Quick shear event honours Mitchell Awards galore for Monaro

Following on from the inaugural event’s huge success last year, the Annual Mitchell Power Memorial Quick Shear is set to be held in Bombala on June 17.

The loss of the young Bombala shearer rocked the community at the end of 2021, and the event will be held in aid of mental health and suicide prevention.

Last year the Quick Shear was held on Mitch’s 23rd birthday, and there was a huge outpouring of support for the event.

“Mitch was one of the best. As well as being a great mate, son, partner and brother, he was a very talented shearer,” event organisers say.

“He travelled all around Australia and New Zealand pursuing his love of shearing. “We are pleased to be organising the quick shear again in memory of Mitch and what he spent every day doing.

“We would like to use this event to focus on mental health in the shearing industry and to encourage young men just like Mitch to speak up if they aren’t doing too well.”

The second Mitchell Power Memorial Quick Shear will be held at Bombala’s Imperial Hotel, with shearing to begin at 8.30am sharp.

Categories will include Novice, Intermediate, Senior and Opens, and there will be a team novelty event that is sure to prove a very popular part of the day.

Over $20,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs, and in addition to last year’s proceedings there will also be a Dash4Cash, some kids activities and some great live music.

Food and beverages will be available through the Imperial Hotel, and there will be merchandise and raffle tickets available for purchase to add to the total going towards mental health and suicide prevention.

“All offers of support for the event is greatly appreciated, and we thank the community for its kindness and generosity,” organisers say.

If you’d like further information, please email adelleberry@icloud.com

The Monaro’s merino studs, exhibitors, and rural ambassadors have showcased what a strong agricultural region we have with a swag of accolades coming from the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Florance McGufficke (story on page 1 of the Snowy Monaro Farmer) was awarded the NSW Young Woman of 2023, capping off a remarkable 12 months. Miranda also took home an award when she was declared the Reserve Champion of the State Merino Fleece competition.

Conrayn Merino Stud was awarded Supreme Merino and Supreme Junior Exhibit. The Berridale based stud also took out the Stonehaven Cup for the five best Merino sheep.

Further success came for the Monaro with the Adina Merino Stud claiming the Grand Champion Fine/Medium Merino Ewe.

Greenland Merino Stud won the Grand Champion Fine Wool Poll Ram, adding to their success at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Ingleside Shire Horse Stud came away from the show with a host of ribbons. The stuydnwas awarded Supreme Champion Shire, Best Shire Gelding, plus a number of first, second ajnd third prizes.

Locals have long known the lovely flowers Leone Venables produces. Leone returned two champion results, six first places, 10 seconds and three third placings.

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