Ularunda County was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 as one of Queensland’s cadastral land divisions under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point is 27°03′S 146°41′E, which lies within Murweh Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 27°03′S 146°41′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Murweh Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
Name Origin
The name comes from a pastoral run name, reportedly an Aboriginal word indicating rest here. The language and dialect are unknown.
FAQ
Where is Ularunda County?
The gazetted point is 27°03′S 146°41′E, in Murweh Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Murweh Shire is the local government area at that reference point.
When was it proclaimed?
Ularunda County was proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Where does the name come from?
It is reportedly an Aboriginal word meaning “rest here,” taken from an earlier pastoral run name; the specific language is not recorded.
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