Dulhunty County takes its name from the Dulhunty River. The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of 322 cadastral counties across the state. Its gazetted point, 12°27′S 142°38′E, falls within Cook Shire’s area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 12°27′S 142°38′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cook Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
Name Origin
The county is named for the Dulhunty River, which pastoralist brothers Francis and Alexander Jardine named in 1864. They chose it for Robert Venour Dulhunty, a Dubbo, New South Wales, landowner and magistrate whose sons were friends of theirs.
FAQ
Where is Dulhunty County?
Its gazetted point sits at 12°27′S 142°38′E, within Cook Shire’s area.
Which council covers Dulhunty County’s gazetted centre?
Cook Shire Council administers the area at the county’s gazetted reference point.
Why is it called Dulhunty County?
For the Dulhunty River, named in 1864 after Robert Venour Dulhunty, a New South Wales landowner and magistrate.
Is Dulhunty County still used today?
Only in land titles and property descriptions; it carries no government function.