Oondooroo County is a cadastral county of Queensland, proclaimed 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 22°08′S 143°07′E, lies within the Shire of Winton.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°08′S 143°07′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Winton |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 974 |
Name Origin
The Surveyor-General named the county, on an unrecorded date, after the Oondooroo pastoral run. The gazetteer describes the run name as reportedly an Aboriginal word for the small shrub Solanum esuriale, though the language and dialect it comes from were not recorded.
FAQ
Where is Oondooroo County?
Its gazetted centre is 22°08′S 143°07′E, within the Shire of Winton.
What is Oondooroo County named after?
The Oondooroo pastoral run, reportedly itself named from an Aboriginal word for the shrub Solanum esuriale.
Which council area covers its centre?
The Shire of Winton.
Is Oondooroo County still used?
It carries no government function; it remains a reference in land titles and property descriptions.
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