Taila County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, a land-title district in the far southwest of the state near the Victorian border. Its main locality is Euston, on the Murray River.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far southwest, on the Murray River near Victoria |
| Named after | Believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word |
| Principal locality | Euston |
| Local government areas today | Balranald Shire, Wentworth Shire |
Parishes in Taila County
The county holds 41 surveyed parishes.
- Benanee
- Bengallow
- Bertram
- Bidura West
- Boorong
- Brooke
- Bunchie
- Burkett
- Caringy
- Coolena
- Euston
- Garnet
- Grant
- Gulthul
- Ki
- Koorakee
- Laurie
- Lette
- Lowan
- Mallee Cliffs
- Manie
- Maniette
- Marma
- Matalong
- Meilman
- Mendook
- Merowa
- Mundonah
- Mungo
- Mylatchie
- North Mundonah
- Nowong
- Ormond
- Park
- Prungle
- Rainding
- Spencer
- Taila
- Tittara
- Werimble
- Youngera
- Zanci
Towns and Localities Today
Euston is the county’s principal town, on the Murray River opposite Robinvale, Victoria. It anchors river trade and irrigation farming in the area, within Balranald Shire.
Geography
Taila County borders Wentworth, Perry and Kilfera counties in New South Wales, Caira County to the east, and the Victorian counties of Karkarooc and Tatchera across the Murray River.
History
The name Taila is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word. Like other Riverina counties, its parishes were surveyed as Crown land was opened for settlement along the Murray in the 19th century.
FAQ
Is Taila County still used?
Cadastral divisions such as Taila County remain in land titles and property descriptions but carry no government function.
What town is in Taila County?
Euston, on the Murray River, is the county’s main locality.
Which local government areas cover Taila County?
Balranald Shire and Wentworth Shire.