Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Laine-Jon Hughes, Governess. We are lucky to have long term employees and the current governess is on her third year at Abingdon. She took a leap of faith and signed up for her very first job a long way from home. My journey so far, having completed grade 12 […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Mairi Whittle, Stationhand. We have employed a number of Kiwi’s over the years and they have been fantastic and often have returned. This is our latest kiwi sheila’s experience on Aussie outback at Abingdon. I was lucky enough to get a job as a jillaroo on Abingdon Downs Station. I […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Anita Steffan, Station Cook When advertising for a station cook I had received an enquiry as to whether we would consider taking on a retired couple to share the position. Years ago I had an older travelling couple share the cook’s position for 6 months and it worked out […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Renee Kohler – Station Hand, Abingdon Downs Station. Renee wrote another blog about her recent surgery on her leg. There are significant medical disadvantages of living remotely but our bush doctors and nurses are always wonderful and supportive. Editors note: This blog contains graphic images of a leg wound, which […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Iris – former Station Cook, Abingdon Downs Station. I have heard many stations have their fair share of ghost stories. This is ours, as told by Iris, who was our cook and has recently departed Abingdon to continue her travels around Australia. “[… ] Amy Harris and Robert McDowall […] […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Trish and Keith Ganzer – Cook/Maintenance Man, Abingdon Downs Station. Keith and Trish Ganzer (Anita’s parents) drive some 6,000kms, usually bi- annually, from Geraldton, WA, to Abingdon Downs to be here when mustering usually starts. They help out where they can and fill in when needed. The typical go-fers! […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Anita Ganzer – Station Hand, Abingdon Downs Station. Campbell, myself and our Head Stockman, Squeak, recently attended a course to become certified tick accreditors. The eventual outcome (should we receive our accreditation) is that we will legally be allowed to clear our own cattle of tick at Abingdon to be […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Renee Kohler – Station Hand, Abingdon Downs Station. Renee Kohler and her husband, Jason, have been with us or 11 ½ years. Renee has a special skill in remembering every single horse that has been through our yards since she has been here. She remembers who rode what and […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Barry Keough – Owner, Abingdon Downs. I love rain. I can never get enough of it so when the first rains come at the start of the wet season I am like a crazed child splashing about in the rain, often being referred to as a “loon”. What the […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Barry Keough – Owner, Abingdon Downs. During mustering season things get pretty busy and days are long and hard. When there is the odd day off everyone likes to relax, catch up on washing, and go fishing and swimming. Our river is everyone’s playground; we do have crocodiles, but […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Jason Kohler – Headstockman/Manager, Abingdon Downs. Jason has been employed with us for nearly 11 years. “Bush, Bush, Bush, Heifer, BLOCK UP – fat cow!”. There’s never a dull moment when drafting cattle so it pays to stay alert. It all starts with a muster the day before where we […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Renee Kohler – Staff, Abingdon Downs. Renee has been employed nearly 11 years and is the wife of Head Stockman/Manager Jason Kohler. With the end of the year approaching so is the fire season. We aim to burn some of our country before first storms to get good grass […]
Host: Abingdon Downs Station Written by Barry Keough – Owner, Abingdon Downs. Our staff are currently at one of our mustering camps (Harry’s) which is approximately 20km from the homestead. The duration at Harry’s Camp lasts about four to five weeks, most times without a break in between. Harry’s Camp sits on the bank of […]
