Credo Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture, Tourism |
| Founded | January 1, 1906 |
| Founder | William Henry Halford |
| Fate | Purchased by Department of Environment and Conservation in 2007; now a tourist venue |
| Headquarters | Coolgardie , Australia |
| Products | Wool, livestock accommodation |
Credo is a former pastoral lease located roughly north of Coolgardie within the Goldfields area of Western Australia.
Spanning an area of , the property was purchased by the Department of Environment and Conservation in 2007. Today, it functions as a tourist venue, offering accommodation in six on-site dongas for overnight guests.
The station was founded by William Henry Halford around 1906–1907 and began as an outstation before evolving into a fully operational pastoral enterprise. Credo is split into two primary sections: the Halford homestead situated at Black Flag, and a separate zone containing additional homesteads, shearing sheds, and holding yards. The land supports indigenous flora including black oak, salmon gum, gimlet, wattle, blue bush, and salt bush.
Around 1924, Halford transitioned from cattle to sheep farming with an emphasis on wool production, utilizing dams instead of wells to supply water for livestock. Historically, the station provided support to prospectors working near old mines such as Black Flag and Four in Hand.
Operating under W. H. Halford and Sons, Credo was known for producing high-quality wool; for example, in 1927, 16 bales of AAE grade combings sold at Perth auctions achieved prices of 22¾d per pound. Despite dry conditions in 1928, the station sheared 8,500 sheep yielding 120 bales. By 1929, sheep numbers had increased to about 10,000, bolstered by acquisitions including 40 merino stud rams from Anama Stud.
During the early 1930s, wool production rose steadily with annual outputs nearing 300 bales from approximately 10,000 sheep. Wool prices remained consistent through the mid-1930s, fluctuating between 12d and 18d per pound.
Significant occurrences include the passing of founder W. H. Halford in 1928 and various events involving station inhabitants during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In December 1950, a sale of 700 sheep was conducted from the property.
Rowles Lagoon is located within Credo—a large natural pool measuring about in circumference—which historically served as a popular spot for swimming and duck hunting while providing habitat for native duck species.