Kendall Jennings, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper
The Wakool Show once again entertained locals on Saturday, March 12, an iconic rural agricultural show that has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting community spirit in an area that has suffered from drought and water restrictions.
The day program was supported by equestrian events, as children enjoyed the pony club ring competitions, and the adults jumped their horses a metre plus in the show jumping arena. Competitor entries were down from previous years.
The night program was supported by live music from solo artist, James Holland. Children put their minds to good use with the creative Lego competition. The man vs machine vs horsepower amused the crowd.
The feature event was speed shearing for the Ginge Lowry Trophy. New Zealand led from start to finish, with each member of the six-person team shearing three sheep in a head-to-head battle. New Zealand has won the Ginge Lowry Trophy.
In the Wakool Show pavilion, proudly sponsored by Murray River Council and Yambinya Feedlot, the Jukes Award for the best produce and the Dorothy ‘Dot’ Boswell Memorial Trophy for the Most Successful Pavilion Exhibitor went to Glenda Boswell with her jam, chutney, preserves, pickles, homebrew drink, soft drink, home-grown vegetables and artwork.
This article appeared in The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 17 March 2022.