Patrick Durack (1834-1898) and his family, set out from Goulburn in 1867
overland to SW Queensland, overcoming extraordinary hardships to establish
several large properties, including Galway Downs, Thylungra and Kyabra
stations.
From Thylungra, Durack organised the droving of 7,250 head of breeding
cattle and 200 horses on a 4,828km trek, the longest undertaken by
Australian drovers up to that time.
The Duracks were responsible for opening up vast new areas of Australia.
Patrick and his wife are buried in the Mortis Street Pioneer Cemetery in
Goulburn.
Beautiful!
-McRae Family, Broken Hill NSW
Pejar Dam
Situated approximately half way between Goulburn and Crookwell lies Pejar
Dam. It was constructed on the Wollondilly River system to supply town
water for Goulburn.
Fish Presentt
Brown Trout & Rainbow Trout are stocked annually.
Possibly some remnant Maquarrie Perch remain in the system.
Fishing
General Trout Lake. Fishing permitted year round.
Access
Powered and unpowered boating is permitted on Pejar Dam.
NOTE: Battery or Electric powered boats only - no petrol or
combustion motors allowed. Speed limit 4 nots.
It is also suitable for canoes and kayaks. Gravel launching ramp is
provided.
All other fishing is bank angling only.
Camping / Accommodation
No camping is permitted at Pejar Dam.
Facilities
BBQs, picnic shelters, untreated water and rubbish bins are provided. No
swimming permitted.
Check MAP for location.
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