Strathmerton
From KellyGang
Contents
- 1 One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- 2 History at Strathmerton before the KellyGang
- 3 What was Strathmerton like in the late 1870's
- 4 Links to the KellyGang
- 5 Rivers Creeks and Hills near Strathmerton
- 6 What happened at Strathmerton after the time of the KellyGang
- 7 What is happening at Strathmerton today
One of the original squatting runs in the Kelly Country
- Nearest towns
- Strathmerton
History at Strathmerton before the KellyGang
First taken up in about 1844 by Benjamin Boyd (192,000 acres). The original holding was spilt up in 1855 into Strathmerton (on Victorian side of the Murray River)(owned by TH Power)
In 1876 the license to Strathmerton East was owned by (Trust and Agency Co of Australia), ? acres, £775 half year license fee
And the license to Strathmerton West was owned by Currie and Dufrayer , 71,680 acres, £391/2/6 half year license fee
Where did the name Strathmerton come from
Strathmerton was named after Benjamin [[../../things/W_propertiesIx.html|Boyd]] home in England which was called Merton. Strath means valley.Ulupna Station was part of the orginal run
The original aboriginal owners
The first selectors
Map
Photograph
Original neighbouring properties
- North
- South
- West
- East
What was Strathmerton like in the late 1870's
Links to the KellyGang
Rivers Creeks and Hills near Strathmerton
What happened at Strathmerton after the time of the KellyGang
What is happening at Strathmerton today
