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THE SHEEP AND WOOL INDUSTRY 



of the rabbit-skins is not used, as it has practically no felting 

 properties. The short, fine, downy growth underneath the kempy 

 fibres only is used. These short, fine, downy fibres can be seen 

 plainly by blowing into the skin and parting the fur. Thousands 

 of bales of rabbit-skins are exported from Australia yearly. The 

 skins are sold by the pound. Average skins bring about is. per lb., 

 but the market fluctuates considerably (see Chapter XIX). 



[Photo kindly lent by Rex Blaxland, Esq. 



ANGORA GOAT. 



Bred by the Wyalong Angora Stud, N.S.W. Cut 14 lb. of mohair, 

 worth i id. per lb. 



Camel's Hair. Camel's hair is used in the manufacture of 

 blankets, belting for driving machinery, and other goods. 

 Constantinople, Persia, and other Eastern countries export con- 

 siderable quantities of it. 



Horse Hair. Horse hair is divided into two sorts, mane and 

 tail hair. The latter is made into fabrics for upholstering chairs, 

 sofas, etc. The mane hair is used for stuffing, or the padding 

 of railway seats, cushions, and also for making brushes. 



