Strathbogie squatting run

...a place in the KellyGang story 

Areas

One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country

History at Strathbogie before the KellyGang

First taken up by John Kissock (25,000 acres)
in the Strathbogie Ranges

In 1876 the license to Strathbogie was owned by the Bank of Australasia, ? acres, £55 half year license fee

Healey was the manager in 1878. (Argus20/12/78) (Argus21/12/78) (Argus23/12/78)

Where did the name Strathbogie come from

The original aboriginal owners

The first selectors

Original

Neighbouring

Properties

What was Strathbogie like in the late 1870's

The Strathbogie Ranges were heavily timbered

The first track from Violet Town to Dry Creek was cut into the Strathbogies to open up the area for selection in 1873 (Ensign4/2/1873)

Links to the KellyGang

The KellyGang knew the Strathbogie country well

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Strathbogie

What happened at Strathbogie after the time of the KellyGang

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

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