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It is so disappointing that an image of the Milparinka Courthouse prior to its restoration in the 1980s has again been used as a promotion for Corner Country, with the caption along the lines of "restored by the community".

For those of you who know and love the buildings in Milparinka, and know the work of the community and its volunteers, I urge you to contact the publishers of the articles and ask that they please check their images carefully before publication.

 

 

 

Corner Country

Pastoral Heritage

ACCOMMODATION PASTORAL HERITAGE STUDY PIONEER WOMAN JUST ADD WATER

The tracts of land comprising the Corner Country  are crown lands, leased to the families of the region for grazing purposes.  

Properties are known as stations, with sizes averaging around 50 000 hectares.  Whilst stock numbers vary with the seasons, the total for the region is generally about  200, 000 sheep and          18 000 head of cattle. Since 2000, however, periods of severe drought have had a significant impact on the capacity of stations in the area to carry these numbers of stock.  Many owners have sent stock away on agistment to other areas, even interstate, whilst they wait for rain.

Throughout the Corner Country, shearing teams work in the sheds to complete the annual shearing. It takes just two minutes to remove the fleece from a grown sheep.

The wool is classed, and pressed into 200 kilogram bales. Traditionally, the Corner Country produces about 1 million kilograms of  fine merino wool. 

A vital part of caring for both sheep and cattle is caring for the land.  Where ever possible grazing pressure is managed so that long term damage to the environment  is avoided. Providing adequate watering points, in the form of dams and troughs, is an important part of this management.

When driving through the region visitors can see many aspects of pastoralism at work. A pastoral centre in the Milparinka provides opportunities for people to learn more  about the industry, as well as equipment displays at Mt Wood.

Alternatively, choose to stay on a property offering accommodation in the region. 

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