Lennox County is a Queensland cadastral county whose gazetted centre, at 26°05′S 152°15′E, falls within the area covered today by Gympie Regional Council. It was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Gympie Regional Council |
| Bounded | 7 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 967, ref. no. 19200 |
| Coordinates | 26°05′S 152°15′E |
Parishes in Lennox County
- Amamoor
- Boompa
- Brooloo
- Brooyar
- Cambroon
- Conondale
- Denison
- Doongul
- Dunmora
- Ferguson
- Gigoomgan
- Glastonbury
- Glenbar
- Gungaloon
- Imbil
- Kandanga
- Kilkivan
- King
- Marodian
- Miva
- St Mary
- Teebar
- Warrah
- Widgee
- Woocoo
- Woonga
- Yabba
Geography
The county’s gazetted centre lies at 26°05′S 152°15′E, within Gympie Regional Council’s area. No independent source confirms which of the 27 listed parishes correspond to the county’s current boundaries or a principal town.
History
Lennox County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, part of the state-wide proclamation dividing Queensland’s surveyed land into counties and parishes for land-title purposes.
FAQ
Is Lennox County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions.
How many parishes are in Lennox County?
27 parishes are recorded, from Amamoor to Yabba.
Which council covers Lennox County?
Gympie Regional Council covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.