[1] The 5,000-square-kilometre (1,931 sq mi) property running 80,000 head of cattle[2] is owned by Milton Jones.
[3] Jones, who owns a helicopter business specializing in aerial mustering, bought the property in 1988 with cash.
The head stockman, an Aboriginal man named Jack Brumby, was recommended for a gallantry award for rescuing the pilot.
The manager of the day, Hugh Byers, was committed to stand trial for the theft of 88 head of cattle from neighbouring Victoria River Downs Station.
[9] In the same year filming of the Charles Chauvel movie Jedda was commenced at Coolibah.