Palparara
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Founded | prior to 1878 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Queensland outback |
Palparara Station operates as a cattle station under a pastoral lease within Queensland's remote outback region.
Positioned to the northwest of Windorah and northeast of Birdsville, the property is traversed by Farrar's Creek, situated between the Barcoo and Thomson Rivers. Historically, it shared boundaries with Davenport Downs, Monkira, Morney Plains, Currawilla, and Connemara Stations.
History
Palparara was established prior to 1878 and was offered at auction by proprietors Caswell and Hughes. At that time, it encompassed roughly , stocked with 450 cattle and 15 horses.
In 1906, significant flooding inundated much of Palparara—then under Dalgety and Co.'s ownership—with approximately of water. By 1908, Sidney Kidman had acquired the station, later transferring ownership to Edmund Jowett in 1910.
By 1936, under the management of Mr. Corrigan and following Jowett’s estate auction, Palparara extended over , supporting about 5,000 cattle. Despite this, it failed to attract any bids initially. Ultimately, it was sold for £11,500 along with 3,500 cattle to interests linked to Kidman.
In 1951, Palparara formed part of the Devoncourt property spanning , overseen by manager William Plush. The area experienced favorable seasonal conditions despite limited availability of feed.