Parish of Gilmour

Gilmour, New South Wales is a civil parish of Narromine County located at 32°33′54″S 148°05′04″E on the Bogan River.[1][2]

History

The traditional owners of the district were Wiradjuri people.

Gold was discovered at the Tomingley Gold Fields in the west of the parish during the 19th century, however today the economy of Gilmour Parish is mainly based on broad acre agricultureincluding sheep, cattle and wheat.

References
  1. Robert McLean, The New atlas of Australia : the complete work containing over one hundred maps and full descriptive geography of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, together with numerous illustrations and copious indices (Sydney :J. Sands, [1886) Map 14.
  2. Department of Lands, [1961] Map of the County of Narromine, Central Division, N.S.W.

32°33′54″S 148°05′04″E


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