The County of Benambra is a cadastral county in northeastern Victoria, proclaimed on 24 February 1871. It lies between the Mitta Mitta River in the west and the Murray River to the north and east, taking its name from the town near its southern edge. Corryong is its largest town.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Northeastern Victoria, between the Mitta Mitta and Murray rivers |
| Proclaimed | 24 February 1871 |
| Area | 7,120 km² |
| Named after | The town of Benambra, near the county’s southern edge |
| Principal towns | Corryong, Benambra, Walwa, Cudgewa |
Parishes in Benambra County
Wikipedia records 51 parishes for Benambra County; this page’s list carries 48, a shortfall the orchestrator should reconcile against the full parish table. No names were dropped from the existing list.
- Adjie
- Beloka
- Benambra
- Berringa
- Berringama
- Bullioh
- Bungil
- Bungil East
- Burrowye
- Burrungabugge
- Canabore
- Cobungra
- Colac Colac
- Corryong
- Cudgewa
- Dartella
- Enano
- Gibbo
- Granya
- Gungarlan
- Hinno-Munjie
- Indi
- Jemba
- Jinderboine
- Jinjellic
- Kancobin
- Keelangie
- Koetong
- Kosciusko
- Malkara
- Mitta Mitta
- Mowamba
- Moyangul
- Nariel
- Pinnibar
- Talgarno
- Tatonga
- Thologolong
- Thorkidaan
- Thowgla
- Tintaldra
- Towong
- Wabba
- Wagra
- Walwa
- Welumla
- Wyeeboo
- Yabba
Towns and Localities Today
Corryong is the county’s largest town and the main service centre for the upper Murray. Walwa, Cudgewa, Towong, Tintaldra and Benambra remain small working towns along the Murray, Cudgewa Creek and Mitta Mitta valleys.
Geography
Benambra County sits between the Mitta Mitta River to the west and the Murray River to the north and east. Its Victorian neighbours are Bogong to the west, Dargo to the south and Tambo to the southwest; Selwyn and Goulburn counties in New South Wales lie across the Murray to the north and east.
History
Benambra was proclaimed a county on 24 February 1871, along with other counties surveyed in Victoria’s northeast. Its area roughly matches the historic Electoral district of Benambra.
FAQ
Is Benambra County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Benambra remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What is the biggest town in Benambra County?
Corryong is the largest town, serving the upper Murray River district.
What rivers border Benambra County?
The Mitta Mitta River forms its western edge and the Murray River its northern and eastern edge.