Eildon, the squatting run
...a place in the KellyGang story
One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
nearest towns
History at Eildon before the KellyGang
First taken up ?
In 1876 the license was owned by Archibald Thom, ? acres, £62/10
half year license fee
Where did the name Eildon come from
The original aboriginal owners
The first selectors
State of selections in 1867 (Argus12/10/66)
Original
Neighbouring
Properties
north
south
west
east
What was Eildon like in the late 1870's
The
run was often called Dickson's
Links to the KellyGang
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Eildon
What happened at Eildon after the time of the Kelly Gang
Lake
Eildon was built over the area
What is happening at Eildon today - a part of the Kelly Country and Ned Kelly's story
Enjoy this wonderful part of our history, but Please respect the privacy of the current owners
.... got to go Move around the areas .....Move with the Kellys .....Move with the Police
Let the KellyGang
ride Free