Step right up: The showbags were once again popular. Photos: Michael Lloyd
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Michael Lloyd
The Great Northern Show was on again on February 23 and 24 and people came from far and wide to enjoy the two-day event.
Food, showbags, rides and 500 people made their way to the event last Friday, when the sun shone brightly and smiles were wide for the opening night.
Sharp: Harry Warren aims for a cool prize.
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Michael Lloyd
Bendigo’s Maserati Eddy attended with Catherine McAuley College classmates Ava Stephens and Piper Evans as part of their studies.
Beautiful: The show ’n’ shine alley with a range of older cars from the distant and not-so-distant past.
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Michael Lloyd
“The three of us are in Year 9 and this is our first time being part of our school’s agricultural program,” Maserati said.
Spine-tingling: Kids enjoy a ride at the Rochester show last Friday night.
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Michael Lloyd
“Our school has a major focus on sheep and cattle and it sets us up with a good understanding of how we work with livestock.”
Show time: People wait in line for one of the many food trucks that were at the Great Northern Show on Friday.
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Michael Lloyd
Maserati’s upbringing led to her interest in farming.
Bang, crash: The dodgem cars were a popular attraction.
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Michael Lloyd
“On our property in Bendigo, we have about 15 head of cattle, which has got me interested in farming,” she said.
To the moon: Harry Gowler on the slingshot while his parents Melissa and Dave and younger brother Thomas watch on.
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Michael Lloyd
Evelyn Freeman and her children Liam and Hayley came from Glengarry in Gippsland.
Fun: Young Morgan enjoys reaching for the stars while her parents Roy and Hannah Walker watch on.
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Michael Lloyd
“This is our first time attending the Rochester show and it is an eye-opener,” Ms Freeman said.
Well done: Catherine McAuley College students Ava Stephens, Piper Evans and Maserati Eddy of Bendigo attend the show as part of their agricultural studies.
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Michael Lloyd
“We are enjoying it immensely.”
Stunning: Owner Erin Ferguson brought her Holstein cow Jane Red to the Great Northern Show last Friday night.
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Michael Lloyd
Harry Warren was at the show with his mum Heidi and dad Luke, the Rochester CFA captain.
Impressive: Evelyn Freeman and her children Liam and Hayley, from Glengarry in Gippsland, showed their two prize cows, Eaglehawk Creek Magnum and Eagle Creek Unique.
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Michael Lloyd
Harry was thrilled to win a prize on the Shoot ’Em Up game.
Wow: The second class Heifer classic was another feature of the show on Friday night.
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Michael Lloyd
“This is a great night to be at the Rochester show,” Harry said after choosing his reward.
Brilliant: Jeremy, Renee, Jaxon and twins Willow and Grace Jackson, from Kotta, enjoy an evening at the Great Northern Show at Rochester.
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Michael Lloyd
