Diamantina County takes its name from the Diamantina River, which crosses this part of far-southwest Queensland. The Governor in Council bounded it on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of the state’s 322 cadastral counties. Its gazetted point, 24°08′S 141°07′E, lies within the Shire of Diamantina.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°08′S 141°07′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Diamantina Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 975 |
Name Origin
The county is named for the Diamantina River, itself named after Lady Diamantina Bowen, wife of Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Governor of Queensland from 1859 to 1867.
FAQ
Where is Diamantina County?
Its gazetted point sits at 24°08′S 141°07′E, in the Shire of Diamantina.
Which council covers Diamantina County’s gazetted centre?
Diamantina Shire Council administers the area at the county’s gazetted reference point.
Why is it called Diamantina County?
It is named for the Diamantina River, which honours Lady Diamantina Bowen, wife of the colony’s first governor.
Is Diamantina County still used today?
It survives in land titles and property descriptions but carries no council or government function.