DCP_2214 07:57
Bloomfield's Crossing - Shearing Shed
This is a working shearing shed, and is a hive of activity in the shearing season.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 903.90 819.34
DCP_2214 07:57
Bloomfield's Crossing - Shearing Shed
This is a working shearing shed, and is a hive of activity in the shearing season.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 903.90 819.34
DCP_2215 07:57
Bloomfield's Crossing - Shearing Shed
Charlie is rugged up against the early morning drizzle.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 903.90 819.34
DCP_2221/DCP_2224 08:00
Bloomfield's Crossing - Shearing Shed
This is a prize winning Karori Maiden ewe 16.5 micron fleece from the sheep stud.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 903.90 819.34
DCP_2226 08:02
Bloomfield's Crossing - Shearing Shed
This is the lunch and smoko room for the shearers.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 903.90 819.34
DCP_2232 08:06
Bloomfield's Crossing - Shearing Shed
This delightful poem is a tribute to the camaradarie that develops in a well run shearing shed such as this.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 903.90 819.34
DCP_2233 08:07
Bloomfield's Crossing - Shearing Shed
Charlie is a highly skilled and experienced shearer, and he was particularly impressed with this shed, which is one of the finest he has seen, with loving attention to detail.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 903.90 819.34
DCP_2234 08:26
Bloomfield's Crossing
Leaving Karori. The gates and fences are some of the best I have seen on the whole cliff walk - they have been well constructed to begin with, and are kept in excellent condition. The whole place is a credit to the Bloomfields.
Rowleys Creek Grid Reference 914.93 815.00