Rosebery County is a Queensland cadastral county, named and bounded on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted centre, 25°53′S 139°21′E, falls within the Shire of Diamantina.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 25°53′S 139°21′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Diamantina |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 974 |
As with Queensland’s other cadastral counties, it was proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 and subdivided into parishes. It has no council function today and survives only in land-title descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Rosebery County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 25°53′S 139°21′E, within the Shire of Diamantina.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
The Shire of Diamantina.
When was Rosebery County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 974.
Is Rosebery County still used?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today.
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