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Secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Bland, Bruce Chapman – or Chappy, and past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
1/20Secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Bland, Bruce Chapman – or Chappy, and past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
Money raised goes back into maintaining Snake Island, and also donated to causes, most recently the Barmah Brumby Group. Picture: Andy Rogers
2/20Money raised goes back into maintaining Snake Island, and also donated to causes, most recently the Barmah Brumby Group. Picture: Andy Rogers
The Snake Island Cattlemens Association conduct tours where people can drive cattle across through the water onto the island, providing a unique horse riding experience. Picture: Andy Rogers
3/20The Snake Island Cattlemens Association conduct tours where people can drive cattle across through the water onto the island, providing a unique horse riding experience. Picture: Andy Rogers
The Snake Island Cattlemens Association conduct tours where people can drive cattle across through the water onto the island, providing a unique horse riding experience. Picture: Andy Rogers
4/20The Snake Island Cattlemens Association conduct tours where people can drive cattle across through the water onto the island, providing a unique horse riding experience. Picture: Andy Rogers
The Snake Island Cattlemens Association conduct tours where people can drive cattle across through the water onto the island, providing a unique horse riding experience. Picture: Andy Rogers
5/20The Snake Island Cattlemens Association conduct tours where people can drive cattle across through the water onto the island, providing a unique horse riding experience. Picture: Andy Rogers
Snake Island Picture: ANDY ROGERS
6/20Snake Island Picture: ANDY ROGERS
Secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Bland, Bruce Chapman – or Chappy, and past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
7/20Secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Bland, Bruce Chapman – or Chappy, and past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
The conditions of the walk vary from very shallow water to deep enough where the horses and cattle have to swim. Picture: Andy Rogers
8/20The conditions of the walk vary from very shallow water to deep enough where the horses and cattle have to swim. Picture: Andy Rogers
Secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Bland, Bruce Chapman – or Chappy, and past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
9/20Secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Bland, Bruce Chapman – or Chappy, and past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
Past president John Giliam is one of 13 life members of the association and for about 40 years agisted cattle. Picture: Andy Rogers
10/20Past president John Giliam is one of 13 life members of the association and for about 40 years agisted cattle. Picture: Andy Rogers
About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
11/20About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
Bruce Chapman, secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Blandand past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
12/20Bruce Chapman, secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Blandand past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
13/20About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
14/20About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
15/20About 8km inland from a jetty is their headquarters: a jumble of corrugated iron huts that includes a communal kitchen (complete with five fridges and a large commercial stove) powered by diesel generator, a bunk house with total accommodation sleeping 40, camp showers run by solar power, and even flushing toilets. Picture: Andy Rogers
Bruce Chapman — or ‘Chappy’ as he’s better known — is a beef farmer from Toora who acts as the designated handyman, driver and courier, using his fishing boat to bring supplies to the island. Picture: Andy Rogers
16/20Bruce Chapman — or ‘Chappy’ as he’s better known — is a beef farmer from Toora who acts as the designated handyman, driver and courier, using his fishing boat to bring supplies to the island. Picture: Andy Rogers
Bruce Chapman, secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Blandand past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
17/20Bruce Chapman, secretary of the Snake Island Cattlemens Association Jen Blandand past president John Giliam. Picture: Andy Rogers
Money raised goes back into maintaining Snake Island, and also donated to causes, most recently the Barmah Brumby Group. Picture: Andy Rogers
18/20Money raised goes back into maintaining Snake Island, and also donated to causes, most recently the Barmah Brumby Group. Picture: Andy Rogers
Jen is part of a dedicated, voluntary group who are working hard to maintain the traditions of their pioneering farming ancestors. Picture: Andy Rogers
19/20Jen is part of a dedicated, voluntary group who are working hard to maintain the traditions of their pioneering farming ancestors. Picture: Andy Rogers
Money raised goes back into maintaining Snake Island, and also donated to causes, most recently the Barmah Brumby Group. Picture: Andy Rogers
20/20Money raised goes back into maintaining Snake Island, and also donated to causes, most recently the Barmah Brumby Group. Picture: Andy Rogers
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