Dutton County honours a pastoralist and politician named Dutton. The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of 322 cadastral counties across Queensland. Its gazetted point, 20°34′S 143°51′E, lies within Flinders Shire’s area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°34′S 143°51′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Flinders Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 978 |
Name Origin
The county is named after Charles Boydell Dutton, a pastoralist and politician, probably by way of the Dutton River — named by pastoralist and police officer Frederick Walker on 28 October 1861.
FAQ
Where is Dutton County?
Its gazetted point sits at 20°34′S 143°51′E, within Flinders Shire’s area.
Which council covers Dutton County’s gazetted centre?
Flinders Shire Council administers the area at the county’s gazetted reference point.
Why is it called Dutton County?
After Charles Boydell Dutton, a pastoralist and politician, probably via the Dutton River, named in 1861 by Frederick Walker.
Is Dutton County still used today?
Only in land titles and property descriptions; it carries no government function.