Belyando County was gazetted on 8 March 1901 as one of Queensland’s cadastral land-title divisions under the Land Act 1897, and it has never carried any council or administrative role.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 2244, page 972 |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 23°39′S 146°39′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Barcaldine Regional Council |
Name Origin
The county is named after the Belyando River. Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell adopted the river name on 10 August 1846; it is an Aboriginal word of unknown language and dialect, probably combining “baal” (no) and “yan” (to go) — reportedly spoken by an Aboriginal man trying to stop Mitchell travelling further north. Mitchell recorded this in his 1848 journal of the expedition into tropical Australia.
Cadastral Status
Belyando County exists today only as a land-title reference. Local government for its gazetted centre rests with the Barcaldine Regional Council, not any body attached to the county.
FAQ
Where is Belyando County?
At approximately 23°39′S 146°39′E, within the Barcaldine Regional Council area.
What is Belyando County named after?
The Belyando River, whose name Thomas Mitchell adopted from an Aboriginal word in 1846.
Does Belyando County have a council?
No; it is a cadastral division only.