Old Laura Homestead, Heritage listed homestead in Rinyirru National Park, Queensland, Australia
The main house features a two-room design with timber frames, enclosed verandahs, and corrugated iron walls situated on elevated bush timber stumps.
Peter McDermott and Fergus O'Beirne submitted the first application to occupy land on the lower Laura River in October 1879, establishing a pastoral enterprise.
The homestead demonstrates the agricultural development of northern Queensland through its structures, including workshops, meat houses, and stockmen quarters for Aboriginal workers.
The property contains multiple functional areas including stockyards, milking facilities, and a workshop that served as garage, stables, and storage space.
Three Aboriginal families resided in the stockmen quarters during the 1960s, maintaining the pastoral operations and contributing to the station's development.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -15.34540,144.45380
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:18
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