Denham County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used today only for land titles. It sits where the Barwon and Namoi rivers meet, and includes the localities of Cryon and Bugilbone.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | North-west plains, Barwon-Namoi junction |
| Named after | Captain H. M. Denham of HMS Herald |
| Localities | Cryon, Bugilbone |
| Local government area today | Walgett Shire |
Parishes in Denham County
- Baraneal
- Barwon
- Benn
- Bergan
- Berryabar
- Browne
- Bugilbone
- Buriembri
- Cabul
- Christie
- Cryon
- Denham
- Denuleroi
- Dewhurst
- Eastlake
- Eton
- Eurie Eurie
- Finley
- Glass
- Gorian
- Jereel
- Katambone
- Long Point
- Manilla
- Merrywinebone
- Mungerarra
- Murkadool
- Murra Murra
- Myall
- Myallwirrie
- Pagan
- Pearse
- Pian
- Pokataroo
- Reynolds
- Roberts
- Tareela
- Terribie
- Thalaba
- Tholoo
- Toryweewha
- Walgett
- Walmar
- Yarraldool
Towns and Localities Today
Walgett, the shire seat, sits inside Denham County near the Barwon-Namoi junction. Pokataroo and Cryon are smaller localities to the county’s east.
Geography
Denham County lies where the Barwon and Namoi rivers meet, on the north-west plains of New South Wales. Its parish of Barwon marks the confluence, and flat black-soil plains cover most of the county’s area.
History
Denham County was named after Captain H. M. Denham of HMS Herald, a Royal Navy surveying vessel active on the Australian coast in the mid-19th century.
FAQ
Is Denham County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Denham remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function.
Where is Denham County?
At the junction of the Barwon and Namoi rivers on the north-west plains of New South Wales, within Walgett Shire.
Who was Denham County named after?
Captain H. M. Denham of HMS Herald.