Toowoomba Regional Council administers the area around Aubigny County’s gazetted centre, 27°23′S 151°35′E in southeast Queensland. Aubigny is a cadastral county, one of 322 created statewide under the Land Act 1897 rather than a town or a council area. It was proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 27°23′S 151°35′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Toowoomba Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 968 |
Name Origin
Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor-General of New South Wales, named the county in 1850. Mitchell preferred Aboriginal names where possible but treated land counties formally, using imperial names instead. Aubigny is a French name, but it has also been connected with the Earl of Arundel, Sussex, England, since at least the 13th century. It is assumed Mitchell wished to honour the Earl of Arundel or his family.
FAQ
Where is Aubigny County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 27°23′S 151°35′E.
Which council covers Aubigny County’s centre?
Toowoomba Regional Council.
When was Aubigny County proclaimed?
8 March 1901.
Is Aubigny County still used?
It has no government function now. It remains in land titles, subdivided into parishes, as every Queensland county is.