VALE ROBERT THOMSON 19-5-1939 to 8-12-2024

Honorary Life Committee Member, Walcha Show Society

Robert Thomson was a long-term supporter of the Walcha Show Society. Appointed to the show committee in 1964, Robert became an Honorary Life Committee Member in 2004. During his time on the show committee, Robert volunteered his time working with the Wool Fleece section. Being a wool grower at ‘Kanimbla’, Robert’s success as an exhibitor spanned many decades.

Robert’s interest in showing wool fleeces took him to a 47 year association with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s Central District Exhibit. Providing fleece exhibits for the Sydney Royal Easter Show since 1965, Robert was appointed as Vice President of the Central District Exhibit in 1971 and in 1979 he was appointed President and Head Organiser and Stager. In 2009, Robert was the recipient of the RAS Contributor Award for his 45 years of contribution to the Agriculture Section. Robert is remembered as a well-respected, valuable mentor and friend to many involved with the Central District Exhibit.

Robert receiving the RAS District Exhibit Perpetual Shield for Central District winning the overall point score in 1980 >