Carlton Hill’s Challenges

Revelry abounds during the C.P.C. competition
With challenges up against another cattle station.
Shoeing and riding skills put through their paces
Day ending with the infamous ‘Iron man’ races.

Participants receive a coveted competition shirt
No chance of it escaping being covered in dirt.
There’s cook offs, photo comps even a talent show
Whoever you are you’re encouraged to have a go.

In a community this close there’s fights but usually laughs
Especially weaving your way home up Whinger’s Rd path.
However the day ends or when folk have to part
The sun will always rise and a new day will start.

The station’s heartbeat is a thrumming generator
To power the essential temperature regulator.
Plus pumping drinkable bore water ensures all survives
Along with the fortnightly town run for supplies.

The 50 minute drive is considered close to town
Along a track of sand where corrugations abound.
If an approaching dust trail is sighted expect to wait
Especially by cattle grids or to open & close the gate.

Driving listening to music playing favourite classics
Interrupted by two way radio messages and static.
On arrival it’s collection of post, parts & bread from the baker
Then pallets of food & alcohol are loaded onto the trailer.Read more