The  parish of Tarrawarra lies to the east of Yarra Glen. It covers an area which once comprised the pastoral lease of John Thomson, known as View Hill. Sales of Crown Land in the parish occurred in 1856 and 1857 with many of the lots being purchased by George Symons who took over the pastoral lease from William Ryrie in 1850. Others who purchased lots at those sales included John Williamson, John Bell, John Donaldson, William Little, Henry Head, Thomas Armstrong, James Ryrie and William Herbert. In 1893 the View Hill property was purchased by David Syme, owner and editor of The Age newspaper (Melbourne) who renamed it Tarrawarra. The Aboriginal meaning of the word is unknown but suggestions vary including white cloak referring to the morning mists, and slow waters as reflected in t MORE >>