Wolseley County is a cadastral division of Queensland, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point sits at 24°25′S 143°28′E, within the Shire of Barcoo, and it was formally proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°25′S 143°28′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Barcoo |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
Like Queensland’s other cadastral counties, Wolseley subdivides into parishes and carries no council or government function today; it survives only in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Wolseley County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at the coordinates recorded in the Queensland Place Names Gazetteer, within the Shire of Barcoo.
Which council area covers Wolseley County’s centre?
The Shire of Barcoo administers the area around the county’s gazetted point.
When was Wolseley County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Wolseley County still used today?
It has no council or government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.