Delatite, the property

...a place in the KellyGang story 

One of the original properties in the Kelly Country

Areas

History at Delatite before the KellyGang

First taken up by overlanders from New South Wales in 1837 to 1840. The licence was first held by Waugh, then Goodman and Chenery. (30,000 acres) see also (Argus12/10/66))

In 1876 the license was owned by Alfed Chenery, ? acres, £187/10 half year license fee

Where did the name Delatite come from

An aboriginal lady from the Upper Goulburn tribe

The original aboriginal owners

 

The first selectors

State of selections in 1866 (Argus12/10/66)

Original

Neighbouring

Properties

Loyola
Howqua

Chaque

What was Delatite like in the late 1870's

Postal route between Mansfield and Delatite

Links to the KellyGang

Wild Wright sheared on Delatite. (Argus13/11/78)

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Delatite

The Delatite River flows into the Goulburn River, south of Lake Eildon

 

 

 

 

What happened at Delatite after the time of the KellyGang

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

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