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Oct 14, 2020 · It was developed as a sheep station in the early 1900s, with old Cobb & Co stone ruins and remains of the stagecoach track that transported mail, supplies and passengers during the early pioneering days still on the site.
Aug 5, 2021 · First developed as a sheep station in the early 1900’s, Devon Downs is steeped in South Australian pastoral history with the old Cobb & Co stone ruins situated at the clifftop being a distinct reminder of the pioneering Australians who first ventured into the region.
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It was the first systematic archaeological excavation in Australia (1929). Interpretation of the stratigraphy and stone tool sequence at two sites introduced concepts of antiquity and cultural change in Aboriginal prehistory which had previously been denied in Australian anthropology.
Aug 9, 2023 · The first holiday destinations were born, and activities and attractions were developed to amuse those with money and time on their hands. In its heyday, Devil’s Dyke boasted among its attractions: two bandstands, lawns, tea pavilions, a 7-ton replica Naval gun and even a zoo.
Sep 12, 2015 · Sheep stations and sheep husbandry began in Australia when the British started raising sheep in 1788 at Sydney Cove and evolved from that period.
Feb 16, 2016 · Kokotha Pastoral now manages Purple Downs, Roxby Downs and Andamooka Stations. ( Carmen Brown ) Posted 16 Feb 2016 16 Feb 2016 Tue 16 Feb 2016 at 3:36am , updated 16 Feb 2016 16 Feb 2016 Tue 16 ...
From there he went to `Retro', a sheep station near Capella on the Peak Downs, as overseer and sub-manager. It carried from 30,000 to 40,000 sheep. In 1892, he accepted a position as manager of `Rainworth', another sheep station in the Springsure district, owned at that time by F.B. Turner.
