Wagra

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One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country

Nearest towns
Corryong

History at Wagra before the KellyGang

First settled by .., overlanders from New South Wales in about ..? [[../../things/W_propertiesIx.html|David Wilson]] held the license in the 1850s (13,500 acres)

John Hore swapped Bungil for Wagra

In 1876 the license was held by Charles Moore, ? acres, license fee half year £81/5

Where did the name Wagra come from

The original aboriginal owners

The first selectors

Photograph

Map

Original neighbouring properties

North
Bethanga
South
Yabba
West
Noorongong
East
Tallangatta

What was Wagra like in the late 1870's

There was a large community at Wagra

Victoria Inn, B Vincent (T&C6/4/1872)

Links to the KellyGang

The KellyGang used this area to move stolen cattle and horses backward and forward beteewn Victoria and New South Wales

Rivers Creeks and Hills near Wagra

What happened at Wagra after the time of the KellyGang

What is happening at Wagra today