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Oxen taking compressed wool to railway station
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Oxen taking compressed wool to railway station
Oxen taking compressed wool to railway station, NSW, Australia
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This vintage image transports us back in time to the early days of farming in New South Wales, Australia. The scene depicts a team of oxen diligently making their way towards the railway station, each animal yoked to a cart laden with large bales of compressed wool. The oxen's powerful muscles ripple as they labor under the weight, their determined expressions a testament to the hard work and perseverance required on the farm. The year is likely to be around the late Victorian or Edwardian era, as evidenced by the period clothing of the farmer leading the team, and the use of a lantern to light their path. The lantern adds an air of mystery and intrigue, suggesting that the oxen are making an early morning or late evening journey to the station. The railway station, a symbol of modernity and progress, looms in the distance. The bales of wool, carefully packed and secured, will be transported to markets and textile mills, contributing to the growing wool industry that was a significant part of Australia's economy during this period. This image offers a glimpse into the past, a time when farming was a labor-intensive endeavor, and the oxen were essential workhorses. It is a poignant reminder of the connection between the land, the animals, and the people who worked it, and the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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