Normanby County is a cadastral county in Victoria’s Western District, used for land titles rather than local government. It was proclaimed in 1853, though its boundaries were already described in the 1849 proclamations of the neighbouring Follett and Dundas Counties. The county’s main towns are Hamilton, Portland, and Heywood.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Western District |
| Proclaimed | 1853 |
| Principal towns | Hamilton, Portland, Heywood |
| Local government areas today | Glenelg Shire, Southern Grampians Shire |
Parishes in Normanby County
- Annya
- Ardonachie
- Audley
- Balrook
- Bessiebelle
- Bolwarra
- Bramburra
- Branxholme
- Byaduk
- Byambynee
- Cobboboonee
- Condah
- Croxton West
- Curracurt
- Dartmoor
- Digby
- Drik Drik
- Drumborg
- Dunmore
- Eumeralla
- Glenaulin
- Glenelg
- Gorae
- Grassdale
- Greenhills
- Heywood
- Homerton
- Hotspur
- Kentbruck
- Killara
- Macarthur
- Merino
- Mocamboro
- Monivae
- Mouzie
- Murndal
- Myamyn
- Myaring
- Napier
- Narrawong
- Portland
- Sandford
- South Hamilton
- Tahara
- Tarragal
- Trewalla
- Tyrendarra
- Warrabkook
- Warrain
- Wataepoolan
- Weecurra
- Weerangourt
- Winyayung
- Yatchew West
- Yulecart
Towns and Localities Today
Hamilton, Portland and Heywood remain the county’s largest towns. Hamilton is the commercial hub for the Southern Grampians district, while Portland is a working port on Bass Strait.
| Town | Local government area |
|---|---|
| Hamilton | Southern Grampians Shire |
| Portland | Glenelg Shire |
| Heywood | Glenelg Shire |
| Macarthur | Southern Grampians Shire |
Geography
The Eumeralla River crosses the county in the east. The Glenelg River runs through Casterton and Hamilton in the north. Bass Strait, at Portland Bay, forms the southern edge. Normanby County borders Follett County and Dundas County, both proclaimed in 1849.
History
Normanby County was formally proclaimed in 1853, but the 1849 proclamations for Follett and Dundas Counties already marked out its boundaries. The name honours a colonial-era Marquess of Normanby.
FAQ
Where is Normanby County?
It lies in Victoria’s Western District, covering the land around Hamilton, Portland and Heywood.
What are the main towns in Normanby County?
Hamilton, Portland and Heywood are the largest towns, with Macarthur and Merino among the smaller centres.
Is Normanby County still used?
The cadastral division remains in land titles and property descriptions, but it has no government function today.