Gavin Pearce (Braddon, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Congratulations to everyone involved in this year's 111th Circular Head Show for making it a huge success. The grand parade was something to behold. It would rival the Royal Hobart Show. The participation and the effort by exhibitors was first class, especially by our younger generation leading their cattle and caring for their horses and livestock. Tractors and agricultural machinery were everywhere, and the place was abuzz. The Circular Head Show is important for the region. It's where the community comes together without someone's barn burning down or a fire or a flood. Everywhere you looked there were smiles on faces. It was a happy and joyous time. The agricultural sector in our region has had a good year. The feeling on the ground is upbeat and positive for the future. Congratulations to Tony Hine, the president of the Circular Head Show society, and his tireless committee. A special mention goes to Sue Smedley. If it wasn't organised by Sue then she certainly knew about it. She was all over that show like white on snow. The Circular Head Show was a shining example of why agricultural shows must continue in our regions. They embody the very essence of what the agricultural community really is—that is, fine people working together to produce a fine community.

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