The Great Southern Supreme Show and Sale (GSSM) held in Canberra each January is one of the highlights of the Merino calendar and showcasing the Merino breed.
It is therefore with regret George Merriman, Merryville, Boorowa, also president of the GSSM committee, announced the 2022 show and sale has fallen victim to the social disruptions of COVID-19.
"We did our best to hold the show and sale, but in the end the committee felt it was too risky to hold the event," Mr Merriman said.
"It is a shame because a lot of studmasters had sheep prepared, but in view of the rise in cases around the state and in Canberra, we had to abandon the premier event for the second year."
Mr Merriman further said the committee had gone to great lengths leading up the event to find an alternative venue which would have been suitable but settled on the pavilion in Canberra.
"We do hope, for all of our sakes, we can have another show next year," he said.
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Stephen Burns
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
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
