The Shakedown on the Floor

Series: Verses Popular and Humorous

Henry Lawson

The story revolves around a group of Australian shearers who are struggling to make ends meet due to the economic downturn and the decline of the wool industry. The main character, a young shearer, becomes embroiled in a dispute with his employer over wages and working conditions. As tensions rise, the shearer's situation worsens, leading him to contemplate drastic action. The narrative explores themes of poverty, exploitation, and the struggles of the working class during this period in Australian history. The story is told through a series of vignettes... AI Generated Content

~1907 CE

Available in: English