Dalrymple County is a cadastral county in Queensland, gazetted at 19°49′S 145°44′E within Charters Towers Regional Council. It is one of the state’s 322 land divisions, proclaimed by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 19°49′S 145°44′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Charters Towers Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette | p. 971 (8 March 1901) |
Name Origin
The county is presumably named after George Elphinstone Dalrymple, an explorer, public servant and politician prominent in North Queensland affairs from 1859 to 1876, who sat as MLA for Kennedy from 1865 to 1867.
FAQ
Where is Dalrymple County?
Its gazetted point is 19°49′S 145°44′E, within Charters Towers Regional Council.
Which council covers Dalrymple County’s gazetted centre?
Charters Towers Regional Council administers the land at the county’s gazetted point.
Where does the name Dalrymple come from?
It is presumably named after George Elphinstone Dalrymple, a North Queensland explorer and politician active in the region from 1859 to 1876.
Is Dalrymple County still used?
It has no government function today but remains a reference in land titles and property descriptions.