The Naradhan Station Woolshed was built in 1888 on “Morwell”, Naradhan and could accommodate up to 30 shearers. When a kerosene powered engine was introduced in approx. 1930, the number of shears accommodated was reduced to 14.
The Historic Naradhan Woolshed is currently a working shearing shed with shearing taking place several times a year and is now owned by Doug & Maria Hart.
Contact Doug Hart 0427 969 834 to organise a tour and a history commentary of the Historic Naradhan Woolshed. The Naradhan Woolshed is located 1km south Naradhan on the Lake Cargelligo – Rankins Springs Road, Naradhan.ck
Hart Boys in action at the Naradhan Woolshed
Lake Cargelligo is the place to start when on the hunt for the most species sighted or rare and threatened birds! But for anyone with an appreciation for birds, in particular waterbirds, Lake Cargelligo is one of three noteworthy lakes.
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History of Drought in NSW During the second half of the 19th century increased population and droughts led to increasing the intensity of farming and attempts to ‘drought proof’ agriculture through the expansion of irrigation. 1895 – 1903 – Federation Drought 1937 – 1945 – World War II Drought 2001- 2010 – Millenium Drought While there are localised drought events …
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