Lamington County takes its name from Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochrane-Baillie, second Baron Lamington (1860–1940), Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901, who is credited with naming the county in that role. It was gazetted 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Croydon Shire |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 978, ref. no. 18882 |
| Coordinates | 18°24′S 141°35′E |
Name Origin
The Queensland Government named the county after Baron Lamington, who served as the colony’s Governor from 1896 to 1901 — the same governorship period in which the county was proclaimed.
Geography
The county’s gazetted centre lies at 18°24′S 141°35′E, in the area covered today by Croydon Shire. No parish list or confirmed town record is published for the county.
History
Lamington County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, in the same round of proclamations that fixed boundaries across Queensland’s cadastral counties. It has no government function today, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions, like all 322 of Queensland’s counties.
FAQ
Is Lamington County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions today.
Who was Lamington County named after?
Baron Lamington, Governor of Queensland 1896–1901.
Which council covers Lamington County?
Croydon Shire covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.