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04:50, 15 November 2015 == Importance of shearing ==
Sheep farming was a major industry in the Kelly country.
Sheep show at Jerilderie ([[Australian Town and Country Journal at KellyGang 20/8/1870|T&C20/8/1870]])
Australia's wool industry was well developed and the expression about the country 'riding on the sheep's back' was in use. More correctly it rode on the back of thousands of shearers and other bush workers.
The size of the wool clip ([[The Argus at KellyGang 19/1/1881|Argus19/1/81]])
Shearing in progress ([[Alexandra Times at KellyGang 30/10/1868 (2)|Alexandra30/10/1868]])
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== The KellyGang's involvement with shearering ==
Sgt [[Steele|Steele]] suggested that many young men when shearing. He said, 'I think when they have attained a certain age they go to shearing, and then return to their friends and idle about for a few months in the year; but they all work more or less.' ([[Royal Commission report day 23 page 3|RC8853]]) see also ([[Royal Commission report day 13 page 14|RC2983]])
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