Women of Wool; 2012 Sheep and Wool Show; Methodist Ladies College

On Friday 20 July 2012, at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the convenors, Ms Robyn Russell and Ms Jacqueline McArthur, attended the Women of Wool Lunch, and delivered an address.

Afterwards, as guest of the President of the Australian Sheep Breeders Association, Mr Ross McGauchie, the Governor-General met with competitors and patrons of the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, and presented awards for the Champion Australian Fleece, the Champion Victorian Marino Pair, and to the Junior Sheep Breeder winners.

In the evening, at the Melbourne Cricket Club, the Governor-General, as guest of the Chair of the Methodist Ladies College Board, Ms Louise Adler AM, and the Principal of Methodist Ladies College Melbourne, Ms Rosa Storelli, attended the annual Foundation dinner and delivered the key note address.