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March 19, 2010
BOY, we all know everyone needs to be multi-skilled these days but should a shearer be an entertainer as well?
Two ads in a NSW country paper want a shearer with multiple talents, one who must be able to work a sheep dog, throw a boomerang and "conduct shows to the general public".
On the same page is an ad for a shearer to present "shearing, working dogs and whip cracking shows."
Back Paddock wonders which award they will work under - Australian Workers Union or Actors Equity?
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