Hodgkinson County is a cadastral division of Queensland, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 as one of the colony’s 322 counties. It has no council or planning function; its only remaining role is in older land-title descriptions. The gazetted reference point, 16°57′S 145°00′E, lies within the Shire of Mareeba.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 16°57′S 145°00′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Mareeba Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
FAQ
Where is Hodgkinson County?
At 16°57′S 145°00′E, within the area Mareeba Shire Council administers today.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Mareeba Shire Council.
When was Hodgkinson County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897 (Queensland Government Gazette, page 977).
Is it still used?
Only in land titles and property descriptions, the same limited role every Queensland cadastral county has kept since local government took over administrative boundaries.
Does Hodgkinson County have a council?
No. It is a survey division, not a level of government, and it never has had one of its own.