Kalli Station (pastoral lease)
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founder | John Patrick McGrath |
| Headquarters | Cue , Australia |
Area served | Mid West, Western Australia |
| Products | Wool, cattle, sheep |
| Owner | Ross and Ailsa Ariti |
Kalli Station is a pastoral lease located in Western Australia, functioning historically as both a cattle and sheep station, with a primary focus on wool production.
Description
Spanning , Kalli lies within the Shire of Murchison in the Mid West area; the closest town is Cue. The terrain shows minimal erosion, with 91% categorized as either nil or slight, although 47% of the perennial vegetation is assessed as poor or very poor condition. Neighboring properties include Boolardy, Meka, Mileura, and Madoonga Stations.
History
Kalli Station was initially founded by John Patrick McGrath, formerly the proprietor of Peake Station. In 1918, it was placed on the market covering . The property changed hands to Ted Church in 1920 and later to John Forrest in 1927. Records from 1926 indicate the sale of 304 wethers, and by 1928 cattle were transported through Day Dawn to Midland Junction.
During the drought spanning 1936 to 1937, under the ownership of A. Lloyd, mulga cutting became necessary to maintain sheep until rainfall arrived in April 1937. By 1948, the station was again for sale, supporting a flock of over 5,200 sheep.
In 1989, authorities discovered a large cannabis plantation on Kalli during an inspection by the Department of Agriculture. This led to Operation Cerberus and several arrests linked to the L'Onorata Syndicate. The leader of this group was apprehended several years afterward.
The name "Kalli" is utilized by the CSIRO's regional land classification system to denote plains characterized by red sand overlaying laterite.
Currently, Ross and Ailsa Ariti hold the lease for Kalli Station, operating under Crown Lease CL574-1966 and Land Act number LA3114/670.