Lifetime of dedication: Hugh Munro awarded Life Membership with Angus Australia
Angus Australia has proudly awarded Life Membership to Mr Hugh Munro, recognising more than six decades of unwavering dedication, service, and leadership within the Angus breed and broader beef cattle industry. The achievement was celebrated at the Australia Annual General Meeting held in Launceston, Tasmania, on May 27th, 2025.
Hugh Munro’s lifelong connection with Angus cattle is not only marked by his deep practical expertise but also his strong commitment to the governance and development of the breed on local, state, and national levels.
Mr Munro has been in the Angus game since 1961, when he began breeding with his Guldamulda Angus Stud. He continued this stud until 1993, when it was amalgamated with the Booroomooka Angus Stud, where he has served as owner and co-principal since. His contribution to Angus genetics and performance has been both practical and generational. The Munro family continues to operate Booroomooka Angus Stud with the same commitment to excellence and breed improvement.
Mr Munro’s involvement with Angus Australia began early, showing his contribution to the New South Wales State Committee as far back as 1963. His pioneering mindset saw him become a member of the inaugural Herd Improvement Group in 1966, the forerunner to what is now known as BREEDPLAN.
Mr Munro was an early supporter of the development of the Angus reference population, serving as an original bull owner in the inaugural cohort of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program, with the Booroomooka Angus herd also serving as one of the first cow cooperator herds in the program.
Throughout his career, Mr Munro has worn many hats in service to Angus Australia. He served on the national Board from 2008 until 2016 and was elected Chair in 2016. During his tenure, he also chaired the Breed Development Committee and was a Director on the Certified Australian Angus Beef (CAAB) Board. His leadership was noted not only for its clarity and depth of knowledge but also for his steady, thoughtful approach to solving complex challenges.
Fellow former Director Tony Seymour reflected on Munro’s influential role on the Board, saying, “His need to understand a problem and resolve it logically made him a stalwart of many debates and discussions. His even hand and questioning mind helped resolve many of the difficult matters we faced and always shed a commonsense light on any deliberations.”
He is also a supporter of the next generation, having long sponsored the Norman Lethbridge Award through NSW Angus, and participated as a judge at country shows since the 1960s.
Sam White of Bald Blair Pastoral remarked, “I was encouraged onto the board of Angus Australia by Mr Hugh Munro. I count him as a respected peer and friend… it is appropriate that he be considered for Life Membership… to recognise his long-standing commitment to the Angus breed and to the business of Angus Australia.”
Today, Hugh and his wife Juliet continue their work in the industry, managing a commercial cattle property near Bingara, NSW. His passion for Angus cattle remains undiminished, with an ongoing focus on pedigree and performance recording.
50 Year Presentation to Dunlop Park Angus
At the recent Angus Australia Annual General Meeting, held in Launceston, Dunlop Park Angus, Tasmania, was officially recognised for 50 years of membership with Angus Australia.
Stud owner and principal Brian Stewart accepted the commemorative award on behalf of the Stewart family and their long-standing stud operation, which has remained a consistent and respected contributor to the Angus breed in Australia for half a century.
Beyond their breeding achievements, the Stewart name is synonymous with youth development in the Angus community. The late Bruce and Pat Stewart, founders of Dunlop Park Angus, were instrumental in supporting the Angus Youth program. Their unwavering dedication led to the establishment of the Stewart Award in 2001, formerly known as the Angus Youth Helper of the Year Award. This award recognises individuals who have made significant voluntary contributions to the Angus Youth program, reflecting the Stewarts’ own commitment to nurturing future leaders in the beef industry.
Angus Australia extends heartfelt congratulations and sincere thanks to the Stewart family for 50 years of partnership and contribution—and looks forward to what the future holds for Dunlop Park Angus.
Feature Image: Sinclair Munro – President Angus Australia, Erica Halliday – Director Angus Australia, Hugh Munro, Scott Wright – CEO Angus Australia
