Cats first appeared in competition at the Show in the late 19th century with exhibits shown sporadically in ‘extra exhibit’ classes attached to the Poultry section. In 1874 Mrs Laughnan entered White Persian cats, while in 1876 Mrs Coar entered a Fancy cat (blue)....

"A splendid line up of shorthorn bulls at the 1939 Royal Show"

Champion cow (friesian) two years old & over, in Grand Parade

Sir Samuel Hordern inspecting a champion jersey cow at the RES. Can you date this photo?  Get in touch here .

Development of early stock From the beginning, the founding members of the RAS were committed to the development of early cattle stocks in the Colony. The Society’s original 1822 prospectus states: When we contemplate our Colony, as adapted to breeding of cattle, we...

Hereford cattle in the Grand parade at the RES. This photo is dated c1930-40.  If you know more, please get in touch here .

Judging Guernsey cows in the rain at the RES.

Hereford judging on a rainy day, c.1940

Hereford judging, 1941

Hereford judging 1951