Rupert County is a cadastral division of Queensland at 20°58′S 142°45′E. The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, with its gazetted centre in the Shire of Richmond. Queensland proclaimed 322 counties of this kind, each subdivided into parishes for land-title purposes and none holding any council or administrative role today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°58′S 142°45′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Richmond |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 978 |
FAQ
Where is Rupert County?
Rupert County’s gazetted point is 20°58′S 142°45′E, within the Shire of Richmond.
Which council area covers its centre?
Richmond Shire Council covers that point.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, gazette page 978.
Is Rupert County still used?
Its parishes still appear in land titles today, even though the county carries no administrative role.
What is a cadastral county in Queensland?
A land-title division proclaimed under the Land Act 1897, one of 322 that carve the colony into parishes for property description rather than local government.