Sydney Royal Easter Show and various regional and country agricultural shows, 22 March 2015-22 May 2016 / by Louise Whelan

fonds

22 March 2015-22 May 2016

Graphic Materials, Photographs

1006406

64 photographs - digital, TIFFs, colour

Louise Whelan is a visual artist with photomedia base, her interdisciplinary approach spans photomedia, projection, video art and installation. Much of her practice draws inspiration from environmental and humanitarian issues, and her interest in the aesthetic of memory. Louise is widely published and exhibited. She has more than 30 national and international awards to her name including Winner, Julia Margaret Cameron Award UK(Documentary and Editorial), Finalist, National Portrait Prize Australia (2012 and 2013, 2016) and The Head On Portrait Prize 2011.
Reference:
Library correspondence file

A collection of 64 digital photographs of regional agricultural shows in Bathurst, Dunedoo, Bellingen, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Gosford, St Ives, Singleton and the Hawkesbury district, New South Wales and the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show, 22 March 2015-22 May 2016.

Item 01: Agricultural students from St Stanislaus College compete in the Young Rural Achievers Award, 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 8 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 02: Serving Dagwood Dogs at the 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 8 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 03: Students looking on at the Young Rural Achievers award cattle competition demonstration, 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 8 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 04: Two little boys walk the alley ways of the showground at the 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 8 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 05: Junior Sheep Judging at the 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 8 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 06: The classroom of the Travelling Show School for children of families whose incomes were dependent on the employment opportunities provided by the shows, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 8 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 07: Girl stuck in the bubble as the show person tries to open the zipper, the water amusement area of the 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 8 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 08: Show Steward writes out certificates during the wool judging at the 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 6 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 09: The judging of the Banana Cake with Icing section in the Trevitt Pavilion at the 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 6 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 10: Judges look on at the Cake Decorating section in the Trevitt Pavilion, 148th Bathurst Agricultural Show, Bathurst Showground, New South Wales, 6 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 11: Visitors looking at the EJ Mantova Memorial Art Competition in the Show Pavilion at the Bellingen Show, Bellingen Showground, New South Wales, 9 May 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 12: Children playing in the water at a sideshow amusement, duck in the water game at the Bellingen Show, Bellingen Showground, New South Wales, 9 May 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 13: Sideshow alley ride Midnight Madness, Bellingen Show, Bellingen Showground, New South Wales, 9 May 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 14: Show volunteer writes out menu board for the show kiosk prior to the opening of the Blacktown Show, Blacktown Showground, New South Wales, 2 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 15: Assembling the amusements for the weekend's show, Blacktown Showground, New South Wales, 2 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 16: Horticulturist judge Alex Ross judging the different sections of the horticultural prizes, Blacktown Show, Blacktown Showground, New South Wales, 2 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 17: Warren Wilson, President of the Canary and Caged Birds Federation of Australia, writes out certificates for the prize-winning birds during the Blacktown Show, Blacktown Showground, New South Wales, 2 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 18: Students from local high schools wash and prepare cattle for the Junior Cattle section at the 130th Annual Castle Hill Show, Castle Hill Showground, New South Wales, 5 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 19: Natalie Bell of Kellyville, the 2016 Castle Hill Show girl, at the 130th Annual Castle Hill Show, Castle Hill Showground, New South Wales, 5 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 20: Jill from the Epping Weavers and Spinners Association dresses the wool and knitting sections prior to the opening of the 130th Annual Castle Hill Show, Castle Hill Showground, New South Wales, 4 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 21: School students at the registration table signing in for the Junior Cattle and Junior judging competitions with the volunteer stewards, at the 130th Annual Castle Hill Show, Castle Hill Showground, New South Wales, 5 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 22: Showman sits outside The Maze of Mirrors at the 130th Annual Castle Hill Show, Castle Hill Showground, New South Wales, 5 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 23: Agricultural Students from Menai High School participate in the Junior Sheep judging competition at the 130th Annual Castle Hill Show, Castle Hill Showground, New South Wales, 5 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 24: Junior Cake Judging, Cessnock Show, Cessnock Showground, New South Wales, 26 February 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 25: A competitor poses for a photo with his dogs just prior to competing in the All Breeds Championship Show, Cessnock Show, Cessnock Showground, New South Wales, 26 February 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 26: Junior competitor leads his cattle in the Junior Beef Paraders Competition, Dorrigo Agriculture Show, Dorrigo Showground, New South Wales, 28 November 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 27: Junior competitor taking photos of his competing cattle in the stables before the Junior Beef Paraders Competition Prize, Dorrigo Agriculture Show, Dorrigo Showground, New South Wales, 28 November 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 28: Hoopla showman conducts a demonstration of how to play Hoopla for a customer, Dorrigo Agriculture Show, Dorrigo Showground, New South Wales, 28 November 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan.
Item 29: Competitors in the Open shear event, Dunedoo Agriculture Show, Dunedoo Showground, New South Wales, 13 February 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 30: Novice competitors waiting for the competition to begin, Dunedoo Agriculture Show, Dunedoo Showground, New South Wales, 13 February 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 31: Bird of the Show, Poultry Section, Dunedoo Agriculture Show, Dunedoo Showground, New South Wales, 13 February 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 32: Showman at the ticket booth for the Water Ball amusement, Dunedoo Agriculture Show, Dunedoo Showground, New South Wales, 13 February 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 33: Dog owners hold their dogs ready to be judged in The Fur and Feathers Pet Parade, Gosford Central Coast Regional Show, Gosford Showgrounds, New South Wales, 1 May 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 34: A member of the Rabbit Hopping society of Australia demonstrates how the competition works, Gosford Central Coast Regional Show, Gosford Showgrounds, New South Wales, 1 May 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 35: Judges Karen Lease and Ern Fuller from the Australian National Cats Inc judging The Best of the Best Presentation Cat Show at the Gosford Central Coast Regional Show, Gosford Showgrounds, New South Wales, 1 May 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 36: A view of the 2015 Hawkesbury Agricultural Show. In the foreground, a volunteer prepares the wood for the wood chopping event, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 24 May 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 37: Showman in his Snowie Stand, Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 24 May 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 38: Families visit the Art and craft pavilion and look at the prize-winning cakes, Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 24 May 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 39: Eleanor Wilson in the office of the Poultry Pavilion, Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 24 May 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 40: A young girl from a show family stands behind the counter in the Showbag Hall, Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 14 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 41: Agricultural students volunteering as stewards at the 2016 Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 15 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 42: Show person poses for a portrait at the traditional laughing clown amusement, Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 15 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 43: Sideshow alley view of the Lemonade Stand, Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 15 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 44: Two show women prepare their amusement stand prior to the opening of the 2016 Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, New South Wales, 14 April 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 45: Visitors to the show looking through the chicken wire at the displays of the needle work section, Lithgow Show, Lithgow Showground, New South Wales, 22 March 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 46: A dancer from the local dance school poses for a photo on stage before her performance, Lithgow Show, Lithgow Showground, New South Wales, 22 March 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 47: A family poses for a photo at the main entrance of the showground, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 25 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 48: A family photographed eating lunch at an outdoor dining area. Lunch included the very large marinated turkey legs, a specialty at the show, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 25 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 49: Patricia Boyer and her team from the Country Women’s Association selling merchandise at the CWA Tea Rooms stand in the Home, Garden and Lifestyle Pavilion, Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 26 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 50: Spectators watch the woodchopping competition in the Channel 9 Woodchop Stadium, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 26 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 51: Part time show workers serve freshly squeezed orange juice to some very thirsty customers during a hot afternoon at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 25 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 52: The Department of Primary Industries District Exhibit competitor, Northern District display, the Pollinators, Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 29 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 53: Prize winning animals being photographed against a backdrop in the Cattle and Alpaca Pavilion, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 26 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 54: Official National horse measurers pose for a portrait in front of equipment used for measuring and checking the identity of the horse, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 26 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 55: Street view along New England Ave near the Schmidt Arena, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 26 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 56: A Show volunteer holds a sign Do Not Touch the Eggs in the Steggels Poultry Pavilion, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 25 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 57: An actor on a bull at the main entrance of the show, advertising the Outback Stockman’s Show, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 25 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 58: A stand selling Aboriginal merchandise, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 25 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 59: National Wooding Chopping event, Channel 9 Woodchop Stadium, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 25 March 2016 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 60: Jed Martin is assisted by the rodeo team whilst competing in the Glencore Singleton Show Bull Ride, Singleton Showground, New South Wales, 25 September 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 61: Dusty Parker and Jed Martin having just completed a bull ride in the Rodeo competition at the Singleton Glencoe Agriculture show, Singleton Showground, New South Wales, 25 September 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 62: Sideshow Alley at dusk, Singleton Glencoe Agriculture show, Singleton Showground, New South Wales, 25 September 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 63: Competitors waiting to compete in the Glencore Singleton Show Bull Ride and Rodeo, Singleton Showground, New South Wales, 25 September 2015 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 64: Junior Woodchopping event, St Ives Showground, St Ives, New South Wales, 22 May 2016

Copyright status:: In copyright - Life of photographer plus 70 years
Copyright holder:: Louise Whelan
Research & study copies allowed:
Approval for publication required: From copyright holder
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Louise Whelan

Titled from information supplied by the photographer

Acquired in digital format. Access copy available online.

Shot : 400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries - State Library of New South Wales (29 October 2023-20 October 2024). Applies to Item 12