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One of the original properties in the Kelly Country
History at Koetong before the KellyGang
First taken up by overlanders from New South Wales, Heape and Grice, in 1835 to 1836. (74,000 acres). Run could have been called 'Bunghill' originally. See also the old town of Koetong.In 1876 it was licensed to Richard Goldsbrough , and Hugh Parker and with Bungil the half yearly license fee was £350
Where did the name Koetong come from
The original aboriginal owners
Pallanganmiddang Aborigines lived in the area
The first selectors
Photograph
Map
Original neighbouring properties
- North
- South
- West
- East
What was Koetong like in the late 1870's
Tin was mined at Koetong from the mid 1870s
Links to the KellyGang
The KellyGang used this area to move stolen cattle and horses from Victoria and New South Wales
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Koetong
South of the Murray River and east of Wodonga
What happened at Koetong after the time of the Kelly Gang
What is happening at Koetong today
Koetong is still a locality in the State Forest at Shelley, where the old pub endures.
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