Cavendish County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, land-title divisions with no government role today. Its gazetted point falls at 27°25′S 152°10′E, within Toowoomba Regional Council. The Governor in Council named and bounded the county on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 27°25′S 152°10′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Toowoomba Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 (Land Act 1897) |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 967 |
Parishes in Cavendish County
- Anduramba
- Avoca
- Biarra
- Buaraba
- Clarendon
- Colinton
- Cooyar
- Cressbrook
- Crows Nest
- Deongwar
- Djuan
- Emu Creek
- England
- Esk
- Eskdale
- Helidon
- Lockyer
- Murphy
- Nukinenda
- Ravensbourne
- Taromeo
- Wivenhoe
FAQ
Where is Cavendish County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at 27°25′S 152°10′E, within Toowoomba Regional Council.
Which council area covers its centre?
Toowoomba Regional Council covers the local government area containing the gazetted point.
When was it proclaimed?
7 March 1901, by the Governor in Council under the Land Act 1897.
Is Cavendish County still used?
Only for land titles and property descriptions. Queensland counties carry no government function today.
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