Jerilderie Saleyard Closes After Final Record-Breaking Sheep Sale
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Updated Oct 5
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What happened
The final sheep sale at Jerilderie concluded with a record price of $524 per head. The Murrumbidgee Council announced it would decommission the saleyards due to falling livestock numbers and rising maintenance costs. The council had previously agreed to hold a final commemorative sale on October 2, during which 10,000 sheep were penned.
From abc.net.au
Why it matters
The closure follows the council's inability to find a new lessee for the facility, despite offering a 20-year lease for only $1 per year. The decision marks the end of an almost 60-year operational run of the Jerilderie saleyard.
From abc.net.au
Who's involved
- Murrumbidgee CouncilResponsible for the decommissioning of the saleyard facility
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