Noorongong, the property

...a place in the KellyGang story 

Areas

One of the original properties in the Kelly Country

Corryong
Kiewa
Beechworth

History at Noorongong before the KellyGang

First taken up between 1837 to 1840 by Owen MacDonald (6,400 acres)

In 1876 the license was held by Andrew Paton & Sons, ? acres, license fee half year £18 15
Gave evidence to the land commission (Argus20/3/79)
Most of the run had been forfeited by late 1876

Where did the name Noorongong come from

Also spelt Noorengorong and Nurigong. Name is the native name for the lower Mitta River. Could also mean a lightwood tree or a magpie

The original aboriginal owners

 

The first selectors

 

Original

Neighbouring

Properties

Bethanga
Tallandoon
Bungonia
Wagra

What was Noorongong like in the late 1870's

Links to the KellyGang

 

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Noorongong

On Mitta Mitta

 

 

What happened at Noorongong after the time of the Kelly Gang

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

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