Wabba, the squatting run
...a place in the KellyGang story
One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
nearest towns
History at Wabba before the KellyGang
Just south of the Murray River and near Corryong
First taken up by Robert Young
(13,000 acres) Transferred to Thomas Whitehead in 1850
In 1876 the license was held by Thomas Whitehead, ? acres, license fee half
year £55
Where did the name Wabba come from
The original aboriginal owners
The first selectors
Original
Neighbouring
Properties
north
south
west
east
What was Wabba like in the late 1870's
A
racecourse, a country hall and, lakes, walks and community recreation reserves
were part of the property
Links to the KellyGang
The KellyGang used the area around Wabba when they were stealing cattle and horses and running from the police
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Wabba
What happened at Wabba after the time of the KellyGang
What is happening at Wabba today
Most
of Wabba is covered by the Wabba Wilderness Park
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