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WINCHELSEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
1837
: Solomon and Josiah Austin came with Hugh Murray’s
exploration party, camped in vicinity of Winchelsea, decided it was a good area for grazing and drew lots as to who would take up the land – the Austins won.
A natural ford was discovered across the Barwon River near
the bluestone bridge, opening up the Western plains to other settlers - the area was first known as Austin’s Ford, later known as Barwon.
: Austins settled in Winchelsea.
: Explorers Gellibrand and Hesse disappeared in Winchelsea, Bambra, Birregurra area.
“Mt. Gellibrand” and “Mt. Hesse” named after them.
: John Highett and William Harding take out a licence to occupy the area now known as “Murdeduke”.
: John Highett takes out licence for himself for “Mount Hesse”.
: Henry Hopkins (1787—1870) acquired “Wormbete” run (said to have been the first man to export wool from Van Dieman’s Land to London).

HENRY HOPKINS