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4– 5– 3– 1– 2– Photo captions. 1– Steve Phillips, Yarrawonga, Harden, holding their South West Slopes Stud Merino Breeders 2024 Ram of the Year exhibit with judges Hamish McLaren, Nerstane, Woolbrook; Rodney Miller, Glenpaen, Brimpaen, VIC, and associate judge Bateson Pittman, Glenburnie, Walcha. 2– Judges Bateson Pittman, Rodney Miller and Hamish McLaren deliberating. 3– The Wendouree Perpetual Shield for Champion Pen of Three Merino Hogget Rams was won by the Phillips family, Yarrawonga, Harden, standing with (L–R) Sam Phillips, Hamish McLaren, Damien Meaburn, Angus Campbell, Rodney Miller, Ben Litchfield, Steve Phillips and Bateson Pittman. 4– The Woollen Fashion Parade, sponsored by Australian Wool Innovation, was relaunched in 2024, showcasing a range of woollen garments to a large crowd of onlookers. 5– Bateson Pittman inspecting the line up for the 2024 Ram of the Year. Photos: Camilla Duffy Photography.

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