Howitt is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, a survey and land-title division rather than a place or a council area. The state gazetteer fixes its reference point at 17°02′S 141°15′E, within Carpentaria Shire. The Governor in Council proclaimed the county’s boundaries on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 17°02′S 141°15′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Carpentaria Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 978 |
FAQ
Where is Howitt County?
Its gazetted point sits at 17°02′S 141°15′E, in the area the Shire of Carpentaria administers.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Carpentaria Shire Council.
When was Howitt County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on page 978 of the Queensland Government Gazette.
Is Howitt County still used?
Only in land titles and older property descriptions. Queensland’s counties have carried no government function since their 1901 gazettal fixed the last statewide set of boundaries.
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