The Maker of Many Forms Born in Edwardstown, Australia, in 1901, Maxwell Christopher Richard Ragless lived a life defined by a restless, practical intelligence. He was a man of many hands, moving between the roles of woolclasser, vineyard manager, and engineer. His early years were spent navigating the demands of the land, managing the Abercrombie vineyard at South Road Estate and assisting on his parents' property. There was a mechani…