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| 80th Bathurst Eisteddfod |
| Speech-Solos |
| 05 Sep 2025 to 16 Sep 2025 |
| (To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised) |
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| No rules available |
| ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 26/05/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST) |
| 215/216 | Junior Scholarship 12 years and under Time Limit: 08:00 |
| | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP
• Scholarship competitors must enter and perform in their appropriate age Character Sketch and either age Recitation or Australian Verse.
• The piece to be performed in the Scholarship section must be different to that performed in the age Character Sketch and age Recitation or Australian Verse sections.
• The winner will not be eligible to enter in the Scholarship Section in 2026 unless advancing from Junior to Intermediate Section,
• PLEASE NOTE: The Committee reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to make any amendments to the structure of the Scholarship sections, the age limits, the prize money or any other factor depending upon the number of entrants in each section.
Each element of the Scholarship will be performed by all competitors before moving on to the next element. The elements will be performed in the following order:
Poem - 4 minutes
Sight Reading - one minute preparation time
Character Sketch - 4 minutes
Time Limit does not include Sight Reading Sponsored by Toby Gough | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Perpetual Trophy, Replica Trophy, Certificate + $150 |
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| 223 | Recitation Solo 8 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Julianne and David Sherley | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 226 | Recitation Solo 11 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Ray Morcom Auto Body Repairs | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 228/229 | Recitation Solo 13 years only Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Reliance Bank | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 230 | Recitation Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 296/297/298 | Public Speaking Solo 13 and 14 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Topic is own choice.
The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience.
There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery. Sponsored by Hayley Davis | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 298 | Public Speaking Solo Open Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Topic is own choice.
The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience.
There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery. Sponsored by Bathurst Chocolate Boutique | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 299 | Story from a Picture Solo 8 years and under Time Limit: 01:00 |
| | The picture is chosen by the Adjudicator. Each competitor is allowed 1 minute to study the picture before telling the story on stage. A warning bell will be rung 30 seconds before finishing time. Sponsored by Bathurst Arts Council | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 305 | News Reading Solo Year 4 and under Time Limit: 00:45 |
| | A script will be provided and adjudication will be based on reading and voice presentation only. The script will present international, national, local and sports items. Competitors will use the microphone provided. Sponsored by Cathedral Primary School P&F | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 308 | News Reading Solo Year 9 and OVer Time Limit: 01:00 |
| | Script will be provided and adjudication will be based on reading and voice presentation only. The script will present international, national, local and sports items.
Competitors will use the microphone provided Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 309 | Special Needs Superstars - Speech Own Choice Any age Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Own Choice for performers with Special Needs.
Each competitor will receive a medal. Sponsored by Glenray | Entries Closed |
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| 217 | Senior Scholarship 15 years - 20 years Time Limit: 09:00 |
| | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP
• Scholarship competitors must enter and perform in their appropriate age Character Sketch and either age Recitation or Australian Verse.
• The piece to be performed in the Scholarship section must be different to that performed in the age Character Sketch and age Recitation or Australian Verse sections.
• The winner will not be eligible to enter in the Senior Scholarship in 2026.
• PLEASE NOTE: The Committee reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to make any amendments to the structure of the Scholarship sections, the age limits, the prize money or any other factor depending upon the number of entrants in each section.
Each element of the scholarship will be performed by all competitors before moving onto the next element.
The elements will be performed in the following order:
Poem - 4 minutes
Sight Reading - There will be no preparation time
Character Sketch - 5 minutes
Time Limit does not include Sight Reading. Sponsored by Ray Morcom Auto Body Repairs | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Perpetual Trophy, Replica Trophy, Certificate + $550 |
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| 227 | Recitation Solo 12 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 234 | Restricted recitation Solo 10 years and under Time Limit: 02:30 |
| | Poem own choice.
Open to competitors who have not won first place in a Recitation section in any Eisteddfod or competition up until the closing date for entries of the Eisteddfod.
Competitors may enter only Recitation 9 years OR Recitation Restricted 9 years NOT BOTH.
No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Kensit Legal | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Medal |
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| 248 | Humorous Verse Solo 8 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Toby Gough | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 251 | Humorous Verse Solo 11 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 253 | Humorous Verse Solo 13 and 14 years only Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Susan Morris | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 254 | Humorous Verse Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by McIntosh McPhillamy & Co | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 270 | Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo 9 and 10 years only Time Limit: 02:30 |
| | One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme. Sponsored by Natalie Moase @REALTY | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 282 | Sight Reading Solo Year 9 and 10 Time Limit: 00:00 |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. No Preparation time. Sponsored by Ron & Stephanie Camplin | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 304 | Ask the Expert Solo 15 Years & Over Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Competitors will present a talk about an area of personal interest or one in which they are personally involved. At the conclusion of their talk they will answer questions from the Adjudicator.The talk should engage the audience. This is not the reading of a script.
Answers should be full, detailing further information for the audience.
Marks are allocated on the presentation of the talk, audience engagement and quality of answers.
Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 220 | Recitation Solo 5 years and under Time Limit: 01:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Bathurst RSL Club | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal EA Each competitor will receive a medal HC Certificate |
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| 237 | Australian Verse Solo 8 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Toby Gough | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 240 | Australian Verse Solo 11 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Lions Club of Mount Panorama Inc | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 242/243 | Australian Verse Solo 13 years only Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Natalie Moase @REALTY | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 244 | Australian Verse Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Susan Morris | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 252 | Humorous Verse Solo 12 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Toby Gough | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 262 | Prose Solo Open Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Prose passage is own choice.
Prose passage must be from memory.
Time limit, not word count, will be strictly adhered to. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 264 | Sacred Reading Solo 9 and 10 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.
Sponsored by Scots All Saints College | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 294 | Public Speaking Solo 10 years and under Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Topic is own choice.
The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience.
There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery. Sponsored by Bathurst Arts Council | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 221 | Recitation Solo 6 years only Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Bowman Dental | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 225 | Recitation Solo 10 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Bowman Dental | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 231 | Recitation Solo Open Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Paul Toole MP - Member for Bathurst | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 241 | Australian Verse Solo 12 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Toby Gough | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 260 | Prose Solo 13 and 14 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Prose passage is own choice.
Prose passage must be from memory.
Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 261 | Prose Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Prose passage is own choice.
Prose passage must be from memory.
Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to. Sponsored by Ray Morcom Auto Body Repairs | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 286 | Prepared Reading Solo 8 years only Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor.
This is a reading section only, not a memory section. Sponsored by Kensit Legal | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 289 | Prepared Reading Solo 11 years only Time Limit: 02:30 |
| | Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor.
This is a reading section only, not a memory section. Sponsored by Kensit Legal | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 301/302 | Ask the Expert Solo 9 and 10 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Competitors will present a talk about an area of personal interest or one in which they are personally involved.
At the conclusion of their talk they will answer questions from the Adjudicator.
The talk should engage the audience.
This is not the reading of a script.
Answers should be full, detailing further information for the audience.
Marks are allocated on the presentation of the talk, audience engagement and quality of answers. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 222 | Recitation Solo 7 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Susan Morris | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 246 | Humorous Verse Solo 6 years and under Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 250 | Humorous Verse Solo 10 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Toby Gough | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 255 | Humorous Verse Solo Open Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 259 | Prose Solo 11 and 12 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory.
Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to. Sponsored by Inner Wheel Club of Bathurst | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 272 | Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo 13 and 14 years only Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 273 | Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme.. Sponsored by Mason Mia & Associates | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 276 | Sight Reading Solo Year 2 and under Time Limit: |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time. Sponsored by Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 279 | Sight Reading Solo Year 5 Only Time Limit: |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 295 | Public Speaking Solo 11 and 12 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Topic is own choice. The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience. There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 233 | Recitation Restricted Solo 9 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem own choice.
Open to competitors who have not won first place in a Recitation section in any Eisteddfod or competition up until the closing date for entries of the Eisteddfod.
Competitors may enter only Recitation 9 years OR Recitation Restricted 9 years NOT BOTH.
No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Encore Speech & Drama Studio/ Ruby and Harry Thorne | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 235 | Australian Verse Solo 6 years and under Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Hayley Davis | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 239 | Australian Verse Solo 10 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Toby Gough | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 245 | Australian Verse Solo Open Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Ray Morcom Auto Body Repairs | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 247 | Humorous Verse Solo 7 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Oxygen Recruitment | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 266 | Sacred Reading Solo 13 and 14 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.
Sponsored by Oxygen Recruitment | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 267 | Sacred Reading Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.
Sponsored by Lions Club of Mount Panorama Inc | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $40 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 290 | Prepared Reading Solo 12 Years Only Time Limit: 02:30 |
| | Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor.
This is a reading section only, not a memory section. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 224 | Recitation Solo 9 years only Time Limit: 02:30 |
| | Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by Glenray | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 236 | Australian Verse Solo 7 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by the Carillon Junior Theatrical Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 258 | Prose Solo 10 years only Time Limit: 02:30 |
| | Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory.
Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to. Sponsored by Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 274 | Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo Open Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 280 | Sight Reading Solo Year 6 Only Time Limit: |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time. Sponsored by Cathedral Primary School P&F | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 281 | Sight Reading Solo Year 7 and 8 Time Limit: |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time. Sponsored by Reliance Bank | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 284 | Prepared Reading Solo 6 years and under Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor.
This is a reading section only, not a memory section. Sponsored by the Carillon Junior Theatrical Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 249 | Humorous Verse Solo 9 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem is own choice. One poem. Sponsored by Larraine Griffin | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 268 | Sacred Reading Solo Open Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Bible or sacred text must be used. Own choice.
Sponsored by WeCare Bathurst | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $30 HC Certificate |
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| 269 | Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo 8 years and under Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme. Sponsored by Elsje White | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 285 | Prepared Reading Solo 7 Years Only Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor.
This is a reading section only, not a memory section. Sponsored by Paul Toole MP - Member for Bathurst | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 288 | Prepared Reading Solo 10 Years Only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor.
This is a reading section only, not a memory section. Sponsored by Mason Mia & Associates | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 307 | News Reading Solo Year 7 and 8 Time Limit: 01:00 |
| | Script will be provided and adjudication will be based on reading and voice presentation only. The script will present international, national, local and sports items.
Competitors will use the microphone provided Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bathurst | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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| 238 | Australian Verse Solo 9 years only Time Limit: 02:30 |
| | Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author. Sponsored by Donna Callista Dancewear | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 263 | Sacred Reading Solo 8 years and under Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice. Sponsored by McIntosh McPhillamy & Co | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 271 | Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo 11 and 12 years only Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 278 | Sight Reading Solo Year 4 Only Time Limit: |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 283 | Sight Reading Solo Open Time Limit: |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator.
No Preparation time. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $60 2nd $40 3rd $20 HC Certificate |
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| 256 | Prose Solo 8 years and under Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory.
Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to. Sponsored by Miriam Worrad Violin and Cello Tuition | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 265 | Sacred Reading Solo 11 and 12 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.
Sponsored by Kensit Legal | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 297/298/296 | Public Speaking Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Topic is own choice.
The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience.
There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery. Sponsored by Cleo Bailey | Entries Closed |
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| 300 | Story from a Picture Solo 9 and 10 years only Time Limit: 01:30 |
| | The picture is chosen by the Adjudicator. Each competitor is allowed 1 minute to study the picture before telling the story on stage. A warning bell will be rung 30 seconds before finishing time. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 232 | Recitation Restricted Solo 8 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Poem is own choice.
Open to competitors who have not won first place in a Recitation section in any Eisteddfod or competition up until the closing date for entries of the Eisteddfod.
Competitors may enter only Recitation 8 years OR Recitation Restricted 8 years NOT BOTH.
No props permitted except hand held. Sponsored by the Lawson Family | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 297/298/296 | Public Speaking Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Topic is own choice.
The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience.
There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery. Sponsored by Cleo Bailey | Entries Closed |
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| 306 | News Reading Solo Year 6 and under Time Limit: 00:45 |
| | Script will be provided and adjudication will be based on reading and voice presentation only. The script will present international, national, local and sports items.
Competitors will use the microphone provided. Sponsored by Susan Morris | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 287 | Prepared Reading Solo 9 Years Only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor.
This is a reading section only, not a memory section. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 297/298/296 | Public Speaking Solo 15 and 16 years only Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Topic is own choice.
The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience.
There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery. Sponsored by Cleo Bailey | Entries Closed |
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| 277 | Sight Reading Solo Year 3 Only Time Limit: |
| | Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time. Sponsored by Natalie Moase @REALTY | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 257 | Prose Solo 9 years only Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory.
Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to. Sponsored by Spencer Harvey OAM | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $12.00 | 1st Medal 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Certificate |
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| 303 | Ask the Expert Solo 13 and 14 years only Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Competitors will present a talk about an area of personal interest or one in which they are personally involved. At the conclusion of their talk they will answer questions from the Adjudicator.The talk should engage the audience. This is not the reading of a script.
Answers should be full, detailing further information for the audience.
Marks are allocated on the presentation of the talk, audience engagement and quality of answers. Sponsored by Bathurst RSL Club | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 HC Certificate |
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