Queensland proclaimed Maneroo County, a cadastral land-title division, on 8 March 1901. Its gazetted centre sits at 23°12′S 143°38′E, within the area Longreach Regional Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 23°12′S 143°38′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Longreach Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Geography
The gazetted reference point falls within central-west Queensland, in the Longreach council area.
History
Along with dozens of other counties, Maneroo was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, as Queensland’s colonial land-survey system extended into the central-west pastoral districts.
FAQ
Is Maneroo County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Maneroo remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Maneroo County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Longreach Regional Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
Where is Maneroo County’s centre?
Its gazetted reference point at 23°12′S 143°38′E falls within Longreach Regional Council’s area.