Ross County lies in Queensland at 26°25′S 146°36′E. The point the register marks as its centre falls inside the Shire of Murweh, proclaimed on 8 March 1901 by the Governor in Council. It is one of 322 Queensland counties created under the Land Act 1897 to subdivide the colony into parishes for land-title purposes, a role it still serves though it has no council function.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°25′S 146°36′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Murweh |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
FAQ
Where is Ross County?
Its gazetted centre lies at 26°25′S 146°36′E, in the Shire of Murweh.
Which council area covers its centre?
Murweh Shire Council administers the area around that point.
When was Ross County proclaimed?
It was proclaimed 8 March 1901, gazette page 969.
Is Ross County still used?
It still appears in land titles and property descriptions, but it has held no government function since its parishes stopped being administrative units.
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