Linda Maher, Lyn Rose and Dale Panton have shared top honours in the Deniliquin Show Pavilion in 2023.
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The three ladies claimed the weekend’s three main pavilion trophies.
Mrs Maher claimed the Dr Ian Harper Memorial Trophy after successful outings in a number of categories, including jams and sauces, wool craft and needlework.
Mrs Rose was presented with the Dr Paul and Family Award as the most successful exhibitor of the weekend.
She was particularly successful in the patchwork and quilting section.
Mrs Panton also entered pavilion entries across all cetegories, but was awarded the Mona Kerr Memorial Trophy for her efforts in the handcraft section.
Junior Hobby Work and Art:
14 years and under: One Painting - Catherine Michael, 1 and 2.
12 years and under: One Painting - Phoebe Thomas, 1 and 2; Emma Wettenhall, highly commended. One Pencil Drawing (any medium) - Emma Wettenhall, 1 and 2. Primary school project (any medium) - Deniliquin North Public School, 1; Jordon Gardam, Conargo Public School, 2. Four lines of Handwriting in biro - Lily Petersen, 1. Specimen Craft, girl - Lily Petersen, 1; Gabrielle Jansen, 2; Rachel Casanova, Blighty Public School, HC. Specimen Craft, boy - Xanda Buchanan, 1. Story using computer with own illustrations - Hugh Compton, Conargo Public School, 1. Lego, girls - Gabrielle Jansen, 1; Emma Wettenhall, 2.
10 years and under: One Painting, girl - Caitlin Barker, 1; Bella Leetham, Edward Public School, 2. One Painting boy - William Thomas, 1; Jaxon Ives, Edward Public School, 2. One Drawing (any medium) - Miles Allitt, Deniliquin North Public School, 1; William Thomas, 2. Collage (any medium) - Beau Jervis, Conargo Public School, 1; Violet McMahon, 2. Four lines of Handwriting in biro or pencil - Caitlin Barker, 1; Beau Jervis, Conargo Public School, 2. Specimen Craft - Caitlin Barker, 1; Alice Petersen, 2. Lego, boys - William Thomas, 1; Harry Maher, 2. Lego, girls - Emma Paton, 1.
8 years and under: One Painting, girl - Claudia McMahon, 1; Lillian McMahon, 2; Claudia McMahon, HC. One Painting, boy - Leo Herberte, Edward Public School, 1; Jaxson De Mamiel, Edward Public School, 2. One Drawing, any medium - Jackson Catt, Deniliquin North Public School, 1; Arlo Whyborn, Mayrung Public School, 2. Collage, any medium - Melissa Jamieson, Blighty Public School, 1; Cruz Leetham, Edward Public School, 2. Paper bag puppet - Claudia McMahon, Edward Public School, 1; Connor Manson, Edward Public School, 2. Four lines of NSW Foundation Handwriting in biro or pencil - Nicholai Preston, Deniliquin North Public School, 1; Lillian McMahon, Deniliquin North Public School, 2. Craft work by child - Lachlan Barker, 1; Claudia McMahon, 2. Lego, boys - Ben Maher, 1 and 2. Lego, girls - Katelyn Paton, 1.
6 years and under: Painting, any medium, boy - Phoenix Buchanan, Conargo Public School, 1; Drawing, any medium - Alexandra Nine, Deniliquin North Public School, 1; Paige Willis, Deniliquin North Public School, 2. Collage, any medium - Phoenix Buchanan, Conargo Public School, 1; Jhye Head, Conargo Public School, 2. Best group entry collage - Kinder Kira, Deniliquin South Public School, 1; Kinder Pep, Deniliquin South Public School, 2.
Pre-School: Best group entry painting - Puggles, Deniliquin Children’s Centre, 1; Wombats, Deniliquin Children’s Centre, 2. Painting, any medium - Campbell Shields, 1; Alice Gordon, 2. Drawing, any medium - Connor Barker, 1; Alice Gordon, 2. Collage, any medium - Magpies Group, Deniliquin Children’s Centre Preschool, 1; Campbell Shields, 2. Best group collage - Magpies Group, Deniliquin Children’s Centre Preschool, 1; Angela's Family Day Care, 2. Best Group article - Angela's Family Day Care, 1; Magpies Group, Deniliquin Children’s Centre Preschool, 2. Best decorated Paper Plate, girl - Georgia Seignior, 1; Ruby Jordan, 2. Best decorated Paper Plate, boy - Connor Barker, 1; Amos Heffer, 2. Painting done with vegetable, girl - Ruby Jordan, 1; Millie Leech, 2. Painting done with vegetable, boy - Royce Seignior, 1; Amos Heffer, 2. Any other Craft, girl - Ruby Jordan, 1 and 2. Any other Craft, boy - Campbell Shields, 1.
Food and Cookery
Four Sweet or Savoury Scones - Cheryl Roberts, 1. Four Yo-yos - Linda Searle, 1. Four Patty Cakes Decorated for Christmas - Linda Searle, 1. Icing Plaque to put on 20cm Cake - Linda Searle, 1; Boiled Fruit Cake (in memory of Mrs J Conallin) - Linda Maher, 1. Local Anzac Biscuit Competition - Logan Andrews, 1. Banana Cake - Dom Jansen, 1. Men’s Iced Chocolate Cake - Alastair Starritt, 1.
Most Successful Exhibitor - Linda Searle.
Dr Ian Harper Memorial Trophy nomination - Linda Searle.
Jams and Sauces
Jams and Jellies: Marmalade, any variety - Sandra Cooke, 1. Jelly, any variety - Linda Maher, 1. Preserved Fruit or Vegetable, any variety - Dale Panton, 1.
Sauce and Pickles: Tomato Sauce - Bob Johnson, 1. Tomato Sauce made with Ezy Sauce - Lucy Pisasale, 1. Worcestershire Sauce - Bob Johnson, 1. Plum Sauce - Dale Panton, 1; Ben Wilkinson, 2. Tomato Relish - Sally Osborne, 1; Ben Wilkinson, 2. Relish, any other variety - Emma Dennison, 1. Green Tomato Pickles - Bob Johnson. Chutney, any variety - Bob Johnson, 1. Uncooked Salad Dressing - Dom Jansen, 1. Dip, any variety - Dom Jansen, 1.
Most Successful Exhibitor - Linda Maher.
Dr Ian Harper Memorial Trophy nomination - Linda Maher.
Wool Craft
Crochet Doily - Linda Maher, 1. Beginner, first time as an exhibitor (Free Choice) - Elif Ozmen, 1 and 2. Large 3D Article - Janice Whyborn, 1 and 2. Two-piece Baby Set - Betty Murray, 1 and 2. Child’s Garment - Betty Murray, 1. Knee Rug - Betty Murray, 1 and 2. Adult Shawl/Scarf - Wendy Hussey, 1; Betty Murray, 2. One Set for Head & Hands - Michael Hawkey, 2. Dressed Doll - Linda Maher, 1; Betty Murray, 2. Any Small Article not mentioned - Betty Murray, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2. Any Large Article not mentioned - Wendy Hussey, 1. Knitted Toy - Betty Murray, 1 and 2. Adult Garment - Judy Nisbet, 1. Child’s Garment - Judy Nisbet, 1 and 2. Any Article not mentioned - Judy Nisbet, 1. NDAS Hand Knitted Garment or Article - Linda Maher, 1; Elif Ozmen, 2. NDAS Crocheted Article - Linda Maher, 1; Elif Ozmen, 2. VAS Ltd Knitting Competition - Betty Murray. Men’s section Knitting, Any Article - Michael Hawkey, 1.
Doreen Lawson Memorial for Best Article - Linda Maher.
Most Successful Exhibitor in Wool Craft - Linda Maher.
Mona Kerr Trophy nomination- Linda Maher.
Mary Allitt Perpetual Trophy - Betty Murray.
Needlework
VAS Ltd Cross Stitch Competition - Linda Maher, 1. Applique Article using Christmas Theme - Lyn Rose, 1. Article of Embroidery - Linda Maher, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2. VAS Ltd Embroidery Competition - Linda Maher, 1 and 2. VAS Embroidery Competition - Linda Maher. Apron - Joyce Murdoch, 1. Article made from fat quarter or less of fabric - Lyn Rose, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2. Carry Bag made from material - Corina Beams, 1 and 2. Two small Gift articles - Joyce Murdoch, 1. Cushion, any medium - Joyce Murdoch, 1. Adult garment - Joyce Murdoch, 1. Child’s outfit (1 or 2 pieces) - Betty Murray, 1 and 2. Article suitable for Christmas - Joyce Murdoch, 1. Pincushion or Needle case - Linda Maher, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2. Decorated Towel/Tea Towel/Hand Towel any medium - Lyn Rose, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2. Article not mentioned - Lyn Rose, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2. Tea Cosy made from Fabric - Joyce Murdoch, 1. Article for Christmas sewn - Rose Johnson, 1. Potholder or oven mit - Lyn Rose, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2. VAS State Sewing Competition - Lyn Rose, 1; Joyce Murdoch, 2.
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Linda Maher.
Mona Kerr Trophy nomination - Linda Maher.
Junior Needlework
10 Years and Under: Article of Patchwork - Chloe Dennison, 1.
18 Years and Under: A Garment or Outfit - Cara Haley, 1. Article of Wearable Art - Cara Haley, 1 and 2.
Kay Oldham Memorial Trophy - Chloe Dennison.
Patchwork and Quilting
Article of Applique - Lyn Rose, 1. Small Quilt - Joyce Murdoch, 1 and 2. Small Quilt to be Machine quilted by Exhibitor - Roseanne Farrant, 1; Lyn Rose, 2. Large Quilt, Machine Appliqued or Machine Pieced, Professionally Quilted - Lyn Rose, 1 and 2. Patchwork Wall Hanging or Table Runner or Patchwork Bag - Lyn Rose, 1 and 2. Farm Animal Wall Hanging - Judith Bond, 1. Article featuring Hand Stitcheries - Lyn Rose, 1. Patchwork Cushion or Bag - Lyn Rose, 1. VAS Ltd Patchwork Competition - Judith Bond, 1. Medium Quilt professionally quilted - Lyn Rose, 1 and 2. Hand Appliqued - Lyn Rose, 1. Article not Mentioned - Lyn Rose, 1.
Most Successful Exhibitor - Lyn Rose
Mona Kerr Trophy nomination - Lyn Rose.
Handcraft
Toys: Cloth doll, any style - Rose Johnson, 1. Toy, any type - Dale Panton, 1.
Scrapbooking: One-page scrapbooking, any theme, page, in a plastic sleeve - Michelle Paton, 1. One-page scrapbooking any theme by exhibitor under 14 years - Emma Paton, 1. One page of Scrapbooking by exhibitor with a disability - Cheryl Roberts, 1.
Best Scrap Booking Exhibit Emma Paton
NDAS Men’s Handcraft - Daryl Atkinson, 1.
Other Craft: Exhibit made using recycled materials - Suzanne Rutter, 1 and 2. Beadwork - Linda Maher, 1. Useful item for around the home - Sonya Simpson, 1. Exhibit of Paper Craft - Sonya Simpson, 1. Machine Embroidery in the hoop - Rose Johnson, 1 and 2.
Card Making: Birthday Card - Michael Hawkey, 1. Special Occasion Cards - Michael Hawkey, 1; Emma Paton, 2. Exhibit using Natural Resources - Sonya Simpson, 1.
Artwork by special needs exhibitor - Rodger Jones, 1; Chris Salter, 2; Faye Jones, HC.
Paper Crafts: Ayla Nganeko, 1.
Most Successful Handcraft Exhibitor - Sonya Simpson.
Mona Kerr Memorial Trophy nomination - Dale Panton.
Woodwork
Open Woodwork - Sandra Cooke, 1.
Metal Art
Open Metal Art - Daryl Atkinson, 1.
Photography
Junior (under 13 years): Animal, bird, or pet - Bella Muldoon, 1 and 2.
Teenage (13 to 18 years): Nature - Jess Hillier, 1. Landscape - Jess Hillier, 1. Bird or Pet - Jess Hillier, 1. Open subject - Jess Hillier, 1.
Adults: Landscape - Maryanne Pearn, 1; Derek Sanders, 2. Nature - Susan Miles, 1; Derek Sanders, 2. Open subject - Bob Johnson, 1; Susan Miles, 2. Street photography - Bob Johnson, 1. NDAS Open Photography Competition - Ayla Nganeko, 1; Bob Johnson, 2. VAS Ltd Senior Photography Competition - Bobby Murphy, 1; Maryanne Pearn, 2.
Enlargement Section: Landscape - Susan Miles, 1; Shelby Taggert, 2. Monochrome - Bob Johnson, 1; Terry Murphy, 2. Rural Scene - Bobby Murphy, 1; Susan Miles, 2. Panoramic Section - Susan Miles, 1; Bob Johnson, 2.
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Susan Miles.
Malcolm and Judith Burge Memorial - Susan Miles.
Most Outstanding Teenage Exhibit - Jess Hillier.
Most Outstanding Junior Exhibit - Bella Muldoon.
Dr Ian Harper Trophy nomination - Jess Hillier.
Fine Arts
Traditional, any medium - Marie Ritchie, 1; Julie Watson, 2. Non-Traditional, any medium - Kadi Mills, 1; Rodger Jones, 2.
Mona Kerr Memorial Trophy nomination - Marie Ritchie.
Junior/Teenage Cookery
Open: Novelty Decorated Cake - Niccola Stanworth, 1. Four Chocolate Chip Biscuits - Izzy Pearn, 1; Logan Andrews, 2. Four plain scones - Izzy Pearn, 1. Three Iced Gingerbread People - Izzy Pearn, 1. Healthy Lunch Box - Niccola Stanworth, 1. Four Muffins (any type) - Izzy Pearn, 1. NDAS Competition Anzac biscuit - Izzy Pearn, 1; Niccola Stanworth, 2. Four Yo Yos - Izzy Pearn, 1. Loaf of Bread cooked in a bread making machine - Izzy Pearn, 1. VAS Junior Boiled Fruit Cake Competition - Izzy Pearn, 1. VAS Ltd Junior Carrot and Date Muffins - Niccola Stanworth, 1. NDAS Chocolate Cake Uniced - Izzy Pearn, 1; Isla Andrews, 2.
12 years and under: NDAS Decorated Marie Biscuits - Julia Smith, 1; Logan Andrews, 2. NDAS Decorated Cup Cakes - Ruby Pisasale, 1; Julia Smith, 2. Four Chocolate Crackles - Isla Andrews, 1.
Guides: Four Muffins (not packet) - Charlette Gray, 1; Tay-Lea Gray, 2. Four Pikelets - Aleisha Howarth, 1; Taylah Nolan, 2. Four Small Decorated Cakes - Isabella Fountain, 1; Tay-Lea Gray, 2.
Joan Allitt Memorial Trophy - Izzy Pearn.
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Izzy Pearn.
Robyn Mott Memorial Trophy - Niccola Stanworth.
Rice
Open Rice Dish - Sandra Cooke, 1; Pam Stanworth, 2. One Cup of Rice Salad - Sonya Simpson, 1; Pam Stanworth, 2. One Cup of Boiled Rice - Catherine Michael, 1; Pam Stanworth, 2. Single serve Rice Dessert - Sandra Cooke, 1; Sonya Simpson, 2. Rice Sculpture - Sonya Simpson, 1.
Most Successful Exhibitor - Sonya Simpson.
Farm and Garden Produce
Open: Three Stalks Rhubarb - Ian Paton, 1. Three Carrots - Ian Paton, 1. Three Tomatoes, any variety - Bob Johnson, 1; Aspene Hilliard, 2. Three Apple Cucumbers - Pam Stanworth, 1; Ian Paton, 2. Three long green cucumbers - Ian Paton, 1; Aspene Hilliard, 2. Best Butternut Pumpkin - Ian Paton, 1 and 2. Best Pumpkin, any variety - Ian Paton, 1. Any Melon not mentioned - Ian Paton, 1. Heaviest Watermelon - Ian Paton, 1. Best Bunch of Herbs - Bob Johnson, 1; Ruth Dunn, 2.
Junior: Longest Zucchini Marrow grown by child - Katelyn Paton, 1; Emma Paton, 2. Best Vegetable grown by child - Emma Paton, 1; Katelyn Paton, 2. Smallest pumpkin, by weight, any variety, grown by child - Katelyn Paton, 1; Emma Paton, 2.
Frank Fisicaro Memorial Trophy - Ian Paton.
Floral Art
Buttonhole - Jess Hillier, 1; Sonya Simpson, 2. Arrangement, Tall & Elegant - Sonya Simpson, 1. Arrangement of Foliage using different colours and textures, no flowers - Sonya Simpson, 1. Arrangement from my garden using flowers and plants - Jess Hillier, 1. Arrangement of 3 blooms and foliage - Sonya Simpson, 1. Arrangement of succulents - Jess Hillier, 1.
Most Successful Exhibitor - Sonya Simpson.
Dr Ian Harper Memorial Trophy nomination - Sonya Simpson.
Kath McMahon Memorial Award - Sonya Simpson.
Junior Floral Art
11 years and under: Novelty Fruit or Vegetable arrangement - Ari Blake, 1 and 2. Floral saucer - Lily Petersen, 1; Alice Petersen, 2. Fresh flower posy must be tied - Julia Smith, 1; Alice Petersen, 2. A flower or bunch of flowers made out of anything but flowers - Alice Petersen, 1; Lily Petersen, 2. Decorated Greeting Card, including envelope - Lily Petersen, 1; Alice Petersen, 2.
Frances Langman Memorial Trophy - Lily Petersen.
Most Successful Exhibitor - Lily Petersen.
Horticulture
Potted Plants: Pot Plant in Bloom - Sonya Simpson, 1. Mixed flowers in Bloom (one or more varieties) - Jess Hillier, 1. Foliage Plant - Sonya Simpson, 1 and 2. Bonsai - Bob Johnson, 1 and 2. Best Succulent or Cactus - Kay Caniglia, 1; Jess Hillier, 2. Cactus or Succulent Garden - Jess Hillier, 1. Herb - Sonya Simpson, 1.
Roses: Red Rose - Pam Stanworth, 1 and 2; Pink Rose - Pam Stanworth, 1; Ruth Dunn, 2. Bi -colour Rose - Pam Stanworth, 1 and 2. Rose in Full Bloom - Pam Stanworth, 1 and 2. Rose of any other colour - Sandra Cooke, 1; Jess Hillier, 2. Three stems of Miniature Rose - Ruth Dunn, 1; Jess Hillier, 2.
Champion Rose - Pam Stanworth.
Other Flowers: Dahlia, any variety - Sandra Cooke, 1 and 2. One cut Native or Shrub - Ruth Dunn, 1 and 2. Bloom not mentioned - Sonya Simpson, 1; Sandra Cooke, 2. Stem or spike not mentioned - Sonya Simpson, 1; Sandra Cooke, 2. Crepe Myrtle - Ruth Dunn, 1; Pam Stanworth, 2.
Most Successful Exhibitor in any other - Ruth Dunn.
Dr Ian Harper Trophy nomination and Best Exhibit - Bob Johnson.
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