Fern Hills
From KellyGang
Contents
- 1 One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- 2 History at Fern Hills before the KellyGang
- 3 What was Fern Hills like in the late 1870's
- 4 Links to the KellyGang
- 5 Rivers Creeks and Hills near Fern Hills
- 6 What happened at Fern Hills after the time of the Kelly Gang
- 7 What is happening at Fern Hills today
One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- Nearest towns
History at Fern Hills before the KellyGang
Hume and Hovell passed near Fern Hills on 27/11/1824First taken up by Heap and Grice (24,000 acres)
In 1873 the license was held by Mr JH Graves, 2000 sheep (Ensign9/9/1873)
In 1876 the license was owned by Robert McBean, ? acres, £62/10 half year license fee
Where did the name Fern Hills come from
The original aboriginal owners
The first selectors
Map
Photograph
Original neighbouring properties
- North
- South
- West
- East
What was Fern Hills like in the late 1870's
Links to the KellyGang
Ass Com Nicolson led a search party to Fern Hills on 9th or 10th of November 1878. (RC567) (RC1994) (JJK)
The Stringybark Creek murder site was on Fern Hills
Sup Hare and SConst Mullane searched Fern Hills. We came to a fire on the ranges, near a pool of water. Some of the wood had been thrown into the water to put out the fire. (RC13519)
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Fern Hills
What happened at Fern Hills after the time of the Kelly Gang
Police station was to be set up at Fern Hills as a result of the Glenrowan Siege. (RC16716)
What is happening at Fern Hills today