Boorhaman at kellyGang
Contents
- 1 One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- 2 History at Boorhaman before the KellyGang
- 3 What was Boorhaman like in the late 1870's
- 4 Links to the KellyGang
- 5 Rivers Creeks and Hills near Boorhaman
- 6 What happened at Boorhaman after the time of the KellyGang
- 7 What is happening at Boorhaman today
One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
First taken up by Joseph Bould in 1841. (22,040 acres) Later run by his widow Eleanor Bould. Eleanor was the sister of John Foord of Wahgunyah Run. She later married Henry Bayliss of Bremin. !!MISSING
In 1876 the license was owned by Henry Bayliss, 12,976 acres and the half yearly license fee was £56 19 00
History at Boorhaman before the KellyGang
Where did the name Boorhaman come from
Sometimes spelt Boorahman and Boorhamen.
The original aboriginal owners
The first selectors
The run was cancelled in 1874.
Henry Robert Way was a selector on Boorehaman
Map
Photograph
Original neighbouring properties
- North
- South
- West
- East
What was Boorhaman like in the late 1870's
Links to the KellyGang
Boorehman was on the track used by the KellyGang and others stealing cattle and taking them to New South Wales
The President of the North Ovens Shire, Mr. Parfitt, complained about the refusal to form a police station at Boorehman. It was the track of the cattle-stealers to New South Wales. (RC3245)
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Boorhaman
What happened at Boorhaman after the time of the KellyGang
What is happening at Boorhaman today
see also "A history of Boorhaman" by Barrie R Vowles. It was published to Commemorate the Centenary of Boorhaman State School No. 1996, 1877-1977. It was type-set and printed in Wangaratta by Pryor Printing Service