The County of Hore-Ruthven is a cadastral entity in South Australia’s Far North, covering land at the north of the Eyre Peninsula and beyond it. Governor Alexander Hore-Ruthven proclaimed it in 1933, naming it after himself; he served as South Australia’s Governor from 1928 to 1934. It contains no towns or proclaimed hundreds.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | South Australia |
| Region | Far North, north Eyre Peninsula |
| Proclaimed | 1933 |
| Named after | Governor Alexander Hore-Ruthven |
| Area | about 7,040 km² |
| Local government area today | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
Towns and Localities Today
Hore-Ruthven County has no formally established towns. Pastoral-lease localities within it include Buckleboo, Carriewerloo, Corunna Station, Lake Gairdner and Nonning. The Eyre Highway and Nonning Road cross the county, which is administered as part of the Pastoral Unincorporated Area.
Geography
The county runs from the southern end of Lake Gairdner in the northwest to the northern end of Lake Gilles in the southeast. It borders Bosanquet County to the west, Buxton and York counties to the south, and Manchester County to the east.
History
Hore-Ruthven County was proclaimed in 1933, one of the last of South Australia’s 49 counties. It bears the name of its proclaiming Governor, Alexander Hore-Ruthven, who later served as Australia’s 10th Governor-General from 1936.
FAQ
Is Hore-Ruthven County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Hore-Ruthven County remain in South Australian land titles and property descriptions, but the county itself has no government or administrative function today.
Are there any towns in Hore-Ruthven County?
No. The county has never had a formally established town; it holds pastoral-lease localities such as Buckleboo, Corunna Station and Nonning.
Which council area covers Hore-Ruthven County?
None. It sits entirely within South Australia’s Pastoral Unincorporated Area.