head station

British  

noun

1. the main buildings on a large sheep or cattle farm

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head station

The Hughenden cattle station is twenty miles further up the Flinders than the Hughenden head station.

From Early Days in North Queensland by Palmer, Edward

Ninnis had stayed near the head station, and was keeping a sharp look-out for bush fires, he said.

From Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life by Praed, Campbell, Mrs.

When the selection is complete, the chosen herd is driven towards the head station yards, and the main body of cattle allowed to disperse again.

From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Willoughby, Howard

The overflow runs into Spring Creek, and runs for 15 miles, emptying into a large hole opposite the head station.

From Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 by Corfield, W. H. (William Henry)

He selected a site for his head station and residence on the banks of the Tarra.

From The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned by Macfarlane, J.