Cairns County is a cadastral division of Queensland, one of 322 counties proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 8 March 1901, fixing its gazetted point at 22°37′S 148°15′E, within Isaac Regional Council’s area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°37′S 148°15′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Isaac Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 973 |
Name Origin
The Queensland colonial government named the county in 1876, after Sir William Wellington Cairns (1828?–1888), Governor of Queensland 1875–77.
FAQ
Where is Cairns County?
Its gazetted point is 22°37′S 148°15′E, within the Isaac Regional Council area.
Who is Cairns County named after?
Sir William Wellington Cairns (1828?–1888), Governor of Queensland 1875–77.
When was Cairns County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Cairns County still used?
No, it has no government function; it persists only in land titles and property descriptions.
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