Merivale County is a cadastral county in Queensland’s Southern Downs, used for land-title records rather than local government. Its gazetted centre sits at 28°07′S 151°42′E, within the area Southern Downs Regional Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 28°07′S 151°42′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Southern Downs Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Name Origin
The county is probably named after Herman Merivale, who served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies in the British government before 1871.
Parishes in Merivale County
- Allora
- Canal Creek
- Canning
- Cunningham
- Dalrymple
- Deuchar
- Ellangowan
- Emu Vale
- Gilbert
- Gladfield
- Glengallan
- Goomburra
- Gore
- Hanmer
- Killarney
- Kings Creek
- Leslie
- Leyburn
- North Toolburra
- Palgrave
- Pratten
- Robinson
- Rosenthal
- South Toolburra
- Talgai
- Tummaville
- Warwick
- Wildash
Geography
Queensland does not publish boundary descriptions for its cadastral counties, so Merivale County’s extent relative to its neighbours is not stated here. Its gazetted point falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council area.
History
Merivale County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, part of the same proclamation round that fixed most counties across the Darling Downs.
FAQ
Is Merivale County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Merivale remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Who was Merivale County named after?
Herman Merivale, a Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies in the British government.
How many parishes does Merivale County have?
Its gazetted parish list, above, runs to 28 parishes.