Wilson’s Creek – History and Development

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Wilson’s Creek has been proudly owned and operated by the Gall family since 1949, when William (Bill) Gall first purchased the property. In the early years, the property ran western Merino wethers and Hereford cattle, with sheep walked nearly 40 kilometres to Kingstown Station for shearing. By the early 1950s, the original crutching shed had been expanded into a full woolshed, allowing shearing to take place on‑farm for the first time.

A major step forward came in 1954 with the purchase of 1,080 Merino ewes from “Tycannah” Station at Moree, forming the foundation of the Wilson’s Creek flock. The Merino Stud was officially registered in 1963 following the acquisition of rams and ewes from “Mirani” and the selection of elite ewes from within the existing flock. Over the decades, the stud has continued to evolve through the introduction of leading local superfine genetics, many based on Merryville bloodlines.

Pasture improvement has been a long‑standing focus at Wilson’s Creek. Since the 1950s, regular aerial topdressing has enhanced soil fertility and introduced a diverse mix of native and improved grasses and clovers. From the 1980s onward, the family has been deeply involved in Landcare, planting more than 40,000 trees and transforming the property into a thriving ecosystem rich in birdlife, marsupials, and reptiles.

Following Bill’s passing in 1981, Tony Gall and his wife Janet took over management of the property. Under their stewardship, Wilson’s Creek became renowned for producing high‑quality superfine wool. The property has consistently performed in the prestigious Ermenegildo Zegna competition, winning the Protected Class in 2001, and claimed the New England Wool Ultimate Clip Award in 2012. More recently, Wilson’s Creek has been a proud member of the Vitale Barberis Canonico Wool Excellence Club. The wool produced here is recognised for its heavy cutting ability, exceptional style, and soft handle—qualities sought after by premium processors and consumers worldwide.

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In 2009, the Wilson’s Creek White Suffolk Stud was established with the purchase of 100 stud ewes from “Tandara,” Breeza. Tony and his son Cameron have since expanded and refined the stud using Farrer sires and leading industry genetics introduced through artificial insemination.
Cameron returned to the property in the late 2010s, bringing with him knowledge gained through tertiary study and professional experience in the meat processing industry and agronomy. Today, Tony and Cameron work side‑by‑side, continually improving the operation through modern technology, progressive management, and ongoing infrastructure development.

Wilson’s Creek now runs between 8,000 and 10,000 sheep annually in a mixed wool and crossbred enterprise, complemented by a predominantly Angus commercial cattle herd. Across generations, the Gall family has remained committed to quality, innovation, and stewardship of the land—values that continue to guide Wilson’s Creek into the future.