In the early twentieth century, it was often said that “Australia rides on the sheep’s back”—a reflection of the nation’s dependence on the wool trade. Accordingly, a vast itinerant army of labourers was required to shear the sheep and prepare fleeces for market. In this essay, Rolf Boldrewood provides a vivid picture of the shearing season on a large property.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Dystopia
Length1 hr 8 mins
Narrated byDenis Daly
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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About the author
Rolf Boldrewood
Thomas Alexander Browne (1826–1915) was an Australian author who published prolifically under the pseudonym Rolf Boldrewood. After a career as a farmer and as a government official, Browne began writing in the 1870s. His books contain both fictional and actual accounts of life in Australia prior to Federation in 1901.View all by Rolf Boldrewood
