Merrilyn's Memories by Merrilyn Gollan

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Inscription by author,

Family history and memories of Merrilyn Gollan OAM, an accomplished equestrian, who is a descendant of the pioneering Rose family near Bunbury, Western Australia. It details the early history of the Leschenault Homestead and her life filled with a love of agriculture and horses, starting in her childhood, where she grew up droving cattle along the Leschenault Estuary.

Horse riding has been an integral part of her life, and she was nominated as the WA representative for the first Australian Olympic equestrian team in 1952. She also wanted to attend an agricultural college to run a farm, but sadly, these opportunities were denied to her simply because she was female.

Merrilyn received an Honorary Life Membership of the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia and had a long history with the equestrian events at the Perth Royal Show, initially as a competitor, then as a volunteer and finally as the Chief Arena Steward. She later received an Order of Australia Medal for her service to the agricultural show sector.