Bernie Walker receives hall of fame honour

People and Lifestyle

Apr 27 2022 Updated April 27, 2022

North East Media

NEW INDUCTEES: Five people were inducted into the Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame over Easter, pictured is Nola Anderson (left) accepting the award on behalf of her late husband Ray, Bernie Walker OAM, Denise Cooper, granddaughter of Dan Cooper, Cathryn Wendelborn, first female Inductee and Gene Mills. PHOTO: Supplied by Bernie Walker Id:23679

LOCAL shearer Bernie Walker was among five people inducted into the Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame in Hay, New South Wales over the Easter weekend.

Bernie Walker OAM is a well–known Euroa identity and a life member of the Golden Shears World Council.

Born and bred in Euroa, Bernie started shearing at 16 years old and played an active role in establishing Golden Shears Australia and the bi�...

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