Dickson County is one of 322 cadastral counties Queensland proclaimed under the Land Act 1897, to fix land-title boundaries rather than describe a settled place. The Governor in Council bounded it on 8 March 1901. Its gazetted reference point, 22°04′S 147°41′E, falls within the area Isaac Regional Council administers.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°04′S 147°41′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Isaac Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 972 |
FAQ
Where is Dickson County?
Its gazetted point sits at 22°04′S 147°41′E, within the area covered by Isaac Regional Council.
Which council covers Dickson County’s gazetted centre?
Isaac Regional Council. Dickson County itself has no council or government function of its own.
When was Dickson County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, when the Governor in Council named and bounded it under the Land Act 1897.
Is Dickson County still used today?
It remains in land titles and property descriptions, like Queensland’s other 321 cadastral counties, with no ongoing government role.
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