Community bids farewell to Jerilderie saleyard - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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They used to say "Australia rode on the sheep's back," so pivotal was our wool industry in the 19th century it provided Australia with one of the highest standards of living in the world.
They used to say "Australia rode on the sheep's back," so pivotal was our wool industry in the 19th century it provided Australia with one of the highest standards of living in the world.
But a lot has now changed and in the heart of sheep country in the Riverina, one famous saleyard is falling silent.
Trevor Basset auctioning sheep.(ABC News: Emily Doak)
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