LOCATION Nychum is located 51klm North of Chillagoe, 140 klm West of Mareeba and 220klm West of Cairns. The road is mostly sealed and the balance is very good formed up gravel. AREA & TENURE Lot 4718 on PH1869 with an area of 36989ha Lot 254 on WRM9PH with an area of 60193ha Lot 288 on OL34 with an area of 11556ha Lot 289 on OL36 with an area of 11493ha Total Area: 126100ha (311500ac) which is made up of the above titles Rates: $3703.50 per half year Rental L289/OL36 $ 150.00 L288/OL35 $ 150.00 L254/WRM9 $1474.00 L4718/PH1896 $ 466.40 ———— $2240.40 PA RAINFALL Nychum is an ideal breeding block as it is situated in a safe summer rainfall area. It receives approximately 1300ml (32inches) per annum. WATER Water is provided by 3 mills and tanks and 22 dams, most of which are good big water points providing water on a permanent basis. There is a single frontage to the Mitchell River on the Eastern boundary for about 35klms, with numerous other water courses providing water from 6 to 12 months including the Watson River and Elizabeth Creek. COUNTRY The country is best described as undulating to steep with 80 to 85% usable grazing country. The soils vary from red soil ridges interspersed with black soil in some gullies to sandy granite ridges, box ridges with clay soils and some river and creek flats. The balance of the country is made up of rocky outcrops and mountain peaks. IMPROVEMENTS The homestead is a modern 3 bedroom home with butcher shop, work shed and vehicle shed in the complex. There is approximately 1000ac that have been cleared and fenced to provide holding paddocks at the house. CARRYING CAPACITY It is estimated the Nychum is currently running approx 2500 branded cattle (as at last muster September 2006); however the purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the number as no handover will be given. It is anticipated that Nychum could run 5000 head in its current state. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT MACHINERY 1 x Kubota 358-E Tractor Attachments include:- 1 x Spiro Cement Mixer 1 x Green Carryall 1 x Tractor pack including welder 1 x Proline/digger 1 x Stick Rake 1 x Ripper 1 x Bade 1 x Bucket 1 x Rotary Hoe 1 x Three point linkage tractor mounted weed Spray Unit 1 x Slasher for Tractor 1 x Back Blade WORKSHOP 1 x Large Electric Bench Grinder 1 x Small Bench Vice 1 x Large Bench Vice 1 x Pipe Bender/Press 1 x Large Shifting Spanner 1 x Bailey six step Ladder 2 x Battery Charges 1 x Lister Diesel Generator 1/4kva – working-requires repairs 1 x Lister Diesel Generator 1/7kva 1 x Kubota Cattle Spray Pump – petrol 1 x Honda pump 1 x Stihl Chain Saw 1 x Husqvarna Chain Saw 1 x Southern Cross Piston Pump with GHP Diesel Engine 1 x New Gas Refrigerator 1 x New Flow Meter for Diesel Tank Equipment for dehorning calves 1 x 3 in 1 Honda 13HP Generator, Welder and Compression Set VEHICLES 1 x 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Utility – rusted tray, mechanical work needed 1 x Hino Cattle Truck with crate not roadworthy, Registration to be cancelled September 2006 1 x Honda Ag Bike XL SADDLES AND TACK 4 x Stock Saddles – Needs repairs 1 x Stock Saddles 3 x Bridles Shoeing gear – 2 x rasps, 1 x pinched 1 x hammer STOCK Approx 2500 head Cattle (as at last muster September 2006) 7 head of working horses