Previously unseen archives reveal history of Australian merino wool
Sheep farmer Peter Small unveiled previously unseen archives of merino wool history in June 2026. The collection, including 10,000 microscope slides and notes from pioneer scientist Harold Burnell Carter, was shipped from the UK after decades. The archives, which contain foundational research for the wool industry, were opened in Victoria for the first time by scientists.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 21:30 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 21:40 UTC
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