Queensland proclaimed Wooroolah County under the Land Act 1897 as a cadastral land-title division. The county’s gazetted coordinates are 24°59′S 145°21′E, its reference point falling in Blackall Tambo Regional Council; the proclamation is dated 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°59′S 145°21′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Blackall Tambo Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 970 |
Wooroolah County subdivides into parishes, as every Queensland cadastral county does, and it plays no part in local government now; it lives on in land titles alone.
FAQ
Where is Wooroolah County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at the coordinates recorded in the Queensland Place Names Gazetteer, within Blackall Tambo Regional Council.
Which council area covers Wooroolah County’s centre?
Blackall Tambo Regional Council administers the area around the county’s gazetted point.
When was Wooroolah County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Wooroolah County still used today?
It has no council or government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.