The Springs, the squatting run

...a place in the KellyGang story 

Areas

One of the squatting run in the Kelly Country

north of Glenrowan

History at The Springs before the KellyGang

First taken up by overlanders, by GH GC Rowan from New South Wales in 1837 to 1840 (16000 acres)

In 1876 the license was owned by James Miller? or Bank of Australasia?, ? acres, £50 license fee half year

Owned by Mr Turnbull in 1881 (RC13841)

Where did the name Springs come from

 

The original aboriginal owners

 

The first selectors

 

Original

Neighbouring

Properties

Killawarra
Springs
Spring Station
Ovens Crossing Place

What was The Springs like in the late 1870's

Links to the KellyGang

Mr Graves was the manager of the Springs in about 1870

On the 15th, a report came in to the police, that on 12-13/11/1878 four horsemen were seen, believed to be the Kellys. The matter was investigated by Det Ward. (RC13840)

Rivers Creeks and Hills near The Springs

 

 

What happened at The Springs after the time of the KellyGang

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

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