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it comes out of the bale. The fleeces are not tied but are 
placed in the bale as rolled by the skirters. The bales 
are marked, showing the number and weight of the bale, 
class of wool, and the name of the owner. 
The most important advantages of the Australian sys- 
tem of packing wool are as follows: Well-arranged catch-- 
ing pens, proper sweating, and good light make shearing 
easier and prevent the crippling and cruel cutting of sheep 
so prevalent under the usual system. Sheds having good 
sanitation, ventilation, equipment, and light draw the 
best class of shearers. Removal of the dirt, classing, and 
proper packing put the wool in condition to go on any of 
the world’s markets, whereas the common American pack 
is salable only on American markets. The classification 
corresponds with the usual market quotation and thus 
enables the grower to know the true value of his wool. 
The classification of the wool at the shearing shed also 
acts as an accurate and an immediate indicator of any 
progress that is being made in the breeding and manage- 
ment of the flock and is thus a potent factor for improve- 
ment. 
