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Monday 27 November 2017

MY A&P show work

this is my A&P show work could you please leave I thoughtful comment

                                                                  HISTORY
                         The first Agricultural and Pastoral Show in Christchurch was held in a paddock north of Latimer Square on 22 October 1862. The Canterbury A&P Association was formed a few weeks later on 23 January 1863, with Robert Wilkin as its first president. In April 1863, the A&P Association purchased 14 acres  in Colombo Street South for show grounds; this is now Sydenham Park. In November 1887, new show grounds opened in Addington.

The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, established in 1863, is an association under the Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act 1908. The Association hosts an yearly Agricultural and Pastoral Show which has grown over the years to become the largest A&P Show in New Zealand.
Following the establishment of official European settlement by the Canterbury Association in 1850 the province set about establishing itself on a rural economy and thus from its earliest European inception an interest in annually displaying the fruits of the horticultural and agricultural abilities of the area. Shows were an important part of the rural culture of England and the tradition quickly became a part of early settlement.
The earliest record of any such 'show' is 16 December 1852 in Hagley Park. In May 1853 an essentially horticultural display was held at the White Hart Hotel and a show of livestock held in the Market Place (Victoria Square) . In May 1854 a similar show including wool and grain samples was held at the Golden Fleece Hotel. Similar shows continued on through the 1850s with the formation of the Canterbury Farmers' Club in 1858.

2 comments:

  1. How wonderful to see so many smiling faces in your photos. Do you think there was a good range of experiences at the A and P Show? Were there plenty of animals to see. I love the woodchopping. What did you enjoy most?

    I look forward to your next blog post.

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  2. Kia Ora Base,

    My name is Hazel, and I will be one of the people blogging with you this summer for the Summer Learning Journey.

    Wow, it looks like you had a great time at the A & P show! I went to an A & P show many years ago and I enjoyed seeing all of the animals. What was your favourite part of the day?

    We are very excited that you've registered for the Summer Learning Journey with us. I know it can sometimes be tricky to get started. I have included a link to the week one activities, but remember, you can do them in any order! Check out the activities on our website, and then post your responses to the activities here on your blog site.

    https://sites.google.com/site/summerlearningjourney/weekly-activities/week-one

    I hope you had a great Christmas. I am so excited to read all of your posts!

    Meri Kirihimete,

    Hazel :)

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