Shear History

50 Years of Golden Shears
in
New Zealand

by
Doug Laing

The detailed and colourful story of five decades of the world's premier shearing event. For each decade there is an overview of the state of the sheep industry and developments on and off the farm coupled with year-by-year hoghlights of each Golden Shears - the personalities, the records, the changing nature of the cometition with the introduction of wool handling and pressing in the 1980s.

SHEAR HISTORY is packed with photographs, including colour sections. there are also chapters covering the international shearing competitions associated with Golden Shears and the special role woman have played in its history. The book includes a full record of those placed in all events through the 50 years and a comprehensive index.

SHEAR HISTORY is written by Doug Laing, the country's most experienced shearing competition journalist, with special writers contributing additional chapters.

Retail Price :$45.00

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