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Stuart Brannigan made Honorary Life Member

Posted by The Roving Shepherd On May - 16 - 2026

At this year’s AGM and as part of the Southdown Society of New Zealand’s Centennial Tour Stuart Brannigan was made an Honorary Life Member, a fitting honour for all the work he has done over many decades for the breed.

Chris Medlicott, President of the Southdown Sheep Spciety of NZ presents Stuat Brannigan with Honorary Life Membership

Chris Medlicott, President of the Southdown Sheep Society of NZ presents Stuart Brannigan with Honorary Life Membership.

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