THE Atkinson family have been in North Queensland for over 150 years and have successfully run cattle in all this time, firstly at Greenvale Station then Lucky Downs adjoining Greenvale.
As the current generation came into the business they expanded firstly to the coast then west to Hughenden and Katherine eventually disposing of the interests and settling back in Greenvale on “Wade” Station and the purchasing “The 12 Mile” to grow out their sale cattle.
The process to split the partnership was worked-out some five years ago however drought and poor cattle prices frustrated the process. During this time the partners have registered a separate brand and PIC number for “Wade” consequently all the cattle offered for sale with the property will have been running on “Wade” for five plus years or have been born on the property.
Wade is an extremely good breeding property with abundant natural grasses. It is watered by two rivers and three springs all of which either run or have numerous big water holes. In addition there are 63 made waters including five operating bores and the balance dams most of which have been desilted over the past six months.
The improvements are good including a secure boundary, seven big paddocks and steer and heifer paddocks along with weaner and holding paddocks.
The main house features three bedrooms with a separate, fully self contained staff quarters
There is a high set house, four separate workers quarters, cooks quarters and accommodation, machinery and hay shed and a comprehensive molasses storage system. Station plant is included tractor, grader and more.
One member of the partnership is exiting the cattle industry and “Wade” is being sold to windup the operation with the auction set to take place at 10.30am on May 6 at 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane.
- Agent: Kevin Currie, Ray White Rural Townsville, Phone: 0428 149 760 or Russell Wolff 0419 698 405.
