Cumberland County is a cadastral county in Queensland, one of 322 gazetted under the Land Act 1897. The Queensland Place Names Gazetteer places its reference point at 22°35′S 143°59′E, within Longreach Regional Council, and records its proclamation by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°35′S 143°59′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Longreach Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette | p. 970 (8 March 1901) |
FAQ
Where is Cumberland County?
Its gazetted point is 22°35′S 143°59′E, within Longreach Regional Council.
Which council covers Cumberland County’s gazetted centre?
Longreach Regional Council administers the land at the county’s gazetted point.
When was Cumberland County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 7 March 1901.
Is Cumberland County still used?
It has no council or government function today, but it survives in land titles and property descriptions.
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