Benalla, the squatting run

...a place in the KellyGang story 

One of the original properties in the Kelly Country

Shepparton,

History at Benalla before the KellyGang

First taken up by Edward Grimes (48,000 acres)

In 1876 the license was owned by Robert Rutherford , ? acres, £93 half year license fee

Where did the name Benalla come from

 

The original aboriginal owners

 

The first selectors

State of selection in the area in 1866 (Argus12/10/66)

Original

Neighbouring

Properties

Yabba Yabba
Gowangardie
Pine Lodge
Emu Plains

What was Benalla like in the late 1870's

Most of the Run had been selected

Links to the KellyGang

The KellyGang rode all over this area

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Benalla

On the head waters  of the Kiewa River

 

 

 

 

What happened at Benalla after the time of the KellyGang

What is happening at Benalla today - a part of the Kelly Country and Ned Kelly's story

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