NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20107, 28 March 1928, Page 9

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

THE JUNE FIXTURE The dates set apart for this ever popular exhibition are June 19, 20, 21, 22 and. 23, and everything possible is being put in train to make it a record gathering. I The annual conference of the National Dairy Association is to be held in Palmerston North at that time and the Railway Department is arranging a splendid programme of transportation, for prospective visitors. One of the items will be a farmers’ excursion train from Auckland and Waikato, special arrangements being made for the provision of accommodation for visitors travelling thereon. Excursion rates will be granted from all stations in this island, Auckland and south thereof but Auckland and Waikato passengers north of Taumarunui must travel on the farmers’ special. Football which always is an attractive feature of the show will again be provided for relaxation. Dog trials are being re-instated after being off ’the programme for several years and with the erection of a new entertainment hall for afternoon ami evening sessions a variety of amusements will be available, for a change from the more serious side of the show.

The prize list for the various competitive sections is very comprehensive and covers butter, cheesy roots, fruit, vegetables, seeds, farm produce, honey, needlework, cookery, photography, school gardens, forestry, dog trials, horse competitions, etc.