Wool was/is a big industry in Geelong, Australia and it has a nice museum providing some history and showing off its proud sheep-shearing heritage.
Why we're here, behold the mighty ram. Curly.
Zombie shearers. It's a tough job, historically done by roving groups of pure blue collar workers. Notice the nifty harness, lock the sheep between your legs style of shearing.
A typical shed, living quarters for a shearer group. Spartan.
Wash basin on the ranch station. Textile machine, all heavy metal.
What it's all about, from stray hairs to smooth carpet.
Why we're here, behold the mighty ram. Curly.
Zombie shearers. It's a tough job, historically done by roving groups of pure blue collar workers. Notice the nifty harness, lock the sheep between your legs style of shearing.
Wash basin on the ranch station. Textile machine, all heavy metal.
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