Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 49 Boldrewood, Rolf 1826 1915 Browne, Thomas Alexander Shearing in the Riverina, New South Wales Produced by Col Choat. HTML version by Al Haines. "Shearing in the Riverina, New South Wales" by Rolf Boldrewood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and labor involved in sheep shearing on a large station in the Riverina region of New South Wales, focusing on the operations of the Anabanco station. Through vivid descriptions and character interactions, the narrative highlights the dynamics between shearers, their managers, and the strict regulations governing their work environment, offering insights into the culture of rural Australia during this period. The story begins with the anticipation of the shearing season, introducing key figures such as Hugh Gordon, the manager of Anabanco, and the diverse workforce comprising shearers, cooks, and laborers. As they prepare for the busy season, the narrative delves into the intricacies of daily life in the woolshed, the physical labor required, and the competitive spirit among shearers striving for efficiency and skill. Notable characters such as Billy May and Abraham Lawson represent the peak of shearing prowess, while conflicts and camaraderie among the shearers reflect the broader social dynamics of the time. With a blend of humor and realism, the book captures the essence of a crucial industry in Australia's pastoral economy, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of those who worked tirelessly in the shearer's shed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Sheep-shearing -- Australia SF Text Australia Browsing: History - General Browsing: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Browsing: Travel & Geography 84259 83822 2024-10-02T11:37:57.826161 2023-10-02T10:01:25.342504 text/html text/html 79909 2020-12-27T20:43:31 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 32437 2020-12-27T20:43:31 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 119893 2024-10-02T11:38:03.949122 application/epub+zip 119877 2024-10-02T11:38:01.433134 application/epub+zip 91086 2024-10-02T11:38:00.171160 application/epub+zip 281450 2024-10-02T11:38:05.801127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274491 2024-10-02T11:38:03.175104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241128 2022-09-02T13:33:02.302091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77357 77324 2024-10-02T11:37:57.549172 2023-10-02T10:01:25.166487 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 77286 2020-12-27T20:43:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31585 2020-12-27T20:43:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19963 2024-10-02T11:38:05.965279 application/rdf+xml 18771 2024-10-02T11:38:00.727164 image/jpeg 3973 2024-10-02T11:38:00.447117 image/jpeg 118299 2024-10-02T11:37:57.836135 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia