the section shall have the right to exclude and disqualify the exhibitor competing in
that section who does not present on time.
If, in the opinion of the Committee person in Charge or Steward of the section, any animal or exhibit is entered in the wrong class, the
Committee person in charge or Steward of the Section shall have the power to enter the animal or exhibit in its correct class prior to the
commencement of judging of that class.
Where there is an age limit on an Exhibitor, any of the following shall be accepted as proof of age:
A. A birth certificate
B. A Driver’s Licence
C. Current passport
Exhibitors shall at all times behave in a proper and courteous manner to judges, Show Officials and other exhibitors. Should an exhibitor
behave in an offensive or improper manner, the Committee person in Charge, or Steward of the section shall have the right to exclude and
disqualify that Exhibitor from competing in the Section.
All Exhibitors and/or grooms entering the showground shall obey the lawful directions of the President, Committee, Stewards or Employees
of the Show Society and failure or refusal to do so, shall entitle the President of this Society to disqualify the Exhibitor and/or his/her exhibit
from competing at the show and may order the removal of the Exhibitor and /or his/her exhibit from the grounds.
A Judge shall not adjudicate at more than one show, where practical, within 60 days unless judging different sections where it can be
reasonably anticipated a number of the same exhibits are to be judged.
Judging cards and performance records shall be completed by the Committee person in Charge, Steward and/or the Judge of a Section (if
required) during or immediately after the judging of the Section or at the Judge’s convenience.
Judges must be suitably attired when judging.
Competitors must be suitably attired when exhibiting.
If a Judge is unable to fulfil a judging commitment, the Judge shall notify the Show Society as soon as possible so replacement can be
arranged.
A Judge shall not send a substitute Judge. All invitations to judge shall be sent by the Society.
A Society shall report to the Queensland Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc. any Judge who fails to attend A show to which he or she
has accepted an invitation to judge or, who has failed to judge at the time advertised for the commencement of the class provided that the
failure to attend or appear is without reasonable cause.
A Judge may not officiate in one Section of a Show and compete or exhibit in another Section at the same show unless exceptional
circumstances exist, such as sickness or unavailability of the appointed Judge.
An Exhibitor shall not compete in a section if the Exhibitor is a member of the Judge’s immediate family.
An Exhibitor shall not compete nor show any animal in a section if the animal has been owned or leased by the Judge or a member of the
Judge’s immediate family or if the Judge is the Exhibitor’s employer or business partner.
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An Exhibitor shall not compete if the Exhibitor or any member of the Exhibitor’s immediate family has provided accommodation for the Judge
within three months prior to or during the holding of the Show.
An Exhibitor shall not compete if the Exhibitor or any animal being shown by the Exhibitor has been given tuition by the Judge’s business
partner within three months prior to or during the show.
An Exhibitor is ineligible to compete if the Exhibitor has employed or has been employed by or has been a business partner of the Judge of
the Section within three months prior to or during the show.
An Exhibitor shall not compete if the Exhibitor has given tuition to the Judge or has fed or trained an animal owned or leased by the judge
within three months prior to or during the show.
A Judge shall not visit the livestock-housing complex of the Show Society, nor the owners, nor inspect or discuss any animals entered in the
Show prior to or during the judging of the relevant section.
No Exhibitor shall deface or alter registration papers or performance cards for any exhibit.
A Judge or Steward must not knowingly permit an ineligible Exhibit or Exhibitor to compete.
No Exhibitor nor a member of the Exhibitor’s immediate family or anybody employed by the Exhibitor shall approach a Judge with regard to a
decision made by the Judge unless they first obtain permission from the Committee person in Charge or Steward of the Section.
In Breed Classes, all animals must have current Registration and Ownership Certificate with the relevant Breed Society.
In Breed Classes, registration papers (where applicable) must be available at the Show as proof of registration.
An Exhibitor required by the Show Section Schedule or rules of this Society to parade an exhibit in the Grand Parade and who fails to do so,
shall not be entitled to and shall forfeit any prize money or trophy to that Exhibitor and/or for that Exhibit.
The Exhibitor shall ensure that they and their exhibit comply with all statutes, regulations and by-laws applying to the showground at the time
of the show including but not limited to all animal health requirements.
Exhibitors and Space Holders who bring electrical equipment into the showground must comply with current legislation.
Where animals are being led, worked and displayed, it is the responsibility of the owner/handler at the time to ensure the animal does not
become a public safety liability.
Dogs, other than those owned by members of the Canine Control Council, must be kept in a closed float, a vehicle or on a short leash and
must be suitably muzzled as to prevent it being able to injure or bite any person or other animal.
Any competitor who receives any physical or electronic communication aid during the judging of an event will have all nominations cancelled.
The persons concerned may be asked to leave the showground.
Energised electric fences are prohibited on the Showground at any time unless in a specified area and suitably signed.
Rules for Individual Sections shall be as per the attached Schedule/s and they shall be read in conjunction with the rules.
Every official, competitor and helper has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. In support of this right, the RASQ has zero tolerance
for any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence. Any person subjected to any of these forms of harmful conduct is
encouraged to report it in writing to the RASQ Committee or Section Head Chief Steward. All reports will be handled promptly and
confidentially.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE POLICY
The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc. will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour from any judge, steward or person
performing duties at an Agricultural Show or Show Committee organised function, who is affected by alcohol or drugs.
The Chamber considers that all persons assisting at a Show or function should be free of any intimidation or embarrassment caused by
any person who is affected by alcohol or drugs.
The Executive of the Show Society or person in charge of the Event must ensure that any Judge, Steward or Person is not subject to any
behaviour, which is a personal embarrassment to the Members of the Show Society or renders the Show Society in disrepute.
Any reports of alcohol or drug abuse will be treated seriously and action will be taken immediately to remedy the problem.
Disciplinary action may be taken against any person who is in breach of these protocols.
Any Judge, Steward or person affected by alcohol or drugs by their actions may be liable under the Workplace, Health and Safety Act.
Disciplinary action arising from any incident involving alcohol or drug abuse may involve a warning, dismissal or referral to authorities.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to current changes to public liability the following clauses have been included in the Show Society’s Rules and Regulations.
Please note: When you sign off on your entry form you will be agreeing to the following inclusions.
 Agree to compete/exhibit at the 2015 Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland Toowoomba Royal Show at my own risk.
 Agree not to make any claim against the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland for any injury or loss sustained to me, my property or
the livestock exhibit under my care at the 2015 Toowoomba Royal Show.
 Agree to compete/exhibit at my own risk and to indemnify and keep indemnified the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland, together
with any other organization or person involved in the conduct of any show against all claims, suits, actions, or demands, which may be
brought in respect of any injury or other loss sustained to me, my property, or the livestock exhibit under my care in the course of
competing/exhibiting at the show and agree to exonerate the committee of management of the Show Society together with any other
organization or person involved in the conduct of any agricultural show from all loss or injury to me, my property or the livestock exhibit
under my care whether due to alleged negligence or otherwise.
 Acknowledge that no insurance is provided on my behalf and I am responsible for arranging my own public liability and all other
insurances.
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HANDICRAFT SECTION
The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland
2015 HERITAGE TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW
APPLICATION FOR ENTRY
(Closing dates for entries as per schedule)
Instructions on completing this form:
Use a black or blue pen and CLEARLY PRINT within the boxes in BLOCK LETTERS. Leave one box between words.
The Exhibitor MUST SIGN the Application for Entry Form.
This Application for Entry will only be accepted by mail or in person, complete with entry fee/s.
EXHIBITOR DETAILS:
Mr
Mrs
Miss
Ms
EXHIBITOR’S FULL NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH: MUST BE COMPLETED FOR DIVISION SIX ONLY
POSTAL ADDRESS:
SUBURB/TOWN
P/CODE
DAYTIME NUMBER
MOBILE
EMAIL ADDRESS
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT DETAILS
Credit Card Number
CARD EXPIRY DATE:
/
NAME ON CARD
PLEASE STATE IF YOU ARE AN R.A.S.Q. MEMBER: YES
NO
APPLYING
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT:
The R.A.S.Q. uses personal information collected from you in this form to process competition application. This information or part thereof will be published in the R.A.S.Q. publications, is
made available to the media or as otherwise allowed under the Privacy Act 1988.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
I hereby apply to enter the following exhibits subject to the terms and conditions set out in the R.A.S.Q. Schedule for the 2015 Heritage Toowoomba Royal Show.
I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct. The R.A.S.Q. has the power to evict any exhibitor or animal exhibit from the showground in the event
of a breach of these requirements or regulations.
…………………………………………………………
SIGNATURE OF EXHIBITOR
..........................................................
DATE
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HANDICRAFT
The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland
2015 HERITAGE TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW
ENTRY FORM
(Closing dates for entries as per schedule)
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND
Address: HANDICRAFT ENTRIES
RASQ.
P O Box 18099 Clifford Gardens, QLD, 4350
ABN: 80 425 478 831
Exhibitors are requested to send in their entries to the above address as early as possible before the closing date specified in the schedule.
No late, faxed or emailed entries will be accepted.
These entries are made subject to the Society’s Rules and Regulations.
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR IN EACH CLASS
DIVISION
CLASS
PARTICULARS OF EXHIBIT
Please use identifying features of your exhibit in this column, eg.,
Colour, Size, Pattern source
FEE
MEMBERSHP $
TOTAL ENTRY FEES $
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PLEASE READ SCHEDULE CAREFULLY AS POINTS ARE LOST BY NOT COMPLYING WITH THE
SCHEDULE
ENSURE ALL DETAILS ARE FILLED IN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAGE TO ASSIST THE OFFICE STAFF WITH
YOUR CORRECT INFORMATION AND FORWARD WITH YOUR CHEQUE/PAYMENT TO THE OFFICE BY THE
CLOSING DATES
DON’T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOUR EXHIBIT LABELS AND BRING TO THE SHOW WITH YOUR EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT LABEL
ONE LABEL FOR EACH ENTRY.
This must be completed or exhibit will not be accepted
EXHIBIT LABEL
ONE LABEL FOR EACH ENTRY.
This must be completed or exhibit will not be accepted
EXHIBIT LABEL
ONE LABEL FOR EACH ENTRY.
This must be completed or exhibit will not be accepted
R.A.S.Q., Toowoomba
R.A.S.Q., Toowoomba
R.A.S.Q., Toowoomba
Section _________________________ Class __________
Section _________________________ Class __________
Section _________________________ Class __________
Exhibitor ______________________________________
Exhibitor ______________________________________
Exhibitor ______________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Address _______________________________________
__________________________ Phone ______________
__________________________ Phone ______________
__________________________ Phone ______________
Complete form and attach to exhibit
Complete form and attach to exhibit
Complete form and attach to exhibit
ID No - _________________
ID No - _________________
ID No - _________________
(Steward to complete)
RETURN OF EXHIBIT
(Steward to complete)
RETURN OF EXHIBIT
 Collect from Founders Pavilion
Posted if pre-arranged with RASQ
Other
EXHIBIT LABEL
ONE LABEL FOR EACH ENTRY.
This must be completed or exhibit will not be accepted
(Steward to complete)
RETURN OF EXHIBIT
 Collect from Founders Pavilion
Posted if pre-arranged with RASQ
Other
EXHIBIT LABEL
ONE LABEL FOR EACH ENTRY.
This must be completed or exhibit will not be accepted
 Collect from Founders Pavilion
Posted if pre-arranged with RASQ
Other
EXHIBIT LABEL
ONE LABEL FOR EACH ENTRY.
This must be completed or exhibit will not be accepted
R.A.S.Q., Toowoomba
R.A.S.Q., Toowoomba
R.A.S.Q., Toowoomba
Section _________________________ Class __________
Section _________________________ Class __________
Section _________________________ Class __________
Exhibitor ______________________________________
Exhibitor ______________________________________
Exhibitor ______________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Address _______________________________________
__________________________ Phone ______________
__________________________ Phone ______________
__________________________ Phone ______________
Complete form and attach to exhibit
Complete form and attach to exhibit
Complete form and attach to exhibit
ID No - _________________
ID No - _________________
ID No - _________________
(Steward to complete)
RETURN OF EXHIBIT
 Collect from Founders Pavilion
Posted if pre-arranged with RASQ
Other
(Steward to complete)
RETURN OF EXHIBIT
 Collect from Founders Pavilion
Posted if pre-arranged with RASQ
Other
(Steward to complete)
RETURN OF EXHIBIT
 Collect from Founders Pavilion
Posted if pre-arranged with RASQ
Other
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