Balurga County lies at 15°10′S 142°42′E on Cape York Peninsula, one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties. Cook Shire administers the ground around its gazetted point. The county was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, for land-title purposes only.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 15°10′S 142°42′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cook Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
FAQ
Where is Balurga County?
Its gazetted point is 15°10′S 142°42′E.
Which council covers Balurga County’s centre?
Cook Shire.
When was Balurga County proclaimed?
8 March 1901.
Is Balurga County still used?
Not as a governing area. It survives in land titles and, like every Queensland county, is subdivided into parishes.
How many counties does Queensland have?
322, all proclaimed under the same 1897 land-title legislation as Balurga.
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