Ken O'Dowd (Flynn, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last weekend I attended the Springsure Show in the Central Highlands to help the community celebrate a special milestone. The Springsure Show is the second oldest show in Queensland. Only the Toowoomba Show is older.    This year marks 150 years since the very first agricultural show, back in 1865. The community is proud of the show and everyone who put in extra effort for this major event. The governor of Queensland, His Excellency Paul de Jersey, and his wife, Kaye, attended the event and enjoyed it very much, as did we all. There were a number of events for families: pony club, horse events, cattle judging and entertainment by Rooftop Express, combining showmanship, stunts, horses and cattle with the swagger of an Aussie larrikin.

In addition, there were displays from schools and other community groups: flowers, cooking, art, craft and photography. One of the best aspects of a show like Springsure is that it is led and operated by the people themselves, and what a fantastic effort they put in to make the show so enjoyable to the many, many people who visit. Springsure Show will be around for another 150 years if this year was any indication of the public's support. I cannot wait for next year's event.

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