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Last year in 2008 representatives of Wagin Woolorama decided to overhaul the Glenys Gmeiner Media award by broadening the entry categories. The 2009 award will be presented in memory of journalist Glenys Gmeiner of Wagin, who was actively involved in promoting Wagin Woolorama for 19 years. The Woolorama Media award will be open to print journalists, broadcast journalists and photographers. The Glenys Gmeiner Memorial Awards in 2008 were presented to recipients Veana Scott from the Wagin Argus for Print Journalism, Bob Garnant from the Countryman newspaper for photography and the electronic media award went to Candice Barnes from Win TV in Albany. Contributors to the award in 2009 will have a two month window from 1 February 2009 to 1 April 2009 to print, broadcast or take pictures relating to Woolorama. The closing date will be Friday 8 May, 2009 after which the entries will be judged. The official presentations to the winners will take place at the Annual General Meeting of the Wagin Agricultural Society in July 2009, however the winners will be presented with a framed certificate at the Official opening of Woolorama 2010. In that way we can publicly thank participants and recipients alike. MEDIA CONTACT: Sherryl Chilcott Media Liaison 08 98612500 or 0427717680 0419936361
Entries close on Friday 8 May 2009 and should be sent to: Sherryl Chilcott – Media Liaison – P.O. Box 280 Wagin WA 6315 Wagin Woolorama has something for everyone and for those that like a little more than the many soft drinks, tea & coffee on offer on the grounds, we have “The Stockman’s Bar” on Friday and Saturday evenings and the “Rodeo Bar” open on Saturday evening for the Rodeo Spectacular Patrons. The responsible staff in these areas would like to remind you that while you are in these areas the people, mostly volunteers, behind the bar are there to serve your requirements, not to be abused in any way shape or form. Please be courteous and everyone will have a good time. In 2009 the Wagin Woolorama grounds is a Non-Smoking venue, this includes the licensed bar areas. The organisers and committee are very grateful to Healthways Go for 2 & 5 for their support. You might think what would one little puff do? Well it could jeopardize our current and future sponsorship not to mention the health of others around you, which is of course the most important thing to consider, so please think before you light up. All of the bar areas at Woolorama in conjunction with hotels and clubs will close in unison on Friday and Saturday nights, this idea was decided upon in order to benefit the majority of people in our community and has the full support of the local police department. The Wagin Agricultural Society behind Wagin Woolorama welcomes you with open arms to our event and wants you to enjoy your Woolorama experience and hopes that you will return for many years to come. Wagin Woolorama has fun for the entire family, please join us March 6 & 7. Should you wish to know more then please direct all general enquiries to The Secretary Wendy Pederick on 98611611 or to find out more general information about this event please visit our website www.woolorama.com.au. MEDIA CONTACT : Sherryl Chilcott – Media Liaison Phone 0427717680 / 0419936361
Wagin Woolorama continues to thrive on the Passion and Commitment by all those involved and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you that is involved in making our show a success. The many volunteers and volunteer organisations, head stewards, cleaners, exhibitors, organisers and staff that put in countless hours to help us put on this event, thank you one and all for your contribution. Thankyou also must go to the many sponsors and financial contributors to Wagin Woolorama many of you have been supporting us for a great number of years and others have only just begun their Woolorama journey, welcome on board. Healthways Go For 2 & 5, have been a great help to us in getting all of the wonderful free entertainment on grounds from The Go For 2 & 5 Gourmet eating areas to the support for the many acts strategically placed all over the grounds and we appreciate their contribution and remind all visitors to Woolorama that the grounds are smoke free. The Trade Fair exhibits are many and varied and the members of staff involved have made a continuous effort to become bigger and better every year. The new Rodeo Arena at the North of the Grounds has taken a great deal of effort to complete and thank you must go to all the volunteers and workers involved in this venture. The home industries, art and photography sections have an amazing array of local work on display so please take a moment to drop into the Eric Farrow Pavilion to view these while visiting the many areas of interest around the grounds like the sheep, cattle, wool, pigs and goats on display at Woolorama 2009. As the current President of Wagin Woolorama I stand in awe of the previous President’s of Wagin Woolorama, thank you for making my job so easy. One such person was the late Ray Johnson who was a tireless worker that achieved many things behind the scenes and this year we pay tribute to Ray in the naming of The Ray Johnson Pavilion previously known as The Wool Pavilion. The naming ceremony will take place during the opening ceremony at 11am on the main stage within the Ray Johnson pavilion. Chris Moffatt President Wagin Woolorama Its only days away from the Largest Agriculture Show in Regional Western Australia and it is really starting to take shape. There are busy bees going on everywhere, the Rodeo Arena alone is receiving a great deal of attention. Following last years post Woolorama meeting when it was suggested that viewing and toilet access were issues needing to be addressed, the whole area has been restructured with the help of The Wagin Shire and many volunteers, especially one Arthur Pederick who has worked tirelessly on this project. This year the general public will have access to the Rodeo Grounds from both the Woolorama grounds and Ballagin Road, where we will utilize the old Drive In Entrance. While we’re speaking of The Old Drive In, you won’t recognise that, its recently had a facelift too, and now has shower facilities for Rodeo patrons and Campers alike. It will soon become the new Youth Centre in town, thanks to help from local businesses, The Wagin Shire Council and again The Volunteer Workforce. The Wagin Historical Village will be open on March 6 & 7 with free entry over both days to Woolorama patrons, once you have entered The Wagin Historical Village you can browse around at your leisure or visit the Tearooms where you can purchase homemade pies, pasties and sausage rolls not to mention the Devonshire Teas they’re always a hit. Lee Bessell-Brown the Head Steward in the shearing section reports that it is full steam ahead for some action packed shearing competitions in The Woolorama Shearing Amphitheatre. Which on Friday night will feature The Amateur Talent Competition and Lee Lane tells me she is very excited about the entrants in to date, there is also a live band and lots of good family fun. The Fashion Parades at Woolorama are always popular and this year will be no exception with some stunning new clothing for you to take in while you take a moment to sit in the air conditioned comfort of the Wool Pavilion. While we are speaking of the Wool Pavilion check out the Better Choices Wool Section. Howie Ward, The Head Steward says it is shaping up to be another bumper year for entries and with a new sponsor on board, hence the name change The Better Choices Wool Section, its going to be BIG. The State Sheep Show will feature classes for all four main wool types superfine, fine, medium and strong wool merino and poll merino sheep. Did you know that many years ago when this competition started there was only one main producer entered and they scooped all the prizes, this obviously sparked a great deal of envy leading to a very competitive State Sheep Show. While you’re checking out the sheep, why not count the studs and find out how many Western Australian Wool producers enter their sheep in The State Sheep Show which is used as a springboard for winning sheep into the Bendigo Sheep Show. Natala King, the Head Steward of The British and Australasian Sheep section is getting ready for her second year in the hot seat and is busy organising the many entries in her shed. All Australian Boys need a shed, phewy, ALL AUSTRALIANS NEED A SHED, and this is Natala King’s shed. Natala is a former Young Rural Ambassador and is very interested in all aspects of Woolorama especially her shed. Amy Spurr was recently awarded the title of Young Rural Ambassador and is keen to wear the Purple Sash around the Woolorama grounds over the two days. She has a strong local history and connection and has dreamed of wearing the Purple Sash for many years and is looking forward to the year ahead and as last years recipient, Londa Finlayson will tell you, it doesn’t stop at Woolorama. If you don’t like meeting people and travelling, visiting Agricultural Shows and wearing nice clothes the title of Young Rural Ambassador is probably not for you, but who doesn’t. The cattle shed will be the place to go if you’re interested in Beef, find out some information about the Prime Beef Auction being held on Friday night at 5 and you will be very glad you did. This year’s feature cattle breed is The Charolais. All competition sections in The Home Industries area are attracting a lot of interest from knitting and craftwork to cooking and preserves be sure and talk to the entrants and find out how its done. While you’re in the Eric Farrow Pavilion check out the Photography and Art Show, Glenys Ball and Ruth Biddulph both report that their sections are looking really good. There are many things to see and do at this years Wagin Woolorama for the kids. Following the success of last years Oval Entertainment and Gourmet Section we’ve bought back your old favourites. There is free entertainment scattered all over the Smoke Free grounds thanks to Healthways Go For 2 & 5, from live musicians in the Go For 2 & 5 Gourmet’s 1 & 2, to The WA Axeman’s League demonstration on Saturday. There is going to be lots of fun to be had by the little ones in The Go for 2 & 5 Kids Corner, then there’s the Lazer Skirmish, climbing wall and Paintball action for those who want a little more of an energy rush. 2009 will see over eight participants from the WA Showman’s Association in attendance with rides and entertainment of all shapes and sizes in Side Show Alley. The Trade & Consumer Fair is jam packed with businesses and organisations with everything from giftware lines to tractors and trucks. The Education Pavilion adjacent to the main oval and Go For 2 & 5 Gourmet 1 will have many of the States top schools in attendance to help you make one of the most important decisions of your child’s life, where they will get the best education. The Pig Breeders Association will this year celebrate their Centenary and they will have a solid display of pigs at Woolorama. The Goats, Funorama and Equestrian Sections are very popular at Woolorama and there is a good show expected in these areas. Wagin Woolorama March 6 & 7, its going to be fun for all. Media Contact: Sherryl Chilcott Media Liaison – Phone 0427717680 / 0419936361 1972 was the Year that Wagin Woolorama came into being. After a trip to Dowerin Field Days, in those days Dowerin was just machinery demonstrated in a paddock, Malcolm Edward from the Wagin Agricultural Society realised that Wagin needed to have its own feature. The strength of Wagin was in its Merino and Wool industry. A competition for school children was held and two boys came up with the same name. Peter Jenkin (9) and Mark English (10) both suggested the name Woolorama and they won $5.00 for their efforts when The Wagin Agricultural Show became Wagin Woolorama. The Manager of Elders Wool, Tex Scrutton was convinced by a very passionate Malcolm Edward who had a strong employment history with Elders prior to coming to Wagin to transport a core sampling line to Woolorama to introduce the concept of presale wool testing to wool growers. There was a lot of interest created by this venture. Malcolm and a few other forward thinkers realised there was too much opposition to the Woolorama spring show with other agricultural shows being held in the district at the same time of the year, they were in favour of moving it to autumn. This idea did not go unchallenged, the committee was split 50/50, the late Eric Farrow who was the society president at the time had the casting vote and voted in favour of the motion. Several of the members that voted against the motion walked away from the committee, but the majority of them came back later. This motion to move the Woolorama from Spring to Autumn was passed in 1974, which was the only year that Wagin did not have a show. The motion was passed in early 1974 and the committee took a year to make sure they came back with a strong image and a show that later would become the benchmark of Regional Agricultural Show’s. The first ever Autumn Wagin Woolorama attracted huge crowds and featured many new innovations in the Wool Industry. When asked recently what were the key factors in Woolorama’s success, Malcolm Edward said “Passion, be passionate about what you do and get passionate people involved in aspects of the show that they are passionate about, community involvement, from local service organisations to school children to the general public get them all involved and always being looking at ways to improve what you do and never ask “Why, always ask Why Not?" Wagin Woolorama the name is everything. This is only a snapshot of the rich history behind Wagin Woolorama and everyone involved in the show can take pride in the fact that they below to something truly unique and wonderful. Wagin Woolorama Friday March 6 & Saturday March 7, 2009.
Apart from my role as the NRCWA Queen, I have also entered the Australian Rodeo Queen Quest for the coming year, of which WA have only ever had one entrant and winner in 1998 - the beautiful Jo-Lee Kestel. So it would appear I have some big shoes to fill, but with the support of my friends, family and wonderful people like yourselves, I will do my very best to be a great ambassador for both the sport of Rodeo and our great state - Western Australia. I am so excited to be part of the Wagin Woolorama again this year. I will be there on Friday and Saturday, to promote the Rodeo and also fundraising for the Australian Queen Quest. I need to raise $5000 in order to be considered, however I am pleased to say that part of the proceeds of the funds I raise will go to my charities of choice, being the St John Ambulance and Angel Flight. I will be located near the information tent at the Woolorama and will have some merchandise for sale, raffles and also some amazing action shots of current competitors on display. I am also planning to run an all event Rodeo School towards the end of the year, so if anyone is interested in finding out how they can get into rodeo or just want to pop in and say hello - I would love to see them!!!! The photo attached is actually me winning the Open Barrel Race at Wagin Woolorama Rodeo last year, riding the horse (who to me is like a second self) 18 year old - Lightning Jack Kane, who came out of retirement for this rodeo and won! He has now returned to the retirement paddock and I will be riding a new horse this year - Wonyaman. After such a fantastic Rodeo last year, this year promises to be even better, with more heart stopping action, thrills and spills and good old fashioned entertainment. You will also be able to meet some of the rodeo champions and get there autographs before and after the show!!!!
Amy has won many accolades for her participation as a driver in the action packed sport of harness racing, and is a much sort after driver as is her fiancé Tim. Amy and Tim are in the process of planning their wedding on Hamilton Island set down for 30 March 2009, so its all go in the Spurr / Stone household. Ever since Amy was a little girl attending Primary School at Wagin District High School she has dreamed of wearing the maroon sash and representing Wagin as its Young Rural Ambassador in those days, Miss Woolorama. Amy will be in attendance at the Media Preview at Wagin Agricultural Society boardroom on Friday February 6, 2009. This will be her first public appearance as the Wagin Woolorama Young Rural Ambassador after which will be Woolorama itself 6 & 7 March, followed by the Agricultural Society zone finals and potentially the State Rural Ambassador finals scheduled to be held mid August. Media Liaison Sherryl Chilcott said “Amy is a bright, enthusiastic and active person in the community, she is the ideal candidate to represent Wagin Woolorama as its 2009 Young Rural Ambassador and we are very proud to have her in this role.” Media Enquiries: WA Rural Youth has declared that the Wagin Woolorama is again set to host the 2009 CSBP WA Young Farmer Competition, the premier contest where young farmers from all over regional WA compete for the title of the WA Young Farmer of the Year. The competition is to find WA’s top young farmer that will be held in at the Annual Wagin Woolorama on Friday 6th March 2009. Executive Officer of the WA Federation of Rural Youth, Keith Mogford, said “the competition provides valuable experience for young farmers to showcase their skills within an industry that has exceptional opportunity; we are aiming to raise the profile of young people in rural Australia and give positive recognition to their skills and achievements. We are promoting agriculture as an exciting and vibrant option as a career pathway in a dynamic industry for young people.” CSBP were announced as major sponsors of the event and Keith Mogford praised this partnership believing CSBP’s commitment will lead to a growth in the competition and further build capacity among rural communities. The Young Farmer competition is run by Rural Youth members who gain valuable skills in event management, leadership, media liaison and corporate governance. These skills are developed in a supportive environment and are easily transferred back to local communities. The competitors day involves a series of modules covering agricultural based tasks including sheep and wool, cattle, farm safety, workshop and machinery, farm finance, agronomy, public speaking and domestic skills. Keith Mogford said “The CSBP Young Farmer Competition is a great opportunity for all aspiring farmers, and other people who work in agriculture to develop existing abilities, learn new skills and become part of the WA Rural Youth network. The winner and runner-up will represent WA at the National Young Farmer of the Year Competition. The national competition, run by WA Rural Youth, will be held at the Dowerin Field Days later this year. The real exciting aspect is the thousands of dollars in prize money up for grabs, and the opportunity to be declared as the Top Australian Young Farmer for 2009. If you would like more details or would like to enter the Young Farmer Competition you can call Keith Mogford on (08)9463 6872 or email at: admin@ruralyouthwa.org.au Enthusiastic amateur photographers can get their shutters clicking now with new ideas and sections in the Woolorama Photography Section. This year there are an unprecedented 38 classes which include all photographers from the ages of 11 upwards. The new digital photographer can now be enticed to contribute to BODY PARTS The competition is open to prints and colour and black and white enlargements. All photos must be mounted on stiff black or white card. Final date for entries is 27 February 2009. All details and the complete list of classes is available from the Woolorama Office or by contacting the chief steward Glenys Ball on either 98611360 or email glenysb7@bigpond.com Media Contact Direct: Glenys Ball 98 611360 or e-mail glenysb7@bigpond.com Media Liaison: Sherryl Chilcott 0427 717 680 or 0419 936 361 email media1@westnet.com.au Wagin Woolorama gets behind the products of the region. The Wool Agency Designer Of The Year Competition each year is becoming stronger in its competitive edge. The theme of this years’ competition is “Why Not Wear It Wool” and Coordinator Jan Baxter is hoping to see more wearable fashions in addition to the wearable art that other competitions attract. There is $1,500 awarded outright to the winner of the competition and each of the finalist outfits will be paraded in the Wool Pavilion as part of our ever popular fashion parades. Jan Baxter said she was delighted that the Wool Agency had again accepted the invitation to sponsor the award. “The competition will give young designers the confidence to work in wool and with ongoing research the quality of Australian wool is improving all the time and with the Great Southern being Western Australia’s best wool growing region Woolorama is one of the best places for such a competition to be held”. For details about the competition you can pick up an entry form from the Secretary of Woolorama by telephoning 08 98611611 or pick up a Woolorama Show Schedule with the aplication form included in it. . Entries close on Friday 13 February 2009. SECRETARY: Wendy Pederick on 9861 1611. The 2009 Woolorama is expected to attract record numbers of patrons with events like the Wagin Woolorama Rodeo and Wagin Woolorama Junior Talent Quest now in their second year adding to the many regular attractions at one of the States largest Regional Agricultural Shows. The 2009 Trade Fair Prospectus has now been circulated to all 2008 Trade Fair Exhibitors and prospective new exhibitors are reminded that now is the time to contact the Trade Fair Secretary Steve Hill to discuss their participation in this year’s upcoming event. The Trade Fair at Wagin Woolorama is going to be huge and the grounds exhibitor sites in excess of 400 are anticipated to be full to capacity. Steve Hill, Trade Fair Secretary is now busy processing applications for the 2009 event but will be more than happy to answer your Trade Fair enquiry. There are outdoor display sites starting at an average of $99.00 for a 3m x 3m site right up to $660.00 for a standard 20m x 20m site. Indoor Sites start at $110.00 in the Markets to the Recreation Centre’s $330.00 for a standard 3m x 3m display site. Exhibitors both new and existing are reminded to please read their prospectus thoroughly. Young people interested in entering the Junior Talent Quest at Wagin Woolorama are asked to please call the Wagin Woolorama Office on 98611611 to express their interest in the event and start warming up the vocal chords for their chance to win their share of the $1000.00 in prize money. The Wagin Woolorama Rodeo organizers are calling for expressions of interest from local equestrian riders wishing to participate in the barrel racing at the show on Saturday 7 March 2009, in the first instance call the office number on 98611611. Entry Forms are now ready to be sent out to people interested in entering the prestigious Wool Agency Designer of The Year competition at this years 2009 Wagin Woolorama, for details call Jan Baxter Co-ordinator Fashion Designer of the Year award 08 9861 1656. The emphasis for this year’s competition is wearable woolen garments, Why Not Wear It Wool. Wagin Woolorama Friday 6th & Saturday 7th March 2009. Media Enquiries:
Wagin Woolorama 6 & 7 March 2009 is going to be huge. Every year we receive a large amount of entries for our Art Show, which is one of the largest Art Show’s outside the Metropolitan region, and this year will be no exception. The Entry Forms for the Art Section for Wagin Woolorama have now been printed and sent to all artists on our database. If you would like to participate in The Wagin Woolorama Art Show please call The Secretary 98611611. The Wagin Woolorama Art Show has prize money amounting to $4300. This includes an acquisitive prize for “The Most Outstanding Exhibit”. The winning art piece will be displayed at The Wagin Argus building for twelve months and then permanently hung on display at the Wagin Town Library. There is also the opportunity for country artists to enter there piece in The Agricultural Art Award, for Rural Themed Art sponsored by The Shell Company of Australia. To qualify you must be living in the country and your art piece must feature a Rural Theme. Thank you to all our sponsors which include Wagin Argus Rural Press, Wagin Woolorama Catering Committee, Wagin Shire Council, AgWest Machinery, Alexander Galt & Co, Beaurepaires, Catherine’s Beauty Salon, GA & WM Abbott, Grainfeeds, Hudson & Co, HU Kendall & Co, Marilyn McConnell, Midalia Steel, Narrogin Computers, Palace Hotel, Terry Brown & Co, Wagin Meats, Wagin Newsagency and Wagin Panel & Paint. Entries in the Wagin Woolorama Art Show close 16 February 2009. You will find your Art Show Entry Form in the Centre of The Wagin Woolorama Show Schedule, or you can contact the Secretary on 98611611. Last year in 2008 representatives of Wagin Woolorama decided to overhaul the Glenys Gmeiner Media award by broadening the entry categories. The 2009 award will be presented in memory of journalist Glenys Gmeiner of Wagin, who was actively involved in promoting Wagin Woolorama for 19 years. The Woolorama Media award will be open to print journalists, broadcast journalists and photographers. The Glenys Gmeiner Memorial Awards in 2008 were presented to recipients Veana Scott from the Wagin Argus for Print Journalism, Bob Garnant from the Countryman newspaper for photography and the electronic media award went to Candice Barnes from Win TV in Albany. Contributors to the award in 2009 will have a two month window from 1 February 2009 to 1 April 2009 to print, broadcast or take pictures relating to Woolorama. The closing date will be Friday 8 May, 2009 after which the entries will be judged. The official presentations to the winners will take place at the Annual General Meeting of the Wagin Agricultural Society in July 2009, however the winners will be presented with a framed certificate at the Official opening of Woolorama 2010. In that way we can publicly thank participants and recipients alike. MEDIA CONTACT: Sherryl Chilcott Media Liaison 08 98612500 or 0427717680, 0419936361 In 2009 there are THREE categories for the Glenys Gmeiner Memorial Media award for Wagin Woolorama.
Entries close on Friday 8 May 2009 and should be sent to: Sherryl Chilcott – Media Liaison – P.O. Box 280 Wagin WA 6315 Wagin Woolorama will play host to the Rodeo Spectacular on Saturday 7 March 2009 from 5pm as a spectacular finale to Woolorama 2009. The rodeo will be staged by the West Australian Division of the National Rodeo Council which will set up portable yards with other major ground works being undertaken by Woolorama Committee Members, Volunteers and Workers to improve the Rodeo Spectacular in 2009. Representatives of the NRC are constantly looking for new venues to stage rodeos because the popularity of the spectator sport was increasing and Woolorama will provide the perfect backdrop in 2009 after the inaugural 2008 event. There is anticipated to be between 50 and 60 riders, some quality horses and some high quality bulls which will include Brahman, Brahman Cross and other breeds. Local riders have the opportunity to show their skills by entering the barrel races, contact the Woolorama Secretary Wendy Pederick for details on 08 98611611. A licensed bar will be provided and there will be food outlets close by for rodeo patrons with a live band to follow the rodeo action playing until late. The rodeo will be staged in the newly built rodeo arena, near the old drive theatre building, access can be gained from both the grounds and roadway in 2009. The grand finale Woolorama Rodeo will begin at 5 pm on Saturday 7 March. Media Contact: Sherryl Chilcott Media Liaison – Phone 04277 17680 / 04199 36361 |
Welcome to everyone attending Wagin Woolorama, this is now my second year as Wagin Woolorama President and I am very happy to be involved in this wonderful event.
"My name is Stacey Lambert, I am from Bullsbrook and I am proud and honoured to say I am the NRCWA Rodeo Queen for 2009. I have been involved in rodeo all my life and started competing when I was about 5 years old. I have spent the last 26 years of my life following in one of the states best known cowboy's and my Dad's footprints - Cody Lambert and now also my mum Dianne, who is a past Rodeo Queen.
The Wagin Agricultural Society is proud to announce the appointment of Ms Amy Spurr as Young Rural Ambassador for 2009. Amy has lived and worked in the Wagin region for most of her life with her parents Matthew and Kylie Spurr. Amy and her fiancé Tim Stone run their own fencing business and are building a home on the property that they own in Highbury where they base their horse training and driving.