1982, North Queensland

In 1982, we saw the first show to be held in North Queensland.  Fanciers for the first time started to realise they could arrange and enjoy their holidays to coincide with the National  Show.

This was the first official meeting of the ANBC.  History was made when the first meeting of the ANBC (22nd May 1982) adopted a constitution and show rules.  The council discussed a standard for spangles which was accepted and the spangle would compete in the competition in 1983.  A motion to accept the English standard was rejected.  The show was judged by a panel of three from Northern Queensland and was open for spectators.   Reports indicate that this was the largest number of fanciers to be seen to this date watching the judging.  This was to be the first time that fellows competed in the competition and although their standard was poor competition at this level over the years has seen a vast improvement in this variety.

Final Scores were:

• South Australia              215
• North Queensland         194
• Victoria                          173
• Western Australia          164
• New South Wales          162
• South Queensland            98

The social events were recorded to have cemented many friendships across the nation.  These social events ideated to be one on the reasons why the National Show has been so successful.

Ron Hunt, 1982
ANBC Historian