Ewe shearing record falls at Kojonup

By Mal Gill
Updated May 7 2019 - 9:12am, first published 9:00am
On his way to setting a world record, Bunbury shearer Lou Brown is coached by the shearer who held the record Cartwright Terry (left) and his mentor Michael James Terry, leaning over the gate.
On his way to setting a world record, Bunbury shearer Lou Brown is coached by the shearer who held the record Cartwright Terry (left) and his mentor Michael James Terry, leaning over the gate.
Cartwright Terry (left) congratulates Lou Brown, with his daughter Inaaya, 8, in front of the tally board.
Cartwright Terry (left) congratulates Lou Brown, with his daughter Inaaya, 8, in front of the tally board.
Lou Brown celebrates the new record.
Lou Brown celebrates the new record.
Wool classer Hailee Hiriaki (left) and wool handlers Latoya Te Kapa and Ralph Wharanere processing the wool during the record shear.
Wool classer Hailee Hiriaki (left) and wool handlers Latoya Te Kapa and Ralph Wharanere processing the wool during the record shear.

A SIDEWAYS tap on the upper arm with a clenched fist - a sign of respect that said 'thanks bro, it's my record now' - marked a new holder of the world eight-hour solo Merino ewe shearing record recently.

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