Brahe County is a cadastral county in Queensland, gazetted on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897 as a land-title division with no governing role.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 4275, page 979 |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 20°12′S 139°07′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Mount Isa City Council |
Cadastral Status
No naming origin for Brahe County is recorded in the Queensland place-names register. The county was one of several hundred gazetted in a single administrative sweep in 1901, designed purely to give Crown land in the district a fixed reference for title and survey purposes. It has never had a council, budget or elected representative; the North West Queensland district around its gazetted centre falls within the Mount Isa City Council area, which carries the actual administrative and rating responsibilities. The county name endures today only where it still appears on a land title or a historical survey plan.
FAQ
Where is Brahe County?
At approximately 20°12′S 139°07′E, within the Mount Isa City Council area.
Does Brahe County have a council?
No; local government is provided by Mount Isa City Council.