[1] The run was originally owned by J. T. Symes in 1856 but was named by John Harris Browne who acquired the property shortly afterwards.
[2] Archibald Graham Thompson and his brother William acquired Talia and Calea Stations from Browne in about 1880.
William died in 1884 leaving Archibald with sole ownership of both properties.
[3] In 1888, Talia occupied an area of 65 square miles (168 km2) when Thompson renewed the lease on the property.
Archibald retired in 1912 leaving Talia to his three son, and died in Adelaide in 1919.