Wimmera District
I left Swan Hill then off to Donald Show on Sat 11th Oct. The regional roads were very poor; but the scenery with recent rains (wheat and canola crops) were a wonderful sight especially for the farmers that hopefully after the rain will bring a bumper harvest for them. The Donald show showcases talent of the area and old fashion country fun with loads of Kids activities and take home prizes. Much on offer at the show included horse events, pavilion products competitions, rides, and fireworks display on Friday night and much more. I was located in one of the Kids Zone area at a pavilion and children enjoyed their cartoon portraits to take home. I also visited the Kookas Biscuit Factory at Donald, Australian made and owned
Located in the Wimmera is a small town Murtoa with a big community heart. The show day was perfect and children enjoyed the many activities that were designed for them especially the tiny tots. I enjoyed throughout the day drawing cartoon portraits.
A rough start to the day with the weather raining but it soon cleared. Down by the Wimmera River at the east side of the showgrounds that was gifted by the May family in 1915, these buildings of historical significance and maintained. I was located in one of these buildings where shearing competition were held throughout the day as well as judging of goats and sheep, there was numerous activities for the families located at the showgrounds.
