Story: Shearing

Inside the Homebush Station woolshed (2nd of 2)

Inside the Homebush Station woolshed

The slatted floor and small pens for holding sheep before they are shorn are typical of late 19th century woolsheds.

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Photograph by Peter E. Smith

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Des Williams, 'Shearing - Early shearing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/18235/inside-the-homebush-station-woolshed (accessed 19 April 2024)

Story by Des Williams, published 24 Nov 2008