Kinchega Woolshed, Heritage wool shearing building in Menindee, Australia
Kinchega Woolshed is a heritage sheep shearing building in a national park near Menindee with 26 shearing stands in a timber-framed structure covered by corrugated iron and supported by red gum trunks. The structure preserves the original layout of a working wool station with multiple work areas and support rooms.
The building was constructed in 1875 for a local landowner and processed livestock for over 90 years during its operational period. It represents the expansion of wool production in the region during the late 1800s.
The building shows how wool production shaped Australian rural life through its preserved equipment, including presses and the original steam engine that powered operations. Visitors can see how these machines were part of daily work at a large working station.
The building sits in a national park accessed through a vehicle fee gate, so allow time for park entry procedures when visiting. The site is straightforward to reach within the park grounds and offers little shade, making water and sun protection important on warm days.
At the southern end of the building are specialized waiting pens where sheep gathered before shearing and allowed their natural oils to develop. These pens show a working method that is no longer common today.
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