One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- Nearest towns
History at Merriang before the KellyGang
John Johnson bought Merriang from David Johnson in 1846. (16,000 acres) The homstead had been built by 1853
In 1876 the license was held by M O'Donnell, 12,726 acres, license fee £40 12 06 per half year
Where did the name Merriang come from
The original aboriginal owners
The first selectors
Photograph
Map
Original neighbouring properties
- North
- South
- West
- East
What was Merriang like in the late 1870's
Links to the KellyGang
Sgt Steele led a search party hunting the KellyGang to Merriang soon after the Stringy Bark Murders in November 1878. (RC676)
Insp Brook Smith a search party that travelled between Merriang, across the Buffalo, over Black Hill, and down through the King River. They were at Merriang on 28/10/1878. (RC17372) Must be wrong? (RC17374)
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Merriang
What happened at Merriang after the time of the Kelly Gang
What is happening at Merriang today