Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 108 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.) Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Sheep-shearing -- Australia SF Text Australia Category: History - Other Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) 84396 2025-07-02T10:05:46.220529 text/html 79909 2020-12-27T20:43:31 text/html 119967 2025-07-02T10:05:51.789459 application/epub+zip 119868 2025-07-02T10:05:49.503520 application/epub+zip 91078 2025-07-02T10:05:48.253590 application/epub+zip 281454 2025-07-02T10:05:53.437450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274491 2025-07-02T10:05:51.107520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241128 2022-09-02T13:33:02.302091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77357 2025-07-02T10:05:45.970519 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77286 2020-12-27T20:43:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18991 2025-07-02T10:05:53.555448 application/rdf+xml 18771 2025-07-02T10:05:48.873532 image/jpeg 3973 2025-07-02T10:05:48.611532 image/jpeg 32437 2020-12-27T20:43:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 31585 2020-12-27T20:43:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 118340 2025-07-02T10:05:46.228552 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia