Governor-General opens 150th Shepparton Show

She acknowledged the critical role of volunteers in putting on agricultural shows, highlighting the example of Margaret McNeil, who has been volunteering at the show for decades.

Ms Mostyn said she looked forward to enjoying a scone or two from the Country Women’s Association, with the “jam always first”.

She becomes just the third Australian Governor General to attend the Shepparton Show, following William McKell in 1950 and William Slim in 1954.

The Shepparton Show is on tonight until 10pm and tomorrow from 10am to 10pm.