Queensland proclaimed Chatsworth County on 8 March 1901, one of 322 land counties created under the Land Act 1897. The gazetted reference point, 21°23′S 139°43′E, lies within Cloncurry Shire. The county carries no administrative function beyond land-title description.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 21°23′S 139°43′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Cloncurry |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 (Land Act 1897) |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
Chatsworth County subdivides into parishes, as do all 322 Queensland counties, and has had no council or administrative function since local government replaced land-county administration.
FAQ
Where is Chatsworth County?
At 21°23′S 139°43′E, within the Shire of Cloncurry in north-west Queensland.
Which council area covers its centre?
The Shire of Cloncurry.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Chatsworth County still used?
Only in land titles. It has had no government function since the counties system was created.
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