Dudley County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dudley New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Lands administrative divisions around Dudley: Clarke Raleigh Pacific Ocean Vernon Dudley Pacific Ocean Hawes Macquarie Pacific Ocean

Dudley County is a special type of land division in New South Wales, Australia. It's one of 141 "cadastral divisions" across the state. These divisions help map out land for official records and property ownership. A part of its southern edge, close to the ocean, is marked by the Apsley River.

Who Was Dudley County Named After?

Dudley County was named to honor an important person from history. This person was Dudley Ryder. He was the Second Earl of Harrowby, a title of nobility. He lived from 1798 to 1882. Naming places after notable people was a common way to remember them.

What Are Parishes in Dudley County?

Inside Dudley County, there are many smaller areas called parishes. These are also land divisions, but they are much smaller than counties. They help local governments manage different parts of the land.

Most of these parishes are located within the Kempsey Shire Council area. Each parish has its own name and specific map coordinates. These coordinates help people find the exact center of each parish on a map.

Here are a few examples of parishes you can find in Dudley County:

• Bandi Bandi
• Bellbrook
• Clybucca
• Dudley
• Willawarrin

These parishes are important for understanding how land is organized in New South Wales.