Dunbar County is one of 322 cadastral counties Queensland proclaimed under the Land Act 1897, bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901. The gazetted centre, at 15°29′S 141°44′E, falls within the area Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council covers.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 15°29′S 141°44′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
FAQ
Where is Dunbar County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 15°29′S 141°44′E, within the area Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council covers.
Which council covers Dunbar County’s gazetted centre?
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council. The county has no council or government function of its own.
When was Dunbar County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Dunbar County still used today?
It remains in land titles and property descriptions, like Queensland’s other 321 cadastral counties.
What is a cadastral county in Queensland?
It is one of 322 historic land divisions proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 for surveying and describing Crown land. Counties subdivide into parishes and carry no council or government role today.