AGSHOWS NSW RICH FRUIT CAKE
The following recipe is compulsory for all entrants.
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Recipe
Ingredients: Preference to 100% Australian Grown Produce 250gm Sultanas 250gm chopped Raisins 250gm Currants 125gm chopped Mixed Peel 90gm chopped Red Glace Cherries 90gm chopped Blanched Almonds 1/3 cup Sherry or Brandy 250gm Plain Flour 60gm Self-Raising flour 1/4 teaspoon grated Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground Cloves 250gm Butter 250gm Soft Brown Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Essence or finely grated Lemon Rind 1/2 teaspoon Almond Essence 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence 4 large Eggs |
Steps: 1. Mix together all the fruit and nuts and sprinkle with the sherry or brandy. Cover and leave for at least one hour, but preferably overnight. 2. Sift together the flours and spices. 3. Cream together the butter and sugar with the essences. 4. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition, and then alternately add the fruit and flour mixtures. Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be stiff enough to support a wooden spoon. 5. Place the mixture into a prepared 20 cm square tin and bake in a slow oven for approximately 3-1/2 to 4 hours. 6. Allow the cake to cool in the tin. Note: To ensure uniformity and depending upon the size it is suggested the raisins be snipped into 2 or 3 pieces, cherries into 4 to 6 pieces and almonds crosswise into 3 or 4 pieces. |
Winners at Berrigan Show will receive a cash prize of $25 sponsored by AgShows NSW. They will be required to make another Rich Fruit Cake in order to compete at the Group Final held in February. The Group Final winner will receive a cash prize of $50 and be require to bake a third Rich Fruit Cake for the state final judging at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. In any year an individual competitor may participate in only one Group Final representing a Show Society, and consequently, may represent only one Group in the subsequent State Final.
Berrigan Show past representatives include:
Berrigan Show past representatives include:
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2008: Wendy Cleve
Wendy's Rich Fruit Cake was Highly Commended at the State Final at Sydney Royal Easter Show
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2009: Wendy Cleve
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2010: Jennifer Macartney
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2011: Jennifer Macartney
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2012: Del Schweicker
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2015: Jill Edwards
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2016: Lyndall Horne
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2017: Lyndall Horne
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2018: Heather Frost
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2019: Lyndall Horne
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2021: Lyndall Horne
Lyndall's Rich Fruit Cake placed 1st at the Group 9 Final (Ungarie) and was a finalist in the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
Rich Fruit Cake by Lyndall Horne at the State Final, 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show
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2022: Lyndall Horne
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2023: Lyndall Horne
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GROUP 9 QUILTED PATCHWORK COMPETITION
1. The exhibit needs to fit within a square (1m x 1m) maximum size).
2. An item using patchwork and quilting, eg. bag, table runner, cushion cover, quilt.
3. Framed and board mounted exhibits are not permitted.
4. Must be either hand and/or machine pieced and quilted.
5. Minimal embellishments. Small amount not to overpower patchwork.
6. Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.
2. An item using patchwork and quilting, eg. bag, table runner, cushion cover, quilt.
3. Framed and board mounted exhibits are not permitted.
4. Must be either hand and/or machine pieced and quilted.
5. Minimal embellishments. Small amount not to overpower patchwork.
6. Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.
The winning exhibit will compete at the Group Final held in February.
Berrigan Show past representatives include:
Berrigan Show past representatives include:
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2019: Del Schweicker
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2021: Del Schweicker
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2022: Del Schweicker
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2023: Del Schweicker
Del's Quilted Patchwork placed 2nd at the Group 9 Final (Temora)
Quilted Patchwork by Del Schweicker (centre) at the 2024 Group 9 Final hosted by Temora Show Society
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AGSHOWS NSW WOOLLEN ARTICLE/GARMENT
Exhibit made up of Three Different Types of Wool Article and/or Garments
1. For the purpose of this competition the following definitions apply;
a) Garment: an item that can be worn, eg. dress, jacket, scarf, hat.
b) Article: a utility item that is not worn but can be used in the home, eg. blanket; with an outfit eg. bag; for amusement, eg. toy; as a decoration, eg. a picture, etc.
c) Three Different Types: the 3 items in an entry must differ from each other in terms of their construction technique and/or their purpose, eg. 1 a knitted jumper, blanket and tea cosy, OR eg. 2 a knitted tea, a crocheted tea cosy or a felted tea cosy, OR eg. 3. a knitted jumper, a knitted blanket and a crocheted jumper.
2. All articles/garments must contain a minimum of 80% sheep wool, excluding lining, to qualify for competition.
3. Exhibits (articles/garments) may be knitted, crocheted, sewn, felted etc and must be hand crafted (use of machine is permitted).
4. A sample of the yarn, fabric or fibre with label must be attached to each item making up the exhibit. If a label is not available such as in the case of a hand spun or felted item, a handwritten label with relevant details and sample will suffice.
5. An exhibit in this competition may consist of the work of one individual or a group of individuals, or an organisation.
6. All three article/garments must have been completed within the 12 months prior to the local show and made by the exhibitor/s.
The winning exhibit will compete at the Group Final held in February. The winning exhibit at the Group Final is then eligible to compete in the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. An exhibit is only eligible to represent one Society at Group Level, and one Group at State Level.
Berrigan Show past representatives include:
1. For the purpose of this competition the following definitions apply;
a) Garment: an item that can be worn, eg. dress, jacket, scarf, hat.
b) Article: a utility item that is not worn but can be used in the home, eg. blanket; with an outfit eg. bag; for amusement, eg. toy; as a decoration, eg. a picture, etc.
c) Three Different Types: the 3 items in an entry must differ from each other in terms of their construction technique and/or their purpose, eg. 1 a knitted jumper, blanket and tea cosy, OR eg. 2 a knitted tea, a crocheted tea cosy or a felted tea cosy, OR eg. 3. a knitted jumper, a knitted blanket and a crocheted jumper.
2. All articles/garments must contain a minimum of 80% sheep wool, excluding lining, to qualify for competition.
3. Exhibits (articles/garments) may be knitted, crocheted, sewn, felted etc and must be hand crafted (use of machine is permitted).
4. A sample of the yarn, fabric or fibre with label must be attached to each item making up the exhibit. If a label is not available such as in the case of a hand spun or felted item, a handwritten label with relevant details and sample will suffice.
5. An exhibit in this competition may consist of the work of one individual or a group of individuals, or an organisation.
6. All three article/garments must have been completed within the 12 months prior to the local show and made by the exhibitor/s.
The winning exhibit will compete at the Group Final held in February. The winning exhibit at the Group Final is then eligible to compete in the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. An exhibit is only eligible to represent one Society at Group Level, and one Group at State Level.
Berrigan Show past representatives include:
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2008: Brenda Oliver
Brenda's exhibit was Highly Commended at the State Final at Sydney Royal Easter Show
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2009: Brenda Oliver
Brenda's exhibit placed 3rd at the Group 9 Final (Lake Cargelligo)
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2011: Brenda Oliver, Audrey Fowler & Maree Ryan
The group's exhibit placed 1st at the Group 9 Final (West Wyalong) and was a finalist in the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
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2014: Brenda Oliver & Daisy Mae Purtell
The group's exhibit placed 1st at the Group 9 Final (Finley) and was a finalist in the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
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2018: Jenny Kearney & Lorna Gray
The group's exhibit placed 1st at the Group 9 Final (Junee) and was a finalist in the State Final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
Wool items by Jenny Kearney and Lorna Gray at the State Final, 2019 Sydney Royal Easter Show
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2019: Del Schweicker
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