Wool scouring is the process of cleaning a batch of raw sheep's wool that makes it free from grease, perspiration residue (suint), dead skin and dirt and vegetable matter present as impurities in the wool. The Blackall Woolscour is the last remaining steam operated wool washing plant in Australia. It was in operation from 1908 through until 1978 and is now a living museum with a direct link to Australia’s pioneering era. The machinery is operational every day and is run on steam from May to the