March 5, 2018
Proston’s Community Hall was studded with former Miss Proston Showgirls when the Proston Show Society held a 1960s-themed Show Ball to celebrate the era of go-go dancers and flower power.
2018 marks the 60th year since the Proston Show Society was formed in 1958, and guests were encouraged to come dressed in something from the era.
The Sempf Family Band came from Blackbutt to provide the evening’s music, while Show Society volunteers laid on a generous buffet dinner and manned the bar.
This year’s Miss Proston Showgirl Stephanie Weaver was unable to attend because she was competing in the Cooyar Show’s woodchopping competitions the same night as the dance, and sent her apologies.
But to compensate, judges Tabitha Bleys, Kate Roberts and Anita Blanch had to choose between three applicants for Junior Rural Ambassador – the first time this has happened in many years.
They said this blossoming of interest in the traditional competition was a tribute to Proston’s youth, and they had a hard time choosing between them.
Eventually, Stephanie Flint was judged as this year’s winner, with Louisa Frahm selected as 2018’s Junior Miss Showgirl.
South Burnett Miss Showgirl Courtney Retschlag also attended on the night, along with South Burnett Rural Ambassador Kate Roberts, to welcome guests and congratulate all the entrants.
Show Ball compere Geoff Rae said this year’s Proston Show on Saturday, March 10 will have a spectacular stud beef section.
This is because Beef Australia will be running in Rockhampton in May, and there is always a great roll-up of competitors at Proston whenever this occurs.
There’ll also be a very large line-up of poultry, along with a new carcase competition and the traditional pavilion displays.
In addition, this year’s show will feature a pet parade, a whip cracking competition, a dog championship, a ute muster, chainsaw racing and woodchops, and the popular Proston Stockman’s Classic.
This year’s schedule is so packed, in fact, that a Young Farmers Challenge and cattle judging have both been shifted to Friday, March 9 so the expanded Show program can be run the next day.
Thanks to a large number of generous sponsors, there’ll also be lots of prizes on offer.
Another point of interest for guests at this year’s Show will be the open-air bar’s new roof, which had to be replaced after a tree fell across the old one and crushed it in early December during a wild storm.
And after dark, they can enjoy the traditional fireworks display and live entertainment.
Related articles:
- A Friendly Invitation At Proston (2017)
- Cattle Star At Proston Show (2016)
- A Reason To Smile (2015)
- Proston Shows How To Do It (2014)
- Clouds Clear For Proston Show (2013)
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