HISTORY of
Windy Station
Since 1833, Windy Station has been an integral part of Australia's agricultural story.
From its beginnings as part of the Australian Agricultural Company to its present-day operations, Windy Station embodies nearly two centuries of rural innovation, challenges, and triumphs.
Timeline
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![Black and white photo of a horse-drawn wagon loaded with stacked sacks in front of a large barn or warehouse.]()
1824
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) formed under British Parliament
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1833
AACo acquires Liverpool Plains land, establishing "Warrah Station"
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![A detailed historical architectural blueprint shows cross sections, framing, and construction details of a wood house, including elevations, trusses, floors, foundations, and structural elements with handwritten notes and measurements.]()
1901
Construction begins on Windy Woolshed and Shearers' Quarters
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![Historical cadastral map of Windy, property of the Australian Agricultural Company, showing land divisions, paddocks, and landmarks.]()
1912
Soldier settlement blocks begin to sell at Warrah Estate
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![A vintage sign with the word 'WARRAH' sits on top of a wooden mantle above a brick fireplace in a room with white wooden plank walls and a window showing a green outdoor landscape.]()
1972
Remaining section of the highlands and south east corner of the Warrah Estate sold by AACo
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![A group of sheep standing on green grass in front of a large, weathered barn with a smaller attached structure in the background, under a clear sky during sunset.]()
1997
After 165 years of ownership AACo sells Windy Station to Romani Pastoral Company
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![Open grassy field with rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky in the background.]()
1998
Romani Pastoral Company purchases Warrah Estate
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![Wooden corridor with slatted flooring, wooden fences on both sides, and sunlight streaming through gaps in the structure.]()
2017
Windy Station Woolshed placed on State Heritage register
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![A farm with a barn and trees in a rural landscape during sunset.]()
2023
Agritourism initiatives launched
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![A black-and-white photograph of a group of children and adults standing outside a house with a gabled roof, leafless trees, and a wooden fence, taken during windy weather in 1904.]()
Station History
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![Black and white photo of a horse-drawn wagon loaded with large sacks in front of a large building with round windows and a smaller attached structure.]()
Woolshed History
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![Interior view of a rustic wooden house with potted plants and natural sunlight streaming in.]()
Woolshed Conservation
Explore more of Windy’s history
If you would like to discover more about the history of Windy Station and Warrah Estate, you may like to visit the archives linked below.
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