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Reigning Queensland Showgirl runner-up Olivia Harrison with South Burnett Showgirl Emma Franz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 10, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Old hands told newly elected Kingaroy Show Society president David Muller in January there was no way he could organise a show in just three months.<\/p>\n

But last weekend proved the “experts” wrong … the Kingaroy Show went ahead as planned and has been hailed a success, despite the weather.<\/p>\n

David took over as president of the Show Society on January 11, after months of turmoil within the ranks of the volunteer organisation.<\/p>\n

He was told there was no way a show could be organised in time, but he said “sorry, we will”.<\/p>\n

“I think that we proved that we did,” David said.\u00a0 “It was a lot of work in a very short time but we did it.”<\/p>\n

David said the committee’s decision to bring the speedway back to the show on Sunday night was “most definitely” the right decision, with the crowd coming along “phenomenal”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cattle entries were down due to Beef Week in Rockhampton, but Pavilion entries were up, especially in the fresh produce.<\/p>\n

David said he was also really happy with the support from the machinery displays.<\/p>\n

The official opening on Saturday afternoon had to be shifted under cover due to the rain, but most other events went ahead as planned.<\/p>\n

Queensland Ag Shows junior vice-president Monica Skerman, from Maleny, did the opening honours.<\/p>\n

She congratulated everyone who had anything to do with organising the event.<\/p>\n

“I got here in January and at that meeting there was not one thing organised for this show so I must congratulate you all for pulling together and doing such a wonderful job,” Monica said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“When I came in this afternoon, I could not believe it.”<\/p>\n

Ms Skerman particularly singled out the Pavilions for praise and she reminded the crowd of the importance of sponsors and volunteers.<\/p>\n

“It would have to be one of the best pavilions I have seen,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Without volunteers our Queensland ag shows won’t be here for much longer.”<\/p>\n

The Grand Parade went ahead as planned after the opening, however, the wet weather did force the cancellation of the planned harness racing because of the state of the track.<\/strong><\/p>\n

David said the miniature horses were very popular, and the tractor pull – which also returned this year – was a hit.<\/p>\n

Also popular were the stunt riders on pushbikes and motorbikes.<\/p>\n

Equestrian events were disrupted by the rain on Saturday but resumed on Sunday morning to complete their competitions.<\/p>\n

David said that overall he was happy with the way the show went, although attendance numbers were still to be assessed.<\/p>\n

And he was already looking forward to next year!<\/p>\n

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South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff, veteran ring announcer Keith McRobert, Queensland Ag Shows junior vice-president Monica Skerman and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington … Monica officially opened the show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tony Harrison, from Jurassic Party, brought along snakes and reptiles to delight the crowd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The full Jurassic Party crew from Brisbane … Jensen, Tony and Brooke Harrison and Jessi Forrest (and friends)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Show Society president David Muller speaking at the official opening<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Wondai Army Reservist Mandy Drew was getting up close with this yellow python<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Rhonda Smith, from Kingaroy, won the Grand Champion needlework ribbon for her quilt … Rhonda was also working hard on show day with the QCWA in the show canteen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Needlework winners included Sandra Lincoln, champion piece of crochet; Jane Walduck, champion machine embrodery; and Susie Woltmann, champion counted cross-stitch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jim Ford and Dookie Bradley, from Gordonbrook, were checking out the pavilion displays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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2024 Kingaroy Junior Showgirl Maddison Olsen was also kept busy looking after her stall selling scented candles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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2024 Kingaroy Rural Ambassador Renee Schofield and Kingaroy Showgirl Veronica May at the official opening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Malar Booie Rural Fire Brigade members Brian Sippel, Neil Mungall and Pater McCauley were looking after the RFB display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Reigning Queensland Rural Ambassador Harrison Lehman, from Alpha, and Community Spirit Rural Ambassador Matthew Petty, Ipswich, were checking out the Kingaroy Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sarah Jones and her mother Jenny, from Haly Creek … Sarah competed in the Hunter Hack and Australian Stockhorse equestrian events<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Winners and competitors in the Queensland title 15″ Jack & Jill championship … the woodchopping events were brought back to one day due to a scheduling clash with another event\u00a0 (Photo: Denise Keelan Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Midge and Reg Thompson, from Nanango, with the Grand Champion in the poultry pavilion, a white Wyandotte bantam; and the Reserve Grand Champion, a Wheaten Modern Game … the brothers are fifth generation poultry exhibitors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Some of the many cut flower displays in the pavilion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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