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Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera, 1901. Creator: Unknown
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Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera, 1901. Wimmera is a dryland farming region of the Australian state of Victoria, first surveyed by Thomas Mitchell in the mid 1830s. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]
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Association Australia Australia Oceania Australian Barn Cart Commonwealth Of Australia Federated Australia Federation Loading Mitchell Oceania Preparation Preparations Preparing Produce Settlement Settler Settlers Storehouse Victoria Werner Company Wool Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn
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Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera, 1901 - A Glimpse into Australia's Rural Past
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. This print takes us back to the year 1901 at Warrawooh Station in the dryland farming region of Wimmera, Victoria. The image showcases a significant aspect of Australian history - wool production during the early days of Federation. In this snapshot frozen in time, two men can be seen diligently loading bales of wool onto a horse-drawn cart outside a rustic barn. These hardworking settlers epitomize the spirit of rural life and agricultural progress that shaped Australia's identity as a nation. The photograph not only captures the physical labor involved in preparing produce for transportation but also reflects on regionalism and settlement during this era. It is fascinating to imagine how these pioneers navigated their way through vast landscapes to transport their valuable goods across long distances. Although we may never know who precisely captured this momentous scene or why it was taken, its historical significance cannot be understated. This print serves as a visual testament to the resilience and determination of those who built Australia's agricultural industry from scratch. As we admire this remarkable piece from "Federated Australia" let us reflect on our country's rich heritage rooted in agriculture and acknowledge the countless individuals whose efforts paved the way for progress and prosperity.
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