Trundle PA and H Association President Cranley Gowing said the day was “gorgeous.”

“We couldn’t have asked for anything better,” he said.

“There was a very good attendance through the gate.

“We bestowed Life Memberships on May Collier and John Kearney who each have done in excess of 50 years of voluntary work with the Show Society,” Cranley said.

The show was officially opened by Tim O’Brien from Goonumbla.

Tim is the President of the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW (ASC).

Miss Trundle Show Girl 2012, Alyssa Coursey was there in her official capacity.

The sheep, cattle and poultry exhibits were well represented with a large numbers of stock.

The pavilions were at capacity, with entries of a very high standard.

In the horse ring, hacks and pony numbers were above average, and there were more show jumpers than in the previous few years, Cranley said.

The Champion Breed Dog Show attracted a capacity 448 entries. 

There were good numbers with 60 working dogs in the sheep dog trials held over Monday and Tuesday with first prize going to Jim Luce of Cowra. 

Cranley said last Saturday’s Show Ball held at the Trundle Memorial Hall was well supported.

“110 tickets were sold and those who attended had a great night,” he said

“Risky Business did an outstanding job of entertaining patrons for the evening.

“They did something very different and played piano solos early in the night, with people arriving to the theme of The Man From Snowy River.

A highlight of this year’s ball was the sashing of Miss Showbag.

The competition was open to anyone who had ever aspired to be Miss Showgirl but had never had the opportunity.

“There were six entries in Miss Showbag, which was won by Helen Gray.

“One of the requirements was entrants needed to have an impressive skill.

“Helen painted a scene of Trundle while playing the tune of Dance of the Bumblebee on a kazoo.  Now that is very skilful indeed,” Cranley said.