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A story of big ideas and bold curiosity! David Unaipon was an Aboriginal Australian inventor, author, preacher, and lifelong learner who never stopped asking “what if?” His invention of mechanical sheep shears helped farmers go from shearing 30 to 300 sheep a day. It was life-changing! He used scientific thinking and Aboriginal knowledge to create solutions far ahead of his time, including concepts for rotary-wing flight before helicopters existed. David traveled across Australia, sharing ideas about science, storytelling, and culture, inspiring people wherever he went. Today, he appears on Australia’s 50-dollar note, a tribute to his brilliant mind and never-give-up spirit.

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If you enjoyed this story about David Unaipon, you may also enjoy learning about the agricultural inventor, George Washington Carver: https://jonincharacter.com/george-washington-carver/ 

CREDITS: Hidden Heroes of History is a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Rebecca Cunningham, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur and Sophie. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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