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The statue commemorates the Droughtmaster bull which originated from crossing the Brahman or Zebu bull with a British breed, and was a response to the arrival of the cattle tick in North Queensland in the 1890s.
The statue also records the brands and names of sixteen studs which were associated with the development of the breed.
Location
| Address: | Hackett Terrace & Racecourse Road, Charters Towers, 4820 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -20.062933 Long: 146.270261 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Agriculture |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 6th November, 1984 |
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Plaque:
Droughmaster Stud Breeders` Society. Ltd.
Patron and breed founder
R. L. (Monty) Atkinson
Commemorates the unveiling of this replica of the Droughmaster " Australia's own cattle breed evolved in Queensland."
Unveiled by Dr. G. I. Alexander, B.V.SC, M.S. PH.D F.A.C .V.SC, F.A.C. V SC, F.A.S. A.P. Director General, Department of Primary Industries on Tuseday, November 6th, 1984,
