Haddleton Shearing Shed

Physical Description

The Haddleton Shearing Shed is located off Trigwell Bridge Road and North of the Blackwood River. It has been constructed using slabs of jarrah timber, jarrah poles, a timber floor and a corrugate iron roof. There is a fire place in the shed which is made of iron stone. All the materials used in the construction were sourced on the Haddleton farm.

History

The shearing shed was originally used as the first dwelling on the farm in 1900 and was turned into a shearing shed a few years later. The stones were carted from the farm for the chimney and the slabs of jarrah were cut with a cross cut saw and broad axe. All the materials for the shed were carted by horse and dray.

The shed was originally a two stand shed and shearing was first done by hand click shears before petrol engine plant was installed.

The Shed is no longer used and the last shearing of sheep in the shed occurred in the 1970’s. The 1982 flood water marks are very clear between 10 and 12 feet high on the jarrah poles.

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: None
Extent of original fabric: Most

Condition

Good

Uses

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