Bonegilla , the squatting run

...a place in the KellyGang story 

One of the original properties in the Kelly Country

History at Bonegilla before the KellyGang

On the Murray River south east of Wodonga
First taken up by Wyse on Charle Ebden's behalf 1835, (25,000 acres) First spelt 'Bongilla'
In 1851 it was owned by the Rev JS Palmer who sold it to Michael Ryan in the mid 1850s
In 1876 the license was owned by J Conisbee, 6,600 acres, license fee for 6 months was £29

Where did the name Bonegilla come from

 

The original aboriginal owners

 

The first selectors

Wyse also selected Mungarbareenah. He came overland from New South Wales

Original

Neighbouring

Properties

Murray River
Tanoambalanga
Baranduda
Talgarno

What was Bonegilla like in the late 1870's

Links to the KellyGang

 

 

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Bonegilla

 

 

 

 

What happened at Bonegilla after the time of the KellyGang

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

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