Franklin is a cadastral county in Queensland’s Gulf country, one of the state’s 322 historic land-title divisions. Its gazetted centre sits at 16°58′S 141°56′E, within the Carpentaria Shire Council area, and it was proclaimed by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 16°58′S 141°56′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
History
Franklin County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, gazetted the following day. The gazetteer records no naming source for the county. Like Queensland’s other 321 cadastral counties, it subdivides into parishes and carries no council or government function today, surviving only in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Franklin County?
Its gazetted centre lies at 16°58′S 141°56′E, in the Carpentaria Shire Council area.
When was Franklin County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Franklin County still used?
Only as a reference in land titles and property descriptions, like all of Queensland’s cadastral counties.