The importance of Anthony Lagoon was highlighted in 1906 with the construction of the Territory’s first government cattle dip. The dip was located near the Police Station and was operated by the police officers. The cattle dip was a vital piece of infrastructure used to control the spread of disease and the transportation of cattle tick, which at the time, was threatening the future of the Territory’s beef industry. The 1906 dip was replaced in 1945 with an upgraded model containing larger drying areas, stock yards, chemical store and improved stock control and management infrastructure.