Journal’s journey through history

THE Journal has reported on the iconic Dandenong Show since its inception in 1871.
Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society secretary Lynne Ferris said a committee of dedicated volunteers ran the not-for-profit group.
“Generations of families from the area have enjoyed the show,” she said.
“We have supported and been supported by the businesses, community groups, services clubs, schools, hospital, scouts, Victorian Showmen’s Guild, breed societies and volunteers from all avenues.”
The show was the biggest in Victoria – outside the Royal Melbourne Show – during the 1960s and 1970s and attracted important dignitaries, TV personalities, overseas judges and the best livestock in competition.
“The Journal’s Marg Stork and a photographer could always be seen roaming the showgrounds, interviewing showgirls, woodchoppers, livestock owners, show jumpers, flower arrangers and show patrons,” Ms Ferris said.
“Faithfully reporting and recording for posterity the fun, excitement, thrills and spills of the show in Monday’s edition of the Journal.
“We couldn’t wait for the paper to arrive to see the names of the winners in print or, better still, which photographs had been chosen to highlight the features of that year’s show.”
The Journal is continuing this tradition and will have a wrap-up of the show in its Monday 10 November edition.