HENTY was on the map when the region was represented by the town’s showgirl at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
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Emily Jones who is a well-known face in Henty attended the royal to compete in the prestigious showgirl competition.
She stood on a platform which allowed her to focus on the positive attributes of small towns, rural communities and opportunities for young people. Miss Jones said she wanted to talk up the good things about community and places like Henty.
To make it to Sydney Miss Jones was first awarded the Henty Showgirl title and then she later went on to achieve success at the zone finals.
SHEEP JUDGING: Genetics from the Rene Stud at Culcairn in southern NSW made it to the podium when the Kooringal High School Stud achieved success at Sydney Royal Easter Show.
It was the first time the students had exhibited at the Sydney Royal Easter Show but they had been to the event to watch the judging in the past. Kudos for their Poll Dorset sheep flowed in both the schools events and the open judging. School agriculture teacher Stephen Reynolds said he was proud of the 10 students from Years 8 to 12. He said it was excellent to see them grow and do so well in such a competitive environment.
“It is just a fantastic experience for the students to see Sydney Royal for the first time,” he said.
The students exhibited three rams and four ewes.
Because of the nature of the royal and the high standard of exhibits Mr Reynolds said the school entered the competition without expectations.
But the results exceeded anything the students and Mr Reynolds could ever have hoped for.
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (RAS) CHAMPIONS AWARD: John ‘Happy’ Gill of The Rock in southern NSW was also honoured at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Mr Gill and his late wife Margaret were recognised for their long standing contribution to the event. Each year the RAS acknowledges individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the event over the years. All 15 recipients celebrated at a private function in Sydney. Mr Gill said this was an award he was proud to receive because it had such a broad reach.
It also acknowledged the work of his late wife Margaret and her tireless efforts to take the ponies to Sydney.
Gills are known for their achievements in the rodeo sector but Mrs Gill was also a champion in her own right and she was the mastermind behind the pony rides at the show each year which dated back to 1981.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
