The ShearersFor much of its history, Australia has been described as riding on the sheep's back. However, if the country rode on anyone's back, it was on the aching, creaking, flexing spines of Australian shearers. Armed with their blades, a sense of adventure, and a relentless work ethic, shearers have been a fundamental part of Australia's outback for centuries. From legendary figures such as blade shearing record holder Jack Howe and fearless union man turned