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The Cocker
Spaniel Club of Queensland came to life in 1944 when shows as we know them today
were far beyond the imagination of the exhibitors of 50 years ago.
Sitting outside
the Eagers Show room at the Exhibition Ground one day after the Cocker Spaniel
judging, a group of dedicated Cocker exhibitors discussed the possibility of
forming a Cocker Spaniel Club. Taking part in this discussion were Captain
and Mrs Stuart (Melrose), Mr and Mrs Flynn (Kentucky), Mr and Mrs McGregor (Carinya),
Mr and Mrs McClean (Eccleston) and Mrs N Miller (Shirling)...... these breeders
formed the steering committee and a meeting of Cocker breeders and exhibitors
was called. Mr Eddington (Beldon) was elected the first President and Mrs
Marsden (Morninglea) the first Secretary.
The Club became
affiliated to the Kennel Association of Queensland for this was in the days
before the Canine Control Council, and there was more than one control.
The Club's first
show was held in the Exhibition Grounds, O'Connell Terrace on Saturday 28
October 1944. A two point Championship Show with an entry of 32 (12 dogs
and 20 bitches); 4 brace; 1 team and 1 litter. Presentation of trophies
took place two week later at a monster social and dance held in St Lukes Hall,
Charlotte Street with admission by a silver coin! The Club's second show
was held in September 1945, with an increase in entries to 45 (20 dogs and 25
bitches).
In 1948 the Club
became affiliated with the Canine Control Council and held the first Parade
under this affiliation in May 1948, again with an increase in entries to 45 (20
dogs and 25 bitches).
Over the years
from this small beginning the Club has successfully progressed on to the present
day and from an entry of 32 in 1944 we are now looking forward to hosting our
third National Specialty Show in a few years time.
2003 saw the Club become incorporated, and we are now able to look to the
future, and continue to promote our lovely breed.
Our newest
change is the addition of a second Championship Show to be held yearly in
December.
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