Society History

The Kelmscott Agricultural Society has been around since 1897.  The below timeline looks at the society’s major milestones since it was established.

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8th March 2022

New constitution adopted at AGM

The new constitution was adopted by the members at the 2022 AGM.  The vote was unanimous in favour of the motion.

KAS Constitution

8th March 2022

11th November 1957

Ladies night presentation

11th November 1957

1955

District Displays At The 1955 Show​

1955

1953

District Displays at the 1953 Show

1953

1950

1950 Show (L-R): Mr D.W. Burns, Mr D. Mutton, Mr E. Smith

1950

1949

Letter of appreciation to Dem Mutton

1949

1941

KAS Council

Back Row (L-R): 1. Les Pond, 2. Bill Morley, 3. A Bell, 4. LaBryd Hughes, 5. H.A. Smith, 6. R Cameron Smith, 7. Dem Mutton

Front Row (Sitting L-R): 1. B. Hoffman, 2. B.V. Cross, 3. Stan Roberts, 4. J.F. Martin, 5. Harry Fancote

1941

21st February 1938

Kelmscott Show revival

The decision to recommence the Kelmscott Show on an annual basis was made on 21st February 1938. The President of the Kelmscott Agricultural Society, S L Roberts and the joint Secretary/Treasurer L Hughes were instrumental in pressing for the show’s revival, with the support of R S Sampson MLA.

21st February 1938

1930

Kelmscott Show in recess

The Kelmscott Show went into recess in 1930 due to the effects of the world recession, and was disbanded in 1935.

1930

1897

Society name change

In 1897 the Society’s name was changed first to the Kelmscott Agricultural Society and then in 1898 to the Kelmscott and Armadale Agricultural Society before going back to the Kelmscott Agricultural Society at a later date.

1897

3rd February 1897

First Kelmscott Show

The Kelmscott Show was first proposed at a meeting of the Kelmscott Farmers & Fruit Growers Society in 1896 and the first show was held on the 3rd February 1897. The original officer bearers were President T James, Vice President W Butcher and Secretary/Treasurer L Lockyer. Committee members were J Marsh, F J Saw, W Marsh and W Butcher. The Show proved so successful it was decided to make it a twice a year event.

3rd February 1897