Star Trails at Cacoory Ruins |
Cacoory Ruins:
About halfway between Bedourie and Birdsville are the ruins of Cacoory Homestead. The property was first taken up in about 1877 by the Wilson brothers, who also owned Coongie Station on Cooper
Creek. The homestead, which is built of local stone, probably dates from the 1880s when the station was held by Duncan McGregor. The station changed hands several times in the following years, until it was purchased by cattle baron Sir Sidney Kidman in 1899. Less than seven years later, in 1906, Kidman abandoned the property after years of severe drought and the loss of 3000 cattle. (Source Discovery Guide to Outback Queensland - Queensland Museum Publishing)
Will be posting more from this inspiring trip over the coming weeks.....
Stunning shot Anita,love it. I can't wait to see more from your trip, we live in an amazing country don't we!!
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