Elinor Laura Huddleston, known to all as Lin, lived a life defined by resilience, independence, and quiet generosity. Born in the remote town of Wilcannia in 1933, Lin spent most of her life on Burragan Station, a vast and rugged property in outback New South Wales, which she operated independently for nearly 60 years.
Lin’s extraordinary story continues in the legacy she leaves behind. Through the Lin Huddleston Charitable Foundation, a generous donation has been bestowed to Icon Cancer Foundation to support vital cancer research – an enduring gift that will touch many lives for years to come.
“Some tough lady”
Peter Mann, trustee of The Lin Huddleston Charitable Foundation, who worked closely with Lin for over twenty years, describes her as “a very private person” who made a profound impact without seeking recognition.
“There is little doubt that Lin Huddleston was some tough lady,” he shares, recalling stories of her lifting full drums of petrol onto trucks and laughing off being tossed by a bull. “Her strength was legendary.”
Lin was a force of nature – spirited and independent. She ran sheep and cattle across 135,000 acres, won awards for her wool, and was an accomplished horsewoman with her own racing colours.
