Coongan Station Explained

Coongan Station is a pastoral lease that was once a sheep station but now operates as a cattle station in Western Australia.

It is approximately 55km (34miles) north of Marble Bar and 1170NaN0 south-east of Port Hedland on the Coongan River in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.^[1]

The station was established at some time prior to 1896, when it was owned by a Mr. Hardey.^[2] The following year the station was owned by the Robinson brothers.^[3] The Robinsons, Percy and John, started with a flock of 2,000 sheep.^[4]

In 1910, the property supported a flock of 17,500 sheep, which produced 250 bales of wool.^[5]

Percy Robinson died in 1943 at the age of 77 years.^{[4] [6]}

See also

• List of pastoral leases in Western Australia
• List of ranches and stations

Notes and References

1. Web site: Map of Coongan, WA. 13 March 2017. Bonzle Digital Atlas. 2017. Digital Atlas Pty Limited.
2. News: The Calvert Expedition . . 12 . 3,363 . Western Australia . 1 December 1896 . 13 March 2017 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
3. News: District News. Talga. . . I . 1 . Western Australia . 19 February 1897 . 13 March 2017 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
4. News: MR P. F. Robinson Dead. . . 59 . 17,795 . Western Australia . 22 July 1943 . 14 March 2017 . 2 . National Library of Australia.
5. News: High wool prices. . V . 261 . Western Australia . 20 August 1910 . 13 March 2017 . 2 . National Library of Australia.
6. News: Pastoralist Dies . . LXI . 21,308 . Western Australia . 21 July 1943 . 14 March 2017 . 6 . National Library of Australia.