Section “E” – Wool
Head Steward:
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David McGruer
Steward:
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B. Frost
Sponsor:
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Fox and Lillie Rural Pty Ltd.
Prizes:
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First Place: $30
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Second Place: $20
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Third Place: $10
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Plus Ribbons & Cards
Note: All Merino Fleeces can be judged based on the Highest Commercial Value.
Fees: $1 per entry, capped at a maximum of $10. Additional entries beyond 10 are free of charge.
Conditions:
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The judge may transfer any entry to another section if incorrectly entered.
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All fleeces should be skirted; skirtings are not to be included.
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Fleeces must be grown by the exhibitor and be from the 2023 crop.
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Fleeces must not exceed 12 months of growth.
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Unless stated otherwise, exhibits will be judged according to the following scale of points:
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Trueness to Type: 10
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Soundness: 10
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Length: 10
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Colour: 6
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Softness: 8
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Density: 6
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Character: 10
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Evenness: 10
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Top & Noil Product: 30
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Total: 100 points.
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Additional Information:
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All fleeces will be judged based on common values.
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Wool exhibits must be prepared and presented by 9 a.m. on Friday and remain until 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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Shredded or rugged fleeces are not allowed.
Categories:
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Merino Wool Superfine: One fleece, wether or ewe
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Merino Wool Fine: One fleece, wether or ewe
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Merino Wool Medium: One fleece, wether or ewe
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Merino Wool Strong: One fleece, wether or ewe
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Merino Wool SRS Type: One fleece, wether or ewe
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Merino Fleece of Highest Commercial Value
PERCY Webb Memorial Trophy
7. Merino Lambs Wool Fine: 500 grams
8. Merino Lambs Wool Medium or Strong: 500 grams
Special Awards:
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Ribbon for the highest commercial value
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Grand Champion Fleece of Show
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Raymond Webb Memorial Trophy
