Gunnawarra County is a cadastral county in Queensland, one of 322 gazetted under the Land Act 1897 by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901. Its gazetted point, 18°21′S 145°03′E, sits within the area covered by Tablelands Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 18°21′S 145°03′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Tablelands Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
Name Origin
The name comes from a pastoral run first used in April 1865 by pastoralists Walter Jervoise Scott and Arthur Jervoise Scott. The register describes it as a corruption of Aboriginal words, with the language and dialect not recorded: gunnaya reportedly meaning camp and warra meaning small.
FAQ
Where is Gunnawarra County?
Its gazetted centre is 18°21′S 145°03′E.
Which council area covers its gazetted centre?
Tablelands Regional Council.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, page 971 of the Queensland Government Gazette.
Where does the name Gunnawarra come from?
A pastoral run name dating to 1865, taken from Aboriginal words meaning roughly “small camp”; the specific language is not recorded.