Dowling County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used today only for land titles. It lies in the central west, across Lachlan, Bland, and Carrathool shires.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Central west |
| Named after | Sir James Dowling (1787–1844), New South Wales judge |
| Local government areas today | Lachlan Shire (majority), Bland Shire, Carrathool Shire |
Parishes in Dowling County
- Bimbalingel
- Bimbil
- Blairgowrie
- Bootoowa
- Borapine
- Brewer
- Brotheroney
- Cargelligo
- Carilla
- Carisbrook
- Clowery
- Contarlo
- Currawong
- Curriba
- Currikabakh
- Davis
- Dowling
- Gainbill
- Garryowen
- Geelooma
- Guagong
- Gumbagunda
- Gurangully
- Jimberoo
- Kikoira
- Killawarra
- Lachlan
- Merri Merrigal
- Mologone
- Moneybung
- Murrabung
- Naradhan
- Narden
- Narriah
- Regent
- Rutland
- Tibeaudo
- Tooronga
- Townsend
- Trigalong
- Tuggerabach
- Uabba
- Ulambong
- Valencia
- Wardry
- Whoyeo
- Whyaddra
- Womboyn
- Yarrabundry
- Yarran
- Yelkin
Towns and Localities Today
Lake Cargelligo, in the parish of Cargelligo, is Dowling County’s main town, sitting on the lake of the same name within Lachlan Shire.
Geography
Dowling County lies in the central-west wheat-sheep belt, with the parish of Lachlan taking its name from the river that runs near the county’s southern edge. Lake Cargelligo, the man-made lake formed by a Lachlan River weir, sits inside the Cargelligo parish and gives the main town its water supply.
History
Dowling County takes its name from Sir James Dowling (1787–1844), a judge of the New South Wales Supreme Court.
FAQ
Is Dowling County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Dowling remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function.
What is the main town in Dowling County?
Lake Cargelligo, within Lachlan Shire, is the county’s principal town.
Who was Dowling County named after?
Sir James Dowling (1787–1844), Chief Justice of New South Wales.