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Dairy Section - Maffra ShowThe 2004 Maffra Show , next week, will see the dairy section judged as ‘A Combined Breeds’ Show. i.e. all breeds will compete against each other in the usual age and class groups. By Maffra & District Agricultural Society Inc. - 11th October 2004 - Back to News There will still be individual Junior and Senior Champions in each Dairy breed.
Good support has been received from our loyal supporters enabling us to offer $50-00 1st prize for all in the milk classes.
Non registered cattle can be entered. Any queries re. the Dairy Section please contact Gavin Healy Ph. 51 471617.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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