David Gillespie (Lyne, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate the local agricultural show societies in my electorate of Lyne. Agricultural shows continue to provide an invaluable contribution to regional and rural communities and effectively showcase the best of our local talents. Whether it is across pastoral pursuits, agricultural and horticultural industries, everyone presents at the shows. They are a highly anticipated event for many, and their success would not be possible without the tireless and often thankless work on show societies and their long-serving committee members.

On the weekend, I attended the 67th Camden Haven show under very difficult circumstances, with an east coast low bearing down on them and many inches of rain. I would like to commend Ron Porter, the president, and secretary Mavis Barnes and all the committee members, judges, exhibitors, competitors and sponsors. Together, the show did go on, but unfortunately many ring events had to be cancelled on Sunday because of the resultant quagmire. We are fortunate to be able to celebrate many shows in the Lyne electorate, including the 130th Wingham show and the Wauchope show, which this year, under Bob Kennett, is up to its 105th show. The Wallamba Agricultural and Horticultural Society will also celebrate their 103rd district show this year.