Woorajay
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Contents
- 1 One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- 2 History at Woorajay before the KellyGang
- 3 What was Woorajay like in the late 1870's
- 4 Links to the KellyGang
- 5 Rivers Creeks and Hills near Woorajay
- 6 What happened at Woorajay after the time of the KellyGang
- 7 What is happening at Woorajay today
One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- Nearest towns
History at Woorajay before the KellyGang
First settled by David Reid, in 1847 from Curraramugie.
In 1852 gold was discovered in the May Day Hills, and the Ovens gold rush settlements of Beechworth, El Dorado, Woolshed, Sebastopol and Reid's Creek developed on Reid family land, ruining its pastoral value. For a time David sold meat to the miners and ran the mill, a store and a gold-buying business, but in 1853 sold his runs
Where did the name Woorajay (Wooragee) come from
The original aboriginal owners
The first selectors
Gold was discovered on Woorajay Run in mid 1852, the place was invaded by miners and the creeks wew stripped bare with no regard to the needs of stock for fresh waterThe area was selected by 1875 (Argus17/4/75)
Photograph
Map
Original neighbouring properties
- North
- South
- West
- East
What was Woorajay like in the late 1870's
Wooragee was the site of a famous murder in 1872 (Argus5/11/72)
The area was selected by 1875 (Argus17/4/75)
Links to the KellyGang
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Woorajay
What happened at Woorajay after the time of the KellyGang
What is happening at Woorajay today
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