Roper County is a Queensland cadastral county proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 22°56′S 149°08′E, falls within Isaac Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°56′S 149°08′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Isaac Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 973 |
The Land Act 1897 established 322 such counties across Queensland, each broken into parishes for land grants. None carries a government function today, surviving only in property records and land-title descriptions used by surveyors and conveyancers.
FAQ
Where is Roper County?
Its gazetted point sits at 22°56′S 149°08′E, within Isaac Regional Council.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Isaac Regional Council.
When was Roper County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 973.
Is Roper County still used?
Cadastral counties like Roper remain in land titles but have no government function today.
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