head station

noun

1. the main buildings on a large sheep or cattle farm

Example Sentences

When the selection is complete, the chosen herd is driven towards the head station yards, and the main body of cattle allowed to disperse again.

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Why mix in the quarrels and envying and strifes of the head station when silence and safety and peace may be found beyond the range?

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Gracemere head station is on the south side of the Fitzroy River, and is distant seven miles from Rockhampton.

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The object of the expedition having been achieved, and the country deemed suitable for stocking, the party commenced their return journey, crossing the Leichhardt River at a rocky ford, where the scenery was beautiful and the site admirably adapted for a head station.

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The present head station is on the exact spot taken up so long ago, but is somewhat different in style to the original slab hut on the ridge in which Mr. R. R. Morrissett and his hutkeeper, old Jack Ryan, dwelt in 1864, when water for the use of the head station was drawn from the junction of the creek with the river, that being the only surface water within miles.

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