Historical information

Early settlers came to Dederang from Kergunyah. The main road, Dederang to Tawonga was opened about 1860 - 1864, connecting 'Crosthwaite's Gap' with 'Smith's corner'. Jim Goonan's ancestors selected land between Dederang and Tawonga in the early 1860's.

Significance

A comprehensive history of the town of Dederang from the 1860's up to the 1950's. Early settlers, infrastructure, businesses, activities including sport and life style are described giving an insight into how the Kiewa Valley developed during this time.

Physical description

26 typed pages of the History of Dederang. Each page consists of paragraphs with a heading.