The Sheep's Back Museum

History of Wool on the Limestone Coast

Category The Rouseabout

Section The Rouseabout

The Rouseabouts

Rouseabouts work to remove the shorn wool from the shearer’s work space. The first wool to be removed from each sheep is the stained and matted wool of the belly. The shearer pushes it to one side and the rouseabout… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2018

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where the museum stands, the Meintangk, Potaruwitj and Marditjali and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

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