Historical information

Angora goats are believed to have originated in the Himalaya Mountains of Asia. Angora goats were first imported into Australia in 1832 and 1833. They came from M Polonceau’s stud in France to the property of the Riley family of Raby N.S.W. Pure bred Angoras were imported from Turkey in subsequent years up to 1873, to properties in New South Wales, Victoria, and later South Australia. Farming Angora goats became popular in the 1970s.

Physical description

Sepia photo of three Angora Goat Bucks with four men wearing white shirts and and brim hats in a landscape format.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear top edge - Duaes(?) Anorgra Bucks 19-560