Albion Downs
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Albion Downs Station, often referred to as Albion Downs, is a pastoral lease that operates as a sheep station.
It is located about 75 kilometres (47 mi) north west of Leinster and 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Wiluna in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
The property had been established prior to 1928 when it was owned by Mr. Howard. Sheep had been introduced to the property and increasing in numbers as the country was being opened up.[1]
The quality of wool produced at the property was highly regarded with top prices being paid for bales from Albion.[2][3]
In 1976 the property was being run by Glenda and John Howard. the property had suffered through a five-year drought and the flock had been reduced from 20,000 to 9,000 sheep. Dingos were also a problem and had to e regularly shot to protect the stock. The station occupied an area of 707,000 acres (286,113 ha) at this time.[4]
