Paroo Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Founder | Frederick Albert Crews, C. V. Crews, Reginald Grant |
| Headquarters | Mid West, Western Australia , Australia |
| Products | Cattle, formerly sheep and wool |
Paroo Station, often referred to simply as Paroo, operates as a cattle station under a pastoral lease in the Mid West area of Western Australia. It lies roughly northwest of Wiluna and eastward from Meekatharra. The property was once traversed by the now-defunct Meekatharra–Wiluna railway.
In 1923, Paroo was purchased by Frederick Albert Crews, his son C. V. Crews, and Reginald Grant, who initially introduced sheep to the station. Following the end of their partnership, the station was put up for auction in 1927. At that point, Paroo encompassed , carrying a flock of 5,500 sheep. Approximately of the land was enclosed by of fencing, which segmented the property into 10 paddocks. Water needs were met through 14 wells fitted with mills and troughs.
The Crews family maintained possession of Paroo and appointed J. C. Baker to manage operations. By 1934, due to health issues affecting Clarrie Crews, the station was listed for sale once more. At this time, the property extended over , divided into 14 substantial paddocks with nearly complete perimeter fencing, lacking only . Water infrastructure had expanded to include 21 wells. Sheep numbers had risen to around 8,000.
By 1950, Paroo had achieved a wool output of 115 bales from a sheep population of 4,500, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to wool production during that era.