Jim takes place as icon of saleyards

By Megan Stafford
Updated December 23 2015 - 9:37am, first published August 12 2012 - 4:00am
Jim Matthews is well known around the ridges as a stock agent and auctioneer of the old school, when contracts were signed with the shake of a hand. He began his foray into the Northern Territory in 1975 when he was invited to holiday at Brunette Downs.
Jim Matthews is well known around the ridges as a stock agent and auctioneer of the old school, when contracts were signed with the shake of a hand. He began his foray into the Northern Territory in 1975 when he was invited to holiday at Brunette Downs.

AUCTIONEERS try to overpower the bleats of sheep and the bellows of cattle railed to the weekly sale, as agents shake hands, confirming a deal, men draft pens, and the rain stings the faces of all.

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