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Richard joins Wool Producers Australia.
In November 2011 Richard joined Wool Producers Australia as the SA representative on this group. As many are aware, Richard is very passionate about the Wool and Merino industry and is looking forward to being involved in this organisation. Click here for more information about Wool Producers Australia.
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Wool fit for a King
Richard, Sarah, Thomas, Jacquie and Angus Halliday
Callowie Poll Merinos were proud to be part of the AWI campaign "Wool Fit for a Prince". As we all saw, Prince William proudly wore his woolen grey pin-striped suit, at his wedding reception, following his marriage to Kate Middleton in April 2011.
Once Richard opened the email requesting donations from sheep breeders, we knew we wanted to be a part of such a historic event. The children obtained a sample of "Pugsley" fleece, that won SA Supreme Fleece at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2010, and this was sent off to AWI.
In August, we received a 'Certificate of Thanks' from AWI which contained a small sample of the fabric that was made with wool donations to this campaign. Also received with this certificate, was a letter from HRH Prince William thanking all those who contributed. He states "It really does have that amazing feel for which Merino wool is so famous".
The remaining suit lengths that were created from this fabric have been successfully autioned throughout the country with donations going toward the Royal Flying Doctor Services.
