Merty Merty
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Northeastern South Australia |
Merty Merty—also referred to as Merty Merty Station—is a pastoral lease that previously functioned as a cattle station in the northeastern region of South Australia. Since April 2013, it has been officially recognized as a gazetted locality.
The homestead is positioned approximately northwest of Tibooburra and north of Leigh Creek. It is situated alongside Strzelecki Creek, with the Strzelecki Track running through the property.
History
The station was established in 1919 through the subdivision of sections from Innamincka Station, Tinga Tingana, and Strzelecki.[1] In 1924, it was purchased by the well-known pastoralist Sidney Kidman. Kidman’s management was occasional; he doubted the dependability of the Strzelecki waterholes for moving cattle southwards and preferred to transport livestock via Innamincka Station and the Birdsville Track during periods of drought.[1]
Among the property's heritage-listed assets are the historic Well and Whim, Coochilara Waterhole and the Old Mulga Bore, both underscoring its importance in pastoral history.[2][3]
See also
References
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