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Australia's most famous shearer, Jack Howe, shore a record of 321 sheep in seven hours and 40 minutes in 1892 at Alice Downs Station, Blackall.
He also set a record of 237 sheep shorn with electric shears which was not broken for 58 years.
A memorial statue is located outside the Universal Garden Centre in Shamrock Street.
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Carpark
Car parking available
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Accessibility
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Jack Howe Sculpture
Shamrock Street,
Blackall,
Blackall-Tambo Area
Queensland
4472
Content Provided By Blackall-Tambo Regional Council
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