Abbotsford is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, a historic land-title division rather than a town or council area. Its gazetted reference point sits at 26°40′S 141°24′E, within the Shire of Bulloo. The Governor in Council proclaimed the county on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°40′S 141°24′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Bulloo Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 974 |
Name Origin
The name comes from a pastoral holding, probably named by pastoralist Robert Frew in 1873 after the home of novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832), on Ettrick Water, Roxburgh, Scotland.
FAQ
Where is Abbotsford County?
Its gazetted centre lies at 26°40′S 141°24′E, within the Shire of Bulloo.
Which council covers Abbotsford County’s centre?
Bulloo Shire.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Abbotsford County still used?
It has no government function today. It survives in land titles and property descriptions, as one of the parish subdivisions that make up Queensland’s counties.