Bill Gallagher

Bill Gallagher was born in Hamilton in 1911. He moved to Papamoa and studied at Papamoa school. He also went to Te Puke District High School. He left school at 15 years old so he could work full time at his farm. He was known for his sense of humour and jokes. Years later he made the electric fenses and turned old cars into tractors. He became famous and his inventions helped other countries too.
Questions:
1. Create a sign that could be used on an electric fence as a warning to people.
2. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages of electric fences.
Advantages: Keeps naughty people away, It gives farmers better control, It is useful for animals.
Disadvantages: It hurts, It can kill animals, It can kill people.
3. The electric fence is now such a feature of New Zealand farms it could be called an icon. Explain it's creation.
The electric fence was created when Bill was working on his motorcycle and his horse came and and shook the horse.
4.  How would you go about finding out what animal activists think of electric fences? Conduct a survey of at least 10 people to find out their attitudes to electric fences.
5.Design something for a garden that you could make with recycled electric wire fencing.