The Australian Shearer′s Hall of Fame - © Land Rover Club of the ACT

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	The Australian Shearer′s Hall of Fame

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*Description*	A display about the shearing industry
*Location*	34° 31′ CD" S . 144° 50′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates read from low resolution map >+/-1000m Location description : * km * of Hay township NSW Prominent feature : Hay, NSW
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Shearers have played a vital role in forming Australian heritage and culture. Shear Outback (The Australian Shearer's Hall of Fame) opened in 2002 and does the same for shearers as the Stockman's Hall of Fame in Longreach does for the stockman, though it is newer and has not yet expanded to the same extent as the latter. The historic Murray Downs woolshed has been relocated to this site, and is where the live shearing demonstrations take place three times daily. These demonstrations are much more than a simple demonstration of taking the the wool off the sheep's back, and the presenter gives a fascinating insight into the life and work of a shearer, both historically and in the present day. The main hall contains an extensive display of shearing handpieces from the very first experimental mechanical shears, a gallery of "gun shearers", and a comprehensive explanation and display of the woo.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

Shearers have played a vital role in forming Australian heritage and culture. Shear Outback (The Australian Shearer's Hall of Fame) opened in
2002 and does the same for shearers as the Stockman's Hall of Fame in Longreach does for the stockman, though it is newer and has not yet expanded to the same extent as the latter. The historic Murray Downs woolshed has been relocated to this site, and is where the live shearing demonstrations take place three times daily. These demonstrations are much more than a simple demonstration of taking the the wool off the sheep's back, and the presenter gives a fascinating insight into the life and work of a shearer, both historically and in the present day.

The main hall contains an extensive display of shearing handpieces from the very first experimental mechanical shears, a gallery of "gun shearers", and a comprehensive explanation and display of the woo.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	There are four other museums in Hay that provide some interesting insights into some of the lesser known aspects.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	There is a selection of caravan parks in Hay, and bush camping available on th.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Shear Outback
	Visit Hay


*How do I get there*
	On S side of Sturt Highway 400 m W of interse.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Phone: 02 6993 4000 Fax: 02 6993 4915 Email: info@shearoutback.com.a.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	10/8/2007 LRCACT Roger and Ann Quarterman

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Document produced on 03-02-2010