Telegraph Station held up by Ned Kelly

Jerilderie NSW 2716 (Pop 900)

Jerilderie is a pleasant Riverina rural township located 659 km s-w of Sydney. The Jeithi Aborigines named the area ‘Djirrildhuray’ meaning ‘reedy place’ and squatter settlement followed in 1840s. Jerilderie’s great claim to fame is as the place Ned Kelly and his gang held hostage in 1879. Major industries are wool, rice, wheat & vegetables together with the state’s largest merino stud. 

Accommodation:
Jerilderie has 3 motels, 3 hotels, a B&B, holiday cottages, a backpackers and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: The Willows Museum, 11 Powell St. Tel (03) 5886 1666.

Airport:
Deniliquin Aerodrome (DNO) Cobb Hwy. (95 km s-w).

Hospital:
Jerilderie District Hospital, cnr Newell Hwy & Conargo Rd. Tel (03) 5886 1300.