Noorongong

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One of the original properties in the Kelly Country

Nearest towns

Corryong

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Beechworth

History at Noorongong before the KellyGang

First taken up between 1837 to 1840 by Owen MacDonald (6,400 acres)

In 1876 the license was held by Andrew Paton & Sons, ? acres, license fee half year £18 15

Gave evidence to the land commission (Argus20/3/79)

Most of the run had been forfeited by late 1876

Where did the name Noorongong come from

Also spelt Noorengorong and Nurigong. Name is the native name for the lower Mitta River. Could also mean a lightwood tree or a magpie

The original aboriginal owners

The first selectors

Photograph

Map

Original neighbouring properties

North
Bethanga
South
Tallandoon
West
Bungonia
East
Wagra

What was Noorongong like in the late 1870's

Links to the KellyGang

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Noorongong

On Mitta Mitta

What happened at Noorongong after the time of the Kelly Gang

What is happening at Noorongong today

13-aug-11