Brighton County was gazetted on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of the cadastral counties Queensland created purely for land-title purposes.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 4532, page 975 |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 22°31′S 141°36′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Winton Shire Council |
Cadastral Status
The Queensland place-names record does not give a documented origin for the name Brighton County, and no verified connection to any other place called Brighton can be confirmed for this county. Like every county gazetted in the same 1901 order, it exists solely as a fixed reference boundary for land titles and survey descriptions, with no council, budget or elected member attached to it. Local government for the district around its gazetted centre, in central-western Queensland, is the responsibility of Winton Shire Council.
FAQ
Where is Brighton County?
At approximately 22°31′S 141°36′E, within the Winton Shire Council area of Queensland.
Does Brighton County have a council?
No; local government is provided by Winton Shire Council.
When was Brighton County gazetted?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.