John Macarthur, Father of Australia's Wool Industry, fact or fiction

This blog post explores how John Macarthur is credited with establishing fine wool as a key industry in New South Wales. During the interwar period, he was claimed to be the father of the Australian wool industry. While significant, his contributions are part of a larger narrative involving many key figures in the industry. His legacy includes commemorative postage stamps and his portrayal in literature and festivals celebrating wool production.