Ramming the shears : the rise and demise of the Australian shearer and his culture, Williams, Paul A. et al, 2004
Historical information
The story of what was once the largest Australian union. The Shearers' Union was started by David Temple in 1886 in Ballarat. This union ultimately became the AWU from which the ALP evolved.
Significance
Relevant to unions in the Ballarat region, particularly the Shearers' Union.
Physical description
Book; 136 pages.
White cover with one colour photograph and two images of the Eureka Flag; black lettering; title and author name.
Inscriptions & markings
Inscribed on title page: "To Graeme Shearer, [donor's name illegible], 04/09/2004."
