Wabba

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One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country

Nearest towns
Corryong Kiewa Beechworth

History at Wabba before the KellyGang

Just south of the Murray River and near Corryong

First taken up by [[../../things/W_propertiesIx.html|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

Photograph

Map

Original neighbouring properties

North
Cudgewa
South
Cowpers Helfer station
West
Adjie

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