Junior paraders hit showgrounds for chance at ribbons
Rockhampton Junior Beef's 28th year attracts paraders from interstate.
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CRAIG Ellroot brought his son in from Morinish to participate in the Rockhampton Junior Beef event on Thursday.
It is a familiar memory for the grazier who spent his own childhood driving the 40km into town for junior parading and judging.
He described the organisation of this week's as "proper good”.
"It teaches the kids about work ethics and what to look for in cattle,” he said.
The three-day event, which was held at the showgrounds, was in its 28th year.
Youngsters from around the region and interstate participated in clipping, livestock photography, shed manners and parading session.
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