“Wonga South”

Area: 1253.79 Ha approx ( 3098.17 ac ) Freehold, Parish of Wonga & Limebon, Moree Plains Shire. Rates approximately $9640 per annum.

Location: 35 km S / W of Goondiwindi, 7 km west of Newell Highway along Dolgelly Bore Rd.

Services: All rural services including mail service from Boggabilla, Rural power, Mobile & STD phone service. Primary schools at Taloona and Goondiwindi and High school at Goondiwindi. Grain depots at Boggabilla, North Star and Goondiwindi. Livestock selling centres at Goondiwindi, Moree and Inverell.

Rainfall: 600 mm ( 24 inch ) annual average.

Country: Flat fertile self mulching Whalan Creek flood plain, with very deep top soils, original timber being Myall and Wilga with small influences of Box rises. Property receives beneficial flooding most years. Extremely well developed with timber limited to shade clumps along creek and around buildings, small timber sanctuary on western boundary.

Cultivation: Approximately 86% of the property is arable with an area of 1052 hectares approx
( 2758 ac ) under rotational zero-till farming. Faba Beans are well utilized in the rotation along with wheat, chick peas, mung beans, sorghum and sunflowers.

Water: Whalan Creek borders the East and Northern boundary with secure water along with piped water from Boobera Bore scheme. Shallow bore with solar pump supplies good quality water to houses and gardens. 40 ac irrigation licence from Whalan Creek.

Improvements: 32 sq 4 bedroom timber airconditioned home with 2 bathrooms, office and large comfortable living area and gauzed verandah, set in lovely garden with tennis court. Good workers cottage. 75 x 35 m machinery shed with concrete floor, lights and 3 phase power. 8 x 105 T aerated silos – 3 sealed. 2 x 400 T flat bottom silos ( need repair ) and 1 x 60 T & 2 x 100 T seed silos.

Remarks: “Wonga South” presents top quality farming country on deep fertile soils that benefit from periodical flooding from Whalan Creek. Prime location and good access to markets make this a very attractive farming property. Close proximity to Goondiwindi on all weather road. Ideal dryland cotton property. High yielding summer and winter crops are consistently grown. First time offered in 32 years. Genuine sellers who are scaling down. Price reduced to meet the market.

To arrange your inspection please call Sloss & Co First National on 0746 711922