2015 Cattle Station Trip – Week 7
Alexandria, Mittiebah, Brunette Downs, Anthony Lagoon, Eva Downs, Horse Paddock Trucking Yards (Batllin Pastoral) and Mallapunyah
The weeks seem to be rolling together quickly now, before you know it Lyle and Helen will be back from their Outback Trip. During Week 7 they visited Alexandria, Mittiebah, Brunette Downs, Anthony Lagoon, Eva Downs, Horse Paddock Trucking Yards (Battlin Pastoral) and Mallapunyah.
Alexandria
Sunday 01 May 2015
Entrance to Alexandria Station on the Barkly Table Lands, NT.
Old machinery – a feature in the landscaping at Alexandra Station – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Workers quarters at Alexandria Station – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Old truck loaded with wood and nowhere to go. Alexandria Station – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
The dinner gong outside the kitchen at Alexandria Station – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Mittiebah
Monday 02 May 2015
Mittiebah Station sign – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Mittiebah Station buildings – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Mittiebah Station kitchen and surrounds – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
The round yard at Mittiebah Station – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Brunette Downs
Tuesday 05 May 2015
Brunette Downs Station sign on the Barkly Highway – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Brunette Downs Station buildings – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Brunette Downs Station complex buildings – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Brunette Downs Station gardens – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Anthony Lagoon
Wednesday 06 May 2015
Sign to Anthony Lagoon Station on the Barkly Stock Route – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Anthony Lagoon Station rec room – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
At the time of year when Lyle and Helen travel on the Barkly Tableland station like Anthony Lagoon are literally havens of green in comparison with the rest of the landscape. Trees, green grass and flowering bouganvilla provide refreshment for the senses at the end of a hard working day
Anthony Lagoon Station kitchen – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Anthony Lagoon Station buildings – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Eva Downs
Thursday 07 May 2015
Eva Downs Station sign on the Barkly Stock Route – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Another classic steam engine relic in the grounds of Eva Downs. Kitchen/dining room in the background. Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Roadtrains parked up at Eva Downs Station – Barkly Tablelands, NT.
Battlin Pastoral at Horse Paddock Trucking Yards
Friday 08 May 2015
Campfire – the gathering place each evening after the day’s work is done. Battlin’ Pastoral at Horse Paddock Trucking Yards, NT.
Cool and inviting water hole at Battlin’ Pastoral’s settlement. Horse Paddock Trucking Yards, NT.
Cattle coming to drink – Battlin’ Pastoral at Horse Paddock Trucking Yards, NT.
Mallapunyah
Saturday 09 May 2015
Mallapunyah’s lovely gardens. Mallapunyah Springs Station, NT.
Mallapunyah’s lovely gardens. Mallapunyah Springs Station, NT.
Mallapunyah’s lovely gardens. Mallapunyah Springs Station, NT.
Mallapunyah’s lovely gardens. Mallapunyah Springs Station, NT.
Historic building at Mallapunyah, NT.
