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Monarch crowned

30/07/2021

210723lh010 Tom Silcock - Wool Monarch — TELANGATUK East farmer, Tom Silcock has been crowned the 2021-22 Wool and Rural Monarch for his work in sheep genetics and representing the interests of woolgrowers in the region. Mr Silcock follows in the footsteps of his father, John and sister, Marion Gibbins, who were both previous Wool and Rural Monarchs. Photo: LAUREN HAY.

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TELANGATUK East farmer, Tom Silcock has followed in the footsteps of his father and sister, this week crowned the Wool and Rural Monarch for 2021-2022.

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