Albion Downs
27°17′24″S 120°23′35″E / 27.29°S 120.393°E
Albion Downs Station, often referred to as Albion Downs, is a pastoral lease that operates as a sheep station. It is located about 75 kilometres (47 mi) north west of Leinster and 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Wiluna in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
History
The property had been established prior to 1928 when it was owned by Mr. Howard. Sheep had been introduced to the property and increased in numbers as the country was being opened up.[1] The quality of wool produced at the property was highly regarded, with top prices being paid for bales from Albion.[2][3]
In 1976, the property was being run by Glenda and John Howard. It had suffered through a five-year drought and the flock had been reduced from 20,000 to 9,000 sheep. Dingos were also a problem and regularly had to be shot to protect the stock. The station occupied an area of 707,000 acres (286,113 ha) at this time.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "The Pastoralist". Western Mail. Perth: National Library of Australia. 7 June 1928. p. 44. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ "Wool Prices Are Steady". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 28 January 1954. p. 2. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ "New state record for greasy wool". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 24 November 1948. p. 15. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ "Australian Outback is very isolated". Daily News. Google. 14 January 1976. Retrieved 18 May 2014.