Murrumbidgee District
Encyclopedia
The Murrumbidgee District was a district
(also called a squatting district, pastoral district or grazing district) used in New South Wales
in the nineteenth century to refer to the land between the Murrumbidgee River
and Murray River
, that is now mostly known as the Riverina region
. Some maps show the district included the parts of what is now the Australian Capital Territory
that was to the west of the Murrumbidgee River. The district was originally one of the districts used to refer to the area outside the limits of location
, but later continued to be used as the name after counties were proclaimed within this area. It went out of use after 1884, when new districts were proclaimed.
In 1841 it had a population of 1139, with 180,654 sheep and 62,848 cattle, 1517 horses, with 1795 acres (7 km²) in cultivation and 147 stations, according to an 1841 map.
In 1843 it had a population of 1463, with 226,682 sheep, 93,458 cattle, 2315 horses, 2400 acres (10 km²) in cultivation and 172 stations.
In 1852 the district included 12 million acres (49,000 km²) total, with 400,000 sheep, 100,000 cattle and 3,000 horses
Early maps show the eastern boundary of the district being the Murrumbidgee River, while an 1871 map shows the eastern boundary being the Goodradigbee River, with the Monaro district in the area between the Goodradigbee and the Murrumbidgee.
It comprised the area of the counties of Wakool
, Townsend
, Cadell
, Denison
, Urana
, Hume
, Goulburn
, Wynyard
, Mitchell
, Selwyn
, Buccleuch
and part of Caira
and Waradgery
.
Cadastral divisions of New South Wales
Lands administrative divisions of New South Wales refers to the 141 counties within the Australian state of New South Wales, which are further subdivided into 7,459 parishes. There are also three Land Divisions, around 100 Land Districts, and several other types of districts as well as land boards...
(also called a squatting district, pastoral district or grazing district) used in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
in the nineteenth century to refer to the land between the Murrumbidgee River
Murrumbidgee River
The Murrumbidgee River is a major river in the state of New South Wales, Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory . A major tributary of the Murray River, the Murrumbidgee flows in a west-northwesterly direction from the foot of Peppercorn Hill in the Fiery Range of the Snowy Mountains,...
and Murray River
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river. At in length, the Murray rises in the Australian Alps, draining the western side of Australia's highest mountains and, for most of its length, meanders across Australia's inland plains, forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria as it...
, that is now mostly known as the Riverina region
Riverina
The Riverina is an agricultural region of south-western New South Wales , Australia. The Riverina is distinguished from other Australian regions by the combination of flat plains, warm to hot climate and an ample supply of water for irrigation. This combination has allowed the Riverina to develop...
. Some maps show the district included the parts of what is now the Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory, often abbreviated ACT, is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and is the smallest self-governing internal territory...
that was to the west of the Murrumbidgee River. The district was originally one of the districts used to refer to the area outside the limits of location
Nineteen Counties
The Nineteen Counties were the limits of location in the colony of New South Wales defined by the Governor of New South Wales Sir Ralph Darling in 1826 in accordance with a government order from Lord Bathurst, the secretary of State. Counties had been used since the first year of settlement, with...
, but later continued to be used as the name after counties were proclaimed within this area. It went out of use after 1884, when new districts were proclaimed.
In 1841 it had a population of 1139, with 180,654 sheep and 62,848 cattle, 1517 horses, with 1795 acres (7 km²) in cultivation and 147 stations, according to an 1841 map.
In 1843 it had a population of 1463, with 226,682 sheep, 93,458 cattle, 2315 horses, 2400 acres (10 km²) in cultivation and 172 stations.
In 1852 the district included 12 million acres (49,000 km²) total, with 400,000 sheep, 100,000 cattle and 3,000 horses
Early maps show the eastern boundary of the district being the Murrumbidgee River, while an 1871 map shows the eastern boundary being the Goodradigbee River, with the Monaro district in the area between the Goodradigbee and the Murrumbidgee.
It comprised the area of the counties of Wakool
Wakool County, New South Wales
Wakool County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the town of Wakool.The name Wakool is believed to be derived from a local Aboriginal word.- Parishes within this county:...
, Townsend
Townsend County, New South Wales
Townsend County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It is in the south of New South Wales with the Murray River to the south...
, Cadell
Cadell County, New South Wales
Cadell County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the city of Moama.Cadell County was named in honour of Francis Cadell , river navigator and entrepreneur.- Parishes within this county:...
, Denison
Denison County, New South Wales
Denison County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the towns of Barooga and Berrigan.Denison County was named in honour of the Governor-General of New South Wales, Sir William Thomas Denison ....
, Urana
Urana County, New South Wales
Urana County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the towns of Urana and Bidgeemia.The name Urana is believed to be derived from a local Aboriginal word, and is referenced in relation to the town of Urana, New South Wales as coming from the Aboriginal word 'airana',...
, Hume
Hume County, New South Wales
Hume County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the town of Culcairn.Hume County was named in honour of the explorer Hamilton Hume .- Parishes within this county:...
, Goulburn
Goulburn County, New South Wales
Goulburn County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the city of Albury, and the towns of Jindera, Bowna and Woomargama.Goulburn County was named in honour of the statesman, Henry Goulburn ....
, Wynyard
Wynyard County, New South Wales
Wynyard County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the city of Wagga Wagga. The Murrumbidgee River lies on the northern edge of the county, and the Tumut River on the eastern edge....
, Mitchell
Mitchell County, New South Wales
Mitchell County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the town of Collingullie. The Murrumbidgee River is the northern boundary....
, Selwyn
Selwyn County, New South Wales
Selwyn County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It is located to the east of the Murray River, with part of the Tumut River as its boundary to the north-east...
, Buccleuch
Buccleuch County, New South Wales
Buccleuch County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the locality of Adjungbilly. The Murrumbidgee River is at the northern boundary, with the Goodradigbee River on the eastern boundary, and the Tumut River on the western boundary...
and part of Caira
Caira County, New South Wales
Caira County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the city of Balranald. It is located between where the Murrumbidgee River joins the Murray River to where the Lachlan River joins the Murrumbidgee, containing much of the western Lowbidgee Floodplain...
and Waradgery
Waradgery County, New South Wales
Waradgery County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. It contains the town of Hay. It includes the area between the Lachlan River and the Murrumbidgee River where they meet...
.