Elsinora
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Founder | Edward Killen |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | New South Wales |
| Products | Sheep, cattle |
Elsinora Station, frequently referred to simply as Elsinora, is a pastoral lease functioning as both a sheep station and cattle station situated in the remote regions of New South Wales. It is positioned roughly north of White Cliffs and northwest of Bourke, close to the border with Queensland.
History
Founded in 1882 by Edward Killen, Elsinora originated as a leasehold on undeveloped, unsurveyed terrain lacking water resources, spanning . Killen initially introduced sheep to the property. By 1883, investments in infrastructure had reached £13,000, and by 1888 the station was home to approximately 70,000 sheep. The successful drilling of water wells in 1893 produced a daily yield of , significantly boosting the station's operations.
By 1894, Elsinora had sheared nearly 100,000 sheep, indicating a large-scale wool enterprise. The property remained under the ownership of Killen and Co. as of 1912; Killen was also proprietor of Mooculta Station.
In 1918, the well-known pastoralist Sidney Kidman purchased Elsinora along with Urisino and Thurloo Downs from Goldsbrough Mort & Co., retaining possession until 1923.