Inside JJ Leahy's pastoral empire

Peter Austin
Updated October 26 2015 - 12:50pm, first published October 11 2015 - 4:00am
BELOW: Shorthorn bullocks in prime condition on J.J. Leahy’s property, “Manna Park”, west of Forbes. Although Leahy also owned properties fronting the Lachlan River, he found the best finishing country was often to be found further back.
BELOW: Shorthorn bullocks in prime condition on J.J. Leahy’s property, “Manna Park”, west of Forbes. Although Leahy also owned properties fronting the Lachlan River, he found the best finishing country was often to be found further back.

MEN who make a living - and in some cases, a fortune - dealing in pastoral land and livestock are by nature inclined to be reticent, shunning publicity and keeping their trade secrets to themselves.

Peter Austin

Former editor and long time columnist and property writer for The Land.

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