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Governor's Cup

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1901

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Overview

Silver cup (goblet) mounted on painted, turned wood base (inaugural).

Historical information

The Governor's Cup has been the Premier award at the Perth Royal Show since 1896, awarded to the competitor achieving the most points across all livestock competition categories, including sheep, cattle, horses, goats and alpacas.

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cwa-org-83-T004

Inscriptions and markings

Inaugural: Presented to The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia by His Excellency Sir Arthur Lawley KCMG
(Awarded to) A.W. Edgar, Strathalbyn, who secured the highest number of first prizes in horse, cattle, sheep & pig classes
The Honourable Mr E.F. Bridge J.P.M.L.A.
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