From an old slide taken in 1971. Heading up the Oodnadatta Track we met this group of stockmen going out (with their spare horses) to commence mustering (possibly several weeks) on
Anna Creek Station. Anna Creek (23,677 km2 (9,142 sq mi) is the world's largest cattle station, 7 times larger than the largest US ranch and larger than countries such as Slovenia and Israel. The number of cattle varies with the conditions (drought etc) but typically is between 10-20,000.
As this work is now mechanised with aircraft and motorcycles, this has become a historic image!
Translations to US English: stockmen = cowboys, station = ranch, mustering = rounding up.
22 comments
Malik Raoulda said:
Bon weekend salutaire.
Günter Klaus said:
Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,liebe Grüße Güni :))
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J.Garcia said:
Thanks for sharing and interesting information too
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Herb Riddle said:
Best Wishes. Herb
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Peter_Private_Box said:
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition, and great info as to the meaning..
It would have been so nice to see those days!
Best Wishes, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
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Pam J said:
AUSTRALIAN COWBOYS