Pat was in the cattle business when shorthorns were run on vast unfenced country; artificial waters were few and far between; poddy-dodging was a way of life; markets were small, unreliable and distant and the era of long-distance droving of big mobs was in full swing. By the time Pat retired, Brahman herds had replaced the shorthorns; properties were fenced and vastly improved; roadtrains had taken over from droving; aerial musters replaced many a horse and rider; and cattle markets had improved immensely. This is the story of a strong and united family Today the Underwoods remain a stalwart force in the Territory cattle industry. Bobbie's book about us Underwoods and Quiltys brought back happy memories of our wonderful time in the Kimberley - Olive Quilty