Dillalah
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Founded | before 1864 |
| Founder | W. G. Conn |
| Headquarters | Charleville (approximate) , Australia |
Area served | Queensland |
| Products | Cattle, sheep (introduced after 1883) |
Dillalah Station operates as a cattle station under a pastoral lease in Queensland, situated approximately southwest of Charleville and north of Cunnamulla. Located on the western bank of the Warrego River, the property is traversed by Nimminmulla Creek and contains multiple permanent waterholes. The landscape is characterized by open plains with vegetation such as Mulga, Saltbush, bluebush, cottonbush, Mitchell grass, and yarron.
The term Dillalah originates from an Aboriginal word meaning Galah in the local language, named after a waterhole found along the Warrego River.
Established prior to 1864 by W. G. Conn, Dillalah initially supported a herd of 500 cattle. By 1869, when held by Messrs Russell and Company, it was stocked with 2,100 cattle and was put up for sale. In 1873, Dillalah together with the adjoining Yarronvale Station spanned , divided into 13 sections featuring improvements such as a residence, kitchen, store, and stockyards, maintaining a cattle population of 2,500.
By 1876, the station had expanded to cover , carrying 4,200 cattle and 45 horses. It was auctioned in 1877 for £32,000 including livestock. Frederick Walters took over management in 1878; by 1883, under ownership of the Dillalah Company and later the Morgan brothers, the acreage increased to , and sheep were introduced alongside cattle.
In 1916, the Queensland Government acquired the homestead area totaling , which was stocked with 3,100 cattle at the time, paying £13,000 with intentions for further development.
In 2010, owner Brock Hindmarsh reported that the region received of rainfall within two days, expecting a favorable season as flooding occurred along the Balonne, Warrego, and Paroo Rivers.