Last modified on 21 November 2015, at 00:50

Eildon

One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country

Nearest towns
Mansfield

History at Eildon before the KellyGang

First taken up ?

In 1876 the license was owned by Archibald Thom, ? acres, £62/10 half year license fee

Where did the name Eildon come from

The original aboriginal owners

The first selectors

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

Map

Photograph

Original neighbouring properties

North
Mount Pleasant
South
Wappan
West
Maintoongoon

What was Eildon like in the late 1870's

The run was often called Dickson's

The Eildon bridge over the Goulburn was completed in November 1873

Links to the KellyGang

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Eildon

What happened at Eildon after the time of the Kelly Gang

Lake Eildon was built over the area

What is happening at Eildon today