Thurloo Downs
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founded | before 1883 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | New South Wales |
| Products | Sheep, cattle |
Thurloo Downs Station, often referred to simply as Thurloo Downs, operates as a pastoral lease supporting both sheep station and cattle station activities in the remote regions of New South Wales. It is situated approximately north of White Cliffs and northwest of Bourke, close to the Queensland border along the course of Berawinnia Creek.
The terrain of the property is predominantly made up of about two-thirds lightly wooded open land, while the remaining portion features sand dunes and rocky ridges.
History
Thurloo Downs was established prior to 1883 and at that time was owned by Messrs Rowan and Mactier. By 1896, with John Samuel Barrow managing the station, it spanned , fully enclosed and equipped with eight tanks, a dam, and a well.
In 1903, John Augustus Ibbott took ownership of the station and made it his family residence. Later, in 1918, noted pastoralist Sidney Kidman acquired Thurloo Downs along with adjacent properties Urisino and Elsinora from Goldsbrough Mort & Co.
During 1954, sections of Thurloo Downs and Elsinora were resumed to establish soldier settlements for veterans returning from the Korean and Malayan wars. This resumed land covered , creating the Kendabooka block, which was initially granted to Lieutenant Joe Waites.
Additionally, Thurloo Downs is recognized as the location where a total solar eclipse will be visible on 25 November 2030.