Baling fleeces, Burrawang, Australia
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Baling fleeces, Burrawang, Australia
Baling fleeces in a shearing shed, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: early 20th century
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Australian Baling Burrawang Shearing Shed Sheep Wool Woollen Fleeces
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In this evocative early 20th century photograph, a scene of rural life unfolds in the picturesque town of Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. The image captures the essence of the wool industry that once thrived in this region, with bales of freshly shorn fleeces piled high in a local shearing shed. The process of shearing was a crucial part of the annual cycle for Australian sheep farmers, who relied on the valuable wool produced by their flocks to sustain their livelihoods. In the days following the shearing, the fleeces would be carefully sorted, graded, and baled for storage and transportation to wool mills for processing. The shearing shed in this photograph is a hive of activity, with workers in various stages of the baling process. In the foreground, a man stands atop a bale, expertly tying it closed with twine. Behind him, another worker feeds fresh fleeces into the maw of the baling press, while yet another stacks completed bales on a cart. The atmosphere is one of industry and efficiency, yet there is also a sense of camaraderie and community among the workers. The natural beauty of the Australian landscape is evident in the background, with rolling hills and verdant pastures stretching out beyond the shed walls. The crisp, clean air and bright sunlight filtering through the windows add to the sense of a moment frozen in time, capturing the essence of a bygone era in the history of Australian agriculture. This photograph is a testament to the rich heritage of the wool industry in Burrawang and New South Wales, and serves as a reminder of the important role that sheep farming played in shaping the rural communities of this region. The fleeces in the shed may have been destined for the woollen mills, but they also represent the hard work, dedication, and resilience of the farmers and workers who brought them to market.
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