 The unchecked actions of termites and the introduction of fire management practices in recent years have made it more difficult to understand the chronology of the changes that have occurred in the stockyards.These yards form a part of the domestic precinct at the eastern end of the homestead area and are separated from the stockyards by the main house and grounds.It is difficult to fully understand the former layout of the milking yards because of recent fire damage to posts and uprights.