“Good for a Rush or a Rally”

Description

"They are good for a rush or a rally, But they have no bottom to stay, But when I go out for a tally, I shear two hundred a day."

Notes

For comparison: A "gun" shearer was one who could consistently shear a "century" -- 100 sheep. The all-time record, which will likely never be broken, is held by Jackie Howe, who once sheared 328 sheep in an eight hour day. - RBW

References

  1. Meredith/Anderson, p. 276, "Good for a Rush or a Rally" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, MA276

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1968
Keywords: work Australia sheep
Found in: Australia