Manuka County is one of Queensland’s cadastral counties, used for land-title records rather than local government. Its gazetted centre, at 21°37′S 143°20′E, falls within the area Winton Shire Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 21°37′S 143°20′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Winton Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Name Origin
The name is understood to come from a pastoral run name first used in 1876 by pastoralists John Arthur Macartney (1834–1917) and Edward Graves Mayne, who took it from the name of a well-known racehorse.
Geography
Its gazetted reference point lies within Winton Shire, in central-west Queensland.
History
The county was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, part of the same round of proclamations that fixed most of Queensland’s inland counties.
FAQ
Is Manuka County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Manuka remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Manuka County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Winton Shire Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
Where does the name Manuka come from?
It traces to an 1876 pastoral run name, itself taken from the name of a racehorse, not a place or person.