TitleIllustrated London News 1881 vol.79 page 327DescriptionAn article on colonial wool‑growing highlights the importance of wool to British industry and showcases the Crystal Palace exhibition of wool, machinery, and fabrics. It emphasises the major contribution of Australia and New Zealand, whose combined output nearly meets Britain’s entire demand, and describes the New Zealand samples on display, sourced from several provinces and representing both Merino and cross‑bred wools.Year1881Volume79Page Number327FormatNewspaper article