Woolgrowers support war widows

The generosity of woolgrowers in the Wimmera and beyond has added about $3000 to Wimmera Legacy’s coffers.

A Wimmera Autumn Sheep Show, organised by Horsham Agricultural Society, included a sheep-fleece competition, which resulted in donation of profit from 46 merino fleeces to the organisation.

Chief wool steward Ian Walter said he was pleased with the high standard of wool, the resulting display and the generosity of woolgrowers across a wide area.

Mr Walter said Tony Nolan of Harrow and Zack Currie of Horsham did the bulk of organising for the annual competition. Robert Harding, Glendonald Stud, Nhill district, took out champion stud fleece, with Siebert Eldridge of Clear Lake taking out champion commercial fleece.

Last year’s event raised $3700 for Wimmera Legacy.

Legacy is a national organisation that cares for the widows and families of servicemen.

Wimmera Legacy has more than 100 widows across the Wimmera and southern Mallee.

Legatees help with healthcare planning and many other practical issues for their now-elderly widows.