Elderslie County carries the name of a pastoral run. Queensland’s Governor in Council named and bounded it on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of 322 cadastral counties across the state. Its gazetted point, 22°38′S 142°23′E, falls within the Shire of Winton.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°38′S 142°23′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Winton Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 974 |
Name Origin
The name comes from a pastoral run Sir Samuel Wilson, a Victorian pastoralist and politician, used in the 1870s — probably taken from an Ayrshire place name in what is now Scotland’s Strathclyde area.
FAQ
Where is Elderslie County?
Its gazetted point sits at 22°38′S 142°23′E, within the Shire of Winton.
Which council covers Elderslie County’s gazetted centre?
Winton Shire Council administers the area at the county’s gazetted reference point.
Why is it called Elderslie County?
For a pastoral run Sir Samuel Wilson used, probably named after an Ayrshire place in Scotland.
Is Elderslie County still used today?
Only in land titles and property descriptions; it has no government function.