Wool
Chief Steward – Brett Beardmore (0408 765 863)
Assistant Steward – Julie Dries, St George Agents
Nomination Fee $2.00 per Fleece. Nomination fee will be wavered if donation of fleece is received. Judging will take place in the John Walmsley Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.
Conditions:-
Fleeces must have been shorn after the 2nd May, 2024. Fleeces must not have more than 12 months’ growth.
Fleeces are to be skirted and be the bona fide property of the owner. Fleece bags are available from the Chief Steward.
All exhibits are to be in the hands of the Stewards by 10.00am on Saturday 3 May, 2024.
The Wool Pavillion will be closed for judging. Only Judges and Stewards allowed in the area during judging.
DIVISION A
Ram Fleece (unregistered)
Class 301 One Rams Fleece of any quality (fine, medium, strong) from a
Registered Stud
Class 302 One Ram Fleece of Fine Wool
Class 303 One Ram Fleece of Medium Wool
Class 304 One Ram Fleece of Strong Wool
DIVISION B
Open to all wool growers (except Studs)
Class 305 One Fleece of Superfine Wool
Class 306 One Fleece of Fine Wool
Class 307 One Fleece of Medium Wool
Class 308 One Fleece of Strong Wool
DIVISION C
C1 – Restricted Zone (160km) – Red Country. Wool MUST be donated.
Class 309 One Fleece of Fine Wool from Red Country
Class 310 One Fleece of Medium Wool from Red Country
Class 311 One Fleece of Strong Wool from Red Country
C2 – Restricted Zone (160km) – Black Country – Wool MUST be donated.
Class 312 One Fleece of Fine Wool from Black Country
Class 313 One Fleece of Medium Wool from Black Country
Class 314 One Fleece of Strong Wool from Black Country
Division D
Class 315 One Weaners fleece (must show weaner tip)
Class 316 One Child’s Pet Fleece
Class 317 One Weaner Fleece from Registered Stud
Division E
Crossbreds (Open to all woolgrowers)
Class 318 One Fleece of Crossbred Fine Wool
Class 319 One Fleece of Crossbred Medium Wool
Class 320 One Fleece of Crossbred Strong Wool
TROPHIES AWARDED
Grand Champion Fleece – Donated by Landmark St George
Reserve Grand Champion Fleece – Donated by Elders St George
Champion Open Fleece – Donated by Balonne Steel and Rural Supplies
Champion Ram Fleece – Donated by Elanco
Champion Local Red Country Fleece – Donated by Brett Beardmore Champion
Local Black Country Fleece – Donated by Brett Smith