Location of Probys Grave
From
Quorn, 29.62kms N (41.8kms, 1hr 7mins driving)
From
Hawker, 37.87kms SW (53.8kms, 1hr 18mins driving)
From
Iron Knob, 113.89kms NE (151kms, 2hrs 45mins driving)
From
Blinman, 123.27kms SW (164kms, 2hrs 43mins driving)
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Description of Probys Grave
Hugh Proby was the third son of the Earl of Carysfort and he had brought a sizeable amount of wealth with him from Scotland. He had come to purchase land and run sheep and cattle in the new lands to the north of Quorn. Subsequently, the station, one of the largest in the district was called
Kanyaka. Hugh Proby was only 24 years old when he died and
Kanyaka Ruins are still very much visible today.
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Weather & Climate for Probys Grave
Closest Weather Station
Hawker at 15:00 13 Mar CDT
Distance from 39.32 HAWKERkm NE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 24.5°C |
23.1°C |
54% |
14.6°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
NE |
15km/h
8knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Hawker
Distance from Probys Grave 39.32km NE
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
33.9 | 33.4 | 30.2 | 25.4 |
20.2 | 16.5 | 15.9 | 17.8 |
21.5 | 25.6 | 29.1 | 31.9 |
| Mean Min. °C |
17.7 | 18.0 | 14.8 | 10.8 |
7.2 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
6.7 | 9.7 | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Mean Rain mm |
20.3 | 20.6 | 16.3 | 19.7 |
30.9 | 38.6 | 34.2 | 32.5 |
28.1 | 24.9 | 22.3 | 21.6 |
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Treks passing Probys Grave
Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges is semi-arid, harsh yet beautiful. There are many unique features here including gorges, ramparts and dry creekbeds.This is the region that Hans Heysen loved to paint and is a popular part of the Australian outback.
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Recommended Reading for Probys Grave
The Canning Stock Route Desert Adventure - DVD
This exciting DVD follows experienced tour guide Peter Ikin as he leads a convoy along the Canning Stock Route. Featured are the Breaden Hills, Lake Disappointment and Durba Springs. Visit the wells and graves, explore the history and become bogged on the sand dunes along with the 9 convoy members.
