Wellesley County is a cadastral county in Queensland, proclaimed by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point lies at 17°07′S 139°36′E, within Mornington Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 17°07′S 139°36′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Mornington Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 979 |
Name Origin
The name probably comes from the Wellesley Group of islands, charted by navigator Matthew Flinders on 6 December 1802, though Flinders likely did not name them until he was detained by the French on Mauritius, 1803–10. He named the group after Richard Colley Wellesley, second Duke of Mornington and Governor-General of Bengal from 1797 to 1805, who worked to secure his release.
FAQ
Where is Wellesley County?
Its gazetted reference point is 17°07′S 139°36′E.
Which council covers the centre of Wellesley County?
The gazetted point falls within Mornington Shire.
When was Wellesley County proclaimed?
It was named and bounded on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Wellesley County still used?
It has no government function today. Like every Queensland county, it subdivides into parishes and remains on record in land titles.