Livingstone County is a Queensland cadastral county whose gazetted centre, 23°23′S 150°31′E, falls within the area covered today by Rockhampton Regional Council. Its naming was recorded in the New South Wales Government Gazette of 3 July 1855, and it was formally 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) | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| Bounded | 7 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 968, ref. no. 19794 |
| Coordinates | 23°23′S 150°31′E |
Parishes in Livingstone County
- Archer
- Barmoya
- Bouldercombe
- Calioran
- Canoona
- Cawarral
- Cecil
- Faraday
- Fitzroy
- Gavial
- Gracemere
- Herbert
- Hewittville
- Jardine
- Karkol
- Keppel
- Limestone
- Meadow Flats
- Moonmera
- Morinish
- Murchison
- Neerkol
- Nicholson
- Playfair
- Plews
- Rockhampton
- Rosslyn
- Stanwell
- Thozet
- Werribee
- Wiseman
- Yaamba
- Yeppoon
Geography
The county’s gazetted point lies at 23°23′S 150°31′E, within Rockhampton Regional Council’s area.
History
Livingstone County’s naming was recorded in the New South Wales Government Gazette on 3 July 1855, predating Queensland’s separation from New South Wales, and its boundaries were formally fixed by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
FAQ
Is Livingstone County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions today.
How many parishes are in Livingstone County?
33 parishes are recorded, from Archer to Yeppoon.
Which council covers Livingstone County?
Rockhampton Regional Council covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.