Courallie County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used today only for land titles. It covers country around Moree in the state’s north, and its name is believed to come from a local Aboriginal word.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | North-west slopes, around Moree |
| Named after | Believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word |
| Principal town | Moree |
| Local government areas today | Moree Plains Shire (nearly all parishes); Narrabri Shire (Bombell parish) |
Parishes in Courallie County
- Ardgowan
- Barton
- Berrygill
- Biniguy
- Bogree
- Bombell
- Boo Boo
- Boolooroo
- Booramine
- Bowman
- Bullerana
- Bumble
- Bundoowithidie
- Burranbah
- Campbell
- Carore
- Combadelo
- Downs
- Duckhole
- Ellis
- Fletcher
- Gordon
- Greenbah
- Gurley
- Gurrygedah
- Gyan
- Harvey
- King
- Medgun
- Menadool
- Mia Mia
- Minnaminane
- Mooee
- Moree
- Mungie Bundie
- Nepickallina
- Noona
- Paramellowa
- Peacumboul
- Pringle
- Smart
- Talmoi
- Terrergee
- Terry Hie Hie
- Tycannah
- Wallanoll
- Wathagar
- Weah Waa
- Wee Bulla Bulla
- Whittaker
- Windoondilla
- Wirrigurldonga
- Yarraman
- Yatta
Towns and Localities Today
Moree, the regional centre of the north-west slopes, sits inside Courallie County’s parish of the same name. Biniguy and Terry Hie Hie are smaller localities within the county to its east.
Geography
Courallie County sits in country drained by the Gwydir and Mehi rivers around Moree, on the black-soil plains of the state’s north. It borders Benarba, Stapylton, Burnett, Jamison, and Murchison counties.
History
The name Courallie is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word. No further naming record survives in the county’s Wikipedia entry.
FAQ
Is Courallie County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Courallie remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function.
What is the main town in Courallie County?
Moree, the north-west slopes regional centre, lies in the parish of the same name within the county.
Which local government area covers Courallie County?
Moree Plains Shire covers nearly all its parishes; the Bombell parish alone falls under Narrabri Shire.