Eyre is a Queensland cadastral county in the state’s channel country, an old land-title division with no governing role today. Its gazetted centre sits at 24°34′S 138°27′E, inside the Diamantina Shire Council area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°34′S 138°27′E |
| Council area at gazetted centre | Diamantina Shire |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Type | Cadastral county (land-title division) |
History
The Governor in Council named and bounded the county on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, and the proclamation was gazetted on 8 March 1901, as part of the broad early-twentieth-century programme that subdivided Queensland for land registration.
FAQ
Where is Eyre County?
Its gazetted centre is at 24°34′S 138°27′E, within the Diamantina Shire council area.
Is Eyre County still used?
It remains a reference in land titles and property descriptions, with no administrative function.
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