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TOP OF THEIR GAME: Mt Eliza's Tess Runting took out first place for 2022 in meat sheep judging at the recent Royal Sydney Show. Young Victorians fared equally well in their chosen fields of parading and judging at the National Competition, with many placing in the highly regarded awards. Turn to page 14 and 15 for Victorian place–getters. Id:23633

Mt Eliza's Tess Runting took out first place for 2022 in meat sheep judging at the recent Royal Sydney Show. Young Victorians fared equally well in their chosen fields of parading and judging at the National Competition, with many placing in the highly regarded awards. Turn to page 14 and 15 for Victorian placegetters.

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