Farnell County facts for kids

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Lands administrative divisions around Farnell:
South Australia	Evelyn	Mootwingee
South Australia	Farnell	Mootwingee
South Australia	Yancowinna	Mootwingee

Farnell County is a special type of land division in New South Wales, Australia. It's like a large, officially marked area of land. These divisions help with mapping and keeping records of property. Farnell County is one of 141 such areas found across New South Wales.

Who was Farnell County named after?

Farnell County was named to honor a very important person named James Squire Farnell. He was born in 1825 and passed away in 1888.

James Squire Farnell's Role

James Squire Farnell was the Premier of New South Wales from 1877 to 1878. A Premier is like the leader of the government for a state, similar to how a Prime Minister leads a whole country. Naming a county after him was a way to remember his contributions.

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