The County of Fergusson covers the part of Yorke Peninsula "lying to the south of the south boundary of the County of Daly, including Wauraltee Island", the county boundary approximately aligning with Price town centre.
The hundreds of Cunningham, Kilkerran, Wauraltee and Muloowurtie were incorporated as the new District Council of Yorke Peninsula, along with a previously unincorporated portion of the Hundred of Maitland;
The hundreds of Curramulka, Koolywurtie and Minlacowie were incorporated as the new District Council of Minlaton, along with a previously unincorporated portion of the Hundred of Ramsay; and
The hundreds of Carribie, Coonarie, Para Wurlie and Warrenben were incorporated into the District Council of Melville along with a previously unincorporated portion of the Hundred of Moorowie.
The hundreds located within the County of Fergusson are laid out as follows:
West coast of the peninsula overlooking Spencer Gulf - Warrenben, Carribie, Para Wurlie, northern end of Moorowie, Minlacowie, Koolywurtie, Wauraltee and Kilkerran.
South coast of the peninsula overlooking Investigator Strait - Warrenben, Coonarie, Moorowie and Melville.
East coast overlooking Gulf St Vincent - Melville, Dalrymple, Ramsay, Curramulka, Muloowurtie and Cunningham.
Boundary with the County of Daly - Kilkerran, Maitland and Cunningham.
Hundred of Kilkerran
The Hundred of Kilkerran was proclaimed on 20 June 1872. It covers an area of and its name is derived from “Governor Fergusson's estate in Scotland.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Yorke Peninsula. Localities include Balgowan, Point Pearce, South Kilkerran and part of the Maitland boundary.
Hundred of Maitland
The Hundred of Maitland was proclaimed on 20 June 1872. It covers an area of and was named after Julia Maitland who is considered to be a relative of Governor Fergusson., The first local government bodies within the hundred were the District Council of Yorke Peninsula and the Corporate Town of Maitland. Localities include most of the Maitland boundary including the township, Yorke Valley and the western area of Cunningham.
Hundred of Cunningham
The Hundred of Cunningham was proclaimed on 19 June 1873. It covers an area of around the Ardrossan and Price areas and its name is reported as being derived from Hastings Cunningham which was the founder of what is now Mount Gambier and “a friend of Governor Fergusson.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Yorke Peninsula. The localities included are Ardrossan, Cunningham, Dowlingville, Petersville, Price, Winulta.
Hundred of Wauraltee
The Hundred of Wauraltee was proclaimed on 31 December 1878. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from the aboriginal words “waural” which means ‘bandicoot’ and “tee” which means ‘island island.’!! The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Yorke Peninsula. Localities include Port Victoria, Urania and Wauraltee.
Hundred of Muloowurtie
The Hundred of Muloowurtie was proclaimed on 31 December 1874. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from an aboriginal word meaning “a rat burrow.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Yorke Peninsula. The localities of Sandilands, James Well, Rogues Point, Pine Point and Black Point, and a northern section of Curramulka are within the hundred.
Hundred of Koolywurtie
Proclaimed in 1874 on central Yorke Peninsula and first governed at the local level by the District Council of Minlaton.
Hundred of Curramulka
The Hundred of Curramulka was proclaimed on 31 December 1874. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from the aboriginal words "curra" which means emu and "mulka" which means ‘deep waterhole.’ The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Minlaton. The localities of Curramulka, PortJulia, Sheoak Flat and part of the Port Vincent are within the hundred.
Hundred of Minlacowie
The Hundred of Minlacowie was proclaimed on 26 March 1874. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from an aboriginal word meaning “sweet water.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Minlaton. Localities include Minlaton, Brentwood, Parsons Beach and part of the Hardwicke Bay boundary.
Hundred of Ramsay
The Hundred of Ramsay was proclaimed on 20 June 1872. It covers an area of and was named after J G Ramsay, a South Australian parliamentarian. The first local government bodies within the hundred were the District Council of Minlaton and the District Council of Dalrymple. Localities include Ramsay, Port Vincent and part of Stansbury
Hundred of Carribie
The Hundred of Carribie was proclaimed on 24 January 1878. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from an aboriginal word meaning “Emu Flat.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Melville.
Hundred of Para Wurlie
The Hundred of Para Wurlie was proclaimed on 18 February 1869. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from the aboriginal words “Para” which means ‘water’ and “Wurlie” which means ‘hut’. The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Melville.
Hundred of Moorowie
The Hundred of Moorowie was proclaimed on 18 February 1869. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from an aboriginal word meaning “a sandy or dusty water.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Melville.
Hundred of Dalrymple
Proclaimed in 1872 on the southern Yorke Peninsula and first governed at the local level by the District Council of Dalrymple.
Hundred of Melville
Proclaimed in 1869 at the south-eastern corner of Yorke Peninsula and first governed at the local level by the District Council of Melville, the Corporate Town of Yorketown and the Corporate Town of Edithburgh.
Hundred of Coonarie
The Hundred of Coonarie was proclaimed on 24 January 1878. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from an aboriginal word meaning “Hollow Tree.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Melville.
Hundred of Warrenben
The Hundred of Warrenben was proclaimed on 24 January 1878. It covers an area of and its name is reported as being derived from an aboriginal word meaning “a waterhole.” The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Melville.
