After leaving Conargo on Wednesday, 5th November 2025, Marija and I headed south on the Conargo Road towards Deniliquin.

We stopped at the Peppinella monument on Conargo Road, south of Conargo. The story of the Peppin Merino is truly amazing. About 70-80% of the merino sheep in Australia today are derived from the Peppin Merino. The Peppin Merino is such an important strain that sheep breeders around Australia often classify their sheep simply as being either Peppin or non-Peppin. (Aust Assoc Stud Merino Breeders 2025) (Powerhouse 2022)

Sheep were introduced into Australia in 1788. They originated from Cape Town, South Africa. From 1807 to 1960, wool was the mainstay of the Australian economy. (Powerhouse 2022)

In 1847, Wanganella station, comprising about 100,00 acres on Billabong Creek, was established by James Hindmarsh. The station passed through several hands over the years until purchased by George Hall Peppin and his sons. (Powerhouse 2022)

George Hall Peppin was born on the 15th day of February 1800 at Old Shute Farm, Dulverton, Somerset, England. In 1825, he married Harriet Thompson in Gloucestershire, England. They had two sons, George, born in 1826, and Frederick, born in 1828. George farmed on the Old Shute property, but in the late 1840’s farming was at a low ebb in England. Seeking a better life for his family, he made the decision to leave his homeland. In 1850, George and Harriet and their two sons emigrated from Plymouth, England, to Australia aboard the Ann Maria. George was 50 years old. (ancestry 2016) (Trove 2026)

Above: George Peppin. Image c/o Wiki Tree

The Ann Maria arrived at Port Phillip in the Colony of Victoria in November 1850. Soon after arrival, George Peppin Jr married Maria Bowen Smith in Melbourne, Victoria. (ancestry 2016) (Trove 2026)

Above: George Peppin Jr. Image c/o ancestry.com.au

Initially, George Peppin Sr settled at Mimaluke run near Mansfield, Victoria, after travelling there in drays with their belongings from Port Phillip. Unfortunately, Victoria’s first outbreak of Fluke broke out on their run. Liver fluke is a serious and often fatal liver disease in sheep. An outbreak of scab also broke out. Their sheep holdings were decimated. In March 1858, Peppin & Sons purchased Wanganella Station in the Riverina region of New South Wales, with 8,000 sheep for £10,000 from William Brodribb. (ancestry 2016) (Hone 1974) (Trove 2026)

In 1861, the Peppins offered Wanganella for sale at Scott’s Hotel in Melbourne. However, they were unsuccessful and were unable to find a buyer. As a result, the Peppin family continued in their attempt to breed a type of Merino sheep that was suitable for the area. (Hone 1974) (Powerhouse 2022)

In 1862, Frederick Peppin married Sarah Ellen Morgan, in Victoria. (ancestry 2016)

Above: Frederick Peppin. Image c/o http://www.ancestry.com.au

Following their unsuccessful sale of Wanganella, the Peppins employed the services of Thomas Shaw to select their ewes and provide advice on rams and breeding. (AFA 2018) (Powerhouse 2022)

Above: Thomas Shaw.

In 1864, the Peppins exhibited six pens of sheep at the very first Echuca Agricultural Show. They were awarded four first prizes and one second prize. (Hone 1974)

Above: article from The Australasian, Sat 10 Dec 1864. Image c/o Trove

The sheep displayed at Echuca were a result of the selection of 200 of Peppin’s best ewes and 100 Rambouillet-sired stud ewes from Nicholas Chadwick of Canally, New South Wales. They were mated with Rambouillet and Negretti rams. (Hone 1974)

In 1866, Peppin & Sons bought the French Rambouillet ram called Emperor, who annually yielded twenty-five (11 kg) pounds of greasy or twelve pounds (5 kg) of scoured wool when such weights were almost unknown. Peppin & Sons also purchased two sons of ‘Old Grimes’, a ‘celebrated ram’ bred by Mr E Campbell of Vermont in the United States of America. They also purchased two sons of Old Grimes, a famous Vermont ram, and acquired a few of the best Victorian rams. (Hone 1974) (Trove 2026)

Peppin & Sons acquired the neighbouring properties of Morago and Boonoke. Wanganella was managed by George Peppin Jr, while George Peppin Sr and Frederick resided at Morago. (Hone 1974)

George Peppin Snr died on the 16th day of April 1872, at Wanganella station. He was 72 years old. (ancestry 2026)

He was described in The Pastoral Times as being a ‘fine old English gentleman, one of the olden time’, and ‘full of hospitality – of a very genial disposition, and his death will be much regretted by all who knew his kindly heart.‘ (Trove 2026)

Above: article from The Pastoral Times, Sat 20 Apr 1872. Image c/o Trove

He was buried at the Deniliquin Cemetery. (ancestry 2016) (Trove 2026)

Above: George Peppin’s headstone at Deniliquin Cemetery. Image c/o findagrave.com

George Peppin Jr was a Magistrate, having been appointed in 1859. He regularly attended the Deniliquin Court and was Vice President of the Riverine Association, formed in 1863 to advocate separation from New South Wales. He died on the 12th day of June 1876, at Webb’s Hotel in Melbourne, Victoria. (ancestry 2016) (Hone 1974) (Trove 2026)

Above: article from Australian Town and Country Journal, Sat 17 Jun 1876. Image c/o Trove

By 1877, Frederick had invested in thirty runs in the South Gregory District of Queensland with John Webber. (Hone 1974)

In July 1878, Peppin & Sons won several awards at the Deniliquin Show. This included the Society’s Goldsbrough prize and the President’s prize. (Hone 1974)

Above: part of an article from Australian Town and Country Journal, Sat 27 Jul 1878. Image c/o Trove

In the following year, 1879, at the Sydney International Exhibition, Peppin & Sons won first prize for the most valuable fleeces from six ewes at the Sydney International Exhibition. (Hone 1974)

In October 1878, Frederick sold off the family runs at an auction held at an aucction at Menzie’s Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria. He sold Wanganella, South Boonoke and Long Plains, comprising 32,857 acres of freehold land, with a total of 28,168 sheep, 837 stud sheep, 200 cattle, and 25 horses to Austin & Millear for £77,000. He sold North Boonoke station, comprising 31,844 acres of freehold land, with 26,788 sheep, 290 cattle, and 63 horses to F.S. Falkiner & J.R. Ross for £67,000. (Hone 1974) (Trove 2026)

Above: article fom The Australasian, Sat 5 Oct 1878. Image c/o Trove

Frederick lived in Melbourne, where he was involved in the Australian Frozen Meat Export Company. He was a councillor of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and served as President from 1893 to 1894. He was a councillor of the Pastoralists’ Association of Victoria and Southern Riverina, and assisted in the establishment of the Chamber of Agriculture. Frederick was also an original committee member of the Flock Book for British Breeds of Sheep in Victoria. He was Vice-President of the Federation League, a manager of the Alfred Hospital, a committee member of the Charity Organisation Society and the Austin Hospital for Incurables, and a manager of the Leongatha Labour Colony. (Hone 1974)

In 1888, Frederick purchased Fernbank near Loch in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, where he bred sheep and dairy cattle. Sadly, he lost about 90,000 sheep and all of his cattle on his Queensland stations due to drought. In 1902, the banks took control of the stations. (Hone 1974)

Frederick Peppin died on the 29th day of January 1911, at Loch, Victoria. He was 83 years old. (ancestry 2016)

The Peppin sheep gained in popularity and predominated among the flocks of South Africa as well as in New Zealand and South America. In Australia, over 60 per cent of merinos have Wanganella blood. The merino sheep that was first introduced into Australia in the 1700s was able to produce 1-2 kgs of wool each year. Today, a Peppin Merino stud ram can produce up to 20 kg of wool. (Aust Assoc Stud Merino Breeders 2025) (Powerhouse 2022)

Marija and I then headed west and joined the Cobb Highway, and drove north towards Wanganella. Just before reaching the town, we stopped at the Wanganella sign.

We then turned onto Cobb Highway and stopped at the Wanganella Rest Area at the junction with Murray Street at the entrance to Wanganella Station, just south of Billabong Creek. There is a Peppin Memorial at this location.

There is also a monument for the Cobb & Co relay station at Wanganella. The relay station was located in the next paddock to the south of the monument. On the opposite side of the highway were the holding paddocks for the horses.

We then stopped to view the Cobb and Co information board near the Community Hall in Wanganella.

Marija and I then called in to the Wanganella Store for a bite to eat and a coffee.

We continued north on the Cobb Highway to the Black Swamp and the Headless Horseman Sculpture on Old Man Plain on the Cobb Highway between Deniliquin and Hay.

Above: an aerial view of the Black Swamp. Image c/o Google Maps

The Black Swamp would have provided a source of water for travellers between Deniliquin and Hay. A coach changing station existed here in 1859. The Black Swamp is a shallow basin, about one kilometre across at its widest point. It was once believed that the swamp’s name originated from the often black appearance of the water. However, early maps show the swamp as Black’s Swamp, and it was named as such due to Aboriginals camping there. The swamp fills either partially or fully on rare occasions, every 20-30 years.

One of the famous legends of the outback is that of the Headless Horseman and the Trotting Cob. The legend arose following the death of a drover called Doyle, who died at the Black Swamp in the early 1850s. Drovers who camped at the swamp reported seeing the ghost of Doyle on a short-legged horse (trotting cob) riding about their campsites at night.

The Headless Horseman sculpture was erected in 2009 and is the work of Geoff Hocking. It features laser-cut steel figures.

Marija and I decided to continue on to Booroorban. There is not much here anymore other than a few houses, the school, the hall and the old hotel. Booroorban was originally known as Pine Ridge. In December 1859, a well was sunk at Pine Ridge to provide a water source for travellers on The Long Paddock. In May 1860, the Pine Ridge Inn was opened, and in 1868, the Royal Mail Hotel was established.

Marija and I then drove back south on the Cobb Highway to the locality of Pretty Pine. The Australian Town and Country Journal in September 1875 reported that it took its name from ‘a very handsome specimen of what is commonly known here as the colonial pine.‘ (Trove 2026)

Marija and I then stopped in for a drink at the historic Pretty Pine Hotel.

The hotel was built in 1875 for Robert Holloway, who was the publican of the Carrier’s Arms Hotel at Deniliquin. He had previously been a coach driver for Cobb and Co. (Wikipedia 2025)

Above: advertisement for the Pretty Pine Hotel, The Pastoral Times, 25 Oct 1890. Image c/o Trove

Holloway died in July 1878 during a visit to Baalpool station near Moulamein. Following his death, Holloway’s wife, Anastasia, took over the license of the Pretty Pine Hotel. In 1880, Anastasia married Matthew Hole who was a former Cobb & Co driver. In September 1881 the publican’s license for the hotel was transferred to Matthew Hole.

Above: article from The Pastoral Times, Sat 3 Aug 1878. Image c/o Trove

It was clear that after entering the hotel, the current licensee was a big fan of the Geelong Cats Football Club in the AFL competition.

Even out front of the hotel was a ‘Go Cats’ sign.

Also, in front of the hotel is the Smoko sculpture. It is the work of Geoff Hocking, who was also responsible for the Headless Horseman Sculpture.

Marija and I then drove south to the town of Deniliquin, which is referred to as the ‘Ute Capital of the World.’

An interesting attraction in Deniliquin is the mosaic EK Holden ute, which was installed in 2019. It is constructed from various old items, including spanners, bolt cutters, hay rake discs, wrought iron work, concrete saw blades, hand-made fence posts, rabbit traps, and shears.

We then took some time to admire the Edward River which passes through Deniliquin.

Sadly, we didn’t have much time in Deniliquin. We paid a quick visit to the Visitor Centre and Peppin Heritage Centre, which is housed in Deniliquin’s first public school.

We then took a quick drive around Deniliquin, admiring the numerous historic buildings.

Marija and I then visited The Depot – Historic Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection at Deniliquin. Don’t let the outside deceive you; this is an absolutely magnificent motor museum. Parked out the front was a beautiful 1946 Ford Kailbar and an iconic Holden EH ute.

You can read about the history of The Depot on the museum’s Depot Timeline.

In the foyer, you can find the quirky vehicles below, including the Italian-manufactured Lambretta three-wheeler.

After entering the museum foyer and paying for our tickets, we walked into the display area. Wow, wow, and wow! You are rewarded with a large display of vehicles on two levels.

One of the first displays we looked at was a DeLorean DMC-12, an iconic 1980s sports car that was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. This is the type of vehicle that featured in the Back to the Future movies. I have just made one of these on my 3D printer.

There is a very impressive custom-built 1958 Holden FC Crewman. It contains a 350 ci Chevrolet V8 engine. It was originally built for Ron Kirwan, the former Essendon Football Club number 1 ticket holder. It features airbrushed portraits of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe.

There is an impressive pink coloured 1959 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. In 195, Elvis Presley purchased his first Cadillac, which was pink in colour. Sadly, it was destroyed by fire a few months later whilst he was on tour. He replaced it with another pink Cadillac, which he named ‘Elvis Rose’ and presented to his mother as a gift. During the 1950s, many Elvis fans commenced painting their cars pink.

Alongside is a 1956 Chrysler Windsor Nassau that was imported into Australia in October 2009. This model was the first Chrysler to have tail fins, which was a style trend inspired by contemporary jet fighters and space rockets that peaked between 1955 and 1961.

I have a 1972 Chrysler Ranger and, in recent years, have taken up an interest in collectable cars. As I walked around The Depot, I salivated at the thought of owning some of these amazing motor vehicles.

One car that I have always dreamed of owning is a Ford Thunderbird. And The Depot features a magnificent 1959 Ford Thunderbird powered by a 352 c.i. FE series VK8 motor.

The Depot also includes several early model vehicles. This includes a 1908 Clement Bayard, the oldest motor vehicle in the collection. It was purchased in 2019 from the Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, who were bequeathed the restored vehicle.

And there are numerous iconic Australian-made motor vehicles. Many that I remember my parents owning.

You can view a restored Holden FC Yellow Cab that was featured in the 1989 Australian film, The Delinquents, which featured Kylie Minogue in her feature film debut.

I am a Valiant owner, so it was nice to see a Valiant in the collection.

One of the striking vehicles on display is the fully restored 1948 Fargo petrol tanker used by Golden Fleece.

The Golden Fleece Collection includes more than 450 pieces of memorabilia on display. It includes road maps, menus, and signage. This was originally a private collection, but was purchased by Ampol in 2018 and offered the collection to The Depot to be placed on display. (Deniliquin Pastoral Times 2023)

If you are a fan of Volkswagen Combi vans, you can find a few at The Depot.

This includes the very impressive 1955 Volkswagen Kombi seen below.

Another car that I would love to own was on display, a very impressive, striking red Ford Falcon XA coupe.

The Depot also has on display two historic police vehicles. This includes Car 222, a 1999 VT SS Series II Holden Commodore, which was used as a Highway Patrol vehicle by the New South Wales Police Force.

I have always been a truck enthusiast since my childhood. The Depot contains the 1954 White 3022 Prime Mover seen below.

The museum also has an iconic Ford Louisville. The L-Series, known as the ‘Louisville Line’ was manufactured between 1970 and 1998. They were the first conventional trucks developed by the Ford Company. (Wikipedia 2025)

You can also find several historic fire engines on display. This includes a 1940 American Lafrance fire engine.

There are also several buses on display, including a 1948 Bedford named ‘Rosie’. It was the oldest school bus in operation in Australia.

Historic 1930 and 1950 vehicles can also be viewed, including a 1934 Tolls Royce and a 1952 Bentley Mark V1 sedan.

We spent a few hours at the museum wandering around admiring this very impressive collection.

The museum also features a 1960s display. Marija and I were able to relate to some of the furniture and other items in the display, reminiscing from our childhood.

After leaving the motor museum, Marija and I visited the Deniliquin Water Tower Art on the corner of Whitelock and Russell Streets. It was completed in July 2019 by artist Cam Scale. The tower features two Kookaburras and an outback night sky. (Australiansiloarttrail.com 2026)

Deniliquin has a magnificent courthouse. In 1846, Deniliquin was proclaimed as a place for a court. Prior to the construction of the first courthouse in 1858, legal proceedings were held in local hotels. In 1863, a replacement courthouse was constructed. The tender for the current Deniliquin courthouse was gazetted in 1883. The contract was awarded to Hunter & Son, who were local builders. The courthouse was designed by the New South Wales Colonial Architects Office, which was headed by James Barnet. Construction of the courthouse commenced in 1884 and was completed in 1885; however, it was unfurnished. (Denipt.com.au, 2025)

One year passed, and in November 1886, the Sheriff of New South Wales, Charles Cowper, visited the courthouse and made an assessment on what was required for the completion of the building. However, there was no progress, and in October 1887 the courthouse was described as a ‘white elephant’ by the Pastoral Times newspaper. One year later, in October 188, the courthouse was described as an “extravagant edifice”. (Denipt.com.au, 2025)

In April 1892, Sir Frederick Darle, the Chief Justice, assured the Deniliquin Mayor that something would be done to ensure the courthouse would be fit for occupation. By late 1892, the courthouse was finally in use. (Denipt.com.au, 2025)

After a full day of sightseeing, it was time to play a bit of radio. We headed to activate a couple of silos for the Silos On The Air (SiOTA) program.

There are 3 silos in Deniliquin, but you cannot position yourself so that you are in the activation zone of all three silos. For SiOTA, the activation zone is within 1km of the silo. We chose to activate the Deniliquin West silo VK-DNT2 and the Rice Growers silo VK-RCG2.

The Deniliquin West silos are located on Abbatoir Road on the southwest side of Deniliquin. They are operated by Graincorp.

The Rice Growers Siding silos are located on Cemetery Road, a short distance to the northeast of the Deniliquin West silos. This is a large complex and is operated by SunRice, which is one of Australia’s leading branded food exporters. (Sunrice 2024)

Marija and I parked on Ricemill Road and operated from the 4WD, running the Icom IC7000, 100 watts, and the Codan 9350 antenna with the 1.5 metre stainless steel whip.

Above: the activation zones at the three silos in Deniliquin. Image c/o SiOTA website

Marija worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK2DA
2. VK1DA
3. VK5HS
4. VK1AO
5. VK2MET
6. VK2VW
7. VK2HFI
8. VK2AKA
9. VK2BUG

I worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK7EE
2. VK3PF
3. VK2YAK
4. VK4YAK
5. VK2DA
6. VK1DA
7. VK5HS
8. VK1AO
9. VK2MET
10. VK2NP
11. VK2VW
12. VK2HFI
13. VK2AKA
14. VK2BUG
15. VK2VH
16. VK4AAC

References.

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Here are my latest FT8 award certificates for VK5COP.

Thank you to all of the FT8 operators and to the various Award Managers.

Here are my latest FT8 award certificates for VK5IPA.

Thank you to all of the FT8 operators and to the various Award Managers.

It was now Wednesday, 5th November 2025, and time for us to leave Jerilderie and head to Swan Hill in Victoria. We had thoroughly enjoyed our time in Jerilderie and the surrounding district.

But before heading off, we made a quick visit to the Jerilderie cemetery. It is located on the Conargo Road and was established in c. 1870. Jerilderie was established in 1859, about 11 years earlier. The cemetery features several historic headstones. (Findagrave 2016)

James Bussy was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He was a locomotive driver for the New South Wales Railways. He died in March 1891. His headstone was erected by his fellow employees.

Thomas McDougall was born in August 1832 at Windsor, New South Wales. In 1857, he married Ann Morrison. They had 11 children. McDougall was the licencee of the Travellers Rest at Jerilderie. This is the hotel that Ned Kelly had a drink in before leaving Jerilderie after robbing the bank there. He died on the 19th day of May 1903.

Alfred Adam McWilliam Robinson was born on the 10th day of September 1873, in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. He died on Christmas Day, 25th day of December 1891, at Finley, New South Wales, as a result of a bushfire. (ancestry 2016)

The bushfire broke out on Friday 25th January 1891, at Tuppal. It was reported that Robinson was riding a horse in advance of a party of other station hands from Coree Run. As he attempted to gallop through the flames, the horse bucked him off. The other station hands arrived at Tongaboo house to find Robinson missing. His horse arrived shortly afterwards with its hair singed. A search then commenced for Robinson, who was found lying on his back, with his clothes completely burnt off. He was breathing, and he was taken back to Tongaboo, where a doctor was called for. Sadly, Robinson died before his arrival. (Trove 2026)

Above: article from Australian Town and Country, Sat 2 Jan 1892. Image c/o Trove

Catherine McGrogan was born on the 29th day of October 1872, at Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. She emigrated to Australia and in 1902 she married Ralph Alexander Laity in Jerilderie, N.S.W. Their first child, Olive, died in 1904, aged 10 months. Further tragedy was to strike the family. (ancestry 2016)

Two days after Christmas, on the 27th day of December 1905, a fire broke out at their home at Booroobanilly, south of Jerilderie. Catherine Laity lost her life whilst trying to rescue her daughter, Catherine, from their burning home. (Trove 2026)

Above: article from The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 30 Dec 1905. Image c/o Trove

We also found the headstone below for George, with a Chinese inscription.

Marija and I drove west on Conargo Road. There is not much out here, and quite remote. We passed through the district of Coree, about 43 km west of Jerilderie. Coree is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘charcoal’. The Coree Post Office opened in March 1875 and closed in 1892. In its day, Coree had a Football Club which played in the Southern Riverina Football Association between 1916 and 1932. (Wikipedia 2025)

We continued west and reached the town of Conargo, about 54 km west of Jerilderie, and about 36 km northeast of Deniliquin.

The Aboriginal name for the locality of Conargo was ‘Gooriara’, meaning “hopping” or “kangaroo ground”. (Wikipedia 2025)

Above: Map showing the location of Conargo. Map c/o Google Maps

The Conargo pastoral run was established in the 1850s, which took its name from Conargo in Ireland. In 1859, William McKenzie opened the Conargo Inn. By 1860, the township of Conargo was laid out by the surveyor McCulloch. In 1865, the Riverine Hotel was opened. The Conargo Post Office opened on the 1st day of September 1864. By 1866, Conargo had a population of 30 people. It had a Post Office, a store, and two hotels. In 1867, the Billabong Hotel was opened. In 1869, the Baker brothers built a store in the town. The Conargo Public School opened in 1879. (Wikipedia 2025)

The Conargo Hotel is reputed to be the Riverina region’s most famous pub. Unfortunately, it was closed when we visited the town, but I am definitely going back for a beer. The hotel was built in 1867 by local storekeeper, David Rogers, and it was originally called the Billabong Hotel. The hotel was destroyed by fire on the 11th day of November 2014. All but the facade was destroyed. The hotel was rebuilt, retaining the original facade, and it reopened in October 2022. (Wikipedia 2025)

The Conargo Presbyterian Church was built in 1914 on land provided by Mr Percy Landale of Quiamong. The first congregation was held on Sunday morning, 21st June 1914. A large congregation of over 50 people attended the service. Reverend William Tulloch of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Deniliquin, performed the opening ceremony. Miss Hopkins played the Estey organ, and Miss Stewart sang Nearer My God to Thee.

One of the striking features in Conargo is the big windmill.

Opposite the hotel, there is an excellent display and information boards on the history of Conargo.

William McKenzie built the first Conargo store in 1858. By 1868, the store had been sold, and the new owners, Narris & Levy from Deniliquin, enlarged the store and soon had a branch store in Jerilderie. By 1870, the store commenced operating as the Post Office, with Mr Levy appointed as the Postmaster. In 1876, the store was taken over by Garrett and Clancy.

In 1894, the store was purchased by Mrs Bowden, and 5 years later, in 1899, she sold the store to Edward Mahon. In 1910, on New Year’s Eve, the store and residence were destroyed in a fire. Mahon rebuilt the store and, many years later, sold it in 1930 to James Negus. Several other persons owned the store until the 1950s, when it was purchased by the Conargo Co-Operative Society. They were placed into liquidation in 1974. The store continued trading until the 2020s with several owners.

Above: part of an article from The Pastoral Times, Sat 31 Dec 1910. Image c/o Trove

A historic little home in Conargo, is the home built by Frederick Pottinger who was the district’s local maintenance man. He was known to be able to fix anything. His wife was the granddaughter of WIlliam McKenize, the foudner of Conargo.

The stables at Conargo were one of only two stops where Cobb & Co would change their horses whilst travelling between Deniliquin and Jerilderie.

The Conargo silos are located on the northern side of Conargo Road, about 6km southwest of the town of Conargo.

Above: Map showing the location of the Conargo silo, southwest of the town of Conargo. Image c/o SiOTA website

The silos are part of the Conargo Feedlot, a livestock facility for cattle and sheep

Marija and I parked on Booroke Road and operated from the 4WD. We ran the Yaesu FT857, 40 watts, and the 20/40/80m linked dipole.

Marija worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK2NP
2. VK2VW
3. VK2HFI
4. VK2AKA
5. VK2BUG
6. VK3PF
7. VK2HBR

I worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK2NP
2. VK2VW
3. VK2HFI
4. VK2AKA
5. VK2BUG
6. VK3PF
7. VK2HBR

References.

1. ancestry (2016). Ancestry® | Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records. [online] Ancestry.com.au. Available at: https://www.ancestry.com.au/. [Accessed 5 Apr. 2026]
2. ‌Findagrave.com. (2016). Jerilderie General Cemetery in Jerilderie, New South Wales – Find a Grave Cemetery. [online] Available at: https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2182857/jerilderie-general-cemetery [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026].
3. ‌Trove. (2026). Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 – 1919) – 2 Jan 1892 – p18. [online] Available at: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/5330284?searchTerm=tuppal%20%2B%20fire [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026].
4. Wikipedia Contributors (2025). Coree. Wikipedia.‌
5. Wikipedia Contributors (2025). Conargo. Wikipedia.‌

Our final activation for Tuesday, 4th November 2025, was the Murray Valley National Park VKFF-1178. We had not intended to activate this park, but as we drove into the town of Barooga, we saw a sign for ‘Quicks Beach National Park.’ This intrigued us, as Marija and I had never heard of such a park.

We followed Quicks Road and soon reached the sign for the Murray Valley National Park, Cottadidda section. This includes the Quicks Beach campground. So the sign on the Barooga-Cobram Road is a little misleading. It was getting late and we were getting hungry, but we decided to very quickly activate the park.

The Murray Valley National Park is about 41,601 hectares (102,800 acres) in size and consists of several former State Forests. It comprises the largest stand of River Red gum forest in Australia. (Wikipedia 2026)

This was a beautiful spot on a picturesque bend of the Murray River with Victoria on one side of the river and New South Wales on the other.

Above: An aerial view of the park. Image c/o Google Maps

At this location in the park, you can also view O’Dwyer’s historic cattle yards.

Our operating equipment was our normal set up, comprising the Yaesu FT857, 40 watts, and the 20/40/80m linked dipole.

Marija worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK7EV
2. VK5LA
3. VK5KAW
4. VK3MCA
5. VK2LTP
6. VK3APJ
7. VK3ARD/P
8. VK3PF
9. VK3KAI
10. VK3SMW
11. VK2IO/P (VKFF-1906)
12. VK2GEZ/P (VKFF-1906)

I worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK7EV
2. VK5LA
3. VK5KAW
4. VK3MCA
5. VK2LTP
6. VK3APJ
7. VK3ARD/P
8. VK3PF
9. VK3KAI
10. VK3SMW
11. VK3SQ
12. VK3JT
13. VK2BD
14. VK2IO/P (VKFF-1906)
15. VK2GEZ/P (VKFF-1906)
16. KG5CIK
17. VK2NP
18. ZL1GA
19. VK4SMA
20. VK5NJ
21. VK1CHW
22. VK2CHW
23. VK2EG
24. VK2AAJ
25. VK3WSG
26. VK5BRU/P
27. VK5HS
28. VK3KLI
29. VK2HRX
30. VK5WE
31. VK5IS
32. F5PYI
33. VK4EW
34. VK3XEM
35. VK3ACZ
36. VK2YAK
37. VK4YAK
38. VK5MK
39. VK5EBA
40. VK4EMP
41. VK4TI
42. VK4GKO
43. VK2LEE
44. VK2MOE
45. VK1MO
46. VK4HMI

We packed up and headed to the Barooga Hotel for an evening meal.

After a very nice meal, Marija and I then drove north towards Jerilderie. We travelled along the Berrigan Road and soon reached the locality of Lalalty. It was dark, so we really did not get a chance for a good look at the surrounding countryside.

During the 1890s, a coach service was established between Cobram in Victoria and Berrigan in New South Wales. It was at this time, in 1896, that Gleeson’s Nangunia Hotel was built for Mr Patrick Gleeson. It took its name from Nangunia Station, a pastoral lease that was established in 1865. The hotel was constructed from timber and was built by Mr. Geoffrey Jeans, a carpenter from Berrigan. In April 1897, The Berrigan Advocate newspaper described the hotel as having a bar, bar parlour, commercial room, dining room, six bedrooms, servant’s room, kitchen and pantry. It stated that ‘the shelves of the bar and the cellar contain liquors of the choicest brands…….Behind the counter, we found the bulky landlord serving out drinks to the thirsty travellers and his genial smile and hearty hand-shake makes you feel at home at once.” (Berrigan 2025) (Facebook 2020)

Above: part of an article from The Berrigan Advocate, Thu 15 Apr 1897. Image c/o Trove

Patrick James Gleeson was born c. 1861 in Portland, Victoria. In 1888, he married Margaret Parnell. Patrick died on the 20th day of June 1924 at Essendon, Victoria. (ancestry 2016)

A general store was also established, from which the Naranghi Receiving Office operated. In September 1899, the Receiving Office was converted to a Post Office. In June 1900, the name of the Post Office was changed from Naranghi to Lalalty. (Facebook 2020)

I found the newspaper article below from The Berrigan Advocate in May 1902. The coach was travelling from Cobram to Berrigan and stopped at Gleeson’s Hotel. The driver was assisting a female passenger to alight when the leader horse was startled, and the coach overturned. Another lady in the coach was thrown from the coach, which fell on top of her, and was then dragged along the road by the horses. The coach continued to Berrigan, with medical aid being provided to the lady. Upon arrival in Berrigan, it was established that she had sustained a fractured arm and leg. She was taken to the Jerilderie Hospital, but sadly died from her injuries. (Trove 2026)

Above: article from The Berrigan Advocate, Fri 9 May 1902. Image c/o Trove

In January 1903, a fire destroyed the hotel and the Post Office.

Above: article from The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 15 Jan 1903. Image c/o Trove

Following the fire, a house was built on the side and was owned by Mr Castello. In 1914, he opened the Lalalty Receiving Office. It was destroyed by fire in 1939. (Facebook 2020)

We then continued on to Berrigan. The first European settlement in the area was in 1849 when the 22,500 acre Momalong Station was established by Robert Rand. The Berrigan Post Office opened on the 11th day of May 1884. Six years later, on the 31st day of May 1890, Berrigan was officially proclaimed as a town. (Wikipedia 2024)

In the main street, you can find The Big Galah.

The former Berigan School of Arts and Soldiers Memorial Hall was built in 1915. (Berrigan 2025)

The first Federal Hotel on the site of the current hotel in Chanter Street was built in 1890. It was constructed of timber. This was the same year that Berrigan was proclaimed a village. It was only the 2nd hotel officially opened in the township. (Berrigan 2025)

In September 1914, the Federal Hotel was destroyed by fire. Following the fire, the owner, Mr T Whelan of Melbourne’s Cathedral Hotel, engaged the distinguished architectural practice Bates, Pebble & Smart to design the new brick hotel. Construction of the hotel was completed in 1915. At its opening, the Berrigan Advocate newspaper described the hotel as ‘almost without compare in the Riverina.‘ (Berrigan 2025)

Above: part of an article from The Berrigan Advocate, Fri 18 Sept 1914. Image c/o Trove

The old Union Bank was built in 1913. It was made superfluous due to the amalgamation of the bank with the Bank of Australasia in 1949. During the 1950s, the building was used as a doctor’s surgery and residence by Dr O.A. Whitney.

We found a memorial on the front of the former Bank of Australasia for a New South Wales police officer killed in 1931.

On the 25th day of March 1931, a major fire broke out at the Momalong Hotel. Sergeant First Class G.T. Whitely was keeping people back as the hotel was razed to the ground by fire. As he did so, an exploding gas cylinder hurled fragments of metal into the crowd of onlookers. Sadly, Sergeant Whiteley was struck on the head by a piece of jagged metal and was killed instantly. His faithful dog was also killed in the blast. Sergeant Whiteley was 43 years old. (Findagrave.com 2021) (Trove 2026)

Above: part of an article from the Jerilderie Herald, Thu 26 Mar 1931. Image c/o Trove

George Thomas ‘Tom’ Whiteley was born on the 20th day of October 1888, at Bega, New South Wales. He was the third of nine children to George Edward Whiteley and Mary Eilen Whiteley, nee Mellen. He joined the New South Wales Police Force on the 15th day of March 1910. Whiteley served with the Australian Imperial Force and was injured by shrapnel, sustaining gunshot wounds to the left leg, left foot and the right side of his head. In 1918, he married Kathleen Harper. They had five children. He was stationed at Hill Ned, Forbes, Tullamore, and Cudal. In 1929, he commenced work as the Officer in Charge of the Berrigan Police Station, where he was described as being ‘widely esteemed and respected.’ He was a member of the local Berrigan Bowling Club. (ancestry 2016) (Australian Police 2026) (Findagrave.com 2021)

Above: Sergeant Whiteley. Image c/o Australianpolice.com

Sergeant Whiteley’s funeral took place on Thursday, the 26th day of March 1931. A squad of police marched at the head of the procession in charge of Superintendent Bisley of Deniliquin. This was followed by a body of returned soldiers from Berrigan and the surrounding district. They were followed by a large number of brethren from district Lodges, followed by a long line of motor vehicles containing family and friends. (Trove 2026)

Above: part of an article from The Berrigan Advocate, Wed 1 Apr 1931. Image c/o Trove

The current Momalong Hotel was built in 1932 following the devastating fire that destroyed the original hotel. The original Momalong Hotel was established in 1893 by Drummond Brothers. It took its name from the nearby Momalong pastoral run.(Berrigan 2025)

Berrigan saw several destructive building fires in the late 1890s and early 1900s. This included the Federal Hotel in 1897, several shops in 1897, the Australian Hall in 1899, the Roman Catholic Presbytery in 1901, the Federal Hotel in 1915, and the Momalong Hotel in 1931. Ironically, it was the birthplace of Australia’s first volunteer Bush Fire Brigade.

Marija and I agreed that we must come back here and spend an afternoon wandering around Berrigan. We continued on to Jerilderie, travelling quite slowly as there were a lot of kangaroos on the road.

References.

1. ancestry (2016). Ancestry® | Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records. [online] Ancestry.com.au. Available at: https://www.ancestry.com.au/. [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026]
2. ‌Australian Fallen Police, 2026, https://australianpolice.com.au/ [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026]
3. Berigan Shire, 2025, Berrigan Shire Heritage Study
4. https://www.facebook.com/susanescott13 (2020). Lalalty Township – Berrigan NSW. [online] Berrigan NSW. Available at: https://berrigannsw.com.au/lalalty-township/ [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026].‌
5. Trove. (2026). The Nangunia Hotel. – The Berrigan Advocate (Cobram, NSW. : 1891 – 1970) – 15 Apr 1897. [online] Available at: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/266452242?searchTerm=nangunia%20hotel [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026].‌
6. Trove. (2026). A BIG BLAZE. – NANGUNIA HOTEL AND POST OFFICE DESTROYED BY FIRE. – The Berrigan Advocate (Cobram, NSW. : 1891 – 1970) – 16 Jan 1903. [online] Available at: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/266521467?searchTerm=nangunia%20hotel [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026].‌
7. Trove. (2026). The Berrigan Advocate (Cobram, NSW. : 1891 – 1970) – 1 Apr 1931 – p2. [online] Available at: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/29865250?searchTerm=berrigan%20%2B%20sergeant%20whiteley%20%2B%20funeral [Accessed 4 Apr. 2026].‌
8. Wikipedia Contributors (2026). Murray Valley National Park. Wikipedia.‌

Our next park for Tuesday, 4th November 2025, was the Murray Valley Regional Park VKFF-1785 at Barooga in New South Wales.

Above: Map showing the location of the Murray Valley Regional Park at Barooga. Map c/o Google Maps

After packing up at the Cobram Regional Park, Marija and I drove over the Murray River on the bridge on the Barooga-Cobram Road, back into the state of New South Wales.

Just after crossing the bridge, we saw the turn off to Ski Beach and soon after found the park sign for the Barooga section. The nearby town of Barooga is a twin town of Cobram on the south side of the Murray River in Victoria. Barooga is believed to derive from the Aboriginal word interpreted to mean ‘my home.’ Other sources suggest it is derived from the Aboriginal word buruga, meaning ‘meeting of the waters.’ The Barooga pastoral station was established in 1847 by George Hillas. (SMH Traveller 2008)

The Murray Valley Regional Park comprises several areas which are dotted along the Murray River and the Edward River from Balranald through to Howlong. The park was established to protect the River Red Gum forests. (Visitnsw.com 2016)

Above: an aerial view of the Murray Valley Regional Park at Barooga. Image c/o Google Earth

We drove along Mon’s Trail and then along Paradise Beach Road, taking us past the beautiful River Red Gum forest.

It wasn’t long before we reached Paradise Beach.

Above: an aerial view showing Paradise Beach. Image c/o Google Maps

This was a really beautiful spot, on a bend on the Murray River, with a lovely sandy beach. We were in New South Wales, looking across the river to the state of Victoria and the Cobram Regional Park.

Marija and I ran the Yaesu FT857, 40 watts, and the 20/40/80m linked dipole for this activation. As there were a few mozzies around, we sat in the 4WD.

Marija worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK3PF
2. VK3KAI
3. VK7EK
4. VK7PJM
5. VK3AKT
6. VK3ARD
7. VK3KRL
8. VK6HDY/P (VKFF-1758)
9. VK5FANA
10. VK3MCA
11. VK2IO/P (VKFF-1906)
12. VK2GEZ/P (VKFF-1906)
13. VK2YL
14. VK2HEY/P (VKFF-2610)

I worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK3PF
2. VK3KAI
3. VK7EK
4. VK7PJM
5. VK3AKT
6. VK3ARD
7. VK3KRL
8. VK6HDY/P (VKFF-1758)
9. VK5FANA
10. VK3MCA
11. VK3EJ
12. VK3JOC
13. VK2NP
14. VK2IO/P (VKFF-1906)
15. VK2GEZ/P (VKFF-1906)
16. VK2YL
17. F5PYI
18. KG5CIK
19. VK3WSG
20. VK4HMI
21. VK3BWS
22. VK1CHW
23. VK2CHW
24. VK3SO
25. VK3SFG
26. VK2KHA
27. VK2JSW
28. VK3BEL
29. VK3BEB
30. VK1AD
31. VK1NAM
32. VK3TZT
33. VK3APJ
34. VK2DA
35. VK1DA
36. VK7MAT
37. VK3AIW
38. VK3WRD
39. VK2FS
40. VK5LA
41. VK5KAW
42. VK5MOS
43. VK3TDK
44. VK3NYC
45. VK3HJW
46. VK2YAK
47. VK4YAK
48. VK2HBG
49. VK2HEY/P (VKFF-2610)
50. VK4QRZ

I worked the following stations on 40m AM:-

1. VK5LA
2. VK5KAW

References.

1. SMH Traveller. (2008). Barooga – Culture and History. [online] Available at: https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/barooga-culture-and-history-20081202-6p4v.html [Accessed 2 Apr. 2026].
2. ‌Visitnsw.com. (2016). Murray Valley Regional Park. [online] Available at: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/the-murray/echuca-moama/attractions/murray-valley-regional-park-0 [Accessed 2 Apr. 2026].‌

Here are my latest FT8 award certificates for VK5COP.

Thank you to all of the FT8 operators around the world and to the various Award Managers.

A few days ago, I received the certificate below, the VKFF Hunter Honour Roll 2,450.

Thank you to all of the VKFF Hunters, and thank you to Adam VK2YK, the VK5 VKFF State rep, for the certificate.

Yesterday, in the mail, I received the three DXCC certificates below for VI8POL.

After being rained out at the Strathmerton Bushland Reserve on Tuesday, 4th November 2025, Marija and I headed to the town of Cobram. Our intention was to activate the Cobram Regional Park VKFF-0961.

Above: Map showing the location of Cobram Regional Park. Map c/o Google Maps

The original run where Cobram is now located was Yarroweya, later to become Yarrawonga. It was taken up in 1842 by Mrs Elizabeth Hume, who was the widow of John Kennedy Hume, who had been killed by bushrangers in 1840. Yarowea is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘strong wind’. (Moira SHire 2007) (Trove 2026)

John Kennedy Hume was the brother of the explorer Hamilton Hume. On the 20th day of January 1840, he rode into Gunning after hearing gunshots. He was met by Thomas Whitton, @Captain Whitton, and his gang of bushrangers. Whitton shot Hume dead. He was just 39 years of age. (Findagrave.com 2017) (Trove 2026)

In 1845, Octavius Philpotts established the pastoral station Cobram which had been part of Yarroweya. It is believed that Cobram is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘head’ and that the station was named as such due it being the head pastoral station in the district. (Cockatoo Grove 2025) (Vict Places n.d.)

Above: from the NSW Govt Gazette, Sat 26 Aug 1848. Image c/o Trove

Octavius Philpotts was born in 1822 in Durham, England. His father, Henry Philpotts, was the Bishop of Exeter. In February 1860, he married Georgina Harriet Lane in Plymouth, Devon, England. In January 1855 the run was subdivided into the runs of Cobram and St James. In 1864, Philpotts sold the Cobram property. He died on the 31st day of January 1869 in Devon, England. (ancestry 2016) (Cockatoo Grove 2025)

During the 1870s, the era of the large pastoral stations was coming to a close. Farmers were taking up smaller sections of land. In the Cobram district, the initial crop was wheat, but orchards with local irigation them commenced. (Vict Places n.d.)

In 1879, a school was opened at Cobram East. In 1888, a school at Cobram was established. The survey of the township of Cobram was underway at the time, with the Cobram Railway League anticipating the extension of the railway line from Numurkah. In 1887, township sites were sold. In the following year, 1888, the railway terminus at Cobram was built. In 1889, a punt service was opened, connecting Victoria and New South Wales across the Murray River. (Vict Places n.d.)

During the mid 1890s, Cobram was described as a rising township. It had two hotels, three stores, two implement factories, a newspaper, a sawmill, a school, a mechanics’ institute, a Methodist church, and a Presbyterian church. (Vict Places n.d.)

We found this beautiful mural on the side of the chemist’s alongside the Grand Central Hotel. The mural features a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and a Rosella

Another attraction in Cobram is the old log cabin. It was relocated from the Beattie family property in Yarrawonga to its present location. The log cabin dates back to 1874 and was made from large boxwood trees covered with a bark roof and earthen floors.

On the corner of Murray Valley Highway and Station Street is a cairn to commemorate Charles Sturt, the leader of the first European exploration party to pass through the area in June 1838.

Marija and I then drove out to Cobram Regional Park.

Above: an aerial view of Cobram Regional Park. Image c/o Google Maps

The park is 470 hectares in size and has Murray River frontage with several sandy beaches, including Big Toms Beach, Thompson’s Beach, and Dead River Beach. The park contains River Red Gum forest and is home to kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Birdlife includes Kingfishers and Egrets. (Parks Victoria n.d.)

We ran our normal portable station for this activation, the Yaesu FT857, 40 watts, and the 20/40/80m linked dipole.

Marija worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK7PJM
2. VK1AO
3. VK2MET
4. VK2VH
5. VK4AAC
6. VK3DAC
7. VK3FE
8. VK3PF
9. VK2KAI
10. VK3PT
11. VK3GJG
12. VK3ANL/P (VKFF-0742)

Marija worked the following station on 20m SSB:-

1. ZL4NVW/p (ZLFF-0023)

I worked the following stations on 40m SSB:-

1. VK7PJM
2. VK1AO
3. VK2MET
4. VK2VH
5. VK4AAC
6. VK3DAC
7. VK3FE
8. VK3PF
9. VK2KAI
10. VK3PT
11. VK3GJG
12. VK3MCK
13. VK3CLD
14. VK5QA
15. VK2DBF
16. VK3OAK
17. VK3GUM
18. VK4ZPF
19. VK3JW
20. VK3PJF
21. VK2ZR
22. VK3MGM
23. VK2YAK
24. VK4YAK
25. VK5IS
26. VK3ANL/P (VKFF-0742)
27. VK2KHA
28. VK2JSW
29. VK2EXA
30. VK3EJ
31. VK3UH
32. VK5DW
33. VK3UZI
34. VK3SQ
35. VK2BD
36. VK3JT
37. VK1DI
38. VK3XEM
39. VK5LA
40. VK5KAW
41. VK5AYL
42. VK3APJ
43. VK3UK
44. VK3MIJ
45. VK3KRL
46. VK3MCA
47. VK5BRU/P
48. VK2VW
49. VK2HFI
50. VK2AKA
51. VK2BUG
52. VK3BAP
53. VK3HQZ
54. VK2NP

I worked the following sttaion on 20m SSB:-

1. ZL4NVW/p (ZLFF-0023)

References.

1. ancestry (2016). Ancestry® | Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records. [online] Ancestry.com.au. Available at: https://www.ancestry.com.au/. [Accessed 1 Apr. 2026]
2. ‌Findagrave.com. (2017). John Kennedy Hume (1800-1840) – Find a Grave… [online] Available at: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115767755/john-kennedy-hume [Accessed 1 Apr. 2026].
3. ‌Moira Shire, 2007, The Environmental History
4. Parks Victoria, n.d., Cobram Regional Park Visitor Guide
5. Trove. (2026). THE SKETCHER. – History of Bushranging in New South Wales. WHITTON’S GANG. No. 2.—1840-1. – The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 – 1912) – 6 Jan 1894. [online] Available at: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/163325849 [Accessed 1 Apr. 2026].
6. ‌Trove. (2026). HISTORY OF COBRAM – Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 – 1954) – 15 Nov 1930. [online] Available at: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224918755?searchTerm=cobram%20%2B%20octavius%20philpotts [Accessed 1 Apr. 2026].
7. ‌Victorianplaces.com.au. (2026). Yarroweyah | Victorian Places. [online] Available at: https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/yarroweyah [Accessed 1 Apr. 2026].
8. ‌www.victorianplaces.com.au. (n.d.). Cobram and Cobram Shire | Victorian Places. [online] Available at: https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/cobram-and-cobram-shire. [Accessed 1 Apr. 2026]‌