History of sheepskin Diggers vest a tribute to community's fundraising efforts for soldiers fighting in World War I

By Alan Hardie
Updated February 9 2016 - 6:25pm, first published 6:20pm
WARMING TO THE TASK:  Tony Mortel with military historian John Gillam and replicas of the sheepskin vest.	Picture by CATH BOWEN
WARMING TO THE TASK: Tony Mortel with military historian John Gillam and replicas of the sheepskin vest. Picture by CATH BOWEN

A book highlighting the history of the sheepskin Digger’s vest – which resulted in their reproduction by Mortels Sheepskin Factory in Thornton – will be launched on Wednesday. 

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