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Victoria Agricultural Society Champion Ploughing Cup

Ploughing competitions were held regularly throughout the colony in the 1870s. David Harris of Broadmeadows won the Champion match in 1876, 1878 and 1879 using a plough manufactured by Tynan.

Date	c.1878
Subjects	Trophies
Dimensions	24 x 18 x 11cm
Acquisition	Gwendalyn Bowen
Reference Number	RASV 2600
Medium	Silver Trophy

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