It was James Highen of Melbourne, Australia, who patented the first Sheep-shearing machine in 1868. It was not until 1888 when the first practical sheep-shearer was used at the Dunlop Station and it was patented by Frank Wolseley and John Howard.
Additional Information:
- Sheep shearing – Wikipedia
Sheep shearing is the process by which the woollen fleece of a sheep is cut off. The person who removes the sheep’s wool is called a shearer.
Date:
1868
Name(s):
James Highen
Occupation:
Patent Owner
Machine:
Sheep-shearing machine
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Date:
1888
Name(s):
Frank Wolseley
John Howard
Occupation:
Patent Owner
Machine:
Sheep-shearer
Location:
The Dunlop Station