Rodney County is a Queensland cadastral county proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point, 23°07′S 144°51′E, falls within Longreach Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 23°07′S 144°51′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Longreach Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 970 |
Queensland set out 322 of these counties under the Land Act 1897, subdividing each into parishes for land grants. None has a council or government function now; all persist only in land-title descriptions and property records.
FAQ
Where is Rodney County?
Its gazetted point sits at 23°07′S 144°51′E, within Longreach Regional Council.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Longreach Regional Council.
When was Rodney County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 970.
Is Rodney County still used?
Cadastral counties like Rodney remain in land titles but have no government function today.
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