Isis Downs Woolshed, Heritage-listed shearing shed in Isisford, Queensland, Australia.
The Isis Downs Woolshed is a shearing facility with a semicircular design built from steel frame and corrugated iron, containing 52 shearing stands arranged around the interior. The building still holds original equipment including steam engines, hydraulic pumps, and wool handling machinery from its working years.
The property began in 1867 and grew significantly under Sir Rupert Clarke's management into a large landholding. By the early 1900s, the site had become a major wool production center in the region.
The name draws from an English river, and this connection shapes how locals understand their place. You can sense this heritage woven into conversations and the way people speak about the area.
The complex sits about 20 kilometers east of Isisford along the road connecting the two towns. Visitors should expect a remote location with limited shelter, so proper planning ahead is worthwhile.
The structure was designed in 1913 specifically as a circular layout and stood out as Australia's only example of its kind when built. Engineers integrated both electric and hydraulic power systems, making the shearing process efficient and mechanized for its era.
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