Episode of Series “Big country”.
This film features sheep shearing at Moree and Yass, in New South Wales, and provides extensive information about this distinctive Australian industry. It also shows the life of the seasonal workers who are employed in this rural activity.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503421
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep shearers (Persons)
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep-shearing
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep-shearing - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Rural conditions
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Australia - Rural conditions
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)