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Remembering Ted Murray A stockman’s life in the outback
A Longreach Leader correspondence recalls Edward Murray known as Ted, tracing his career from Sydney to Gumbardo Adavale and Brisbane Downs. It notes his head stockman role at Bindensburg Brighton and Diamantina Lakes, his later farming, and enduring friendship with the author. The piece closes with reflections on his hospital days and the author’s long-standing correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Murray
Longreach
Dave Macartney
New Zealand
Luin and M.A. Co. Ltd
Winton Hospital
Edward Murray
Winton-way
Ted
Sydney
Tinnenburra
James Tyson
Gumbardo
Adavale
Winton
Bindensburg
John Arthur Macartney
Bladensburx
Hitlersit
Brighton Downs
Alex Wightman
Stewart
Diamantina Lakes
Saaner
Wigte Nass
Wightman
Sam Reid
Sam
Mr Roberts
Brighton
Coreens
Barculffins
Sls
Marian Central
MBI Ltd
Old Ted
Sul Corres
Lamb
Brid
Manage
Pen
Ted Theo
Vale
Gargett
Mackay
Eth