Annandale Station, Simpson Desert

Gidday Simon

My father, Wolfgang, is a local artist. He paints up that way a fair bit. If you would like to see some images of Eyre Creek (which flows through Muncoonie and past Annandale Station ruins) click here

The track is on Adria Downs Station which is owned by David and Nell Brook. They live in Birdsville. They also run Cameron Downs, Cordillo Downs, Mumpieowie & Alton Downs.

Drop in for a cuppa if you're in town. Wolfgang spends alot of time out in the desert painting and is always happy to share his knowledge.

Simon,

I came down that track after a crossing of the Madigan Line. It is an easy track and very picturesque. Apparently the Brooks are happy to give permission providing you "Tread Litely" and spend a quid in Birdsville. They are very supportive of the city. If this information is wrong, Ruth at the caravan resort will let you know and she can also put you in touch with the Brooks.

Mal T.

Hullo Simon

Around Annandale and Kaliduwarry - I can tell you it is a very precious part of Australia. Just above there is Sturt's furthest north (up Mumbleberry on the last attempt and on the penultimate thrust, Gnallea-a-gea Creek). That last is where I reckon Leichhardt finally trudged. Try one of my web pages (below) where I talk about abandoned old Annandale (1916) as it was in my time, 1963. One day I'll post a host of pix and say some more about the former pastoralists who got tossed and broken for beef production by the WWI need for wool. Meantime, I respect David Brook on Adria and expect that people won't go gallivanting around the Eyre Creek and the Moody Mulligan without his permission.

Hullo to Karsten and Ruth if you are on to my post.

Kevin M

Channel Country

The one, Karsten. I hoped for an Easter dash up the Birdsville Track re the Page Family memorial but things haven't materialised. Retirement isn't all its cracked up to be. See you sometime in the next five years, though.

Regards to all in BDV

Kevin M

Page Family Perish

Hullo Ruth

It seems we've pinched Simon's thread (sorry Simon). You won't credit it, but two of the grandsons have turned up in Adelaide and plan to do the 'Track. I haven't heard a peep since the first email and passed them on to Noel for a start because they wanted contacts. I am itching to go with them of course, but have heard nothing further. It is a very private thing they want to do so I must keep my excitement in check.

Best wishes to you and Ian

Kevin M