Wappan, the property

...a place in the KellyGang story 

Areas

One of the original properties in the Kelly Country

History at Wappan before the KellyGang

First taken up by overlanders from New South Wales in 1837 to 1840. The licence to Wappan was held by John Bon (30,000 acres). Gilbert Kennedy was a key player in the early days of the property that originally, under Watson and Hunter included Barjar, Dueran, Maindample, Mt Battery, Preston, and Loyola.

 

Where did the name Wappan come from

After the Aboriginal name for the Delatite River, Wappang

The original aboriginal owners

 

The first selectors

State of selections in 1866 (Argus12/10/66)

Original

Neighbouring

Properties

Junction
Eildon
Mount Pleasant
Preston

What was Wappan like in the late 1870's

Links to the KellyGang

 

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Wappan

 

 

What happened at Wappan after the time of the KellyGang

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