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National Wool Museum
Book, Instruction book for Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machinery
... Instruction book for Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing...Sheep stations - management Shearing machinery...Instruction book for Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing...Instruction book for Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing... shearing machinery Instruction book for Moffatt-Virtue sheep ...Instruction book for Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, from the property of Mary Doyle, Cressy.Instruction book for Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, from the property of Mary Doyle, Cressy.sheep stations - management shearing machinery, moffat-virtue ltd, sheep stations - management, shearing machinery -
National Wool Museum
Book, Shearing by machinery with the Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machine
... Shearing by machinery with the Moffatt-Virtue sheep...Sheep stations - management Shearing machinery...Catalogue book of Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machinery...Catalogue book of Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machinery...-Virtue sheep shearing machine Catalogue book of Moffatt-Virtue ...Catalogue book of Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, from the property of Mary Doyle, Cressy.Catalogue book of Moffatt-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, from the property of Mary Doyle, Cressy.sheep stations - management shearing machinery, moffat-virtue ltd, sheep stations - management, shearing machinery -
National Wool Museum
Folder, Wolseley sheep shearing machinery
... Wolseley sheep shearing machinery... career as a woolclasser. "Wolseley sheep shearing machinery"...Wolseley sheep shearing machinery 2...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Folder Wolseley sheep shearing machinery ...Part of Ken Galloways research material associated with his career as a woolclasser. "Wolseley sheep shearing machinery"Wolseley sheep shearing machinery 2woolclassing shearing machinery, wool press, wolseley, galloway, mr ken, woolclassing, shearing machinery -
National Wool Museum
Folder, Lister sheep shearing machinery
... Lister sheep shearing machinery... career as a woolclasser. "Lister sheep shearing machinery"...Lister sheep shearing machinery 7...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Folder Lister sheep shearing machinery Lister ...Part of Ken Galloways research material associated with his career as a woolclasser. "Lister sheep shearing machinery"Lister sheep shearing machinery 7woolclassing shearing machinery, wool press, lister, galloway, mr ken, woolclassing, shearing machinery -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of sheep shearing demonstration
... Photograph of sheep shearing demonstration...sheep shearing...Photograph of an outdoor sheep shearing demonstration held... shearing demonstration Photograph Photograph of an outdoor sheep ...Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows snippets of life on the Island after its acquisition by the Victorian Government in the late 1970s. Photograph of an outdoor sheep shearing demonstration held on Churchill Island, with a man shearing in the foreground, and a group of observers in the background.catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, sheep shearing -
National Wool Museum
Folder, Moffat-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, Koerstz woolpresses
... Moffat-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, Koerstz woolpresses... career as a woolclasser. "Moffat-Virtue sheep shearing machinery...Moffat-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, Koerstz woolpresses...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Folder Moffat-Virtue sheep shearing machinery ...Part of Ken Galloways research material associated with his career as a woolclasser. "Moffat-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, Koerstz woolpresses"Moffat-Virtue sheep shearing machinery, Koerstz woolpresses 1woolclassing shearing machinery, wool press, moffat virtue, koerstz, galloway, mr ken, woolclassing, shearing machinery -
National Wool Museum
Folder, Burgon, Burgon & Ball, Ronaldson & Tippett, Munro, sheep shearing machines
... Burgon, Burgon & Ball, Ronaldson & Tippett, Munro, sheep... & Tippett, Munro, sheep shearing machines"...Burgon, Burgon & Ball, Ronaldson & Tippett, Munro, sheep... & Tippett, Munro, sheep shearing machines Burgon, Burgon & Ball ...Part of Ken Galloways research material associated with his career as a woolclasser. "Burgon, Burgon & Ball, Ronaldson & Tippett, Munro, sheep shearing machines"Burgon, Burgon & Ball, Ronaldson & Tippett, Munro, sheep shearing machines 2woolclassing shearing machinery, wool press, burgon, ronaldson, galloway, mr ken, woolclassing, shearing machinery -
National Wool Museum
Book, Sheep-Shearing Experting
... Sheep-Shearing Experting..."Sheep-Shearing Experting" by L.D. Ryan, 1957....-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Book Sheep-Shearing Experting "Sheep-Shearing ..."Sheep-Shearing Experting" by L.D. Ryan, 1957.shearing -
National Wool Museum
Book, Sheep-shearing experting
... Sheep-shearing experting..."Sheep-shearing experting, Rev Ed, 1965" by L D Ryan...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Book Sheep-shearing experting To the Australian ..."Sheep-shearing experting, Rev Ed, 1965" by L D RyanTo the Australian Wool Corporatioon with the Compliments of the Author/ L d Ryanshearing -
National Wool Museum
Booklet - Sunbeam Cooper Shearing Shed Reference Book
... career as a woolclasser. "Sunbeam and Sunbeam Cooper sheep... on Sunbeam and Sunbeam Cooper sheep shearing machinery & shearing...Sunbeam and Sunbeam Cooper sheep shearing machinery... on Sunbeam and Sunbeam Cooper sheep shearing machinery & shearing ...Part of Ken Galloways research material associated with his career as a woolclasser. "Sunbeam and Sunbeam Cooper sheep shearing machinery & shearing shed equipment"White binder containing a collection of research material on Sunbeam and Sunbeam Cooper sheep shearing machinery & shearing shed equipmentSunbeam and Sunbeam Cooper sheep shearing machinery & shearing shed equipment 5woolclassing shearing machinery, wool press, sunbeam, sunbeam cooper, galloway, mr ken, woolclassing, shearing machinery -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Shearing Sheep, New South Wales, Australia
... Shearing Sheep, New South Wales, Australia...Photograph, 'Shearing Sheep', 1900-10 (Philadelphia Museum...SHEARING SHEEP / NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Photograph Shearing Sheep, New South Wales ...Photo depicts the interior of a shearing shed with shearing taking place. The shed is located in New South Wales and this photo would appear to date from the turn of the century. Presumably the Philadelphia Museum inscription on the front indicates that either this photo is from their collection (unlikely) or that it was commissioned by them for selling / distribution.Photograph, 'Shearing Sheep', 1900-10 (Philadelphia Museum). Caption on reverse of photograph - 'Shearing Sheep', (Philadelphia Museum) c.1900-10.SHEARING SHEEP / NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA / THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUMshearing shearing sheds, philadelphia museum, shearing, shearing sheds -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Shearing Sheep
... Ballarat School of Mines Shearing Sheep...Two Ballrarat School of Mines students shearing sheep... Sheep Two Ballrarat School of Mines students shearing sheep ...Two Ballrarat School of Mines students shearing sheepballarat school of mines, shearing, sheep, alumni, rural studies -
National Wool Museum
Shearing Handpiece
... wolseley sheep shearing machine co. ltd...THE / WOLSELEY / SHEEP / SHEAR / 52039... handpiece. THE / WOLSELEY / SHEEP / SHEAR / 52039 Wolseley No. 3 ...Wolseley No. 3 type shearing handpiece. Serial no. 52039.Wolseley no. 3 shearing handpiece.THE / WOLSELEY / SHEEP / SHEAR / 52039shearing, wolseley sheep shearing machine co. ltd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact, Lister, Shearing heads, Early 20th century
... Sheep Shearing in the Western District.... The first sheep shearing machine in Australia was patented in 1867....1 This is a metal handpiece for a sheep shearing mechanism... Shearing heads .1 This is a metal handpiece for a sheep shearing ...The woollen industry has always been of the utmost importance in Australia. Although exports have declined over the past decades the production of fine wool still remains important in our economy. The great increase in wool production in the mid to late 19th century in Australia led to the need to replace the hand shears with some mechanized form of shearing. The first sheep shearing machine in Australia was patented in 1867 and improvements to this early model were made over the ensuing years. The early 1890s saw the introduction of flexible drive shafts. The two items here described show this innovation. These two items are of interest as examples of handpieces used early in the 20th century in the mechanized shearing of sheep. They would be typical of the pieces used in the wool industry in the early 20th century in Western Victoria. There are today many local shearers living in Warrnambool and nearby towns and working in the district. .1 This is a metal handpiece for a sheep shearing mechanism. It has a toothed blade attached with metal screws at one end and a jointed metal pipe at the other end for attachment to the shearing machine. The middle section has been covered with black leather for easier gripping. .2 This is a metal handpiece for a sheep shearing mechanism. It has a toothed blade at one end and a flexible metal attachment at the other end to connect it to the shearing machine. Both items are rusted and stained. ‘Sunbeam Flight Lister’sheep shearing in the western district, warrnambool -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Tool - Steel hand shears, Circa 1900
... Steel shears as were used in sheep shearing...Steel hand shears as used in sheep shearing... shearing Steel shears as were used in sheep shearing supplied ...Steel shears as were used in sheep shearingsupplied by Holden and FrostSteel hand shears as used in sheep shearingshears, steel -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sheep Shearing at Farrer’s at Deep Lead 1939
... Sheep Shearing at Farrer’s at Deep Lead 1939... grampians Photograph Sheep Shearing at Farrer’s at Deep Lead 1939 ...Deep Lead Scene Shearing at Farrer’s 1939stawell deep lead -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sheep Shearing at Farrer’s at Deep Lead 1939
... Sheep Shearing at Farrer’s at Deep Lead 1939... grampians Photograph Sheep Shearing at Farrer’s at Deep Lead 1939 ...Deep Lead Scene Shearing at Farrer’s 1939stawell deep lead -
National Wool Museum
Tool - Shearing Handpiece, c.1890
... Sheep Shearing...Etched. Base of handle. “FORD & McFARLANE . SHEEP SHEARER... . SHEEP SHEARER . Etched. Base of handle. “10” Ford ...Ford and McFarlane shearing handpiece c.1890. This shearing handpiece is from ‘Wellington Lodge” in Tailem Bend, South Australia. Wellington Lodge today is an Angus beef farm; however, the property has a long history which includes wool farming. Wellington Lodge has been in the McFarlane family since the 1840’s and was originally around 19000 acres. The donor, Brian Licence, assembled this handpiece out of spare parts he found while classing wool on the property in the 1960s. Brian showed the finished handpiece to the owners once his classing work was completed and was told he could keep the handpiece as a souvenir. Brian also classed wool at “Jockwar” and “Pleasant Park” in Penola for members of the McFarlane family during the 1960s. The handpiece is named after Ford, the name of the engineer who designed the handpiece and McFarlane, the owners of Wellington Lodge Station and employers of Ford. This handpiece was developed as a prototype for use on the property. The handpiece which is made of solid brass is in a “used condition” and has been patched with solder. The handpiece is stamped with the number 10. Internally, the handpiece is powered from a drive mechanism of compressed air, this compressed air was typically produced by burning mutton fat. The handpiece comes from the pre-electrical– steam engine era of shearing. Brass metal shearing handpiece. A three-pronged fitting to hold both the comb and the blade protrudes from one end. A cylindrical stem extends vertically from the other. This is likely where a connecting rod to the shearing plant would be found. Below this vertical stem, the handpiece has an additional threaded hose fitting. This is likely where compressed air was delivered into the handpiece. The inscriptions can be found on the rear, near the previously mentioned vertical stem. Around this stem is also where the repairs of solder can be found. These repairs are unique to this handpiece and are not common practise.Etched. Base of handle. “FORD & McFARLANE . SHEEP SHEARER . Etched. Base of handle. “10”sheep shearing, shearing equipment, ford & mcfarlane, wellington lodge, tailem bend, south australia, shearing handpiece, shearing -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Late 1800's
... sheep shearing san remo...Sheep shearers at San Remo. Donated by Jessie Smith (nee... shearers at San Remo. Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small) sheep ...Sheep shearers at San Remo. Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph of man leaning on heap of sheep skins with four ment in the background, one of whom is holding a horse. Sheds in the background. sheep shearers, sheep shearing san remo, jessie smith -
National Wool Museum
Shearing Handpiece
... "THE LISTER SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE DURGLEY ENGLAND", "LISTER SHARPENED...THE LISTER SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE DURGLEY ENGLAND Lister...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Shearing Handpiece THE LISTER SHEEP SHEARING ...Shearing handpiece with leather covered handle inscribed "THE LISTER SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE DURGLEY ENGLAND", "LISTER SHARPENED 62554". Patent 4385/25. Lister S is model after the Lister No. 3. Handpiece contains genuine rear joint, leather retaining ring, and grit proof nut that stops dirt from entering handpeice. C. 1930's.THE LISTER SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE DURGLEY ENGLAND Lister Pat. no. 4385/26shearing -
National Wool Museum
Shearer's Tally Book
... shearers. The final number of sheep shorn by each shearer are used...Booklet with image of man shearing a sheep.... shearing a sheep. Shearer's Tally Book. Elders Used for keeping ...Used for keeping record of sheep shorn by individual shearers. The final number of sheep shorn by each shearer are used to calculate payment. Provides wool grower with statistical information about how many sheep on property and where they are. Depends how many people on site who keeps the shearers tallies eg the contractor, property owner, station hand. Used also to keep shearers honest about their totals and therefore their pay.Booklet with image of man shearing a sheep.Shearer's Tally Book. Eldersshearers, tally book, shearing, sheep -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Puckapunyal - 75,172 Sheep for Shearing, 1988
... Puckapunyal - 75,172 Sheep for Shearing...Shearing Merino sheep... to muster and hold for a similar photo. Shearing Merino sheep ...Banjo Paterson once wrote, ‘The musterers are fetching them a hundred thousand strong’. Well, not quite 100,000 strong, but there are 75,172 mixed age Riverina-bred merino wethers in this mob mustered for shearing on January 22, 1988. The sheep were owned by the Mountjoy family from Geelong Victoria and were running on Puckapunyal Army Base near Seymour in Central Victoria on which the family held the grazing lease. Contractor for the shearing, Jim Walker, Avenel, Victoria, former Australian shearing team captain in 1974-75 and 1978-79, recalls there were up to 21 shearers in his team waiting for the red eyes to arrive despite the mid-summer heat of up to 38°C and the blinding dust on windy days. Jim Walker thinks there may also have been some sheep in the mob from Portland Downs and Isis Downs near Isisford in Central Queensland. The biggest shearing he did at ‘Pucka’ was 87,087 shorn in 1988. The ‘Pucka’ base was established during WW1. During the Second World War the Second Australian Imperial Force trained there as well as the US Army 41st Infantry Division. It was also home to the 1st Armoured Regiment from 1949 until 1995. During the 1950s up to 4000 national servicemen at any given time were training there. In the 1980s the Army undertook a major 60,000-acre land rehabilitation programme as decades of heavy use had led to serious degradation. By 1988 when the photo was taken, further land acquisition had increased the area to just under 100,000 acres, 43,000 of which is still bush country. There are no sheep there now, and the old shed was bulldozed and burnt. There are thousands of kangaroos which of course don’t need to be shorn and would be hard to muster and hold for a similar photo. Colour photograph, 75,172 merino wethers, mustered for shearing at Puckapunyal in 1988.shearing merino sheep, mountjoy, mr dale - worungalla pastoral co., shearing, merino sheep -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image - Black and White, Shearing, c1950
... A black and white image of a shearer shearing a sheep. ..., c1950 A black and white image of a shearer shearing a sheep ...A black and white image of a shearer shearing a sheep. sheep, shearing, shearer, farming, shearing shed -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Stawell Show
... Crowd watching a sheep shearing demonstration....Slide Stawell Show Crowd watching a sheep shearing ...Crowd watching a sheep shearing demonstration.stawell show -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Tool - Hand shears
... Metal hand shears as used in sheep shearing... Hand shears Tool Metal hand shears as used in sheep shearing ...Metal hand shears as used in sheep shearingstreel, shears -
National Wool Museum
Photograph - Slide, Stuart Ascough, Sheep Ready for Shearing, 1990s
... Sheep Ready for Shearing... factory training shearing shed sheep rural property 35mm colour ...This slide is part of a collection of visual resources used by Stuart Ascough while conducting training and technical advice at mills in China, India, Russia and Australia. This item is part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.35mm colour transparency mounted in plastic slide mount showing sheep in stockyards in the foreground, with shearing sheds in the background.wool, industry, australia, australian wool board international wool secretariat, factory, training, shearing shed, sheep, rural property -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - hand shears
... sheep shearing.... In 1892 Jack Howe an Australian shearer sheared 321 sheep in one... to shear sheep prior to the introduction of machine shears ...Hand shears - also called blade shears - were used to shear sheep prior to the introduction of machine shears and are still used today where no power machinery is available. Hand shears consist of two blades with a hinge at the end furthest from the point. The cutting edges pass each other as the shearer squeezes them together and shears the wool close to the animal's skin. In 1892 Jack Howe an Australian shearer sheared 321 sheep in one day using hand shears. This record has never been broken. hand shears with single spring, surface rust, unused, unsharpenedhand shears, sheep shearing, churchill island heritage farm -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Tool - Shearing Hand Set, c1960
... first commercially successful sheep shearing machinery...A metal handpiece for a sheep shearing. A toothed blade... first commercially successful sheep shearing machinery ...The wool industry has been critical to the Australian economy from the early days of European settlement. The increase in wool production in the mid to late 19th century led to the need to replace the hand shears with some mechanized forms of shearing.The first commercially successful sheep shearing machinery by Frederick York Wolseley in New South Wales who was granted a patent for his machine on 28 March 1877. Many of the early settlers to North East Victoria droved sheep overland from both Sydney and South Australia and established large pastoral runs in the district. Wodonga became a major service centre for the industry and established major saleyards for the pastoral and cattle industries. The handset has the company name "Heiniger" on the side. Heiniger is a Swiss company with subsidiaries in Australia and New Zealand. It was originally established in 1946.This item is connected to a major rural industry in North East Victoria.A metal handpiece for a sheep shearing. A toothed blade is held in place with metal adjustable screws at one end. A jointed metal pipe at the other end allows attachment to the shearing machine. The hinge has been covered with leather.On adjustment knob "Heinger"shearing industry, shearing equipment, shearing handset -
National Wool Museum
Agreement
... Shearing Sheep stations..." Station & 22 men to shear sheep. Written by the hand of Jim Hay... of "Manuka" Station & 22 men to shear sheep. Written by the hand ...An agreement between Ballie Donald & Fraser of "Manuka" Station & 22 men to shear sheep. Written by the hand of Jim Hay, Elders Geelong.Inside 10. Verso of 10. Regional Galleries Association of Victoria Conservation Treatment report 30 August 1988shearing sheep stations, history pastoral industry, history shearers, shearing shed hands, hay, mr jim e. - elders vp, manuka new south wales, shearing, sheep stations - history, pastoral industry - history, shearers -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Tool - Pair of hand shears, 1920 (Approximate)
... Used for shearing sheep before shears were electrified...Hand shears for shearing sheep, sprung handle, has points...-country Pair of hand shears Tool Hand shears for shearing sheep ...Used for shearing sheep before shears were electrifiedHand shears for shearing sheep, sprung handle, has points missing on blades"Combination / T / U / S No.1 / Sheffield"shearing, farm work, agriculture, farm tools