Landor Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founded | before 1925 |
| Headquarters | Gascoyne , Australia |
Area served | Gascoyne region, Western Australia |
| Products | Sheep grazing, cattle |
| Owner | Richie Brennan (since 1998) |
Landor, also known as Landor Station, operates as a pastoral lease and sheep station situated within the Gascoyne area of Western Australia.
The station lies approximately northwest of Meekatharra when traveling by air, with a road journey of via the Great Northern Highway. Encompassing an area of , the property boasts dual frontage along the Gascoyne River, Landor Creek, and Aurila Creek, extending over more than . Its terrain predominantly consists of floodplain regions rich in vegetation such as buffel grass, saltbush, bluebush, cotton bush, alongside various acacia species.
Initially established prior to 1925 as a cattle station, Landor later shifted focus to sheep grazing. The flock size expanded significantly, with 12,000 sheep shorn in 1925 increasing to 50,000 by 1927.
In 1998, ownership of the station transferred to Richie Brennan, who purchased it from Malcolm McCusker. By 2013, Brennan disclosed that cattle theft over the preceding ten years had resulted in losses amounting to AUD 500,000.
The homestead is positioned near where the Landor River meets the Gascoyne River. Both waterways received their names from surveyor HS Carey, presumably in honour of barrister EW Landor.
Located on Landor Station close to its border with Errabiddy Station are the heritage-listed Nundigo well and stockyards, situated between tributaries of Bubbagundy Creek. These yards are flanked by flood gums on the eastern side and open scrubland to the west. Historically, they functioned as a holding point for drovers en route to the Meekatharra railhead. The soft ground at this location enabled cattle to be shod before they traversed more challenging terrain ahead.
Landor Races
Held annually at a racecourse positioned 22mi north of the homestead (), the Landor Races form a key event in the region. The venue includes an airstrip, stables, essential utilities, a dance hall, dining facilities, a grandstand, and a nearby public campground equipped with toilet and shower amenities. These races take place during the first weekend of October, coinciding with local school holidays.
Founded in 1921 by stockmen from neighbouring stations such as Mount Augustus, Milgun, Mount Seabrook, and Erravilla, the races began as a contest to identify the fastest horse. They have been conducted almost continuously since then, apart from breaks during World War II. The races employ walk-up starts rather than starting gates.
The first Eastern Gascoyne Race Club Landor Cup was contested in 1922 over a distance of one mile and was won by "Johnny the Gun." In 2012, "Cathcart" claimed victory in the Landor Cup. Presently, the race covers a distance of 1800m.