*** EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 5:00 PM, 5th, June 2009 ***”SANDRINGHAM STATION” QLD CHANNEL COUNTRY – 105 YEARS OF KIDMAN OWNERSHIP Sandringham is naturally strong, safe cattle country with exceptional fattening capabilities available with flooding of the channels. The natural rainfall is supported by flooding from 5 water systems, 3 with major catchments. Water improvements are a strong feature.Located 60Km north west of Bedourie via the Bedourie-Boulia road which passes through “Sandringham”. Neighbouring properties include “Marion Downs”, “Kamaran Downs” and “Cluney Station”. “Sandringham” is approx 540km south of Mt Isa + 200km south of Boulia. Services: STD phone and fax. satellite broadband internet, satellite TV, twice-weekly mail, air service at Bedourie, 1,000 metre station airstrip, 240 volt station power, UHF coverage, medical, educational and commercial services at Bedourie, Boulia and Mt Isa. Area & Tenure: Approx 442,000 Ha, 1.092 million acres PDH 4/395 Lot 395 Plan 103260 Diamantina Shire 50 Year lease expires 2030 Crown rent $6,451, Council rates $33,564 Predominantly 3 country types: – Flooded river country: approx 800km2 of flood plain that benefits from the extensive catchments of the Georgina and Hamilton Rivers. Deep alluvial, cracking clay soils which support a vast range of fattening feed including Channel Millit, Native Cooch, Native Lucerne, Cooper Clover, Blue Bush, Lignum and a wide variety of herbages. Timbers include Coolibah and Vinetree. – The central property includes undulating low hills and tablelands and flooded plains on the Palliou and Eight Mile Creek systems. Country is open to lightly shaded. The excellent mix of grasses, herbages and edible bush include Mitchell Flinders, Neverfail, Copper Burr, Salt Bush, Blue Bush, Lignum and Button Grass. Timbers mainly Gidyea, Coolibah and River Gum. – The western portion of “Sandringham” is predominantly low linear sand hills and is transversed by the Mulligan River which floods out and has many water holes and shallow lakes. This is excellent soft grazing country with a good variety of grasses and herbages including Spinifex, Kerosene Grass herbages and salines. Timbers mainly Coolibah and River Gum. It is estimated that some 50% of “Sandringham” receives beneficial flooding from 5 different water systems. Power Supply: Tw0 35 KVA, 3 phase, 240 volt, Hino 4 cyl lighting plants with independent switch boards. – Exceptional fattening qualities – Queensland renowned channel country – Low running costs – Non pump watering system – Good functional improvements – A premium quality producer – History: A Kidman property for 105 years