Book was given to Mr Robert 'Bob' Edward Mitchell in 1938. Mr Mitchell trained as a wool classer in the 1930's and was awarded this book as the senior prize. Mr. Mitchell grew up on the Moorabinda sheep property and is on the honour roll as a past student who served in World War II from Wharparilla West State School.Large black bound book containing 12 double-sided pages, each with several wool samples mounted to a blue paper with the name of sheep breed which the wool came from. Each page also has a loose sheet of wax paper over the wool. Book can be closed and secured with a length of black material which can be tied up.world war two, robert edward mitchell, wool classing, wharparilla, wharparilla west state school, moorabinda, sheep farming, wool samples, wool, prize, student, rural life

Photograph of Mr Robert 'Bob' Edward Mitchell in his uniform before, or during, World War II. Mr Mitchell grew up on the Moorabinda sheep property and trained as a wool classer in the 1930's. He is on the honour roll for past students who served in World War II from Wharparilla West State School. It is understood that Mr Mitchell returned home from the war.Sepia/black and white photo of a young man in an army uniform, smiling. Cap is worn on the right side of the persons head and he is looking towards the left side of the camera.world war two, military, portraiture, uniform, australia, robert edward mitchell, war, conflict, moorabinda, sheep farming, wool classing, honour roll, wharparilla, wharparilla west state school, working life