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Two men working as station hands stand near the entrance of a woolshed in New South Wales, observing a large flock of Merino sheep penned inside the shearing facility. One man shearer in a blue shirt and hat holds paperwork while discussing with his colleague, with a black working dog positioned nearby. The metal-framed woolshed houses hundreds of sheep awaiting shearing, their thick wool coats clearly visible in the well-lit interior. This scene captures the essential preparation phase of the wool industry, where careful planning and livestock management ensure efficient shearing operations on the station.
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