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Shearing in the Riverina, New South Wales
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Shearing in the Riverina, New South Wales

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"Shearing in the Riverina" offers a fascinating glimpse into a vital part of Australian history. Penned by Rolf Boldrewood, this book delves into the world of sheep shearing, capturing the essence of rural life in the Riverina region. A significant contribution to the study of agricultural labor, this historical work explores the demanding work and the social fabric of a community built around the wool industry.

This volume provides a valuable perspective on the development of Australia's agricultural identity. Readers interested in the history of Australia, and the sociology of rural communities will find this book insightful and engaging. The detailed focus on sheep-shearing practices makes "Shearing in the Riverina" a unique and essential historical document. It examines a cornerstone of the Australian economy and the lives of those who shaped it.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
24
ISBN
9781022932869

"Shearing in the Riverina" offers a fascinating glimpse into a vital part of Australian history. Penned by Rolf Boldrewood, this book delves into the world of sheep shearing, capturing the essence of rural life in the Riverina region. A significant contribution to the study of agricultural labor, this historical work explores the demanding work and the social fabric of a community built around the wool industry.

This volume provides a valuable perspective on the development of Australia's agricultural identity. Readers interested in the history of Australia, and the sociology of rural communities will find this book insightful and engaging. The detailed focus on sheep-shearing practices makes "Shearing in the Riverina" a unique and essential historical document. It examines a cornerstone of the Australian economy and the lives of those who shaped it.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
24
ISBN
9781022932869