Any idea what these are?
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 10:48
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Austag
Hi all,
We came across these structures in the middle of nowhere in the Goldfields region. There was nothing around them. Just these structures of star pickets with chicken mesh the top of them. There was absolutely no
sign of any
homestead or sheds around. Of the 8 brains that were on this trip, none of us could come to a conclusion of what they were or used for.
What is this?
Reply By: Member - Cuppa - Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 11:05
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 11:05
I recollect having seen similar out that way some years ago, but like you had no idea. I hope someone can shed some light.
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Reply By: Rod W6 - Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 11:20
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 11:20
marijuana drying racks. They are also at Gnabberdocking
Rock and Mt Elvire station to name a few.
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Follow Up By: Austag - Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 11:29
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 11:29
we did wonder that, but thought,
well they aren't too
well hidden, even though the track we were following hadn't been used in years, still thought an odd place, but yeh maybe it was, being there was the shade cloth around, maybe that was used to disguise them.
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Reply By: The Explorer - Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 12:13
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 12:13
Hello
I have been reliably informed by a long time Goldfields resident that they are drying racks for wild dog baits. e.g. kill a camel, dice it up into suitably sized pieces, inject with 1080/Strychnine , let dry, then distribute.
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Greg
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Follow Up By: Austag - Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 16:10
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 at 16:10
Thanks Greg, yes that does sound like what they'd be.
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Reply By: Dusta - Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 at 13:29
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 at 13:29
where abouts in the goldfields ?
if it is near mt jackson then more than likely racks to dry weed :P
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Follow Up By: Rod W6 - Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 at 21:33
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 at 21:33
Thats a good point cause both Mt Elvire and Jaurdi stations were confiscated by the Court for drug trafficking several several years ago.
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Follow Up By: Austag - Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 at 22:12
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 at 22:12
Nah nowhere near Jackson, Jaurdi or Elvire. I can't remember exact location, but was around the Lake Minigwal & Elora Mt Weld Road area.
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