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NSW Cavy Club Southern Regional Branch | |
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Cavy (rhymes with navy, never
with navvy) is another name for guinea pig. It is derived from
their Latin name Cavia porcellus. They originally came from
the Andes (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia) where they have been domesticated
for around 5000 years. They were brought to Europe some time in the
16th century. Queen Elizabeth I was supposed to have had some as
pets. Princess Diana definitely did as a girl. The Southern Regional Branch of the NSW Cavy Club was formed in January 2000 by some members living in Camden, Robertson and Wollongong. The first show was Albion Park Agricultural Show, followed by one in Canberra in conjunction with the Canberra Rabbit Club that year. The first display was in October at Morongla Creek, near Cowra The foundation president was Elizabeth Hodsdon, treasurer Annette Polke and secretary Karen Nichols. The aims of the Branch are to upgrade the status of cavies, educate the public about their care and to hold shows in Southern NSW (no further north than Picton) and the ACT. Currently we hold four shows a year, one at Russell Vale (not far from the foot of the Bulli Pass), one at Robertson in the Southern Highlands and two in Canberra (both in conjunction with the Canberra Rabbit Club). A number of displays are also mounted during the year at various agricultural shows in the region. Page updated 30 Sept. 2008 |
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