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'''Located''' on [[Ovens River|Ovens River]]. Take the road from Wangaratta that goes up the Ovens Valley in the direction of Mt Bufflalo
== Beginings ==
Part of the Ovens Gold Field.
Settled in 1852 by gold miners, it became a resting place for those en route to the [[Omeo (2)|Omeo]], Dargo and Glen Wills goldfields. Reef mining commenced in the area in 1861 as alluvial gold became scarce. At one point 348 reefs were officially registered.
== Importance of Harrietville ==
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== What was Harrietville like in the late 1870s ==
== Facilities in Harrietville in the late 1870s ==
'''Population''' '''Hotels''' '''Churches''' '''Schools''' '''Bank''' '''Main Streets''' '''Local Government''' '''[[Telegraph|Telegraph]] Office'''
'''[[Post Office|Post Office]]''' '''Other things of interest'''
== Links to the KellyGang ==
Harrietville was a centre for horse and cattle stealing that extended right over the high plains as far as [[Omeo (2)|Omeo]].
Insp [[Insp Wliiam Montfort|Montfort]] thought that the Harrietville police station should have been maintained. ([[Royal Commission report day 15 page 4|RC3551]])
There were reports that the '''KellyGang''' may have been getting supplies from a Chinese store keeper in Harrietville. ([[Royal Commission report day 18 page 21|RC5843]])
== Famous members of the Harrietville community ==
== What happened at Harrietville after the time of the KellyGang ==
== What is happening at Harrietville today ==
The last town before Mt Hotham on the Great Alpine Road, Harrietville is ski town in winter.
The rich soil of the valley floor and the river produce good crops of vegetables and berries. trout. Salmon thrive in the unique conditions.
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