Ladies led the way with wool

By Stephen Burns
Updated June 20 2018 - 9:39am, first published June 17 2018 - 4:45am
Macarthur Merinos - descendants of those bred by Elizabeth Macarthur grazing near Ballarat, Victoria. (Photo: Pat Gabb)
Macarthur Merinos - descendants of those bred by Elizabeth Macarthur grazing near Ballarat, Victoria. (Photo: Pat Gabb)

For many, the descendants of the Merinos bred by Elizabeth Macarthur might be little more than a curiosity; but for those who have a fascination with the lineage of the breed they are a constant reminder of the efforts by a courageous woman to establish the fine wool industry in New South Wales.

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