Participation in the show by our youth

Stephen Burns
Updated April 6 2022 - 11:30am, first published April 12 2021 - 11:00am
Junior handlers - Poppy McLaren, Bateson Pittman, judge Tim Bower and Paddy Reid.
Junior handlers - Poppy McLaren, Bateson Pittman, judge Tim Bower and Paddy Reid.

Conducted in the Cox Pavilion during the 2021 Royal Sydney Show, the RAS/ASC Merino sheep young judges competition state final saw 13 competitors assess the paraded sheep under the watchful eye of over judge Matthew Coddington, Roseville Park Merino stud, Dubbo.

Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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