Eildon, the squatting run

...a place in the KellyGang story 

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One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country

nearest towns
Mansfield
Riverina
Murray
Beechworth
Glenrowan

History at Eildon before the KellyGang

Greta

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)

Benalla
Southern
Mansfield
Melbourne
other areas
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Original

Neighbouring

Properties

north
south
west
east
Mount Pleasant, Wappan
Thornton
Mount Pleasant
Maintoongoon
It would be great to know more about Eildon; can you please help

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

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3-aug-10

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