Jo Your Thomas MITCHELL died 1881.......I have an article from the 'Wodonga & Towong Sentinel' newspaper dated 7.10.1887, recording the death of a Thomas MITCHELL. Six years time lapse, but here goes.........(its a long article, so I'll only scribe some details & if he's yours & want more, let me know). "We have to record the death of one of the oldest identities in this district - Mr Thomas Mitchell of Bringenbrong, NSW. The deceased gentleman, who was 72 years of age at the time of his death, first came to this part of Victoria in 1845 when he took up Tangambalanga run, which he afterwards sold to the late Mr. Thomas Brown at a good figure. He then went to New Zealand where he purchased 10,000 acres of freehold land for which he gave £20,000. Remaining there for a short time, he sold out his NZ property & returned to this colony, afterwards becoming the purchaser for the sum of £60,000 of the Bringenbrong station. Some time later on he also possessed of Indi and Cancoban (note the spelling!), both properties on the NSW side, & situated conveniently to Bringenbrong. The former property originally belonged to Mr. Leslie, now in Melbourne, and Mr John Mitchell, son of the deceased, resides at Cancoban on which he has erected a magnificent homestead.........." >From the book 'The First Settlement of the Upper Murray'. TANGAMBALANGA RUN - ".........Dr Mackay of Tarrawingee, bought it soon after, & sold to 1852, to Thomas Mitchell, so well known as a Protector of Aborigines in that part, In 1854, the assessment was on 4,000 sheep. In 1862, the area had been reduced to 9,700 acres, estimated to carry 1391 cattle. The rent was fixed at £139, but as usual on appeal reduced again to £48. Mitchell sold to Thomas Reidy in 1874, and from him it passed to Thomas Brown, who held a remnant in 1879......." Hope this helps, rather than confuses. Chris Wild Wodonga

Chris, I wonder if you have an index to 'Wodonga & Towong Sentinel' . My ancestor James TINNING who owned the mill in Tarrawingee died on 19 Sep 1880 at Horse & Jockey Hotel, Wangaratta. I have searched for a local newspaper for an obituary for that era to no avail. If you don't I suppose that the State Library may have copies that I could check I had never thought of looking for one 6 years later.. If you have any ideas I would be very grateful, Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "natwisaus" <natwisaus@albury.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, 20 March 2002 7:58 Subject: [AVNE] RE: Sheep stations > Jo > Your Thomas MITCHELL died 1881.......I have an article from the 'Wodonga & Towong Sentinel' newspaper dated 7.10.1887, recording the death of a Thomas MITCHELL. > Six years time lapse, but here goes.........(its a long article, so I'll only scribe some details & if he's yours & want more, let me know). > > "We have to record the death of one of the oldest identities in this district - Mr Thomas Mitchell of Bringenbrong, NSW. The deceased gentleman, who was 72 years of age at the time of his death, first came to this part of Victoria in 1845 when he took up Tangambalanga run, which he afterwards sold to the late Mr. Thomas Brown at a good figure. He then went to New Zealand where he purchased 10,000 acres of freehold land for which he gave £20,000. Remaining there for a short time, he sold out his NZ property & returned to this colony, afterwards becoming the purchaser for the sum of £60,000 of the Bringenbrong station. Some time later on he also possessed of Indi and Cancoban (note the spelling!), both properties on the NSW side, & situated conveniently to Bringenbrong. The former property originally belonged to Mr. Leslie, now in Melbourne, and Mr John Mitchell, son of the deceased, resides at Cancoban on which he has erected a magnificent homestead.........." > > >From the book 'The First Settlement of the Upper Murray'. > TANGAMBALANGA RUN - ".........Dr Mackay of Tarrawingee, bought it soon after, & sold to 1852, to Thomas Mitchell, so well known as a Protector of Aborigines in that part, In 1854, the assessment was on 4,000 sheep. In 1862, the area had been reduced to 9,700 acres, estimated to carry 1391 cattle. The rent was fixed at £139, but as usual on appeal reduced again to £48. Mitchell sold to Thomas Reidy in 1874, and from him it passed to Thomas Brown, who held a remnant in 1879......." > > Hope this helps, rather than confuses. > > Chris Wild > Wodonga > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "natwisaus" <natwisaus@albury.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, 20 March 2002 7:58 Subject: [AVNE] RE: Sheep stations > Jo > Your Thomas MITCHELL died 1881.......I have an article from the 'Wodonga & Towong Sentinel' newspaper dated 7.10.1887, recording the death of a Thomas MITCHELL. > Six years time lapse, but here goes.........(its a long article, so I'll only scribe some details & if he's yours & want more, let me know). > > "We have to record the death of one of the oldest identities in this district - Mr Thomas Mitchell of Bringenbrong, NSW. The deceased gentleman, who was 72 years of age at the time of his death, first came to this part of Victoria in 1845 when he took up Tangambalanga run, which he afterwards sold to the late Mr. Thomas Brown at a good figure. He then went to New Zealand where he purchased 10,000 acres of freehold land for which he gave £20,000. Remaining there for a short time, he sold out his NZ property & returned to this colony, afterwards becoming the purchaser for the sum of £60,000 of the Bringenbrong station. Some time later on he also possessed of Indi and Cancoban (note the spelling!), both properties on the NSW side, & situated conveniently to Bringenbrong. The former property originally belonged to Mr. Leslie, now in Melbourne, and Mr John Mitchell, son of the deceased, resides at Cancoban on which he has erected a magnificent homestead.........." > > >From the book 'The First Settlement of the Upper Murray'. > TANGAMBALANGA RUN - ".........Dr Mackay of Tarrawingee, bought it soon after, & sold to 1852, to Thomas Mitchell, so well known as a Protector of Aborigines in that part, In 1854, the assessment was on 4,000 sheep. In 1862, the area had been reduced to 9,700 acres, estimated to carry 1391 cattle. The rent was fixed at £139, but as usual on appeal reduced again to £48. Mitchell sold to Thomas Reidy in 1874, and from him it passed to Thomas Brown, who held a remnant in 1879......." > > Hope this helps, rather than confuses. > > Chris Wild > Wodonga > >

Anne - will get back to you later also, but found several ads in the O and M when in the B Museum, put in by Charlie T. Will scan for you soon. It may well give you more clues perhaps on the time frame you were after. We met Allan who is a great guy, lots of knowledge on the area, so do suggest you give him a ring. I think he loves getting queries!!! regards Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Hollingshead" <hollies@melbpc.org.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 10:36

Thanks very much Denise, I would love to get some more dates. I will ring Allan after Easter do you have his phone number. I am going to chase up another police report. I will keep you posted, Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise McMahon" <helendmc@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, 27 March 2002 8:49 Subject: Re: [AVNE] RE: Sheep stations > Anne - will get back to you later also, but found several ads in the O and M > when in the B Museum, put in by Charlie T. Will scan for you soon. It may > well give you more clues perhaps on the time frame you were after. We met > Allan who is a great guy, lots of knowledge on the area, so do suggest you > give him a ring. I think he loves getting queries!!! > > regards Denise > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Anne Hollingshead" <hollies@melbpc.org.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 10:36 > >

Chris By any chance, does this article mention anything about 'Dora Dora'Station in NSW? If so, this IS my Thomas. Thanks for your time. Jo ----- Original Message ----- From: "natwisaus" <natwisaus@albury.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 6:58 PM Subject: [AVNE] RE: Sheep stations Jo Your Thomas MITCHELL died 1881.......I have an article from the 'Wodonga & Towong Sentinel' newspaper dated 7.10.1887, recording the death of a Thomas MITCHELL. Six years time lapse, but here goes.........(its a long article, so I'll only scribe some details & if he's yours & want more, let me know). "We have to record the death of one of the oldest identities in this district - Mr Thomas Mitchell of Bringenbrong, NSW. The deceased gentleman, who was 72 years of age at the time of his death, first came to this part of Victoria in 1845 when he took up Tangambalanga run, which he afterwards sold to the late Mr. Thomas Brown at a good figure. He then went to New Zealand where he purchased 10,000 acres of freehold land for which he gave £20,000. Remaining there for a short time, he sold out his NZ property & returned to this colony, afterwards becoming the purchaser for the sum of £60,000 of the Bringenbrong station. Some time later on he also possessed of Indi and Cancoban (note the spelling!), both properties on the NSW side, & situated conveniently to Bringenbrong. The former property originally belonged to Mr. Leslie, now in Melbourne, and Mr John Mitchell, son of the deceased, resides at Cancoban on which he has erected a magnificent homestead.........." >From the book 'The First Settlement of the Upper Murray'. TANGAMBALANGA RUN - ".........Dr Mackay of Tarrawingee, bought it soon after, & sold to 1852, to Thomas Mitchell, so well known as a Protector of Aborigines in that part, In 1854, the assessment was on 4,000 sheep. In 1862, the area had been reduced to 9,700 acres, estimated to carry 1391 cattle. The rent was fixed at £139, but as usual on appeal reduced again to £48. Mitchell sold to Thomas Reidy in 1874, and from him it passed to Thomas Brown, who held a remnant in 1879......." Hope this helps, rather than confuses. Chris Wild Wodonga