Sellheim County, Queensland, is gazetted at 20°48′S 146°59′E, its centre within Whitsunday Regional Council’s area. It was proclaimed 8 March 1901, decades after the Surveyor-General first named it in 1864.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°48′S 146°59′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 972 |
Name Origin
The Surveyor-General named the county in 1864 after Philip Frederic Sellheim (1832-1899), a pastoralist and public servant who leased the Strathmore run from 1861. The name was probably suggested by surveyor and engineer Frederick John Byerley (1827-1897).
FAQ
Where is Sellheim County?
20°48′S 146°59′E, within Whitsunday Regional Council’s area.
Who is Sellheim County named after?
Pastoralist Philip Frederic Sellheim, lessee of the Strathmore run from 1861.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, gazette page 972.
Is Sellheim County still used?
It remains in land titles and property descriptions, though it has no council or government function.
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