Woolsheds, The Historic Shearing Sheds of Aotearoa

Exquisitely photographed by Jane Ussher, Woolsheds takes readers to historic sheep stations in the North and South islands, and explores the rich histories of this key primary industry that are contained in their heritage shearing sheds.

From the oldest working woolshed in Mid Canterbury to woolsheds rebuilt after earthquakes, it is a celebration of the tenacity of the sheep-farming sector.

Contents:

Foreword 8
Introduction 11
1. Beginnings 19
2. The bequest and the building 59
3. The mayor and the honorary curator 97
4. The Empire and after 131
5. The traditionalists 171
6. The professional era 201
7. Interregnum 255
8. The extension 283
Coda 330
Chronology 336
Supporters 340
Staff 342
Sources 344
Image credits 352
Thanks 362
Index 364