western australia

perth royal show

governors trophy

Our nephew wins a prestigious trophy

@JudyEv (382104)

Rockingham, Australia

September 29, 2024 7:35am CST

Australia has a Governor General who is the Queen’s representative. He has no political affiliation. Each state has a Governor to take some of the workload of the shoulders of the Governor General. These are prestigious roles and deserve recognition and respect. Our nephew won the Governor’s trophy at the Perth Royal Show (similar to a State Fair I think) for most successful exhibitor over all livestock classes. This is the third year he has won it so he is justly proud. The trophy is awarded in the centre of the ring with all the dignitaries gathered round. Last year, he kept them all waiting a good half hour while he dealt with a Nigerian Dwarf doe that was having trouble kidding. He wouldn’t leave her until he was sure she was safe. Luckily, the Governor seemed impressed with his dedication and didn’t mind having to wait.

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@LadyDuck (502485)

• Italy

29 Sep 24

Congratulations to your nephew. i remember when you told us last year about the Nigerian Dwarf doe. I am always impressed by people who take so good care of animals.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

Thankfully the governor wasn't offended. Some might have been but that particular governor was a very nice man.

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@LadyDuck (502485)

• Italy

1 Oct 24

@JudyEv This means that this governor is an intelligent man and not an arrogant politician.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

@LadyDuck He was a very good Minister for Defence in his time.

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@BarBaraPrz (51819)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

29 Sep 24

Very good. Now, who is that in the doctor coat?

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

That's my nephew. The handlers wear those when they take the goats into the ring.

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@BarBaraPrz (51819)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

1 Oct 24

@JudyEv Any particular reason why?

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Oct 24

@BarBaraPrz I think mainly it looks neat and keeps their ordinary clothes clean.

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@FourWalls (86707)

• United States

29 Sep 24

Congratulations to him! Might they eventually rename the trophy in his honor if he keeps winning it?

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@FourWalls (86707)

• United States

1 Oct 24

@JudyEv — and politicians won’t relinquish their titles for a commoner.

I know what you mean. I only have three of my Putt Putt plaques hanging, the other 14 are in the cedar chest.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

I doubt it. My Dad very quickly got sick of receiving silver trophies and having to keep them polished.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Oct 24

@FourWalls A friend took all the plaques off her husband's trophies and put them on a board which was a good way of reducing the space they took up.

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@wolfgirl569 (135745)

• Marion, Ohio

29 Sep 24

Congratulations to him. I remember you saying he kept them waiting

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

In a way, it was quite a brave thing to do. Luckily, the governor took it well.

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@RasmaSandra (98004)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

29 Sep 24

Congratulations to him, That is one handsome goat,

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@RasmaSandra (98004)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Oct 24

@JudyEv I sure love goat cheese so wish I had just your ordinary run of the mill goat but the yard is most sparse grass and dirt and I have not idea how to milk one and make cheese

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Oct 24

@RasmaSandra In which case it's probably best not to get one!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

He has worked incredibly hard and deserves his success. His goats do well all over the country and have milk production records in every state.

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

30 Sep 24

Congratulations to your nephew. Have a good week.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

Thanks. I think he has one more show to go to for the season.

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

1 Oct 24

@JudyEv You're very welcome. I hope he has a good showing.

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@AmbiePam (120749)

• United States

29 Sep 24

That’s so cool! Congratulations to him!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

Thanks. He works hard for his successes.

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@allknowing (153530)

• India

30 Sep 24

That is a great honour having to keep the dignitaries waiting for his arrival.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

Luckily the governor wasn't upset with him.

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@rebelann (117226)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Oct 24

Its nice to read about people who put the welfare of their pets or other animals before anything else to ensure their wellbeing. Congratulations to his achievement.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Oct 24

Thanks for the kind words. Certainly he puts his animals first in everything he does.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

29 Sep 24

Well congratulations to him..fantastic Judy.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

Thanks. He deserves his successes.

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@xFiacre (14785)

• Ireland

29 Sep 24

@judyev Congratulations to him! I had “lemony goat casserole” last night and it was not nice. By the way, is the Queen still represented post mortum?

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

She was around for so long, I forgot she was no longer with us. Of course, it's now the king who is represented.

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@JESSY3236 (22245)

• United States

1 Oct 24

Cool. Congrats to him!!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Oct 24

Thanks, yes. He's done well.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

30 Sep 24

That is some going, three years winner. I am sure there is some stiff competition

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

He only shows goats, although he might have had chickens as well this time. Some exhibitors have entries in a number of areas so it's a pretty serious competition. lol

@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

29 Sep 24

Nice picture. Congratulations to your nephew!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 24

Thanks. He's done well.

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