Jardine County is a cadastral division of Queensland at the state’s far north, one of 322 land-title counties proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. The gazetteer records its reference point as 11°39′S 142°27′E, within the Shire of Cook. It carries no council or government function today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 11°39′S 142°27′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cook Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
Name Origin
The gazetteer states the county was presumably named by the Surveyor-General after John Jardine (1807–1874) and his son Francis Lascelles Jardine (1841–1919), a pastoralist, who were associated with the settlement at Somerset.
FAQ
Where is Jardine County?
Its gazetted point sits at 11°39′S 142°27′E, in the area covered by Cook Shire Council.
Who was the county named after?
Presumably John Jardine and his son Francis Lascelles Jardine, who were connected with the Somerset settlement near Cape York.
When was Jardine County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897 (gazette page 976).
Is Jardine County still used?
Only in land titles and older property records; it has held no administrative function since the county system was superseded.