Consuelo is a cadastral county in Queensland, one of 322 land divisions proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 to organise the colony’s Crown land into parishes. The Queensland Place Names Gazetteer fixes its reference point at 24°50′S 148°32′E, a point that falls within Central Highlands Regional Council. The Governor in Council named and bounded the county on 7 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°50′S 148°32′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Central Highlands Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette | p. 973 (8 March 1901) |
FAQ
Where is Consuelo County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at 24°50′S 148°32′E, within the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
Which council covers Consuelo County’s gazetted centre?
Central Highlands Regional Council administers the land around the county’s gazetted point today.
When was Consuelo County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Consuelo County still used?
It carries no government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.