Durrie County was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties — historic land-title divisions with no council function today. Its gazetted point, 25°39′S 140°02′E, falls within the Shire of Diamantina.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 25°39′S 140°02′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Diamantina Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 974 |
FAQ
Where is Durrie County?
Its gazetted point sits at 25°39′S 140°02′E, within the Shire of Diamantina.
Which council covers Durrie County’s gazetted centre?
Diamantina Shire Council. The county itself has no council or government function.
When was Durrie County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Durrie 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.
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