THE Campbell family’s standout Blackall property was passed in for $12.25 million at a Ray White Rural auction in Brisbane.
Norwood, which has been held in the Campbell family for 80 years, consists of Norwood, Glencoe and Kuringa. It covers some 25,052 hectares (61,905 acres) in 23 freehold titles.
Six parties had registered to bid with bidding starting at $8m. The passed in figure is equal to about $489/ha ($198/acre).
8km* west of Blackall off the Landsborough Highway
22,052ha* (61905* acres) freehold in 23 titles.
Primarily Gidgee and Boree scrub country that has been thoughtfully developed growing good stands of Buffel grass with areas of Mitchell grass downs.
Two capped artesian bores dispersing water to troughs and cup and saucers.
Cattle yards with undercover work area, air operated cattle crush and calf cradle.
Estimated carrying capacity of 3,000 steers to bullocks.
Five bedroom homestead, two cottages, machinery shed, five stand shearing shed and worker's quarters.
"Norwood" has been developed into one of Blackall's standout cattle enterprises, a true working cattle property that has stood the test of time and has been in the one family for 80 years.
Auction: Friday 19th May 2017 at 10:30am
Level 26, 'One One One', 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane.