Crown Point Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Founded | before 1886 |
| Headquarters | Alice Springs region , Australia |
| Products | Cattle |
Crown Point Station functions as a pastoral lease and operates as a cattle station within the Alice Springs region of the Northern Territory.
Description
Situated to the northwest of Aputula and to the east of Kulgera, this property is crossed by the seasonal Finke River and shares a boundary with Engoordina Station. The station derives its name from Crown Point, a distinctive pyramid-shaped hill located near a gorge along the Finke River. The landscape primarily consists of gently rolling terrain rich in Mitchell grass and other types of forage ideal for grazing livestock.
History
Crown Point Station was established prior to 1886 and was originally owned by Messrs Willoby, Harding and Co., who stocked it with 3,000 cattle, 250 horses, and 200 goats. By 1890, ownership transferred to James Cowan, who tragically died that same year in a railway incident. At that time, the station covered an area of and supported roughly 7,000 cattle under the management of Mr Ross. Although drought conditions occurred in 1892, subsequent years through 1897 experienced favorable weather. By 1910, Horace Cowan held ownership while Richard Taylor was responsible for managing day-to-day operations.
In 1937, Crown Point Station encompassed , with water sourced from Bloodwood Bore, seventeen wells, as well as the Finke and Goyder Rivers. During this period, the property was offered for sale.