Big exhibition will occupy Canterbury Court

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33067, 7 November 1972, Page 24

Big exhibition will occupy Canterbury Court

Canterbury Court, of 25,000 sq. ft, has been reserved at this year’s show for a special exhibit known as “The Sheep and the Land.” It is being staged in co-operation with several large business firms, and aims to demonstrate the importance of the sheep in the country’s economy.

The exhibition will be open continuously on the three days of the Royal Show. Because of its educational and informative nature, the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, with the Education Board, has arranged for conducted visits by parties of schoolchildren. A particular feature will be the appearance each day of Godfrey Bowen’s "Expo 70” ram team. The exhibition will be divided into sections, one of the first being devoted to the health and care of the sheep. Provided by Merck,

Sharp and Dohme, assisted by Young Farmers’ Club members, it is based on practical lines, and involves such things as drenching, shearing, crutching and woolhandling. Based on the theme, “Improving the Land,” Kempthorne Prosser, Ltd, the North Canterbury Catchment Board, Air Work, Ltd, and the Winchmore Irrigation Research Station are combining to stage an exhibit dealing with soil improvement, conservation, and the establishment and maintenance of pasture. The National Flock Recording Scheme will provide an exhibit outlining its work, and illustrating the influence it has on flock and herd improvement. An exhibit by the Wool Research Organisation at Lincoln is bound to attract particular attention. It in-

eludes a carpet-wear simulator, and a demonstration on the flame proofing of carpet. Meat processing will be featured in an exhibit by the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company. At the back of its stand it will feature a map of the world, New Zealand being the centre, with indicators pointing to the markets of the world. Of particular interest here will be a demonstration in the old art of cooperage—the making of wooden barrels for tallow and pickled pelts. The barrels to be made at the show should be of particular value-some oak timber has been obtained for the demonstration. Lane, Walker, Rudkin, Ltd, are staging an exhibiton the processing of wool. It is entitled, ‘“Wool, the Manufacturer.”

“Wool, the Finished Product,” will be the subject of an exhibit by J. Ballantyne and Company. The company is setting up what is virtually a sheep boutique showing the uses of sheep products. The finished products on display will include carpets, drapes, furnishings and wearing apparel. Numerous species of wild fowl will be included in an exhibit devoted to recreation on the land, and provided by the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, There will also be an aquarium showing the hatching and rearing of fry for later release into rivers and lakes. Other interesting items will include a working model of the Glenariffe salmon trap and a rearing coop for game-bird chicks. Godfrey Bowen’s “Expo 70” rams are expected to be a feature of the exhibition. This has been provided by the Wool Board. The sheep include a Border Leicester, a Merino, Romney, Corriedale, Cheviot, Perendale, Drysdale, and a Suffolk. Garments made from the individual fleeces of these sheep will be displayed by models. The programme for this special exhibit is:— Wednesday: 10-11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, and 1-2 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. to 12 noon, 1-2 p.m., and 3-4 p.m. Friday: Same times as Thursday.